Introduction
The Alabama vs Auburn basketball game tonight is one of the most highly anticipated games of the college basketball season. This match-up between two of the top teams in the SEC is sure to be a thrilling game for fans of both schools. The game will take place at Auburn Arena in Auburn, Alabama and is set to tip-off at 7:00 pm EST.
The Rivalry
The Alabama-Auburn rivalry is one of the fiercest in all of college sports. The two schools have a long history of intense competition in all sports, but especially in football and basketball. The rivalry dates back to 1893 when the two schools first met on the football field. Since then, the two schools have played each other almost every year in various sports.
Over the years, there have been many memorable moments in the Alabama-Auburn rivalry. One of the most famous moments came in the 2013 Iron Bowl when Auburn returned a missed field goal for a touchdown on the final play of the game to win 34-28. The game became known as the "Kick Six" and is still talked about by fans of both schools to this day.
The Teams
Alabama and Auburn are both having strong seasons on the basketball court this year. Alabama is currently ranked #11 in the country with a record of 18-6 overall and 13-2 in SEC play. Auburn, meanwhile, is ranked #25 in the country with a record of 12-12 overall and 6-9 in SEC play.
Alabama is led by sophomore guard Jaden Shackelford who is averaging 14.2 points per game this season. The Crimson Tide also have strong contributions from senior guard John Petty Jr. and freshman guard Joshua Primo. Auburn is led by sophomore guard Allen Flanigan who is averaging 14.1 points per game this season. The Tigers also have strong contributions from freshman forward JT Thor and sophomore guard Devan Cambridge.
The Match-Up
Despite the difference in their records, the Alabama vs Auburn basketball game tonight is expected to be a close match-up. Both teams have strong offensive players who can score from anywhere on the court. The game will likely come down to which team can play better defense and limit the other team's scoring opportunities.
Alabama has been one of the best defensive teams in the country this season, allowing just 70.7 points per game. Auburn, on the other hand, has struggled on defense at times this year, allowing 75.3 points per game. If Auburn can step up their defense tonight and limit Alabama's scoring, they could pull off the upset and secure a much-needed win.
How to Watch
If you want to watch the Alabama vs Auburn basketball game tonight, there are a few different options available. The game will be broadcast nationally on ESPN so you can watch it on your cable or satellite provider. If you don't have cable, you can also stream the game on the ESPN app or on services like Sling TV or Hulu Live TV.
Conclusion
The Alabama vs Auburn basketball game tonight is sure to be a thrilling match-up between two of the top teams in the SEC. Both teams have strong offensive players and the game will likely come down to which team can play better defense. If you want to watch the game, it will be broadcast nationally on ESPN or you can stream it on the ESPN app or on services like Sling TV or Hulu Live TV.
