The NCAA tournament is just around the corner, but madness in March has already begun.
No. 7 Alabama defeated Auburn, 93-91, along the way with an extra time bell drum on Saturday at a regular season end.
Mark Sears led to painting and hit a float when the clock expired to give the crimson tide a great victory. Sears had only nine points, but scored the two most important.
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Alabama’s guard, Labon Philon, reacts to fans after defeating Auburn in extra time on Saturday, March 8, 2025, in Auburn, wing. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Dick Vitale was on the call and delivered his patented “Are you serious?” Vitale returned to the transmission stand this season after fighting cancer.
It was a sweet revenge for Bama, who lost to Los Tigres, 94-85, on his local court last month.
The contest was a nail bite all the way, without lead that exceeds the two digits. The biggest advantage of the afternoon was an eight -point advantage that the Tide Crimson had approximately 10 minutes to the end, but it was quickly erased.
Alabama Mouhamed Dioubate (10) and Clifford Omoruyi (11) celebrate after defeating Auburn in extra time on Saturday, March 8, 2025, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Livvy Dunne fighting with injuries that could end their career in gymnastics
Johni Broome hit a three for Auburn with 15 seconds in extra time to tie the game in 91, but Sears did the best of obtaining the ball for the last time. Broome finished with a maximum of 34 points.
After losing only two of their first 29 games, the tigers have lost two in a row. They left a game on the way to Texas A&M earlier this week.
Alabama’s guard, Mark Sears (1), celebrates with teammates and chief coach Nate Oats after making a winning shot against Auburn in extra time on Saturday, March 8, 2025, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
The two teams could be deeply seen in the SEC tournament next week.
