The NCAA Tournament is just around the corner, but the insanity of March has already begun.
No. 7 Alabama lost top-ranked Auburn (93-91) on Saturday with overtime buzzer beaters in the regular season finale.
Mark Sears ran towards Paint and hit a floater when the clock ran out, giving the Crimson Tide a big victory. Sears had just nine points, but he scored two of the most important.
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Alabama Guard Lavalon Phillon will respond to fans after beating Auburn, Alabama on Saturday, March 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Dick Vitale was on the phone and his patented “Are you serious?” Vitale returned to the broadcast booth this season after fighting cancer.
It was a sweet revenge for Bama, who lost to the Tigers (94-85) on his home court last month.
The contest was nail bitters overall, with no leads in the double digits. The biggest lead of the afternoon was the 8-point advantage that Crimson Tide held in about 10 minutes, but was quickly erased.
Alabama will forward forward Clifford O'Molouis (11) of Alabama on Saturday, March 8, 2025, congratulate him after defeating Auburn and defeating Auburn, Alabama. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
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Johnny Bloom hit a 3 for Auburn and tied the game with 91 with 15 seconds remaining, but Sears made the most of his final gain of the ball. Bloom finished with a game high of 34 points.
After losing only two of their first 29 games, the Tigers lost their second straight win. They dropped the game on the road to Texas A&M earlier this week.
The Alabama Guard Mark Sears (1) celebrates with teammates and head coach Nate Oates after making a game-winning shot against Auburn in Auburn, Alabama on Saturday, March 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
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The two teams were able to see each other in depth at next week's SEC tournament.
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