In a season of righting wrongs and exorcising demons, the Alabama Crimson Tide look to add one more to the list as they head to Mizzou Arena for a battle with the Missouri Tigers today. Columbia has been frustratingly cruel to Nate Oats and the Tide the past few seasons, so it would be a sweet victory in the “Show Me” state tonight. A win would also keep the Tide’s undefeated conference record intact, as well as its stranglehold on sole possession of first place.
Nimari Burnett will still not be available for the Tide tonight, but Oats said yesterday that he’s “getting close” to a return:
Nate Oats on Nimari Burnett (wrist): "He's returned to practice in a limited role.