It started out amazing, especially in the opening minutes, when the Alabama basketball team opened with a 14-5 run against the Auburn Tigers. However, early turnovers saw that early lead diminish rather quickly.
Still, Alabama basketball found a way to earn a huge victory, at home, without leading-scorer Collin Sexton. Sexton was held out of the game due to an abdominal injury and will be evaluated again on Friday.
The Tigers came to Tuscaloosa riding a 14-game win streak. So, without Sexton, Alabama knew they would have to have an amazing night shooting and get some help from other role players.