Alabama Edges Auburn 93-91 in OT Thriller

In a thrilling conclusion to the SEC regular season, No. 7 Alabama defeated No. 1 Auburn 93-91 in overtime, highlighted by Mark Sears' buzzer-beating floater. The game was marked by intense competition, featuring 10 ties and 13 lead changes, and saw Auburn fighting back from an eight-point deficit to force overtime. Grant Nelson led Alabama with 23 points, while Johni Broome shone for Auburn, scoring 34 points and hitting crucial shots to tie the game. Despite the loss, Auburn finished the regular season at 27-4 and is poised for the NCAA Tournament as the likely No. 1 seed, while Alabama improved to 24-7 and secured the No. 3 seed in the SEC Tournament. The rivalry matchup has generated significant excitement ahead of the postseason, with fans eager for a potential rematch. This victory also provided Alabama some much-needed momentum heading into the tournament.