Alabama defeats No. 1 Auburn 93-91 in OT thriller

In a thrilling overtime matchup on Saturday, No. 7 Alabama secured a 93-91 victory over No. 1 Auburn, thanks to a buzzer-beater by Mark Sears. The game featured 13 lead changes and showcased strong performances from Alabama's Grant Nelson, who scored 23 points and grabbed 8 rebounds, and Clifford Omoruyi, who contributed 15 points and 8 rebounds. Alabama led at halftime but faced a fierce comeback from Auburn, where standout Johni Broome scored a game-high 34 points. This win marks Alabama's first victory against a No. 1-ranked team since December 2022 and improved their record to 24-7. The victory also concluded the regular season for Alabama, who will enter the SEC tournament as the No. 3 seed. The game was a significant turnaround for Alabama, who had struggled recently, winning only two of their last six games before this matchup.