Alabama Falls, Focuses on Auburn Rivalry

0:00On March 4th, 16th ranked Alabama saw its 8-game winning streak end with a 98-88 loss at Georgia on Tuesday night. The Crimson tie to turn things around after a foreign four-star in southeastern conference play, clinching a double buy in the lead tournament along the way. Coach Nate Oates called it a potential trap game, and the team looks sluggish from the opening tip. Players like Guard, Latreau, Ridesale, Jr. quickly turned their focus to bouncing back. He expects a strong film session and extra gym time, noting how wins bring hype, but losses sharpen everyone up. As the only holdover from last year's final four squad, Ridesale's stress treating every conference match up seriously. Ridesale earned southeastern conference co-player of the week honors recently, averaging over 20 points in wins against Mississippi State and Tennessee. Despite past injuries, including a shortened prior season, he's determined to lead in his final year of eligibility. Alabama hosts rival Auburn at home on Saturday in their second match up this season.

1:02A win there would lock up the number two seed in the tournament and send the tide into March on a high note.