Alabama's Stunning Comeback vs Tennessee

0:00On March 1st, number 17, Alabama pulled off a stunning comeback to beat number 22 Tennessee 71-69 on the road. The Crimson Tide entered on a 7-game win streak, but had dropped their last five meetings to the volunteers. Down 13 at one point and trailing by 12 at halftime, Alabama seized control late for their first lead of the game. The turnaround started with smart defensive tweaks in the second half, including a four-guard lineup that helped them outscore Tennessee. Such Nate Oats credited the staff for adapting after early struggles with rebounds and turnovers kept the voles ahead. Players stepped up big time, with guard LaTrell Wright-Sell Jr. leading the way on 25 points, including six three-pointers. Aiden Cheryl grabbed key rebounds, earning MVP honors from Oats, while guards Aiden Holloway and Lavaron Phylon added clutch scoring down the stretch. Alabama improved on defensive boards, cutting Tennessee's offensive rebounds nearly in half, and drained 10-3s to Tennessee's four while going.

1:0411-13 at the free-throw line. Those edges proved just enough to overcome the early hole. Now holding sole possession of second place in the SEC with two games left, Alabama heads to Georgia on Tuesday, March 3rd, before hosting Auburnon, Saturday, March 7th to wrap the regular season.