Alabama vs Georgia: Road Test in Athens

0:00On March 2nd, number 16, Alabama heads to Athens tonight for a key matchup against Georgia, their 17th conference game and final true road. Test of the regular season, the Crimson Tides sit at 22 wins and 7 losses overall, 12 and 4 in the SEC, riding an 8 game winning streak. Georgia comes in at 20 wins and 9 losses, 8 and 8 in lead play. Fans can catch the tip off at 5.30 pm. Central time from Stegman Coliseum on ESP news, with the Crimson Tides sports network handling radio. Coverage starting one hour early. Alabama holds a big edge in the all-time series, leading 101 games to 53, though they're just four games over 500 on the. Road against the Bulldogs. Alabama pulled out a thrilling 71-69 win over then-number 22 Tennessee at home last time, erasing a 13-point deficit, with a huge second half. Georgia had an easier time, cruising past South Carolina, 87-68. In their last meeting back on February 1st, the Tide dominated 90-69

1:05right here in Tuscaloosa. Key performers to watch include Alabama's Labyrinthalon Jr. Offer third in the SEC scoring at 21.4 per game, while he also leads the team in assists, Grant Nelson and Aiden Cheryl stepped up big in that prior Georgia win, and the Tide are seven and two on true road games this year. With a win, Alabama could push toward an 80% road mark and keep the momentum into the postseason stretch. This one setting up as another big step for NATO's in the squad. This one setting up as another big step for NATO's in the squad.