Alabama vs Georgia: SEC Showdown

0:00On March 3rd, the 16th ranked Alabama Crimson Tide, men's basketball team heads to Athens, Georgia, tonight riding an 8-game winning streak. They're facing the Georgia Bulldogs in a key matchup that could lock up a number 2C for Alabama in the upcoming SEC tournament. Tipoff is set for 5.30 pm. Central time at Stegamon, Coliseum, airing live on ESPN news. Alabama sits at 22 wins and 7 losses overall, with a 12-in-4 mark in conference play. Georgia is 29, sitting even at 8-8 in the SEC. The Crimson Tide hold a commanding series lead of 101 games to 53, including three straight wins over the Bulldogs. Coach Nate Oates has his squad eyeing the best possible NCAA tournament seating too, after rallying from 13 points down to beat then number. 22 Tennessee, last time out. That thriller went down to the final seconds, with Alabama's Labyrinth Phylon Jr. hitting the game winner for their 8th straight victory.

1:00Georgia comes in off an easy home win over South Carolina, leaning on bench production from guys like Jeremiah Wilkinson. Alabama's stat leaders include Phylon Jr. topping scoring at 21.4 per game, and dishing 4.9 assists while Amari Allen. Grab 7.3 boards nightly. Both teams bring strong SEC performers to the floor, setting up a tense road test for the Tide. With playoff positioning on the line, this one's prime to deliver lay drama as March Madness heats up.