BIG EAST Stars Shine in Key Matchups

0:00On March 2nd, number 16, Alabama travels to Athens on Tuesday to face Georgia, looking to stretch its southeastern conference winning streak to 9 straight. The Crimson Tide hold a 22 wins 7 loss record overall and sit second in the league at 12 wins and 4 losses. Alabama pulled out a close 71 to 69 comeback win over then number 22 Tennessee on Saturday. Meanwhile, Georgia improved to 20 wins and 9 losses with an 87 to 68 victory against South Carolina, marking their third, straight 20 win season. Both teams rank high for NCAA tournament bids with Alabama at number 16 in the net rankings and Georgia at 31. They boast top offenses nationwide. Alabama first at 92.1 points per game and Georgia sixth at 89.7. This is remain a weak spot in conference play. Georgia 11th at 78.4 points allowed and Alabama last at 83.1.

1:00Still, Alabama coach Nate Oates praised their recent adjustments that sparked the Tennessee win. Key players like Alabama's Laveron Philan Jr., averaging 21.4 points and Georgia's Jeremiah Wilkinson at 17.7 could light up the scoreboard. Alabama has dominated lately, winning 7 of the last 8 meetings, setting up another high octane clash with the regular season winding down. Alabama has dominated lately, winning 7 of the last 8 meetings, setting up another high-octane clash with the regular season winding down.