Roll 'Bama Roll · Jan 12, 2022
Postgame Thread: Auburn 81, Alabama 77
Alabama fought hard tonight, but Auburn rolled into Coleman Coliseum and took home their 12th consecutive victory.
Both teams brought the intensity you’d expect in a heated rivalry game from the opening tip. Auburn big Walker Kessler got in foul trouble very early, much to the chagrin of Auburn coach Bruce Pearl who threw quite the tantrum on the sideline. Jabari Smith picked up the slack, however, leading all scorers with 13 as Auburn took a five point lead into the half, 40-35. Notably, the defensive effort was there, but they still allowed a whopping seven offensive rebounds in the opening half. Auburn also blocked eight shots despite Kessler;s lengthy stay on the bench.
