College and Magnolia · Jan 12, 2022
GAME RECAP: #4 Auburn 81, #24 Alabama 77
Auburn went into Tuscaloosa, built a 14-point lead, lost it, and won anyway. The Tigers escaped with an 81-77 victory for their 12th-straight win and a huge road result in the SEC. Now, Auburn stands at 15-1 overall, and 4-0 in the league after a masterful night from Jabari Smith and Wendell Green, whose 25 and 19 points respectively led the way.
Auburn had to play most of this game without Walker Kessler, but that didn’t stop the defense from playing well as they accrued 11 blocks and outrebounded the Tide overall. Alabama had five players in double digits, led by Jahvon Quinerly’s 14, but it wasn’t enough to overcome an inspired night from Smith and Green.