How to Watch: Alabama Basketball vs LSU

The Crimson Tide is back at home on Saturday after picking up a huge win over Auburn during the week.

Alabama basketball established itself as a contender in the SEC on Wednesday night with its monster victory over No. 8 Auburn, and now it has the chance to continue its momentum in a weekend tilt with LSU.

The Tigers, under second-year head coach Matt McMahon, have had an up-and-down season so far in 2024. After losing to Nicholls State early in the year, LSU started off conference play with a 2-0 record. Since then, the Tigers have lost three of four, and currently sit at an even 3-3.

LSU received a massive boost midseason when guard Jalen Cook was ruled eligible after missing the first 10 games of the season. He has averaged 15 points per game since his debut.

The metrics aren't incredibly high on LSU. KenPom rates the Tigers at No. 81, while they sit at No. 91 in the NET. Their highest quality win so far this season is a 15-point road victory at Texas A&M.

How to Watch: Alabama vs LSU

Who: Alabama (13-6, 5-1 SEC) vs. LSU (11-8, 3-3 SEC)

When: Saturday, Jan. 27, 7 p.m. CT

Where: Coleman Coliseum, Tuscaloosa, Alabama

TV: ESPN

Radio: Crimson Tide Sports Network (Play-By-Play: Chris Stewart, Analyst: Bryan Passink). The pregame show will begin one hour prior to tipoff.

Series: Alabama leads, 115-75

Last Meeting: On February 4, 2023, Alabama traveled to Baton Rouge and came away with a 79-69 win over LSU. Crimson Tide freshmen Noah Clowney and Rylan Griffen led the team with 14 points apiece.

Last Time Out, Alabama: On Wednesday, Alabama got a much-needed win over No. 8 Auburn to secure the team's first signature win of the season. Mark Sears continued his stellar play, leading all scorers with 22 points.

The win moved Alabama to 5-1 in the SEC on the season, and back into a tie for first place in the league standings.

Last Time Out, LSU: The Tigers fell on the road to Georgia in a close 68-66 game after the Bulldogs' Russel Tchewa completed a go-ahead and-one play with two seconds remaining. The loss was LSU's third in its last four games after starting SEC play 2-0.

Alabama Leaders:

• Scoring: Mark Sears (19.9 PPG)
• Rebounding: Grant Nelson (6.1 RPG)
• Assists: Aaron Estrada (3.8 APG)

LSU Leaders:

• Scoring: G Jordan Wright (15.9 PPG)
• Rebounding: G Jordan Wright (5.4 RPG)
• Assists: G Jordan Wright (2.5 APG)

Takeaways from Alabama Basketball's Rivalry Win Over Auburn