How to Watch: No. 16 Alabama Basketball at No. 12 Auburn

Everything you need to know about the Crimson Tide's rivalry rematch with the Tigers just two weeks after the teams last met.

Here we go again.

Just two weeks after these two teams last played, Alabama and Auburn will meet for their second annual meeting this week as the Iron Bowl of Basketball is renewed once again.

The stakes are incredibly high, as the Crimson Tide is looking to sweep its bitter rival for the second year in a row after winning the first meeting, while the Auburn crowd in Neville Arena will be desperate for its team to even the series at one game apiece.

Alabama currently sits alone at the top of the conference with an 8-1 record, while Auburn trails by just one game at 7-2. A Crimson Tide win would give it an even stronger hold on first place, while Auburn could even things up with a win of its own.

Though this rivalry has been incredibly intense over the past few years, this will be just the second time Alabama and Auburn will meet as ranked teams since Nate Oats and Bruce Pearl have been at their respective schools. The first time came in January 2022, where No. 4 Auburn beat No. 24 Alabama inside Coleman Coliseum.

How to Watch: No. 16 Alabama at No. 12 Auburn

Who: No. 24 Alabama (16-6, 8-1 SEC) at No. 16 Auburn (18-4, 7-2 SEC)

When: Wednesday, February 7, 6 p.m. CT

Where: Neville Arena, Auburn, Ala.

TV: ESPN2

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, 100-67

Last Meeting: Just two weeks ago, on January 24, Alabama defeated No. 8 Auburn 79-74 inside Coleman Coliseum to give the Tigers their first loss of SEC play.

Auburn center Johni Broome posted a 25-point, 14-rebound double-double while Alabama guard Mark Sears scored 21 points and dished out eight assists in the win.

Last Time Out, Alabama: The Crimson Tide thoroughly dominated Mississippi State on Saturday night to complete its season sweep of the Bulldogs. Mark Sears once again led the way with 21 points in the 99-67 win.

Last Time Out, Auburn: The Tigers got its first Quad 1 win of the season on Saturday, going on the road to beat Ole Miss 91-77 after trailing by nine points at the half. Auburn forward Jaylin Williams led the team with 16 points.

Alabama Leaders:

• Scoring: Mark Sears (20.1 PPG)
• Rebounding: Grant Nelson (5.8 RPG)
• Assists: Aaron Estrada (4.0 APG)

Auburn Leaders:

• Scoring: C Johni Broome (15.7 PPG)
• Rebounding: C Johni Broome (8.8 RPG)
• Assists: G Tre Donaldson (3.5 APG)

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