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It’s a clash of SEC programs on the hardwood as they do battle in search of a victory down on the bayou. The #16 Alabama Crimson Tide are on the road as they make the trip to take on the LSU Tigers Saturday afternoon. Alabama comes in off a 99-81 road loss to #12 Auburn in their previous game Wednesday night, failing to cover the line as a six-point underdog. LSU was drubbed 88-68 on the road by #6 Tennessee in their previous contest Wednesday night, failing to cover the line as a 13.5-point underdog. In the all-time series between the teams, Alabama owns an 87-53 advantage and have won the last three meetings. That includes a 109-88 home win in the first matchup this season on January 27.
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Alabama had won four straight and 10 of their previous 11 games only to get upended on the road by #12 Auburn Wednesday night in their previous contest. The Crimson Tide fell to 16-7 overall and stood tied for the top spot in the SEC with Auburn and South Carolina as all three teams are 8-2 in conference play. Against Auburn, Alabama led by four early, trailed by 13, rallied to tie the game and then gave up an 18-4 run to end the first half down 55-41. The Crimson Tide couldn’t get closer than 11 the rest of the way as they took the loss. Alabama shot 37.3% from the field, including nine of 26 from three-point range, and lost the rebounding battle 42-35. The Crimson Tide went 28 of 35 at the free throw line but sent the Tigers to the line 50 times, of which Auburn cashed 40. Mark Sears led Alabama with 25 points and nine rebounds in the loss.
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For the year, Alabama is averaging 89.5 points per game this season, putting them 3rd in the nation in scoring offense. The Crimson Tide collects an average of 39.3 rebounds per game (41st in the country) while they dish out an average of 15.5 assists a night. Alabama is surrendering an average of 76.2 points a night this season, putting them 293rd in the country in scoring defense. Mark Sears is one of four players averaging in double figures for the Crimson Tide as he leads the way with 20.3 points, 4.1 rebounds and 3.9 assists per game this season. Grant Nelson (12.3 points, 5.8 rebounds) and Aaron Estrada (12.8 points, five rebounds, 3.9 assists) are solid secondary scoring options. Rylan Griffen (10.7 points), Sam Walters, Latrell Wrightsell Jr., Jarin Stevenson, Mohamed Wague, Nick Pringle and Davin Cosby Jr. are among those who have to step up offensively for coach Nate Oats. The Crimson Tide is decent when it comes to shooting the ball as they are hitting 48.1% from the field as a team on the year, putting them 28th in Division I. Alabama knocks down an average of 11.3 three-pointers a night (4th) while sinking 38.1% from beyond the arc, which is 16th in the nation. The Crimson Tide is excellent at the charity stripe as they convert 79.2% of their chances at the line, putting them 4th in the country.
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