- Matchup: Auburn Tigers vs Alabama Crimson Tide
- Date: Saturday, March 7, 2026
- Venue: Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa, AL
- Broadcast: ESPN
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This Saturday, the Auburn Tigers (16-14) are set to visit Coleman Coliseum, aiming to overturn the Alabama Crimson Tide (22-8).
Auburn recently took down LSU, winning 88-74 in their latest outing. The Tigers recorded 16 personal fouls while LSU committed 19. Auburn excelled from beyond the arc, sinking 7 of 15 attempts. LSU managed a free throw percentage of 73.1%, converting 19 of 26 tries. The Tigers also tallied 25 rebounds (7 offensive, 18 defensive) and finished with 15 assists and 7 steals. On defense, Auburn allowed LSU to shoot 54.5% from the field, with a total of 24 of 44 attempts going in. The Tigers themselves shot 54.4% from the field (31 of 57) and were productive from 3-point range, making 10 of their 24 attempts, alongside a free throw percentage of 72.7% (16 of 22).
Tahaad Pettiford was a standout in the last game, achieving a shooting percentage of 62.5% with 27 points on 10 of 16 shooting, along with 6 assists and 2 rebounds in 31 minutes of play.
As they head into this game, Auburn holds a seasonal record of 16-14. The team averages 10.2 turnovers and commits 17.3 personal fouls per game. They secure approximately 36.4 rebounds each contest and have a total of 384 assists so far this season, ranking 272nd nationally in assists. From long range, the Tigers have a shooting accuracy of 33.9% (236 of 697) and a free throw rate of 74.6%. On average, they score 83.5 points per game, placing them 35th in the country, with a shooting percentage of 46.0%.
On the defensive front, Auburn forces opponents into roughly 11.7 turnovers per game while drawing 20.2 fouls. They rank 248th in college basketball for assists allowed, having given up 430 this year. Opponents have a shooting percentage of 46.4% (825 of 1,777) against them, and Auburn allows 32.4 rebounds per game, conceding 37.3% shooting from beyond the arc. They rank 326th in Division I for points per game allowed, at 79.7.
In their last match, the Alabama Crimson Tide faced a setback against Georgia, losing 98-88. Alabama allowed Georgia to secure 36 total rebounds (9 offensive). The Crimson Tide shot 44.8% from three-point range, making 13 out of 29 attempts, and were impressive at the free-throw line, hitting 15 of 17 (88.2%). Georgia shot 53.0% from the field, converting 35 of 66 attempts. The Crimson Tide shot 39.1% from the field with 25 out of 64 coming in, while they netted 16 of their 42 three-point attempts (38.1%). They managed to hit 22 of their free throws, resulting in a free-throw percentage of 91.7%. Georgia committed 16 fouls, giving the Crimson Tide 24 opportunities at the charity stripe, and turned the ball over 9 times while achieving 11 steals. Alabama gathered 26 rebounds, with 18 being defensive and 8 offensive.
Labaron Philon was a key player for Alabama in this game, shooting 50.0% (8 of 16) and accumulating 26 points, along with 4 rebounds and 3 assists in 34 minutes.
Alabama’s record for the season stands at 22-8. The Crimson Tide average 18.7 personal fouls per game while shooting 77.1% from the free-throw line. They distribute assists at a rate of 16.3 per game (54th in college) and turn the ball over 10.0 times on average. The team has accumulated 2,760 points this season (92.0 points per game) and averages 40.7 rebounds per game. Alabama efficiently shoots 45.7% from the field, placing them 153rd nationally.
Defensively, the Crimson Tide yield 33.2% shooting on 3-point attempts (243 of 731) and their opponents convert about 69.4% from the free-throw line. They allow an average of 13.9 assists and 40.3 rebounds, ranking 225th and 362nd in college basketball, respectively. Alabama currently ranks 356th in Division I for points allowed per game, at 83.6. They force about 9.4 turnovers per game while allowing teams to shoot 43.0% from the floor (106th in college).
Who will emerge victorious in this NCAA game against the spread?
Prediction: Take Alabama
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