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Alabama Crimson Tide turns paint points and second-chance rebounds into separation against the Auburn Tigers at Coleman Coliseum

The Alabama Crimson Tide moved to 22-9 after a 96-84 result over the Auburn Tigers, who entered at 21-10, in a conference game at 8:30 PM EDT.


Mar 10, 2023; Nashville, TN, USA;  Alabama Crimson Tide Nimari Burnett (25) holds the ball against the Mississippi State Bulldogs during the  second half at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-USA TODAY Sports

First half


The Alabama Crimson Tide built the game’s margin early with 50 first-half points while the Tigers scored 31 in the opening half.


The Tide created interior pressure with 58 points in the paint for the game and got to that production by shooting 69 percent on 2-point attempts.


The Tigers stayed attached to the scoring pace by shooting 51 percent from the field in the game and 35 percent from 3-point range.


Second half


The Tide added 46 points after halftime while Auburn put up 53 in the second half, and Alabama’s lead held without a tie or a lead change.


The Tide’s extra possessions showed up in 18 offensive rebounds and 24 second-chance points, compared with Auburn’s 7 offensive rebounds and 8 second-chance points.


Auburn’s efficiency at the rim landed at 82 percent, but Alabama’s defensive work still produced 6 steals and 6 blocks in the game.


Key performers


Aden Holloway led the Tide’s previous-game player line with 21 points, and Labaron Philon Jr. also scored 21 while adding 4 assists.


Amari Allen supplied 16 points for Alabama’s previous-game individual production, and Aiden Sherrell contributed 10 points with 3 blocks.


Numbers that decided it


Alabama Crimson Tide vs Auburn Tigers match summary centered on Alabama’s 42-28 edge in total rebounds and a 17-10 advantage in points off turnovers.


The Tide finished with 8 turnovers and a 1.71 assist-to-turnover ratio, while Auburn posted 13 turnovers and a 1.0 assist-to-turnover ratio.


Alabama Crimson Tide vs Auburn Tigers scoreline review also tracked the Tide’s 20 bench points alongside Auburn’s 9 bench points.


Final horn


Alabama Crimson Tide final whistle reaction included the Tide’s 28-point biggest lead holding through a game with 0 ties and 0 lead changes.


Alabama Crimson Tide vs Auburn Tigers full match report notes Alabama shot 52 percent overall and Auburn hit 84 percent at the free-throw line on 19 attempts.


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