Alabama Basketball Comes Back To Win Overtime Thriller Over Arkansas
Tuscaloosa, Ala. – In an exciting overtime thriller, the Alabama Crimson Tide defeated the Arkansas Razorbacks 90-82 on Saturday night at Coleman Coliseum. The win improves Alabama’s record to 13-6 (4-3 SEC), while Arkansas falls to 11-7 (2-4 SEC).
Background and Context
The game was a rematch of last year’s SEC Tournament championship game, which Arkansas won. Alabama came into the game looking to avenge that loss, while Arkansas was looking to improve its SEC record.
Key Facts and Latest Updates
The game was close throughout, with neither team leading by more than 10 points. Alabama took a 40-36 lead into halftime, but Arkansas came back to tie the game at 62-62 at the end of regulation.
In overtime, Alabama took control of the game. The Crimson Tide outscored the Razorbacks 18-8 in the extra period to secure the victory.
Analysis and Impact
The win was a big one for Alabama. It snapped a two-game losing streak and moved the Crimson Tide into a tie for fourth place in the SEC standings.
“This was a great win for our team,” said Alabama head coach Nate Oats. “We showed a lot of resilience and toughness tonight. We’re still a young team, but we’re learning and growing every day.”
The loss was a tough one for Arkansas. It was the Razorbacks’ third straight SEC loss and dropped them to 2-4 in conference play.
“We’re disappointed with the loss,” said Arkansas head coach Eric Musselman. “But we have to give Alabama credit. They played a great game and made some big shots when they needed to.”
Conclusion
The Alabama Crimson Tide and Arkansas Razorbacks will both be back in action on Tuesday night. Alabama will host the LSU Tigers, while Arkansas will host the Kentucky Wildcats.
