BATON ROUGE, La. (Interstat) — Alabama secured a 90-83 victory over LSU in a Southeastern Conference men’s basketball game Saturday at Maravich Assembly Center. The Crimson Tide improved to 20-7 overall, while the Tigers fell to 14-13. Aden Holloway led Alabama with 17 points. Marquel Sutton scored a game-high 21 points for LSU. Alabama used efficient offense, posting a 124.0 rating on 73 possessions, and capitalized at the free-throw line, making 30 of 37 attempts. LSU held advantages in points in the paint and offensive rebounds but committed 10 turnovers. Alabama led 43-40 at halftime and maintained its edge throughout the second half before a crowd of 7,105.

BATON ROUGE, La. (Interstat) — In a game defined by runs and resilience, the Alabama Crimson Tide weathered a late surge from the LSU Tigers to secure a 90-83 victory in a Southeastern Conference men’s basketball matchup Saturday night at the Maravich Assembly Center. Aden Holloway scored 17 points to lead a balanced Alabama attack, helping the Crimson Tide improve to 20-7 overall and solidify their position in the upper tier of the conference. LSU, led by Marquel Sutton’s game-high 21 points, fell to 14-13 despite a frantic comeback attempt in the final minute. The contest unfolded as a series of momentum swings. Alabama established an early edge, using a 7-0 spurt capped by a London Jemison dunk to take a 9-2 lead. LSU responded behind Sutton and Rashad King, who hit a trio of three-pointers in the first half to keep the Tigers within striking distance. The Crimson Tide, however, maintained control for most of the period, heading into halftime with a 43-40 advantage after LSU’s King buried a deep three-pointer just before the buzzer. Alabama emerged from the break with clear intent. Aiden Sherrell, who finished with 12 points and four blocked shots, sparked a critical second-half run. He scored five quick points, including a three-pointer, and combined with Holloway to push the Alabama lead to 52-45 within the first four minutes. The Tide’s defense tightened, forcing difficult shots and converting stops into transition opportunities. When Amari Allen connected on a three-pointer with 14:42 remaining, the Alabama advantage ballooned to 61-49, its largest of the game to that point. LSU refused to capitulate in front of a home crowd of 7,105. The Tigers chipped away, primarily through Sutton’s interior work and the playmaking of guard Jalen Reece, who tallied 14 points and five assists. A driving layup by Reece with 8:38 left cut the deficit to 66-60, injecting energy back into the building. The most pivotal sequence of the game, however, belonged to Alabama and effectively sealed the outcome. With the Tide leading 77-70 and under four minutes to play, LSU embarked on a desperate final push. PJ Carter’s layup made it 77-72 with 50 seconds left. After a missed Alabama shot, Reece drove for another layup to pull LSU within three at 77-74 with 31 seconds remaining. Needing a stop, LSU immediately fouled Latrell Wrightsell Jr., who calmly sank both free throws to extend the lead back to five. On the ensuing possession, LSU’s Sutton scored inside to make it 79-76 with 17 seconds left, forcing Alabama to inbound under its own basket. The ensuing inbounds pass was intercepted by LSU’s Rashad King, giving the Tigers a chance to tie. King quickly found Sutton for a thunderous dunk, slicing the Alabama lead to a single point at 79-78 with just 14 seconds on the clock. Facing sudden disaster, Alabama again went to Wrightsell, who was fouled and again made both free throws for an 81-78 lead. LSU’s last chance to tie evaporated when Reece’s pass was stolen by Jemison with eight seconds left. Jemison was fouled and made one of two free throws, and Holloway added two more in the closing seconds to provide the final margin. Beyond Holloway and Sherrell, Alabama received significant contributions across the roster. Amari Allen scored 16 points and grabbed several key defensive rebounds, while Wrightsell finished with 14 points, all crucial from the foul line late. Labaron Philon facilitated the offense with five assists, and Jemison provided 12 points and energetic play off the bench. For LSU, Sutton’s 21-point effort was complemented by 13 points from PJ Carter and 12 from Rashad King. The Tigers struggled to contain Alabama’s offensive versatility, particularly during the Tide’s decisive second-half run. According to pregame analytics from National Statistical, Alabama was projected with an 88.8% probability to win and entered as a 5.5-point favorite. The combined score of 173 points fell just under the betting over/under line of 171.5. The victory extends Alabama’s winning streak to three games following a dramatic double-overtime win over Arkansas earlier in the week. The Crimson Tide will host Mississippi State on Wednesday. LSU, which has lost three of its last four, looks to rebound on the road at Mississippi on Wednesday.

Preview: Alabama Visits LSU in SEC Showdown BATON ROUGE, La. (Interstat) — A surging Alabama men’s basketball team aims to extend its winning streak when it visits a struggling LSU squad in a Southeastern Conference matchup Saturday at the Maravich Assembly Center. The Crimson Tide (19-7, 11-2 SEC) have won five straight, including a dramatic 117-115 double-overtime victory over Arkansas on Wednesday. Alabama’s offense, among the nation’s most potent, has averaged 99.2 points during the streak. Alabama is powered by guard Labaron Philon, who is playing at an elite level. Over his last five games, the sophomore is averaging 26.8 points and 5.6 assists. He erupted for 35 points and seven assists in 41 minutes against the Razorbacks. Forward Aiden Sherrell, who added 26 points in that win, provides a critical inside complement. The Tigers (14-12, 5-8) have lost four of their last five, including an 85-88 road loss at Texas on Tuesday. Guard Max Mackinnon led LSU with 27 points in that contest, but his production has been inconsistent. After scoring 27 against Texas and 26 against Georgia, he was held to just two points in a 62-91 home loss to Arkansas on Feb. 10. LSU will need a complete defensive effort to slow Alabama’s high-tempo attack. The Tigers have allowed 83 or more points in four of their last five losses. Containing Philon in pick-and-roll actions will be a primary focus. For Alabama, maintaining its offensive firepower while improving its perimeter defense after allowing 115 points to Arkansas is key. The Crimson Tide won the first meeting this season, 95-74, in Tuscaloosa on Jan. 3. The game tips off at 7 p.m. CST Saturday. Alabama visits Tennessee next Saturday, while LSU travels to Mississippi on Wednesday.