How big was Saturday’s game between Alabama and Auburn in men’s basketball at Coleman Colisuem? Not only was first place in the Southeastern Conference on the line, but No. 1 in the nation as the sport moved into its final month of the regualr season.
It was the first-ever No. 1 vs. No. 2 matchup between SEC basketball teams, and just the sixth time it featured two teams from the same state.
Alabama already had seven wins over AP Top 25 opponents, tying the program record in a single
season (set in 2022-23), but it was also the Crimson Tide’s first of seven-straight scheduled games against ranking opponents.
Here’s a taste of what it was like …
Final score : Auburn 94, Alabama 85. The rematch will be in three weeks at Auburn. We’ll add more photos later on when available.
Auburn close to closing out the win. If so, Bruce Pearl will be the first coach to win two No. 1 vs. 2 matchups with different teams.
Feb 15, 2025; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Auburn Tigers forward Johni Broome (4) and Alabama Crimson Tide center Clifford Omoruyi (11) struggle over a rebound during the first half at Coleman Coliseum. / Will McLelland-Imagn Images
They’re going to need that new arena because the roof is going to get blown off here pretty soon … Alabama back in this as we head down the stretch:
The Tuscaloosa native. pic.twitter.com/5UjJcTsieE
— Alabama Men’s Basketball (@AlabamaMBB) February 15, 2025
The Dakota Durant. pic.twitter.com/lTAWJUMD8J
— Alabama Men’s Basketball (@AlabamaMBB) February 15, 2025
MS1 pic.twitter.com/fTjxF0GVeo
— Alabama Men’s Basketball (@AlabamaMBB) February 15, 2025
Feb 15, 2025; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide center Clifford Omoruyi (11) recovers a rebound against the Auburn Tigers at Coleman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Will McLelland-Imagn Images / Will McLelland-Imagn Images
count it pic.twitter.com/kuopSR4FnZ
— Alabama Men’s Basketball (@AlabamaMBB) February 15, 2025
Feb 15, 2025; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Auburn Tigers head coach Bruce Pearl directs his team against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Coleman Coliseum. / Will McLelland-Imagn Images
Feb 15, 2025; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide center Clifford Omoruyi (11) controls the ball as Auburn Tigers guard Denver Jones (2) defends at Coleman Coliseum. / Will McLelland-Imagn Images
Cliff Jam!#RollTide | #BlueCollarBasketball pic.twitter.com/19VT5tJYVv
— Alabama Men’s Basketball (@AlabamaMBB) February 15, 2025
Auburn led at the half, 42-33. It was the first time all season that the Crimson Tide didn’t lead at the break.
Feb 15, 2025; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide guard Mark Sears (1) receives the ball against the Auburn Tigers during the first half at Coleman Coliseum. / Will McLelland-Imagn Images
Feb 15, 2025; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Auburn Tigers forward Chaney Johnson (31) shoots a three point basket against Alabama Crimson Tide forward Grant Nelson (4) during the first half at Coleman Coliseum. / Will McLelland-Imagn Images
Feb 15, 2025; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide forward Mouhamed Dioubate (10) controls the ball against the Auburn Tigers during the first half at Coleman Coliseum. / Will McLelland-Imagn Images
MS1 with the bucket + foul.#RollTide | #BlueCollarBasketball pic.twitter.com/9ww1Uz5ruV
— Alabama Men’s Basketball (@AlabamaMBB) February 15, 2025
Feb 15, 2025; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nate Oats directs his team against the Auburn Tigers during the first half at Coleman Coliseum. / Will McLelland-Imagn Images
Feb 15, 2025; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Auburn Tigers forward Chaney Johnson (31) drives the ball against Alabama Crimson Tide forward Mouhamed Dioubate (10) during the first half at Coleman Coliseum. / Will McLelland-Imagn Images
Feb 15, 2025; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide forward Mouhamed Dioubate (10) recovers a rebound against Auburn Tigers center Dylan Cardwell (44) during the first half at Coleman Coliseum. / Will McLelland-Imagn Images
Mo-D Throwdown!#RollTide | #BlueCollarBasketball pic.twitter.com/BSGgTm1Odx
— Alabama Men’s Basketball (@AlabamaMBB) February 15, 2025
The Crimson Tide men’s locker room before the first No. 1 vs. No. 2 meeting in SEC history, Auburn at Alabama, on Feb 15, 2025 / Alabama Athletics
College GameDay got the crowd going Saturday morning … and then some:
Live from Tuscaloosa 
#RollTide | #BlueCollarBasketball pic.twitter.com/VNvx5ScS0l
— Alabama Men’s Basketball (@AlabamaMBB) February 15, 2025
“It’s gone from a rivalry game … to a supremacy game.”
Tide on site 
#RollTide | @AlabamaMBB x @CollegeGameDay pic.twitter.com/mPIk8DqFBx
— Alabama Athletics (@UA_Athletics) February 15, 2025
Good morning!
The vibes are HIGHHH 
#RollTide | @AlabamaMBB x @CollegeGameDay pic.twitter.com/EyOK3is1DH
— Alabama Athletics (@UA_Athletics) February 15, 2025
“This is where legends are made.” 
College GameDay TAKES OVER Tuscaloosa for No. 1 Auburn against No. 2 Alabama 
pic.twitter.com/0Y9xjPm5o9
— College GameDay (@CollegeGameDay) February 15, 2025
Do you think Nate Oats slept much last night?
Great morning with @CollegeGameDay!
Thank you to all our fans for showing up and seeing what #BlueCollarBasketball is all about! See you this afternoon at Coleman! #RollTide pic.twitter.com/JHRWHp2rWz
— Nate Oats (@nate_oats) February 15, 2025
The crowd at Coleman Coliseum for No. 1 Auburn at No. 2 Auburn on Feb. 15, 2025 / Alabama Athletics
(From Alabama Sports Information)
Overall Series Record ……………………………………………………………… Alabama leads, 102-68
Last Five Contests………………………………………………………………………. Alabama leads, 3-2
Last 10 Contests …………………………………………………………………………..Alabama leads, 6-4
At Auburn…………………………………………………Auburn leads, 33-29 (Alabama Streak: lost 1)
At Alabama…………………………………………. Alabama leads, 53-10 (Alabama Streak: won 2)
At Coleman Coliseum…………………………………………………………………. Alabama leads, 46-9
Neutral Site……………………………………………………………………………….. Alabama leads, 12-6
Series Streak …………………………………………………………….. Auburn’s’ streak is currently at 1
Last Meeting ……………………………………….. Feb. 7, 2024 (Auburn defeated Alabama 99-81)
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