Alabama’s Grant Nelson and Chris Youngblood each scored 15 points as the No. 3 Crimson Tide defeated Arkansas 85-81 in a thrilling SEC matchup. This victory has now put Alabama in a tie for first place in the SEC standings with top-ranked Auburn. The team has been on a hot streak, winning six straight games and 14 of their last 15.
Although Arkansas fought hard, with Zvonimir Ivisic scoring a career-best 27 points, they were unable to come out on top. A late surge by the Razorbacks brought them within six points, but Alabama was able to hold on for the win.
Alabama shot an impressive 54.8 percent from the field but struggled from behind the arc, shooting just 26.3 percent on 3-pointers. Arkansas shot 43.1 percent from the field and was 7 of 20 from beyond the arc.
The Crimson Tide dominated the second half, outscoring the Razorbacks 45-47. They led by as many as 18 points before Arkansas made a late push to cut the lead.
Overall, it was a hard-fought game between two competitive teams in the SEC. Alabama’s strong shooting and resilience helped them secure the win and continue their impressive run in the conference.
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