The No. 3 Alabama Crimson Tide clinched an 85-81 victory against Arkansas on Saturday, marking their sixth consecutive win in SEC play. With No. 1 Auburn and No. 2 Duke suffering losses, Alabama could potentially rise to the No. 1 spot in the upcoming polls. The Crimson Tide are currently tied with Auburn at the top of the SEC standings and are set to face off in a highly anticipated match. Grant Nelson and Chris Youngblood led the team with 15 points each in their recent win.
Alabama’s case for the No. 1 ranking may face challenges due to previous losses to Purdue, Oregon, and Ole Miss. CBS Sports Bracketology Expert Jerry Palm moved Alabama to the No. 2 seed after their victory over Arkansas. The upcoming game against Texas will be crucial for the Crimson Tide as they embark on a challenging schedule against ranked opponents to end the regular season.
The loss for Duke against Clemson has impacted their rankings, potentially moving them to the No. 3 overall seed. Despite the uncertainty in poll rankings, the winner of the upcoming Alabama-Auburn game will likely take the top spot. The Crimson Tide’s recent success on the court has heightened speculation about their ranking in the polls and their performances in the coming weeks will be closely monitored.
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