Alabama Triumphs Over Auburn in Rivalry Showdown
Saturday, March 7, 2026, 8:30 PM ET · Coleman Coliseum
Alabama Crimson Tide 96, Auburn Tigers 84, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Auburn Tigers vs Alabama Crimson Tide?
Alabama Crimson Tide beat Auburn Tigers 96-84 at Coleman Coliseum on March 7, 2026.
Who was favored in Auburn Tigers vs Alabama Crimson Tide?
Alabama Crimson Tide were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -278 (about 74% implied). The favorite won.
The Alabama Crimson Tide secured a decisive victory against the Auburn Tigers, finishing the game with a score of 96-84. This matchup, held at Coleman Coliseum, highlighted Alabama's dominance in the rivalry, as they improved their head-to-head record against Auburn to 3-1 over the last four meetings.
Alabama entered the game with a strong season record of 23-8, while Auburn was struggling at 16-15. Despite their recent form showing some inconsistency, Alabama's overall performance has been impressive, particularly at home, where they boasted a perfect record of 4-0 in their last four home games. In the last ten games, Alabama recorded an 8-2 record, averaging 92.1 points scored while allowing 87.8 points per game. Their last five games saw them average 93.2 points scored, indicating a potent offensive unit, even though they faced some defensive challenges.
On the other hand, Auburn's recent form has been less favorable, with a record of 3-7 in their last ten games. They managed to snap a losing streak with a win against LSU, but their away performance has been particularly poor, as they have not won any of their last four away games. Auburn averaged 80.6 points scored and allowed 84.2 points during their last ten games, which reflects their struggles both offensively and defensively.
In their previous meetings this season, Alabama edged out Auburn in a close contest on February 7, winning 96-92. This latest victory further solidified Alabama's upper hand in the rivalry, having won two of the three matchups in the current season.
In terms of player availability, the block does not specify any injuries affecting either team for this game, suggesting that both squads were at full strength, which is crucial in a rivalry matchup where every player’s contribution can be pivotal.
The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had Alabama favored by 5.5 points, with a total set at 175.5. The odds reflected Alabama's strong home record and recent form, as well as their historical performance against Auburn. The moneyline odds were -278 for Alabama and +225 for Auburn, indicating a clear expectation of an Alabama victory.
The game conditions were not detailed in the block, but typically, the atmosphere in Coleman Coliseum during a rivalry game is electric, often providing a significant advantage to the home team. Fans are known to create a challenging environment for visiting teams, which can impact performance.
Viewers should have watched for Alabama's offensive strategies, which have proven effective throughout the season. Their ability to score high, particularly in transition and from beyond the arc, has been a hallmark of their play. Additionally, Auburn's defensive adjustments would be crucial in trying to contain Alabama's scoring threats, especially after having faced them earlier in the season.
Overall, this game served as a testament to Alabama's capabilities as they head towards the postseason, while Auburn continues to seek consistency in their performance as they navigate the challenges of their season.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | ALA -5.5 | 175.5 o -110 / u -110 | Auburn Tigers +225 · Alabama Crimson Tide -278 |
Leaders
- PointsAden Holloway21Alabama Crimson Tide
- AssistsLabaron Philon Jr.4Alabama Crimson Tide
- ReboundsLatrell Wrightsell Jr.7Alabama Crimson Tide
- PointsKevin Overton24Auburn Tigers
- AssistsTahaad Pettiford4Auburn Tigers
- ReboundsKeyshawn Hall6Auburn Tigers
Recent form
Alabama Crimson Tide
Last 10: 8-2Streak L192.1 scored · 87.8 allowed per game4-0 at home
- L88-98at Georgia BulldogsMar 3
- W71-69at Tennessee VolunteersFeb 28
- W100-75vs Mississippi State BulldogsFeb 26
- W90-83at LSU TigersFeb 21
- W117-115vs Arkansas RazorbacksFeb 19
- W89-75vs South Carolina GamecocksFeb 15
- W93-74at Ole Miss RebelsFeb 12
- W96-92at Auburn TigersFeb 7
- W100-97vs Texas A&M AggiesFeb 5
- L77-100at Florida GatorsFeb 1
Auburn Tigers
Last 10: 3-7Streak W180.6 scored · 84.2 allowed per game0-4 away
- W88-74vs LSU TigersMar 4
- L79-85vs Ole Miss RebelsMar 1
- L79-91at Oklahoma SoonersFeb 25
- W75-74vs Kentucky WildcatsFeb 22
- L85-91at Mississippi State BulldogsFeb 19
- L75-88at Arkansas RazorbacksFeb 15
- L76-84vs Vanderbilt CommodoresFeb 11
- L92-96vs Alabama Crimson TideFeb 7
- L69-77at Tennessee VolunteersFeb 1
- W88-82vs Texas LonghornsJan 29
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | 27-8 | - | 16-2 |
| Arkansas | 28-9 | 3 | 13-5 |
| Alabama | 25-10 | 3 | 13-5 |
| Vanderbilt | 27-9 | 5 | 11-7 |
| Tennessee | 25-12 | 5 | 11-7 |
| Texas A&M | 22-12 | 5 | 11-7 |
| Georgia | 22-11 | 6 | 10-8 |
| Kentucky | 22-14 | 6 | 10-8 |
| Missouri | 20-13 | 6 | 10-8 |
| Texas | 21-15 | 7 | 9-9 |
| Auburn | 22-16 | 9 | 7-11 |
| Oklahoma | 21-16 | 9 | 7-11 |
| Mississippi State | 13-19 | 11 | 5-13 |
| Ole Miss | 15-20 | 12 | 4-14 |
| South Carolina | 13-19 | 12 | 4-14 |
| LSU | 15-17 | 13 | 3-15 |
Box score
| Stat | Auburn Tigers | Alabama Crimson Tide |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 30-59 | 36-69 |
| Field goal % | 51 | 52 |
| Three-pointers | 8-23 | 7-27 |
| Three-point % | 35 | 26 |
| Free throws | 16-19 | 17-26 |
| Free throw % | 84 | 65 |
| Rebounds | 28 | 42 |
| Offensive rebounds | 9 | 19 |
| Defensive rebounds | 19 | 23 |
| Assists | 13 | 12 |
| Steals | 5 | 6 |
| Blocks | 4 | 6 |
| Turnovers | 13 | 8 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 10 | 17 |
| Fast-break points | 12 | 16 |
| Points in the paint | 32 | 58 |
| Fouls | 18 | 18 |
| Largest lead | 0 | 28 |
| Lead changes | 0 | 0 |
| Time in front | 0 | 98 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half44-67Elyjah Freeman makes 24-foot three point jumper (Sebastian Williams-Adams assists)
- 2nd Half44-69London Jemison makes 2-foot dunk (Houston Mallette assists)
- 2nd Half45-69Keyshawn Hall makes free throw 1 of 3
- 2nd Half46-69Keyshawn Hall makes free throw 2 of 3
- 2nd Half47-69Keyshawn Hall makes free throw 3 of 3
- 2nd Half47-71Labaron Philon Jr. makes 10-foot jumper
- 2nd Half50-71Kevin Overton makes 23-foot three point jumper (Keyshawn Hall assists)
- 2nd Half52-71Kevin Overton makes 15-foot jumper
- 2nd Half53-71Kevin Overton makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half55-71Elyjah Freeman makes layup
- 2nd Half55-72Aiden Sherrell makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half55-75Aden Holloway makes 23-foot three point jumper (Aiden Sherrell assists)
- 2nd Half57-75Sebastian Williams-Adams makes layup
- 2nd Half57-77Latrell Wrightsell makes layup
- 2nd Half57-79Amari Allen makes layup (Aden Holloway assists)
- 2nd Half60-79Kevin Overton makes 22-foot three point jumper (Sebastian Williams-Adams assists)
- 2nd Half60-81Amari Allen makes layup
- 2nd Half62-81Kevin Overton makes 15-foot jumper (Elyjah Freeman assists)
- 2nd Half62-83Amari Allen makes layup
- 2nd Half62-85Amari Allen makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half64-85Keyshawn Hall makes layup (KeShawn Murphy assists)
- 2nd Half66-85Tahaad Pettiford makes layup
- 2nd Half66-87Aden Holloway makes layup
- 2nd Half68-87Tahaad Pettiford makes 20-foot jumper
- 2nd Half71-87Keyshawn Hall makes 22-foot three point jumper (Tahaad Pettiford assists)
- 2nd Half71-88Labaron Philon Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half73-88Tahaad Pettiford makes layup
- 2nd Half74-88Tahaad Pettiford makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half75-88Tahaad Pettiford makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half75-90Noah Williamson makes 3-foot alley oop dunk (Taylor Bol Bowen assists)
- 2nd Half78-90Kevin Overton makes 28-foot three point jumper (Elyjah Freeman assists)
- 2nd Half78-93London Jemison makes 22-foot three point jumper (Houston Mallette assists)
- 2nd Half80-93Kevin Overton makes layup
- 2nd Half80-94London Jemison makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half80-95London Jemison makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half81-95KeShawn Murphy makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half82-95KeShawn Murphy makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half82-96Jalil Bethea makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half83-96Tahaad Pettiford makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half84-96Tahaad Pettiford makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Alabama Crimson Tide, below favours Auburn Tigers.
Venue
- Coleman ColiseumTuscaloosa, AL
- Attendance13474
- OfficialsChuck Jones, Byron Jarrett, Courtney Green
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