Alabama Overcomes Auburn in Thrilling Overtime Win; KenPom Ranking Updates
In what was arguably their toughest test of the season, the Alabama Crimson Tide faced off against the Auburn Tigers on Saturday afternoon at Neville Arena, a rematch following Auburn’s victory in Tuscaloosa just weeks ago.
Despite playing one of the most challenging schedules in the country, Alabama edged out their rivals in a nail-biting 93-91 overtime victory. The game concluded in dramatic fashion as Mark Sears hit a buzzer-beating floater to secure the win for the Crimson Tide.
With the win, Alabama wrapped up the regular season with a 24-7 overall record and finished 13-5 in SEC play, landing third in the conference standings. But how did this victory impact Alabama’s standing in the KenPom rankings?
As of Saturday night, Alabama sits at No. 6 in the nation according to KenPom, with a rating of +29.81. The Crimson Tide are also ranked No. 4 in offensive efficiency and No. 31 in defensive efficiency.
Looking ahead, Alabama’s next game is set for later this week as they head to Nashville, Tennessee, for the SEC Tournament. As the No. 3 seed in the conference, Alabama will face an opponent to be determined on Friday.
This article originally appeared on Roll Tide Wire: Alabama Basketball KenPom Rating Following Win vs. Auburn Tigers.
