Crimson Tide

Mark Sears hit a game-winning floater as time expired, and No. 7 Alabama spoiled the home finale of rival and No. 1 Auburn with a 93-91 overtime road win Saturday. The off-balance buzzer-beater from the free-throw line was only the third made basket of the game for Sears, who finished with nine points.

The No. 7 Alabama men's basketball team is recovering after a 99-94 loss to No. 5 Florida during its final home game of the season. The Crimson Tide fell to 23-7 on the season and 12-5 in SEC play on Wednesday. UA now looks to its rematch with No. 1 Auburn over the weekend.

The world continues mourning the loss of two time Oscar winner Gene Hackman. Rolling Stone magazine is out with its list of his twenty most memorable films. Along with the French Connection and Superman, fans of University of Alabama sports may see one movie with a familiar name.

Fourth-ranked Alabama's loss to rival Auburn marked the first of seven straight games against ranked teams to close the regular season. This week's schedule includes matchups against No. 17 Kentucky and No. 15 Missouri. The matchup with Missouri, which is 8-4 against the SEC, takes place on Wednesday.

Jarin Stevenson scored 22 points and No. 2 Alabama used a hot-shooting first half and a barrage of 3-pointers to cruise to a 103-80 win over Texas. The Crimson Tide victory sets up Saturdays’ big showdown with rival No. 1 Auburn with a chance to claim sole possession of first place in the SEC.

Texas and No. 3 Alabama will take the floor in a matchup of SEC opponents. Tuesday's meeting is the first of the season between the teams. Texas is 4-7 against the SEC, and Alabama is 9-1 against conference opponents.

No. 4 Alabama takes on the Georgia Bulldogs after Chris Youngblood scored 23 points in Alabama's 88-84 win against the Mississippi State Bulldogs. Saturday's matchup is the first of the season between the two teams.

The No. 22 Alabama women's basketball team is regrouping after dropping back-to-back games. The Crimson Tide fell to the Kentucky Wildcats in Lexington with a final score of 65-56 Thursday night. The team previously lost to Vanderbilt over the weekend.

Chris Youngblood had a season-high 23 points, including two free throws with 10.9 seconds remaining, to lead No. 4 Alabama to an 88-84 win over No. 14 Mississippi State. Youngblood made a career-best seven 3 pointers while Alabama made 15 of 31 from beyond the arc.

The No. 4 Alabama men's basketball team enters a matchup against No. 14 Mississippi State as winners of five consecutive road games. The teams match up Wednesday for the first time this season. Mississippi State is 4-3 against the SEC, and Alabama is 6-1 against conference opponents.