The LSU Tigers showed a determination and effort that gave them every chance to stay with the No. 4/3 Alabama Crimson Tide on Saturday night at Coleman Coliseum before falling by a score of 80-73. Alabama outscored the Tigers 50-43 in the second half of play to get the victory to improve to 17-3 and 5-1 in the SEC.

Alabama has also owned the recent history between the two, currently riding a four-game winning streak that dates back to the 2022-23 season. Over the last 10 games, Alabama also holds a 9-1 overall record head-to-head against the Tigers.

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With Mark Sears on the bench for the entire second half, the Crimson Tide squeaked past the Tigers to remain in the hunt for the SEC title.

LSU men's basketball fell 80-73 to No.4 Alabama but put forth an effort that proved its toughness and that it can play well against anybody.

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