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Alabama Downs Auburn 93-91 - Match Report
Alabama got 23 points from Grant Nelson as they ran past Auburn 93-91 on Saturday at Neville Arena.
Bettors who backed Alabama were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +7.0 at sportsbooks.
Alabama got 15 points from Clifford Omoruyi and another 15 points from Labaron Philon. Mark Sears contributed 7 assists, while Clifford Omoruyi cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.
Auburn got 34 points from Johni Broome in a losing cause and another 19 points from Tahaad Pettiford. Denver Jones contributed 6 assists for them, while Johni Broome had 8 rebounds.
Alabama led at halftime, 45-43.
Alabama won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 38-30.