TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — For the first time in the Nate Oats era, Alabama failed to lead at any point during a game inside Coleman Coliseum. The No. 2 ranked Crimson Tide dug its way into an early 9-point deficit and was never able to take control of the game from there in its 94-85 loss to top-ranked Auburn on Saturday.
But there were certainly opportunities.
Alabama chipped away at Auburn’s lead several times throughout the day, even tying the game twice midway through the second half. However, every time the Tide crept back, the Tigers were quick to snuff out momentum with a run of their own.
When trailing by 3 points or fewer, Alabama shot just 3 of 12 from the floor, including 1 of 5 from beyond the arc. That stat was as puzzling to head coach Nate Oats as it was to watch play out on the floor.
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But there were certainly opportunities.
Alabama chipped away at Auburn’s lead several times throughout the day, even tying the game twice midway through the second half. However, every time the Tide crept back, the Tigers were quick to snuff out momentum with a run of their own.
When trailing by 3 points or fewer, Alabama shot just 3 of 12 from the floor, including 1 of 5 from beyond the arc. That stat was as puzzling to head coach Nate Oats as it was to watch play out on the floor.
No. 2 Alabama stumbles in clutch situations during loss to No. 1 Auburn
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — For the first time in the Nate Oats era, Alabama failed to lead at any point during a game inside
