In a thrilling encounter in Tuscaloosa, the University of Alabama's basketball team, AlabamaMBB, staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Arkansas in overtime, 84-80. The game was closely contested, with Alabama trailing for the majority of the time, including a 60-56 deficit with less than 8 minutes to play in regulation. The game reached its first tie at 74 points apiece with just 22 seconds remaining, thanks to Latrell Wrightsell's critical play for Alabama. The match, which had significant implications for SEC seeding, went into overtime after Alabama managed to level the scores at 74-74 by the end of regulation. In overtime, a Grant Nelson steal and a Mark Sears transition layin helped Alabama take its largest lead of the day, eventually securing the victory. This win is notable as it marks AlabamaMBB's fifth consecutive overtime victory over the last two seasons. The victory was particularly significant for Alabama, ranked 16th nationally, as they overcame a 15-point deficit to clinch the win at home.
Brutal. Arkansas lets an upset bid slip away in road overtime loss to No. 16 Alabama. The Hogs have now gone two full seasons with a win over a ranked opponent in a true-road game. https://t.co/owoJiHdSd4
BAMA WINS IN OT! š„ The Crimson Tide complete the comeback and take down Arkansas. š https://t.co/Veg8DjJmun
.@AlabamaMBB is 5-0 in OT over the last 2 seasons š https://t.co/2FbgEz6aM8
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No. 16 @AlabamaMBB with the huge home win after trailing Arkansas by 15. https://t.co/BnhmVDAjjr
Alabama 84, Arkansas 80 (1:38, OT) A Grant Nelson steal leads to a Mark Sears transition layin, and UA takes its largest lead of the day.
The Tide and Hogs are BATTLING in OT š®āšØ (via @AlabamaMBB) https://t.co/3TlkXUqKbc
End of regulation: Tide 74, Hogs 74 š: https://t.co/gMKsslenhW https://t.co/0MdpxDjyOR
Hooboy, this Alabama-Arkansas game. Tide stormed all the way back and forced OT with a step back 3. Thriller in a game that factors huge into SEC seeding.
Latrell Wrightsell ties Alabama at 74 with Arkansas, 22 seconds remaining. First time the game has been tied. Arkansas gets final shot.
Arkansas 74, Alabama 71 (0:59, 2H) Grant Nelson hits his first (official) 3 of the game to cut it to 3. Oats calls a timeout with 1 minute to go.
Entertaining game in Tuscaloosa with under 8 to play. Alabama trails Arkansas, 60-56. Tide hasn't led at any point in the game.