The Iron Bowl of Basketball, a highly anticipated matchup between Auburn and Alabama, is set to take place at Neville Arena. This will be the first time the two teams face each other in a ranked-versus-ranked matchup at this venue. Both coaches, Nate Oats and Bruce Pearl, have emphasized the significance of this game, highlighting the national-level attention it has garnered. The game is expected to be intense, with both teams acknowledging each other's strengths and the hostile environment at Auburn. It marks the 5th top-25 matchup between the two teams and the first time both are ranked while playing at Auburn. The atmosphere is described as electric, with standing room only tickets going for over $100. The game is also significant due to the historical rarity of such matchups between the two teams. The latest update indicates a close start to the game, with Auburn leading 12-10 at the under-12 timeout.
“I know they play hard and I know they've got some really good players. We've just got to play really hard and get ready and prepared to go play on the road.” One hour until Georgia takes the floor at Mississippi State https://t.co/VrXRz6dNUU
some high-level hoop played early by both of these teams both Jaylin Williams and Tre Donaldson have six points apiece, and the Tigers have hit five straight shots after the Tide got rolling from deep early 12-10 Auburn at the under-16 timeout
Auburn is 6-7 from the floor and leads 12-10 at the under-12 timeout. Blazing start for both teams. Combined 10-13 shooting with no turnovers. Jaylin Williams and Tre Donaldson with 6 points apiece.
Tre Donaldson hits a midrange jumper to give #Auburn the first points in this one.
It'll be No. 12 #Auburn's (18-4, 7-2 SEC) usuals against No. 16 Alabama (16-6, 8-1 SEC). G Tre Donaldson; G Denver Jones; F Chris Moore; F Jaylin Williams; C Johni Broome About 13 minutes until the anthem.
Auburn takes the floor, Alabama warms up. https://t.co/WwEnUXTrDW
welcome to one of the biggest Auburn-Alabama basketball games in the series’ long history Auburn is already letting the students in early, and they’ve got a shirt and a shaker at their seat for the All Orange game tipoff around 6 p.m. CT https://t.co/nZ2N817WBF
Jimmy is right-Coach Pearl calls it one of the top 5 games he’s coached at Auburn. So much is on the line. Can set yourself up to finish 1-4 in the conference or 5-10. Neville fire and Charles Barkley in attendance. All👀on this one. 7et ESPN2. https://t.co/24vqnX0ocq
Game of night in CBB as @AlabamaMBB comes to @AuburnMBB Both are capable of a Final 4 run. The heat in the Jungle will be at an all time high. With @karlravechespn on ESPN2 at 7EST. In the SEC... It just means more.. and this one does
Alabama vs. Auburn prediction: College basketball odds, picks, best bets for Wednesday https://t.co/JBDThyTac9 https://t.co/1NM3akqVHK
Tonight’s IBOB will be the first ranked-vs.-ranked installment played in the confines of Neville Arena. The last time a ranked #Auburn and ranked Alabama squared off on the Plains before this was 47 years ago. More below on a rivalry that’s reaching new heights, as well as an… https://t.co/N4dRHx2q3W
Tonight’s IBOB is set to be the first ranked-vs.-ranked installment played in the confines of Neville Arena. The last time a ranked #Auburn and ranked Alabama squared off on the Plains before this was 47 years ago. More below on a rivalry that’s reaching new heights, as well as… https://t.co/6ZKYeKehQL
Alabama at Auburn tonight: -5th top-25 matchup all time between the two teams -1st time both ranked playing at Auburn -1st matchup with both teams in the top 20 since January 22, 1987
The Alabama-Auburn hoops showdown tonight feels even more important given the circumstances. https://t.co/7QouCm7Sqb
Won't be a better environment in sports tonight than Neville Arena. The Jungle is going to be WILD for @AuburnMBB vs @AlabamaMBB. Standing room only tickets....going for $100+ Cheapest ticket right now? $235+ https://t.co/3HS0tFCvum
Alabama looks forward to playing in hostile environment at Auburn "It's what makes college basketball college basketball. The student section, they're rowdy, they get after it, they're loud and they're right on top of you. "... It's great. I love it." https://t.co/YoJIrJYiq6 https://t.co/mEQu9woG4f
Hearing from #Auburn HC Bruce Pearl now, ahead of a big one tomorrow against No. 16 Alabama. They're a "dangerous" team, BP says, "because they all shoot it so well." "They played really physical, really aggressively against us in Tuscaloosa," he adds.
Auburn HC Bruce Pearl opens his press conference noting that Alabama leads the nation in scoring and is No. 4 in 3-pointers "Just a very dangerous team, because they all shoot it so well."
Nate Oats on the Iron Bowl of Basketball: "This game has become a national-level game. Not just a big game in the state of Alabama but a big game in the state of college basketball."
On the history of Wednesday's Iron Bowl rematch in Neville Arena, where the Tigers will host a ranked-versus-ranked matchup with Alabama for the first time ever https://t.co/FsWESWDjBb https://t.co/TS6puzzNiG