Alabama basketball (16-3, 5-1 SEC) isn't overlooking LSU (12-6, 1-4 SEC) this weekend. Live updates, highlights, how to watch and more.

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.

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.

It wasn’t always pretty, but Alabama basketball pulled away from LSU late in the second half on Saturday to beat the Tigers 80-73 at Coleman Coliseum. The win moved the Crimson Tide to 17-3 on the season, 6-1 in SEC play. Aden Holloway led the Tide with 19 points. Cliff Omoruyi led the way in rebounds, with nine.

The LSU Tigers displayed remarkable determination and effort, keeping pace with the No. 4/3 Alabama Crimson Tide on Saturday night at Coleman Coliseum, ultimately losing by a score of 80-73. LSU fell to 12-7 on the season.