On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry dive right into Alabama pulling off a 93-91 double-overtime victory over Auburn!  They discuss win closed out the SEC regular season with a statement win.

Johni Broome’s 34-point effort kept Auburn in the game, but Chad Baker-Mazara’s ejection and Alabama’s dominance on the offensive glass in overtime proved costly for the Tigers. Grant Nelson led Alabama with 23 points and 8 rebounds, helping the Tide secure a stronger NCAA Tournament seed, though a No. 1 seed remains unlikely without an SEC Tournament title. The game ended in controversy as Auburn fans threw objects at Alabama players during their postgame celebration, prompting an SEC investigation into fan conduct.

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With the SEC Tournament bracket set, Auburn holds the No. 1 seed, while Alabama is No. 3, setting up a potential semifinal rematch. Analysts debate whether Auburn’s performance in Nashville will impact their No. 1 NCAA seed and if Alabama can make a deep run to improve their standing. Meanwhile, discussions on SEC dominance in basketball and football continue, with speculation over whether lower-revenue programs like Vanderbilt could be pushed out in future revenue-sharing models. The episode wraps up with banter about Bruce Pearl’s sideline intensity and Alabama fans celebrating Auburn’s loss.