by No. 2 Alabama and No. 24 Texas A&M meet for the first time this year. The top two teams in the SEC rankings meet to wrap up the regular season before heading to Nashville where a conference tournament champion will be crowned next week. The Crimson Tide (26-4, 16-1 SEC) have already won the regular-season title but look to enter the postseason with momentum by defeating one of the nation’s hottest teams.
Texas A&M (22-8, 14-3) has a firm grip on the No. 2 in the SEC tournament but is still seeking national respect after struggling in non-conference games. The Aggies have won seven of their last eight games and crept back into the AP Top 25, but are still only a predicted No. 7 for the NCAA tournament in Jerry Palms Bracketology.
A win over Alabama could change Texas A&M’s national perception as it enters the postseason and would only help secure a strong seed in the Big Dance after it was left out of the field last year. The Aggies are a fierce rebounding team who thrive on hitting the free throw line and scoring second chance points.
However, Alabama’s length and athleticism could hamper that approach as the Crimson Tide enters what is arguably the best season in the program’s history. in the midst of one extrajudicial controversy However, with star player Brandon Miller, Bama has been vulnerable in recent weeks. Two of the Tide’s last three games went into overtime, the other being a narrow home win over Arkansas.
But that stretch also showed how good Alabama is at finishing tight games, which is an important skill in tournament season. All in all, this is shaping up to be one of the most intriguing SEC matchups of the season as the Aggies and Crimson Tide look to finish strong.
How to watch Alabama vs. Texas A&M live
Date: Saturday March 4 | Time: 12 p.m. ET
Location: Reed Arena – College Station, Texas
TV: CBS | Live broadcast: CBSSports.com, CBS Sports App (Free)
Alabama vs. Texas A&M prediction, tips
Featured Game | Texas A&M Aggies vs. Alabama Crimson Tide
Alabama has made a habit of playing tight games lately while dealing with off-court distractions. The Tide clinched the absolute SEC title Wednesday with an overtime win over Auburn in an emotionally and physically taxing environment. Meanwhile, the Aggies clinched a win over Ole Miss on Tuesday and now have a chance to make a national statement by beating the Crimson Tide at home to end the regular season. Look for the A&M to capitalize. Prognosis: Texas A&M +2
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