Alabama sends seniors out with 96-84 win over Auburn

Alabama defeated Auburn 96-84 in the regular-season finale, completing a season sweep and clinching the No. 2 seed in the SEC tournament; the program honored seniors Latrell Wrightsell Jr., Houston Mallette and Noah Williamson before the game.

Alabama beat Auburn 96-84 in the regular-season finale at Coleman Coliseum. The win completed a season sweep of Auburn and secured Alabama the No. 2 seed in the SEC tournament. The program honored three seniors before tipoff: Latrell Wrightsell Jr., Houston Mallette and Noah Williamson. Each of those players began their collegiate careers at another school and are finishing them with the Crimson Tide. Game details: - Final score 96-84, with Alabama controlling much of the contest and completing the season sweep over Auburn. - The victory secured the Crimson Tide the No. 2 seed in the upcoming SEC tournament. - Seniors honored pregame were Latrell Wrightsell Jr., Houston Mallette and Noah Williamson, all of whom started their college careers elsewhere. - Individual senior statistics were modest: Houston Mallette did not score; Latrell Wrightsell had eight points and did not make a 3-pointer; both Mallette and Wrightsell led the team with seven rebounds each; Noah Williamson made his first field goal since Jan. 10. - Coach Nat Oats highlighted the seniors' contributions to team culture, noting Mallette’s consistent effort and awarding him the team’s "hard hat" recognition for blue-collar play. Summary: Alabama’s win secured a favorable seed for the SEC tournament and closed the regular season with a sweep of Auburn while marking a formal send-off for three seniors. The program emphasized collective effort and culture over individual statistics. Alabama’s next scheduled game is in the SEC tournament, beginning Friday.