Notably, Alabama also endured losses to the Missouri Tigers, Florida Gators, and Tennessee Volunteers which made their season ender against Auburn way more cathartic. Coach Nate Oats outlined how that final game was a test of resilience for him and the Alabama basketball squad.

Omoruyi won tip for Alabama, but freshman Labaron Philon's layup attempt bounced off the rim. The former Auburn commit's miss was answered by a made-basket for Baker-Mazara to get the Tigers on the scoreboard in the first minute.