ncaab Game Recap
SEC Tournament - LSU Tigers vs Alabama Crimson Tide Wrap - Alabama Wins 80-79
Alabama grabbed a 80-79 win over LSU on Sunday, behind a 21-point effort from Jaden Shackelford at Bridgestone Arena.
Alabama did not, however, defeat LSU against the spread, which closed at -6.0 at most sportsbooks.
Alabama got 14 points from Keon Ellis and another 14 points from Jahvon Quinerly. Herbert Jones contributed 6 assists, while Herbert Jones cleaned the glass with 11 rebounds.
LSU got 30 points from Trendon Watford in a losing cause and another 21 points from Javonte Smart. Javonte Smart contributed 5 assists for them, while Darius Days had 12 rebounds.
Alabama was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Alabama had a 47-41 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.