For Alabama men's basketball to avoid letting the Auburn loss turn into more down the stretch of an SEC gauntlet, here's what needs to be done.

Auburn’s run followed Alabama (21-4, 10-2 SEC) getting the score to 35-33, but being unable to affect the scoring column any further. The visitors used the cushion to race to a double-digit advantage in the second half’s early going, leading 55-41 with 15:45 to play.

No. 2 Auburn (22-2, 10-1 SEC) is in Tuscaloosa to face No. 1 Alabama basketball (21-3, 10-1 SEC). Live updates, scores and more.