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USA Today
21-03-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Why Mark Sears' mom Lameka mimes shooting free throws with the Alabama guard
Why Mark Sears' mom Lameka mimes shooting free throws with the Alabama guard It's the most fun thing to watch as Alabama plays in March Madness: senior guard Mark Sears steps to the free-throw line, and the cameras go to his mom, Lameka, as she mimes his routine with him. If you're here, you're probably wondering: why is that? What's the story there? MARCH MADNESS ODDS: Final Four and national championship odds for all 68 men's NCAA tournament teams We have an answer! Per the Tuscaloosa News: "As her son shoots free throws, Lameka always stands up and goes through the motions from the stands, too. She's been doing that since Mark was playing rec league basketball. It just has never drawn the same level of exposure as now; Lameka has gotten frequent TV time throughout a season in which her son put together an effort that earned him consensus second-team All-American recognition." She's always been his No. 1 fan and he can apparently hear her from the crowd during certain games. And since she's been doing this since her son was playing in a rec league, she, of course, also did this during Alabama's 2024 NCAA tournament:
Yahoo
09-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Social media reacts to Mark Sears' buzzer-beater, Alabama's overtime road win at Auburn
On Saturday afternoon, the Alabama Crimson Tide ended the regular season with arguably their best win yet, going on the road to defeat the No. 1 ranked Auburn Tigers inside of Neville Arena, 93-91. A game that provided multiple memorable moments such as Mark Sears' buzzer-beating game winner, as well as a poster dunk from Grant Nelson, Alabama and Auburn went back-and-forth Saturday afternoon in a matchup where the Crimson Tide eventually came away with a huge victory. An all-around impressive performance, this win at Auburn was certainly huge for the Crimson Tide's resume, as it kept Alabama's chances at a one-seed in the NCAA Tournament alive, as well as gave the program arguably their biggest victory yet this season. Let's take a look at what some on social media are saying about Alabama's win at Auburn on Saturday afternoon. ROLL TIDE REVENGE 💪No. 7 Alabama downs bitter rivals No. 1 Auburn AT THE BUZZER 😱 — NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessMBB) March 8, 2025 Alabama leaving the court after the win at Auburn — The Next Round (@NextRoundLive) March 8, 2025 IBOB update for the Nate Oats-Bruce Pearl era:WinsAlabama 7Auburn 5Total pointsAlabama 1,001Auburn 1,001SEC winsAlabama 75Auburn 72Overall winsAlabama 141Auburn 141Absolutely amazing. — Kevin Scarbinsky (@KevinScarbinsky) March 8, 2025 I, for one, would love four rounds of Auburn and Alabama. This is outstanding. — John Fanta (@John_Fanta) March 8, 2025 Alabama has clinched the 3-seed in the SEC Tournament with its win over Auburn. The Tide will play at ~8:30 p.m. in the quarterfinals on Friday. — Blake Byler (@blakebyler45) March 8, 2025 FinalAlabama @ 1.13 pppAuburn @ 1.11 pppAn unbelievably tough win by this team. Not many teams would survive the way the last 10 minutes of regulation was officiated. Great job by the team and coaching staff to get a decent end of game look for Sears. — Alabama Roundball (@BamaRoundball) March 8, 2025 The all time record between Alabama and Auburn hoops is now103-69, Alabama. — Jack Hutchens (@jackwilliam50) March 8, 2025 Mark Sears becomes the first player in SEC history to win three games over AP No. 1 opponents 😤 🐘 Beat No. 1 UNC on 11/27/2022🐘 Beat No. 1 Houston on 12/10/2022🐘 Beat No. 1 Auburn on 3/8/2025 — SEC Network (@SECNetwork) March 8, 2025 MARK SEARS. THE HERO. 🚨@AlabamaMBB — Southeastern Conference (@SEC) March 8, 2025 one of the coldest moments in IBOB history. 'that's game' -Mark Sears — Nate Oats Burner (@nate_oatsb) March 8, 2025 This article originally appeared on Roll Tide Wire: Alabama basketball reactions to overtime win vs. Auburn Tigers
Yahoo
06-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
No. 5 Florida tops No. 7 Alabama, No. 4 Tennessee loses to unranked Ole Miss in shake-up of race for NCAA No. 1 seed
In a night in the SEC with significant NCAA tournament implications, No. 5 Florida beat No. 7 Alabama, and unranked Ole Miss upended No. 4 Tennessee. The results shook up the race for a No. 1 NCAA tournament seed in which Florida, Alabama and Tennessee all entered the night as contenders. Florida's 99-94 road win win spoiled Alabama's Senior Night in Mark Sears' final home game and gave Florida a leg up over the Crimson Tide in the race for what projects as the final No. 1 seed in the NCAA tournament. Tennessee appeared to have a leg up over both rivals entering the night, but leaves Oxford on shakier ground after a 78-76 loss on the road. In Tuscaloosa, Alabama ran out of rallies after overcoming multiple Florida leads. Florida opened a 15-8 edge that Alabama answered with a 9-0 run. The Gators retook the lead at 36-31, and Alabama answered again with a 9-0 run. But Alabama had no response to Florida's final surge. The Gators turned a 50-47 second-half deficit into a 75-63 lead with 7:41 remaining that Alabama couldn't overcome. Sears and Florida's Walter Clayton Jr. went toe-to-toe in a showcase of All-SEC guards. But Florida's superior rebounding and half-court execution limited Alabama's normally potent transition offense. Florida dominated the glass on both sides of the court to repeatedly create its own transition opportunities and second-chance points. Alabama stopped Florida from running away with the game and cut its deficit to 94-90 with 20.5 seconds remaining. But it never again cut Florida's lead to one possession. Clayton finished the game with 22 points, eight assists and five rebounds. Sophomore Florida forward Alex Condon was a force on the interior with a team-high 27 points, 10 rebounds and two blocks. His five offensive rebounds helped Florida to a 16-10 edge on the offensive glass and a 50-35 advantage in total rebounds. Sears countered with 30 points, six rebounds and five assists as one of five Alabama players to score in double figures. But Alabama's potent offense wasn't enough to overcome a Florida team that repeatedly won battles for rebounds and loose balls. In Oxford, Tennessee opened a 41-36 halftime lead only to find itself trailing, 74-40 with 2:36 remaining. But the Vols tied the game at 76-76 in the final minute on a four-point play. Zakai Zeigler secured an offensive rebound of his own 3-point miss then kicked it out to Igor Milicic Jr. for a clean look at a 3-pointer. Milicic's shot was good, and he was fouled by Dre Davis on the follow through. TENNESSEE TIES IT ON A 4-POINT PLAY 😳 @Vol_Hoops (via @espn) — NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessMBB) March 6, 2025 Milicic hit his free throw, and Ole Miss' upset bid was in jeopardy. But Jaemyn Brakefield retook the lead for Mississippi on a put-back layup off a missed 3-pointer with 7.5 seconds remaining. BRAKEFIELD FOR THE LEAD 👀👀 — The Field of 68 (@TheFieldOf68) March 6, 2025 Milicic had a look on the other end at a game-tying bucket, but his contested layup missed the mark as the final buzzer sounded, and Ole Miss held on for the win. Brakefield led the upset effort with a game-high 19 points off the bench as one of four Mississippi players to score in double figures. The win for Ole Miss was the second over a ranked team this season after it beat No. 4 Alabama in January. It further strengthens an NCAA tournament résumé that already projects the Rebels as in the field. The loss for Tennessee put its hopes for a No. 1 seed in peril. The first three No. 1 seeds in the NCAA tournament are virtual locks. They'll almost certainly go to Duke, Auburn and Houston. The fourth No. 1 seed is up for grabs with a handful of SEC teams and Michigan State among the contenders. Florida, Alabama and Tennessee all entered Wednesday's game in contention, and Florida comes out of Wednesday in the apparent driver's seat. Alabama's loss to Florida was a second straight to a fellow contender after Tennessee beat the Crimson Tide on Saturday. It will have another shot to make its case with a road game against No. 1 Auburn in Saturday's regular-season finale ahead of the SEC tournament. Tennessee's win over Alabama put it in apparent control that it may have relinquished to Florida with Wednesday's loss. The Vols close their season at home against unranked South Carolina on Saturday, while the Gators host Ole Miss. The SEC tournament, of course, could shake things up again and open the door for a team outside of the SEC to sneak in for the last No. 1 seed.
Fox Sports
14-02-2025
- Sport
- Fox Sports
2025 college basketball odds: Best bets for Auburn-Alabama, MSU-Illinois
Football is over, but college basketball is heating up. Odds are good that you're looking for a little weekend action, and we've got you covered. I'm going to share three Saturday hoops wagers through the end of conference play. Then it's tournament time. Rejoice! Here's the Saturday Trifecta for this week: Auburn @ Alabama (-1.5, O/U 172.5) This one is going to be a doozy. Two of the nation's most prolific offenses tangle in Tuscaloosa and there's no surprise this line is right around a pick 'em. It speaks to the respect the market has for these elite SEC teams on their home courts. Mark Sears' ability to push the pace is the difference in this matchup for me. When the Crimson Tide controls the tempo and plays its speed, it is extremely tough to beat. And Nate Oats will try and turn this into a track meet. I'm going moneyline instead of laying 1.5. PICK: Alabama ML (-120) Michigan State @ Illinois (-6, O/U 155) Sparty enters this tilt having lost three of four. Tom Izzo's team couldn't hit the broadside of a barn the last time out, and I expect some positive regression in Champaign. And as high as I am on Illinois, the Fighting Illini are still a young team that struggles with physicality. Look for Michigan State to set the tone on defense and win the Windex battle. I'll tip my cap if the Illini shoot 40% from three, but I expect heightened intensity on D, which should slow the game down. That favors MSU. Let's buy the dip and take the points. PICK: Michigan State (+6) to lose by fewer than 6 points, or win outright Boise State @ San Diego State (-2.5, O/U 136.5) Prepare for a rock fight. Not only do these coaches and programs know each other extremely well, the games tend to be methodical chess matches. Stylistically, this will look like the polar opposite of Auburn-Alabama from earlier in the day. Brian Dutcher has another top-10 defense in San Diego, and I'm impressed with the way the Aztecs are protecting the rim. Opposing teams simply don't get second- and third-chance opportunities. Avoid overtime and we should be okay. PICK: Under 136.5 points scored by both teams combined Sam Panayotovich is a sports betting analyst for FOX Sports and BetQL Network. He previously worked for WGN Radio, NBC Sports and VSiN. Follow him on Twitter @ spshoot . Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account , and follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily! recommended Get more from College Basketball Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more
