The Alabama Crimson Tide basketball team is set to host the Texas Longhorns at Coleman Coliseum this Saturday. This match marks an important SEC basketball showdown for both teams in the 2025-26 season.
Match Overview
Alabama enters the game with an overall record of 11-4 and a conference record of 1-1. The team is currently ranked No. 12 in the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll. In contrast, Texas holds a 9-6 record but is unranked and struggling in conference play, sitting at 0-2.
Recent Performance
- Alabama’s Last Game: The Crimson Tide faced a tough loss against the Vanderbilt Commodores, losing 96-90. The game featured 64 fouls, lasting over two and a half hours.
- Key Players for Alabama: Freshman Amari Allen scored a career-best 25 points. Guard Labaron Philon had 18 points but exited due to cramps. Aden Holloway contributed 22 points.
- Texas’s Last Game: Texas lost 85-71 to the Tennessee Volunteers, led by Tramon Mark who scored 20 points. Dailyn Swain is Texas’s top scorer, averaging 15.6 points per game.
Series History
This matchup marks the 15th encounter between Alabama and Texas. The Longhorns have historically led the series with a record of 9-5. However, Alabama prevailed in their last meeting, winning decisively 103-80 on February 11, 2025, in Austin.
Viewing Information
Fans can catch the Alabama vs. Texas game on ESPN, airing nationally during Week 10 of the season. The game is set to start at 7 p.m. CT.
Streaming Options
In addition to ESPN, the game will be available to stream on:
- ESPN+
- Fubo (which offers a free trial for new subscribers)
Game Odds
According to BetMGM, the odds for the game are as follows:
| Bet Type | Details |
|---|---|
| Spread | Alabama by 12.5 |
| Over/Under | 176.5 |
| Moneyline | Alabama (-880), Texas (+630) |
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