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.

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.