A shaky night against Louisiana State has seen Alabama basketball tumble in the polls.
Iowa State took over as third in the nation with Quad 2 win versus UCF and a Quad 1 victory against Arizona. Auburn and Duke remain at No. 1 and No. 2, respectively.
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The Crimson Tide shifted from the No. 3 spot it earned after downing Kentucky and back to No. 4 after Saturday’s 80-73 win over the Tigers.
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Alabama (17-3, 6-1 SEC) gets back on the court on Jan. 29 vs No. 13 Mississippi State, who is up one slot with a rebound win against South Carolina in light of a loss to No. 7-turned-No. 8 Tennessee earlier last week.
Where is Alabama basketball in the Top 25 after shaky night vs LSU?
Schools Dropped Out
No. 20 Michigan; No. 23 West Virginia;
Others Receiving Votes
Michigan 67; Gonzaga 55; Maryland 50; Vanderbilt 44; Saint Mary’s 41; Arizona 41; Utah State 22; Creighton 18; West Virginia 17; Georgia 6; Baylor 4; New Mexico 3; UC Irvine 1;
Emilee Smarr covers Alabama basketball and Crimson Tide athletics for the Tuscaloosa News. She can be reached via email at esmarr@gannett.com.
Alabama basketball drops in the polls after shaky night vs LSU
After a tough loss to LSU, the Alabama basketball team has seen a drop in the rankings. The Crimson Tide, who were previously ranked in the top 10, have now fallen several spots in the latest polls.
The game against LSU was a tough battle, with both teams fighting hard until the final buzzer. However, Alabama was unable to come out on top, and their performance on the court has led to their slide in the rankings.
Despite this setback, the team is determined to bounce back and prove themselves in their upcoming games. With a strong roster and talented players, Alabama is confident that they can turn things around and climb back up the polls.
Fans are encouraged to continue supporting the team and showing their unwavering loyalty as they work towards redemption. The Crimson Tide is ready to put this loss behind them and focus on the challenges ahead. Stay tuned for more updates on Alabama basketball as they look to make a comeback in the rankings.
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