Live updates for Alabama basketball vs Tennessee: Score, game highlights, how to watch

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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — After the Crimson Tide hit a rough patch in the wake of a loss to Auburn, Nate Oats used last year’s home loss to Tennessee as an example for Alabama basketball.

Alabama (23-5, 12-3 SEC) had already fallen in Thompson-Boling Arena earlier in the season, marking the program’s second straight loss in Knoxville.

With No. 3 Florida on deck after the No. 5 Volunteers, the Crimson Tide is out to make sure history doesn’t repeat itself. Even if it did, back-to-back defeats from Tennessee (23-5, 10-5 SEC) and the Gators ultimately helped inspire a run to the Final Four.

Here’s what to know as No. 6 Alabama faces Rick Barnes and company in ol’ Rocky Top.

Score updates for Alabama basketball vs Tennessee

This section will be updated with new information once the game begins.

What time does Alabama basketball vs Tennessee start today?

Date: Saturday, Mar. 1

Time: 3 p.m. CT

Location: Thompson-Boling Arena, Knoxville, TN

What channel is Alabama basketball vs Tennessee today?

The Crimson Tide and the Volunteers will tip off on ESPN.

Alabama basketball vs Tennessee streaming options

The Alabama-Tennessee broadcast can be streamed through ESPN+ and Fubo starting at 3 p.m. CT.

Alabama vs Tennessee betting odds

Here are the game lines and odds from SportsLine as of Friday

Spread: Tennessee (-3.5)
Moneyline: Tennessee (-172) | Alabama (+142)
Over/under: 159 points

Injury updates for Alabama vs Tennessee

Freshman forward Derrion Reid (hamstring), Houston Mallette (knees) and Latrell Wrightsell Jr. (Achilles tendon) remain on the bench for Alabama. Mark Sears (undisclosed) was also listed as probable on the Friday availability report.

Tennessee’s JP Estrella is out for the season with a left foot injury.

Next two games for Alabama basketball

Mar. 5: Florida, 6 p.m. CT
Mar. 8: at Auburn, 1:30 p.m. CT

Next two games for Tennessee basketball

Mar. 5: at Ole Miss, 8 p.m. CT
Mar. 8: South Carolina, 1 p.m. CT

Alabama basketball in the headlines

Alabama got back on track when it completed the season sweep against Kentucky and built on the momentum with a win over Mississippi State. Here are the latest headlines surrounding the Crimson Tide before the final week of the regular-season:

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Emilee Smarr covers Alabama basketball and Crimson Tide athletics for the Tuscaloosa News. She can be reached via email at esmarr@gannett.com.