32-9 run lifts Alabama Crimson Tide over the South Carolina Gamecocks in first round of SEC tournament

It had to seem locked-up for South Carolina Gamecock fans when the second half started. South Carolina had a commanding lead and just had to finish strong. However, Alabama wasn’t about to sit back and accept the first-round SEC Tournament loss when there was still a whole half of basketball left to play. They certainly made the most of it in their dramatic and 68-63 comeback victory over South Carolina.

South Carolina led by 18 with less than 12 minutes on the clock. However, Alabama made adjustments and clamped down on defense. South Carolina was never able to provide an answer. Devon Downey didn’t hit a single basket in the last 14 minutes of the game and even put up a couple of air balls.

Alabama threw down an impressive 32-9 run in the last 12 minutes to take down the Gamecocks. It’s the end of the road for South Carolina and a disappointing way for Downey to end his impressive college career. Alabama will get at least one more game under their belt when they face No. 2 Kentucky in the next round.

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