What a dummy…
There is no doubt that physicality is part of basketball, but the Auburn Tigers Guard Chad Baker Mazara Saturday was completely unacceptable.
No. 1 Auburn and No. 7 Alabama are the last squares of the 2024-25 regular season. And while the Tigers and Crimson Tide are known for rivals on the soccer field, the basketball heat between the two is just that… heat. (Related: LeBron James proves he is a true co-sick after appearing to act like a tough guy towards Stephen A. Smith)
Early in the campaign, Auburn won against Alabama on the roads of Tuscaloosa. Crimson Tide then held the No. 2 ranking. Despite being a road team, the Tigers responded to Alabama’s number one attack and headed home with a 94-85 dub.
Saturday brought us round two, and it was as good as the first, Bama caught this win, 93-91working overtime. Tide Guard Mark Sears When the clock hit zero and got the team’s victory, he knocked down a rather small floater while driving into the lane.
Mark Sears wins the Iron Bowl
What a game 🍿
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pic.twitter.com/qogqmbf8s9– NCAA March Madness (@marchmadnessmb) March 8, 2025
But it’s all said, so if Baker Mazara didn’t miss a quarter of the contest, it could easily be a victory for the Tigers.
Baker Mazara was fighting the Alabama security guard while Alabama and Auburn fought it for the rebound Chris Young Blood. In the process, Auburn Guard went too far and exploded his elbow behind his elbow. He put out Flagrant 2 and was kicked out of the game.
You can watch the incident video here.