No. 25 Alabama holds off LSU to win 6th straight game

Crimson Tide defeat Tigers 90-83 in Baton Rouge

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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Aden Holloway had 17 points and four assists while Aiden Sherrell posted his second straight double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds as No. 25 Alabama defeated LSU 90-83 on Saturday in Baton Rouge, La. Amari Allen added 16 points and six rebounds for the Crimson Tide, who won their sixth straight game.

Why it matters

This win extends Alabama's winning streak to six games, keeping them in the hunt for a top-25 ranking and a potential NCAA Tournament berth. LSU, on the other hand, has now lost five straight games and is struggling to find consistency in SEC play.

The details

Alabama went a perfect 14-for-14 from the free-throw line in the first half and shot 81.1% (30 of 37) from the charity stripe in the game. Marquel Sutton led LSU with 21 points, while Jalen Reece chipped in with 14 points and three assists. The Tigers shot 45% (9 of 20) from 3-point range, a marked improvement from their recent struggles.

  • The game was played on Saturday, February 22, 2026 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

The players

Aden Holloway

A player for the Alabama Crimson Tide who had 17 points and four assists in the game.

Aiden Sherrell

An Alabama player who posted a double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds.

Amari Allen

An Alabama player who added 16 points and six rebounds.

Marquel Sutton

The leading scorer for LSU with 21 points.

Jalen Reece

An LSU player who scored 14 points and had three assists.

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The takeaway

This game showcased Alabama's depth and ability to win close games on the road, even against a struggling LSU team. The Crimson Tide's strong free-throw shooting and balanced scoring attack proved to be the difference in a close SEC matchup.