LSU dropped its 10th strait game to #4 ranked Alabama 79-69. In the loss forward Derek Fountain was the top scorer with 26 points on a night the Tigers honored the 1953 NCAA Final Four team. On hand from that team was Ned Clark and Bob Pettit.
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LSU Tigers guard Justice Hill (3) drives into the lane against Alabama Crimson Tide guard Jaden Bradley (0) in the first half of the SEC matchup on Saturday, February 4, 2023 Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON▲
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LSU Tigers forward Tyrell Ward (15) takes the shot between Alabama Crimson Tide forward’s Noah Clowney (15) and Brandon Miller (24) in the first half of the SEC matchup on Saturday, February 4, 2023 Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON▲
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LSU Tigers forward Derek Fountain (20) puts the shot up against Alabama Crimson Tide center Charles Bediako (14) in the first half of the SEC matchup on Saturday, February 4, 2023 Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON▲
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LSU Tigers head coach Matt McMahon waves his team to move down the court after an Alabama Crimson Tide turnover in the first half of the SEC matchup on Saturday, February 4, 2023 Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON▲
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Alabama Crimson Tide center Charles Bediako (14) and LSU Tigers forward Derek Fountain (20) both touch the ball in midair while jumping for the tipoff in the first half of the SEC matchup on Saturday, February 4, 2023 Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON▲
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LSU Tigers guard Adam Miller (44) races up court with the ball after the Alabama Crimson Tide in the first half of the SEC matchup on Saturday, February 4, 2023 Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON▲
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LSU Tigers forward Jalen Reed (13) is fouled by Alabama Crimson Tide forward Noah Clowney (15) in the first half of the SEC matchup on Saturday, February 4, 2023 Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON▲
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LSU Tigers guard Justice Hill (3) cuts bak against the defense of Alabama Crimson Tide guard Mark Sears (1) in the first half of the SEC matchup on Saturday, February 4, 2023 Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON▲
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LSU Tigers forward Jalen Reed (13) gets a hand on the ball as Alabama Crimson Tide forward Noah Clowney (15) tries for a shot in the post in the first half of the SEC matchup on Saturday, February 4, 2023 Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON▲
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LSU Tigers forward KJ Williams (12) finishes the reverse layup against Alabama Crimson Tide forward Noah Clowney (15) in the first half of the SEC matchup on Saturday, February 4, 2023 Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON▲
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LSU Tigers head coach Matt McMahon talks with LSU Tigers forward KJ Williams (12) during a break in the first half of the SEC matchup against the Alabama Crimson Tide on Saturday, February 4, 2023 Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON▲
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Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nate Oats argues for a foul on the LSU Tigers in the first half of the SEC matchup on Saturday, February 4, 2023 Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON▲
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LSU Tigers head coach Matt McMahon waits for a play against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the first half of the SEC matchup on Saturday, February 4, 2023 Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON▲
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LSU greats Ned Clark (left) and Bob Pettit stand on the court to celebrate the 1953 final four team at the half of the SEC matchup on Saturday, February 4, 2023 Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Alabama defeated LSU 79-69. STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON▲
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LSU Tigers guard Adam Miller (44) lets the ball roll off his fingers during a layup against Alabama Crimson Tide guard Jaden Bradley (0) in the second half of the SEC matchup on Saturday, February 4, 2023 Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Alabama defeated LSU 79-69. STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON▲
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LSU Tigers guard Justice Williams (11) soars to the hoop against Alabama Crimson Tide forward Brandon Miller (24) in the second half of the SEC matchup on Saturday, February 4, 2023 Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Alabama defeated LSU 79-69. STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON▲
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LSU Tigers forward KJ Williams (12) blocks the shot by Alabama Crimson Tide guard Nimari Burnett (25) in the second half of the SEC matchup on Saturday, February 4, 2023 Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Alabama defeated LSU 79-69. STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON▲
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LSU Tigers forward Shawn Phillips (34) soars to the rim for the dunk against Alabama Crimson Tide guard Nimari Burnett (25) in the second half of the SEC matchup on Saturday, February 4, 2023 Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Alabama defeated LSU 79-69. STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON▲
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LSU Tigers guard Cam Hayes (1) tries to draw the foul from Alabama Crimson Tide forward Brandon Miller (24) during the shot in the second half of the SEC matchup on Saturday, February 4, 2023 Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Alabama defeated LSU 79-69. STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON▲
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Alabama Crimson Tide guard Rylan Griffen (3) reaches in to dislodge the ball from LSU Tigers forward Derek Fountain (20) in the second half of the SEC matchup on Saturday, February 4, 2023 Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Alabama defeated LSU 79-69. STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON▲
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LSU Tigers guard Adam Miller (44) controls the ball as Alabama Crimson Tide guard Mark Sears (1) tries for the steal in the second half of the SEC matchup on Saturday, February 4, 2023 Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Alabama defeated LSU 79-69. STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON▲
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LSU Tigers head coach Matt McMahon disagrees with the call on the play in the second half of the SEC matchup against the Alabama Crimson Tide on Saturday, February 4, 2023 Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Alabama defeated LSU 79-69. STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON▲
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LSU Tigers forward KJ Williams (12) blocks the shot attempt by Alabama Crimson Tide guard Jaden Bradley (0) in the second half of the SEC matchup on Saturday, February 4, 2023 Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Alabama defeated LSU 79-69. STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON▲
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LSU Tigers guard Adam Miller (44) lets the ball fly while being knocked to the ground by Alabama Crimson Tide forward Noah Clowney (15) in the second half of the SEC matchup on Saturday, February 4, 2023 Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Alabama defeated LSU 79-69. STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON▲
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LSU Tigers forward Derek Fountain (20) watches the rebound go over his head in the second half of the SEC matchup against the Alabama Crimson Tide on Saturday, February 4, 2023 Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Alabama defeated LSU 79-69. STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON▲
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LSU greats Ned Clark (left) and Bob Pettit sign autographs at the half of the SEC matchup on Saturday, February 4, 2023 Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Alabama defeated LSU 79-69. STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON▲
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LSU Tigers head coach Matt McMahon talks with forward Shawn Phillips (34) before Phillips checks in during the second half of the SEC matchup against the Alabama Crimson Tide on Saturday, February 4, 2023 Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Alabama defeated LSU 79-69. STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON▲
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LSU Tigers guard Justice Hill (3) works the ball around the court against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the second half of the SEC matchup on Saturday, February 4, 2023 Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Alabama defeated LSU 79-69. STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON▲
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LSU Tigers forward KJ Williams (12) celebrates after blocking an Alabama Crimson Tide shot in the second half of the SEC matchup on Saturday, February 4, 2023 Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Alabama defeated LSU 79-69. STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON▲
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LSU Tigers forward Tyrell Ward (15) has his layup attempt blocked by Alabama Crimson Tide forward Noah Clowney (15) in the second half of the SEC matchup on Saturday, February 4, 2023 Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Alabama defeated LSU 79-69. STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON▲
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LSU Tigers forward Derek Fountain (20) stretches to try to deflect the shot by Alabama Crimson Tide guard Nimari Burnett (25) late in the first half of the SEC matchup on Saturday, February 4, 2023 Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Alabama defeated LSU 79-69. STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON▲
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LSU greats Bob Pettit (left) and Ned Clark walk onto the court to celebrate the 1953 final four team at the half of the SEC matchup on Saturday, February 4, 2023 Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Alabama defeated LSU 79-69. STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON▲
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LSU Tigers guard Cam Hayes (1) attempts the layup against Alabama Crimson Tide guard Jaden Bradley (0) in the second half of the SEC matchup on Saturday, February 4, 2023 Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Alabama defeated LSU 79-69. STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON▲
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LSU Tigers forward KJ Williams (12) knocks the ball away from Alabama Crimson Tide forward Brandon Miller (24) in the second half of the SEC matchup on Saturday, February 4, 2023 Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Alabama defeated LSU 79-69. STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON▲
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LSU Tigers forward KJ Williams (12) signals LSU ball before it lands out of bounds after a play involving Alabama Crimson Tide forward Noah Clowney (15) in the second half of the SEC matchup on Saturday, February 4, 2023 Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Alabama defeated LSU 79-69. STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON▲
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LSU mascot Mike the Tiger poses on the court during a timeout in the second half of the SEC matchup against the Alabama Crimson Tide on Saturday, February 4, 2023 Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Alabama defeated LSU 79-69. STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON▲