No. 11 Alabama vs. South Carolina Gamecocks men's basketball video highlights, final score
Erik Hall
The Alabama Crimson Tide men's basketball team traveled to South Carolina for a Southeastern Conference matchup on Tuesday, Feb. 9.
Alabama defeated South Carolina 81-78. Live stats.
Alabama, ranked No. 11 in the Ferris Mowers Men's Basketball Coaches Poll, improved to 16-5 overall and 11-1 in the SEC. The South Carolina Gamecocks went to 5-8 overall and 3-6 in the SEC.
Here are the top plays from the game.
Justin Minaya layup in final seconds
South Carolina guard Justin Minaya made a layup with two seconds remaining on an assist from Jermaine Couisnard.
It cut the Alabama lead to 79-78 with two seconds remaining.
Keon Ellis fast-break dunk
Alabama guard Keon Ellis dunked on the fast break with 13:33 left in the second half to put Alabama up 56-51 vs. South Carolina.
Justin Minaya flys down lane for dunk
South Carolina Gamecocks forward Justin Minaya came flying down the lane to dunk on an assist by Jermaine Couisnard. Minaya's basket with 18:45 left in the second half cut the Alabama lead to 42-40.
John Petty Jr. putback dunk
Alabama guard John Petty Jr. dunked on an offensive rebound after a missed 3-pointer by Jaden Shackelford. It put Alabama up 28-26 vs. South Carolina with 5:43 left in the first half.
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Nate Oats is the Alabama Crimson Tide men's basketball head coach. Frank Martin is the South Carolina Gamecocks men's basketball head coach.
Erik Hall is the lead digital producer for sports with the USA Today Network. You can find him on Twitter @HallErik.