Auburn basketball score vs. Alabama: Live updates as Tigers return to Neville Arena

AUBURN — With ESPN's "College GameDay" on hand, Auburn basketball is aiming to score a victory over No. 3 Alabama in Neville Arena on Saturday afternoon.

The Tigers (17-7, 7-4 SEC) are on the heels of a tough loss at Texas A&M on Tuesday in a game that featured 17 lead changes and seven ties. Wendell Green Jr. scored a team-high 20 points and Johni Broome picked up another double-double with 18 points and 10 rebounds.

As for the Crimson Tide (21-3, 11-0), it destroyed Florida on Wednesday, 97-69. Freshman forward Brandon Miller posted 24 points to go along with nine boards. Junior guard Mark Sears, who transferred to Alabama from Ohio in the offseason, had 19 points.

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What time, channel is Auburn's basketball game vs. Alabama?

Time: 1 p.m. CT

Channel: ESPN

Auburn basketball score vs. Alabama: Live updates

Richard Silva is the Auburn athletics beat writer for the Montgomery Advertiser. He can be reached via email at rsilva@gannett.com or on Twitter @rich_silva18.