The No. 3 Alabama men’s basketball team moved into a tie for first-place in the Southeastern Conference following its 85-81 win at Arkansas.

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With both Auburn and Duke losing Saturday, there is opportunity for Alabama to move up into the No. 1 spot in the AP poll. The Crimson Tide are currently No. 3 behind the Tigers and Blue Devils, but took care of business by a score of 85-81 against Arkansas.