College basketball highlights: Big Ten and SEC finals, more

Selection Sunday is here, but before we get to the bracket revelations, there are still a handful of conference championships to be decided, including three big ones involving potential No. 1 seeds.

First, No. 4 Alabama will face No. 18 Texas A&M in the SEC Championship Game.

Next up is the American Athletic Conference final, pitting No. 1 Houston against Memphis.

Shortly after the first tip of this game, No. 5 Purdue will face Penn State in the Big Ten Championship Game.

We’ve got you covered with all the best plays!

Alabama vs. Texas A&M (SEC)

For the title!

It all boils down to that for the Crimson Tide (28-5) and the Aggies (25-8). Heading into Sunday’s tilt, Alabama is 16-2 in SEC play and 12-3 in non-conference play. Alabama is 5-0 in one-possession games.

On the other hand, Texas A&M is 15-3 in SEC play. The Aggies are fifth in the SEC with 34.1 rebounds per game led by Dexter Dennis averaging 5.7.

Hot start

Alabama’s Mark Sears drained a 3-pointer for the game’s first points, sparking an 8-0 run for the Tide.

setting the tone

The Tide continued to pour it on as the first half continued, jumping out to a double-digit lead, 24-13, midway through the first half.

Stay tuned for updates!

GOING UP:

Houston vs. Memphis (AAC)