By The Huffington Post News Editors
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Trevor Releford hit a buzzer-beating 50-footer to give Alabama a 61-58 win over Georgia on Saturday after a wild sequence.
Rodney Cooper grabbed the loose ball from a driving Charles Mann in the final seconds and lofted a pass to Releford, who quickly launched the long shot to prevent overtime, setting off a celebration on the court while officials briefly reviewed the play.
The Crimson Tide (20-11, 12-6 Southeastern Conference) lost a 14-point halftime lead before Releford’s shot salvaged fading hopes of an at-large NCAA tournament bid. Alabama will be seeded fourth in the SEC tournament and receive a bye into Friday’s quarterfinals.