BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — No. 20 Alabama basketball outlasted Auburn 87-85 on Thursday night in the Crimson Tide's final exhibition of the preseason.

Alabama trailed late in this one, but a last push helped the Crimson Tide finish the preseason 3-0. But there was so much to unpack from this one, as calling it a scrimmage would be an insult.

This historic rivalry is known as the Iron Bowl of Basketball, but the exhibition, hosted by Knight Eady, was given the name "The Feud." It certainly lived up to the hype as there was a scuffle less than five minutes after tipoff.

Physicality played a big role in the first half, and Auburn had the edge early. With 12 minutes remaining, the Tigers led 15-6 in rebounds, including a 7-1 margin on the offensive glass. Four different Tigers had at least three rebounds at the time, while Tarris Bouie was Alabama's only hope with four by himself.

"We're not tough enough," Alabama head coach said on the Knight Eady broadcast with eight minutes left in the first half.…