By Adeniyi Precious 
Meanwhile, Auburn is dealing with their own struggles after a tough loss to Texas A&M. Despite being the No. 1 team, they’re now on a two-game losing streak, which raises questions about their No. 1 seed status for the NCAA tournament. As both Alabama and Auburn head into their final games, there’s a lot of pressure to find their rhythm before March Madness hits.
Things aren’t looking too hot for Alabama as the season comes to a close. After a rough loss to Florida (99-94), doubts are growing about whether the Crimson Tide can make a deep run in the tournament. With five losses in their last seven games, Alabama has to get things together fast if they want to be considered a true title contender.
Here’s how the rest of the top teams performed this week:
Auburn (No. 1) lost 83-72 to Texas A&M. A rough game for Auburn, especially in rebounding. Grade: C-
Duke (No. 2) crushed Wake Forest 93-60. Great performance by Cooper Flagg with 28 points. Grade: A
Houston (No. 3) beat Kansas 65-59. They struggled with shooting but dominated on rebounds and turnovers. Grade: B+
Tennessee (No. 4) lost 78-76 to Ole Miss. Their defense didn’t show up, costing them a potential No. 1 seed. Grade: C-
Florida (No. 5) had a huge win over Alabama, flipping the script in the second half. Grade: A+
Michigan State (No. 8) came back from a 14-point deficit to win at Iowa, clinching the Big Ten title. Grade: A-
Texas Tech (No. 9) dominated Colorado 91-75 with JT Toppin leading the way. Grade: A-
Iowa State (No. 10) dropped a heartbreaker 88-85 to BYU in double overtime. Grade: C
As March Madness draws closer, the stakes are high for these teams, with each needing to adjust their play before the tournament begins.