The No. 3 Crimson Tide outlasted the Razorbacks 85-81 after nearly blowing an 18-point lead in the second half.

After a week off for its midweek bye, Alabama basketball returned to action without losing momentum on Saturday, beating Arkansas 85-81 in Fayetteville. The win didn’t come easy, with the Razorbacks mounting a furious late comeback.

The Razorbacks (14-9, 3-7 SEC) fell to No. 3 Alabama 85-81 inside Bud Walton Arena Saturday night. The Hogs trailed by 18 points late in the second half and nearly pulled off a miraculous rally, but the Crimson Tide (20-3, 9-1) held off the late push to secure its sixth straight victory.

College basketball's conference title races are starting to heat up, and this weekend's college basketball slate could go a long way in determining pretenders from contenders. The fun begins when No.

Arkansas spent much of the season looking like it'd be one of the biggest disappointments but has suddenly turned that around. John Calipari & Co. have won three of the last four, including back-to-back road wins. And tonight's Alabama vs. Arkansas predictions have the Razorbacks keeping it close at the very least.

Can Arkansas basketball keep adding to its winning streak? Here's how to watch the Razorbacks and Alabama on TV and live stream.

Alabama basketball (19-3, 8-1 SEC) and Arkansas (13-8, 2-6) face off this weekend. Check here for details on how to watch the SEC showdown.