TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) Alabama survived in a game it couldn't really afford to lose.
Kira Lewis Jr. scored 19 points and the Crimson Tide turned back a big comeback attempt in a 68-61 victory Saturday over Vanderbilt, the Commodores' program-worst 15th consecutive loss.
The Tide (16-11, 7-7 Southeastern Conference) snapped a comparatively brief three-game skid despite losing most of a 23-point lead over the final 11 minutes.
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