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02/07 17:34 CST Philon Jr. scores 25 points as Alabama defeats Auburn 96-92
Philon Jr. scores 25 points as Alabama defeats Auburn 96-92
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) --- Labaron Philon Jr. tallied 25 points, six assists and
five rebounds, Amari Allen added 17 points and six rebounds, and Alabama took
down Auburn 96-92 on Saturday.
The Crimson Tide (16-7, 6-4 Southeastern Conference) trailed by as many as 10
points, but rallied back with runs of 11-0 and 8-0 in the second half. They
took the lead for good with 10:39 remaining in regulation.
Aden Holloway scored 15 points, and Charles Bediako had 12 on 5-for-5 shooting.
Aiden Sherrell had a game-high four blocks.
Bediako, who played in the NBA G League as recently as January 18th, remains
NCAA eligible following a temporary restraining order, but a decision by an
Alabama circuit judge is pending.
The Tigers (14-9, 5-5) were led by Tahaad Pettiford, who scored 25 points to go
with seven assists. Keyshawn Hall added 24 points on 8-for-22 shooting before
fouling out late, and Kevin Overton scored 17. Keshawn Murphy had a 13-point,
12-rebound double-double.
Auburn led 41-37 at the half, with Overton pacing the Tigers with 11 points in
the first frame. Philon Jr. scored nine first-half points for Alabama.
Up next
Alabama visits Ole Miss on Wednesday.
Auburn hosts No. 15 Vanderbilt on Tuesday.
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