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Philon Jr. scores 25 points as Alabama defeats Auburn 96-92

Philon Jr. scores 25 points as Alabama defeats Auburn 96-92 | iNFOnews.ca
Alabama guard Labaron Philon (0) drives to the basket around Auburn guard Kevin Overton (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

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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Philon Jr. scores 25 points as Alabama defeats Auburn 96-92 | iNFOnews.ca
Alabama guard Labaron Philon (0) shoots a three-pointer as Auburn guard CJ Williams (13) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Philon Jr. scores 25 points as Alabama defeats Auburn 96-92 | iNFOnews.ca
Alabama center Charles Bediako (14) and Auburn forward Keshawn Murphy (3) battle for a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Philon Jr. scores 25 points as Alabama defeats Auburn 96-92 | iNFOnews.ca
Alabama forward Aiden Sherrell (22) puts up a shot over Auburn guard CJ Williams (13) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Philon Jr. scores 25 points as Alabama defeats Auburn 96-92 | iNFOnews.ca
Auburn guard Keyshawn Hall reacts after a three pointer against Alabama during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

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