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12/03 21:00 CST Labaron Philon scores 29 points and propels No. 12 Alabama past
Clemson 90-84 in ACC/SEC
Labaron Philon scores 29 points and propels No. 12 Alabama past Clemson 90-84
in ACC/SEC
By KENNINGTON SMITH III
Associated Press
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) --- Labaron Philon tied his career high with 29 points,
Amari Allen added 20 points and 11 rebounds and No. 12 Alabama beat Clemson
90-84 on Wednesday night in the ACC/SEC Challenge.
The Crimson Tide (6-2) led by 19 and then had to rally down the stretch after
Clemson (7-2) took a two-point lead with 2:41 to play.
RJ Godfrey led the Tigers with 19 points. Dillon Hunter chipped in 13 points,
and Zac Foster added 12.
Alabama played without second-leading scorer Aden Holloway, who was a late
scratch after aggravating a wrist injury. In his place, Allen had his third
double-double of the season. Two other starters, Keitenn Bristow and Latrell
Wrightsell Jr., were sidelined again.
Alabama delivered one of its most impressive first halves of the season,
shooting 50% from the field and 44% from 3-point range while building the big
lead.
Clemson closed the gap midway through the second half. With Philon on the bench
with three fouls, the Tigers used a 14-3 run to take its first lead, 62-61,
since the opening minute of the game.
With the Tigers up 83-81, Philon answered and put Alabama up for good. The
Crimson Tide closed out the game on a 9-1 run.
Up next
Clemson: Vs. No. 9 BYU at Madison Square Garden in New York on Tuesday night.
Alabama: Hosts UTSA on Sunday.
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