Philon's Late Jumper Lifts Alabama Past Tennessee

Labaron Philon Jr. scored 15 of his 23 points in the second half, including the game-winning jumper with 22.8 seconds remaining, as No. 17 Alabama defeated No. 22 Tennessee 71-69. Latrell Wrightsell led the Crimson Tide with 25 points.

Tennessee, which led by double digits in the first half, suffered their fourth SEC loss despite Ja'Kobi Gillespie's 26 points, 8 steals and 7 assists. Freshman Nate Ament left the game with a right knee injury.