US EditionLabaron Philon Scores 25 as No. 15 Alabama Upends Fifth-Ranked St. John’s 103-96 at MSG
Labaron Philon scored 25 points including a crucial 3-pointer as Alabama started a four-game stretch against ranked teams with a 103-96 win over No. 5 St. John's.
- On Saturday, Alabama passed an early-season test with a 103-96 win over fifth-ranked St. John's at Madison Square Garden, led by Labaron Philon's 25 points.
- Alabama began a run of four straight games against ranked teams, with Thursday's home date against top-ranked Purdue University as the second in the stretch.
- Philon secured the late margin with a deep 3-pointer for a 98-88 lead with two minutes remaining, after Alabama outscored St. John's 16-6 and took a 53-44 halftime lead on a Holloway buzzer-beater.
- The victory left Alabama Crimson Tide shooting 48.1%, while Zuby Ejiofor scored 27 points and St. John's 12-game winning streak at MSG was stopped.
- Perimeter scoring emerged with Aden Holloway and Latrell Wrightsell combined for 15-of-35 from the floor and hit six of Alabama's 11 3-pointers, showing depth ahead of ranked opponents.
38 Articles
38 Articles
Rockdale Citizen & Newton Citizen
Clayton NewsTop 25 roundup: No. 15 Alabama knocks off No. 5 St. John's in barnburner
Labaron Philon Jr. produced another strong performance with 25 points, as No. 15 Alabama took control late in the first half and withstood a comeback attempt by No. 5 St. John's in an impressive 103-96 victory in New York Saturday…
Top 25 roundup: No. 15 Alabama knocks off No. 5 St. John’s in barnburner
Labaron Philon Jr. produced another strong performance with 25 points, as No. 15 Alabama took control late in the first half and withstood a comeback attempt by No. 5 St. John's in an impressive 103-96 victory in New York Saturday afternoon.Philon made 10 of 17 shots and had help from two players returning from injury. Aden Holloway added 21 points on 9-of-18 shooting after sitting out the season opener with a wrist injury, and Latrell Wrightsel…
No. 15 Alabama withstands comeback to top No. 5 St. John's
Labaron Philon produced another strong performance with 25 points as No. 15 Alabama took control late in the first half and withstood a comeback attempt by fifth-ranked St. John's in an impressive 103-96 victory Saturday afternoon in New York.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 52% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
