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Philon's late jumper lifts Alabama past Tennessee 71-69

Labaron Philon Jr. drilled a clutch jumper with 22.8 seconds left to lift No. 17 Alabama past No. 22 Tennessee 71-69 on Saturday night.

Latrell Wrightsell led Alabama with 25 points, while bench player Labaron Philon Jr. added 23, including the game-winning jumper with 22.8 seconds left.

Ja'Kobi Gillespie scored 26 points and grabbed eight steals for Tennessee, but the Volunteers lost their fourth SEC game. Tennessee freshman Nate Ament left the game with a right knee injury.