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03/07 22:07 CST Philon, Holloway each score 21 points to help No. 16 Alabama
beat Auburn 96-84
Philon, Holloway each score 21 points to help No. 16 Alabama beat Auburn 96-84
By KENNINGTON SMITH III
Associated Press
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) --- Labaron Philon and Aden Holloway each scored 21
points and No. 16 Alabama beat Auburn 96-84 on Saturday night in the
regular-season finale for both teams.
Alabama (23-8, 13-5 Southeastern Conference) never trailed, making its first
six shots --- three by Philon, who scored his 1,000th career point in the game.
The Crimson Tide rebounded from a 98-88 loss at Georgia on Tuesday night. It
opened the second half on a 17-8 run to extend its lead to a game-high 28
points.
Kevin Overton led Auburn (16-15, 7-11) with 24 points, and Tahaad Pettiford had
19. The Tigers have lost eight of 10.
Up next
Auburn: SEC Tournament.
Alabama: The Crimson Tide will be the No. 2 seed in the SEC Tournament.
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