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Philon's late jumper leads No. 17 Alabama over No. 22 Tennessee 71-69

Labaron Philon Jr. hit a clutch jumper with 22.8 seconds remaining to lift No. 17 Alabama to a 71-69 victory over No. 22 Tennessee.

Latrell Wrightsell led Alabama with 25 points, and Labaron Philon Jr. added 23 off the bench to secure the win. Ja'Kobi Gillespie scored 26 points for Tennessee, who lost despite leading in the first half.

Alabama improves to 22-7 in the SEC, while Tennessee falls to 20-9.