"Philon helped Alabama clinch the win with a deep 3-pointer for a 98-88 lead with two minutes remaining. He shot 10 of 17 from the field in his second straight strong performance as Alabama took control late in the first half, withstood a comeback and executed in the final minutes. Aden Holloway added 21 points after sitting out the season opener with a wrist injury as the Crimson Tide (2-0) shot 48.1%."
"Holloway and Wrightsell were a combined 15-of-35 from the floor and hit six of Alabama's 11 3-pointers in the Crimson Tide's first appearance at Madison Square Garden since 2013-14. Zuby Ejiofor scored 27 points for the Red Storm (1-1), who had a 12-game winning streak at MSG stopped. Bryce Hopkins added 19 and Ian Jackson finished with 14 as St. John's shot 49.2% but missed 12 free throws."
"Alabama ended the first half by outscoring St. John's 16-6 and took a 53-44 halftime lead on a 3 by Holloway at the buzzer. The Crimson Tide held a 10-point lead early in the second and St. John's stormed back, getting an 81-80 lead on a 3-pointer by Joson Sanon with 8:13 left. Alabama hosts top-ranked Purdue on Thursday, while St. John's hosts William & Mary next Saturday night."
Alabama defeated No. 5 St. John's 103-96 in New York. Labaron Philon Jr. scored 25 points and hit a deep 3-pointer that pushed Alabama ahead with two minutes remaining. Aden Holloway added 21 points after missing the season opener with a wrist injury, while Taylor Bol Bowen and Latrell Wrightsell each scored 17. Alabama shot 48.1% and made 11 three-pointers. Zuby Ejiofor led St. John's with 27 points; Bryce Hopkins had 19 and Ian Jackson 14, and St. John's missed 12 free throws. Alabama begins a stretch of games against ranked opponents, starting with top-ranked Purdue.
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