Clemson Tigers at Alabama Crimson Tide
· ACC/SEC Men's Challenge
Labaron Philon scores 29 points and propels No. 12 Alabama past Clemson 90-84 in ACC/SEC
The Crimson Tide (6-2) led by 19 and then had to rally down the stretch after Clemson (7-2) took a two-point lead with 2:41 to play.
RJ Godfrey led the Tigers with 19 points. Dillon Hunter chipped in 13 points, and Zac Foster added 12.
Alabama played without second-leading scorer Aden Holloway, who was a late scratch after aggravating a wrist injury. In his place, Allen had his third double-double of the season. Two other starters, Keitenn Bristow and Latrell Wrightsell Jr., were sidelined again.
Alabama delivered one of its most impressive first halves of the season, shooting 50% from the field and 44% from 3-point range while building the big lead.
Clemson closed the gap midway through the second half. With Philon on the bench with three fouls, the Tigers used a 14-3 run to take its first lead, 62-61, since the opening minute of the game.
With the Tigers up 83-81, Philon answered and put Alabama up for good. The Crimson Tide closed out the game on a 9-1 run.
Alabama: Hosts UTSA on Sunday.
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| 2nd 0:00 | End of Game | 84 - 90 |
| 2nd 0:00 | End of 2nd half | 84 - 90 |
| 2nd 0:04 | Aiden Sherrell Defensive Rebound. | 84 - 90 |
| 2nd 0:08 | Aiden Sherrell Block. | 84 - 90 |
| 2nd 0:08 | Zac Foster missed Layup. | 84 - 90 |
Statistics
 CLEM |
 ALA |
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|---|---|---|
| 29-71 | FG | 28-60 |
| 41 | Field Goal % | 47 |
| 4-19 | 3PT | 12-34 |
| 21 | Three Point % | 35 |
| 22-28 | FT | 22-31 |
| 79 | Free Throw % | 71 |
| 43 | Rebounds | 39 |
| 18 | Offensive Rebounds | 13 |
| 25 | Defensive Rebounds | 26 |
| 12 | Assists | 13 |
| 6 | Steals | 3 |
| 3 | Blocks | 12 |
| 7 | Turnovers | 9 |
| 1 | Team Turnovers | 1 |
| 7 | Total Turnovers | 9 |
| 0 | Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Total Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Flagrant Fouls | 0 |
| 4 | Points Off Turnovers | 8 |
| 12 | Fast Break Points | 7 |
| 50 | Points in Paint | 32 |
| 21 | Fouls | 19 |
| 2 | Largest Lead | 19 |
| 7 | Lead Changes | 7 |
| 3 | Percent Led | 92 |
Game Information
Location: Tuscaloosa, AL
Attendance: 13,474 | Capacity:
2025-26 Atlantic Coast Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke | 17-1 | - | 32-2 |
| Virginia | 15-3 | 2 | 29-5 |
| Miami | 13-5 | 4 | 25-8 |
| North Carolina | 12-6 | 5 | 24-8 |
| Clemson | 12-6 | 5 | 24-10 |
| Louisville | 11-7 | 6 | 23-10 |
| NC State | 10-8 | 7 | 20-13 |
| Florida State | 10-8 | 7 | 18-15 |
| California | 9-9 | 8 | 21-11 |
| Stanford | 9-9 | 8 | 20-12 |
| SMU | 8-10 | 9 | 20-13 |
| Virginia Tech | 8-10 | 9 | 19-13 |
| Wake Forest | 7-11 | 10 | 17-16 |
| Syracuse | 6-12 | 11 | 15-17 |
| Pittsburgh | 5-13 | 12 | 13-20 |
| Notre Dame | 4-14 | 13 | 13-18 |
| Boston College | 4-14 | 13 | 11-20 |
| Georgia Tech | 2-16 | 15 | 11-20 |
2025-26 Southeastern Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | 16-2 | - | 26-7 |
| Arkansas | 13-5 | 3 | 26-8 |
| Alabama | 13-5 | 3 | 23-9 |
| Vanderbilt | 11-7 | 5 | 26-8 |
| Tennessee | 11-7 | 5 | 22-11 |
| Texas A&M | 11-7 | 5 | 21-11 |
| Georgia | 10-8 | 6 | 22-10 |
| Missouri | 10-8 | 6 | 20-12 |
| Kentucky | 10-8 | 6 | 21-13 |
| Texas | 9-9 | 7 | 18-14 |
| Oklahoma | 7-11 | 9 | 19-15 |
| Auburn | 7-11 | 9 | 17-16 |
| Mississippi State | 5-13 | 11 | 13-19 |
| Ole Miss | 4-14 | 12 | 15-20 |
| South Carolina | 4-14 | 12 | 13-19 |
| LSU | 3-15 | 13 | 15-17 |