Philon, Holloway each score 21 points to help No. 16 Alabama beat Auburn 96-84

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Alabama guard Labaron Philon Jr. (0) celebrates after a 3-point basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Auburn, Saturday, March 7, 2026, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

Alabama forward Amari Allen, left, forward Aiden Sherrell, top and guard Labaron Philon Jr., right, converge on Auburn forward KeShawn Murphy (3) who drives to the basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 7, 2026, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt) — Alabama guard Labaron Philon Jr. (0) celebrates after a 3-point basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Auburn, Saturday, March 7, 2026, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

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11:07 PM on Saturday, March 7

By KENNINGTON SMITH III

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.

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