Alabama's Philon Heroics Lead Stunning Comeback

0:00On this March 1st in Birmingham, here's what is making headlines. Number 17, Alabama pulled off a stunning comeback to beat number 22, Tennessee 71-69 on Saturday. The Crimson tie trailed by 12 at halftime, but Rally behind Labyrinth Phylon, who scored 23 points including the game-winning shot with, 24 seconds left. Tennessee dominated the first half with tough defense, holding Alabama to just 28 points. Their lowest scoring half of the season, the volunteers forced eight turnovers and shot well from the field to build that big lead. LaTrell Wrightsell led Alabama with 25 points to keep them alive early, while Phylon exploded for 15 in the second half despite starting. On the bench due to injury, his clutch played down the stretch outscore Tennessee, 13-8 in the final six minutes. Tennessee owned the boards with a 47-30 rebounding edge, grabbing 25 offensive boards for 25 second chance points.

1:00Alabama cleaned up their turnovers in the second half, committing just two to fuel the rally. The win boosts Alabama to 22 and 7 overall, 12 and 4 in the SEC, and extends their street to eight games. They are now in prime position for a double buy in the SEC tournament, and head to Georgia on Tuesday at 5.30 p.m. on ESPN News. D&N is sponsored by our partner. Check out the episode description. When you want calm, do not reach for your phone. Lay back and listen, S-O-L-I-S-O-L-Pillow.com.