Overview
- Alabama built a 19-point first-half cushion and led 45-30 at halftime before Clemson erased the margin, briefly taking the lead in a back-and-forth finish.
- Labaron Philon Jr. scored 29 points and hit a clutch jumper with 2:07 remaining to push the Tide ahead 86-83.
- Freshman Amari Allen delivered a career-first double-double with 20 points and 11 rebounds, helping secure key late possessions.
- Aiden Sherrell anchored the rim protection with eight blocks and 10 rebounds as Alabama closed strong in the final minutes.
- Alabama played without Aden Holloway, Latrell Wrightsell Jr., Keitenn Bristow and Collins Onyejiaka, while Miami transfer Jalil Bethea made a brief debut; the Tide improved to 6-2 and host UTSA on Sunday.