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No. 18 Alabama Rallies Past Oklahoma 83–81 for First Win in Norman

Nate Oats promised self‑reflection following a slow start overturned by a Labaron Philon‑led surge.

Overview

  • Alabama erased an 11-point halftime deficit with a 12–0 burst out of the break to seize a lead at Lloyd Noble Center.
  • Labaron Philon scored 23 points, including a late three-point play, while Aiden Sherrell added 21 points and nine rebounds.
  • The Crimson Tide went 15-for-26 at the free-throw line as Oklahoma countered with 19-for-22, keeping the game tight throughout.
  • Oklahoma’s Xzayvier Brown was fouled on a late 3 and missed the third free throw, and Nijel Pack’s long attempt at the horn also missed.
  • The win moves Alabama to 13–5 (3–2 SEC) with back-to-back road victories, nudging the Tide to No. 17 in the Coaches Poll and around No. 18 NET/No. 17 KenPom ahead of hosting No. 24 Tennessee on Saturday.