US EditionLabaron Philon scores 22 as No. 15 Alabama beats North Dakota 91-62 in season opener
Labaron Philon Jr. scored 22 points and had eight assists leading Alabama to a 91-62 win despite injuries sidelining key players and strong freshman support.
- On Monday, Alabama opened the 2025-26 season at Coleman Coliseum with a 91-62 victory over North Dakota, led by Labaron Philon Jr.'s career-high 22 points and eight assists.
- Without Aden Holloway and Latrell Wrightsell, freshmen Amari Allen, London Jemison and Davion Hannah logged key minutes as Alabama played without Holloway, Wrightsell, Bristow, and sidelined Bethea.
- Showing early command, Labaron Philon Jr. hit 6 of 7 shots, scored or assisted on 32 of Alabama's 48 first-half points, and slammed the dunk at about three minutes left.
- Turnovers remain a clear concern after the opener as Alabama committed 15 turnovers, continuing a season-long turnover ranking of 268th nationally before facing a stretch against ranked opponents.
- Coach Nate Oats emphasized the importance of getting injured players back as analysts discussed the win as preparation before four ranked opponents, with Allen stating, `I feel like once we get all our guys back, we have a chance to be one of the best teams in the country`.
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5 takeaways from UND's season-opening road loss to No. 15 Alabama
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — UND opened the 2025-26 regular season with a road game against No. 15 Alabama Monday evening. The Crimson Tide cruised past the Fighting Hawks 91-62. Alabama took a lead less than three minutes into the game and never relinquished it, flexing its athletic, lengthy roster. The Hawks return to Grand Forks for their home opener this Thursday against UC Riverside. Here are five takeaways from the season-opening loss to the Tide. G…
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Henry HeraldLabaron Philon leads No. 15 Alabama to easy win over North Dakota
Labaron Philon scored a career-high 22 points and added eight assists to lead No. 15 Alabama to an easy 91-62 victory over North Dakota on Monday night in the season opener for both teams in Tuscaloosa, Ala.
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Labaron Philon scores 22 as No. 15 Alabama beats North Dakota 91-62 in season opener
Labaron Philon Jr. had 22 points and eight assists, Houston Mallette added 15 points and No. 15 Alabama opened the season with a 91-62 victory against North Dakota.
No. 15 Alabama rolls over North Dakota 91-62
No. 15 Alabama men’s basketball opened the 2025-26 season with a 91-62 victory over the North Dakota Fighting Hawks on Monday in Coleman Coliseum. Star guard Labaron Philon Jr. showed improvement from last season, as he led the Crimson Tide in scoring with 22 points on 9-of-13 shooting. He made two of four attempts from 3-point range and tallied 8 assists and a block. “Besides the four turnovers, I think I played a really solid game, but I’ve s…
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