Philon fuels Tide comeback to crush Hofstra in NCAA opener
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No. 4 seed Alabama overcame an early double‑digit deficit to beat 13th-seeded Hofstra 90‑70 in the NCAA Tournament first round in Tampa, led by Labaron Philon’s 29 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists; Aidan (Aiden) Sherrell added 15 points and 15 rebounds, Hofstra’s Preston Edmead had 24, and Alabama pulled away with a strong second half after a 19‑7 run to end the first half, even without guard Aden Holloway.
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