Overview
- Labaron Philon scored 25 points and Aden Holloway added 21 as Alabama’s backcourt controlled the game.
- St. John’s managed only nine points over the final six minutes, losing the lead after briefly going ahead late.
- The Red Storm committed 12 turnovers to Alabama’s seven and missed 12 free throws despite shooting 49.2% from the field.
- Zuby Ejiofor led St. John’s with 27 points and 10 rebounds, while Taylor Bol Bowen and Latrell Wrightsell Jr. each had 17 for Alabama.
- The result ended St. John’s 12-game winning streak at Madison Square Garden and moved Alabama to 2-0 ahead of hosting No. 1 Purdue.