Philon's 24 Leads Alabama Past Illinois in Chicago

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Philon's 24 Leads Alabama Past Illinois in Chicago

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CHICAGO — Labaron Philon scored 24 points and led No. 11 Alabama to a 90-86 victory over No. 8 Illinois at the United Center Nov. 19, 2025. Philon made three 3-pointers, had five assists and produced ten final minutes points to close the game. Taylor Bol Bowen added 12 and Aden Holloway 11; Illinois’ Andrej Stojakovic scored 26 and Kylan Boswell 22. The win followed a loss to Purdue and a victory over St. John’s; Philon had then withdrawn from the NBA draft months earlier to return to Alabama, per team statements. Based on 11 articles reviewed and supporting research.

Published 2025-11-20 18:04:15 UTC · Published by JQJO

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1. Months earlier: Philon entered then withdrew from the NBA draft, informing Alabama and the NIL collective.
2. Early November 2025: Alabama defeated No. 5 St. John’s at Madison Square Garden.
3. Mid-November 2025: Alabama lost to No. 2 Purdue in a nonconference game in Birmingham.
4. Nov. 19, 2025: Alabama beat No. 8 Illinois 90-86 at the United Center; Philon scored 24 with a late decisive stretch.
5. Postgame Nov. 19–20, 2025: Media and coach quotes highlighted Philon’s late-game sequence and his roster decision context.