TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (Interstat) — Jordan Pope scored 28 points to lead Texas to a 92-88 victory over Alabama in a Southeastern Conference men’s basketball game Saturday at Coleman Coliseum.

The Longhorns, who led 46-45 at halftime, never trailed in the second half but weathered a persistent challenge from the Crimson Tide. Labaron Philon led Alabama with 21 points and five assists. Tramon Mark added 18 points for Texas, while Dailyn Swain also scored 18.

Alabama’s Aiden Sherrell and Aden Holloway each contributed 18 points in the loss. Attendance was 13,474. Texas improved to 10-6 overall, while Alabama fell to 11-5.