TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (Interstat) — Nate Ament scored 29 points and Ja’Kobi Gillespie added 24 as Tennessee edged Alabama 79-73 in a Southeastern Conference men’s basketball game Saturday at Coleman Coliseum.

The Volunteers, who trailed 39-36 at halftime, used a 43-point second half to secure the road win. Alabama’s Labaron Philon led all scorers with 26 points and seven assists. The Crimson Tide struggled from beyond the arc, shooting 6 for 26 on 3-pointers.

Tennessee improved to 13-5 overall, while Alabama fell to 13-6. An announced crowd of 13,474 watched the Volunteers win despite committing 10 turnovers to Alabama’s seven. The teams will meet again in Knoxville on Feb. 28.