Jenkins SEC Career High Not Enough in 92-47 Loss
2/10/2008 12:00:00 AM | Women's Basketball
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. ?? Freshman forward Tierney Jenkins recorded a SEC career-best 21 points but it was not enough as Vanderbilt handed Alabama a 92-47 loss Sunday afternoon in Coleman Coliseum. After the day, the Tide fall to 8-16 overall and 1-8 in SEC play. The Commodores improve to 18-6 on the year and 7-2 in league play.
"Vanderbilt is an extremely talented team," head coach Stephany Smith said. "We didn't execute our offense and didn't take care of the basketball. It was a very lethargic and poor performance by our basketball team. All I can tell you is that I will continue to work to right the ship."
The Commodores came out of the gate firing on all cylinders and never looked back by taking a 47-19 half time lead. Vanderbilt then tallied a 16-4 run to begin the second frame to secure the ball game.
Vanderbilt shot 49 percent (32-for-65) from the floor and 40 percent (8-for-20) from beyond the arc. The Commodores also converted 20-of-26 free throws.
Vanderbilt had four scorers in double-figures and was led by Christina Wirth's 20 points on 8-for-15 shooting.
Alabama shot 33 percent (15-for-46) from the floor and 80 percent (16-for-20) from the charity stripe. Jenkins recorded 21 points on 7-for-12 shooting to lead all scorers.
The Dores out-rebounded the Tide 40-31 and was led on the glass by Hanna Tuomi and her nine rebounds. Jenkins paced the Tide with eight rebounds, seven on the defensive end.
Former team manager Taylor Allen saw her first action of her career. The senior tallied three points and a steal in four minutes. Christy Elliott saw action for the second consecutive game.
Alabama will hit the road for another two games away from Coleman Coliseum. The Tide will begin its week on Thursday, Feb. 14 against instate rival Auburn in Auburn. Tipoff is slated for 6:00 p.m. in Beard-Eaves Memorial Coliseum. Alabama will then continue the trek to Lexington, Ky. to face the Wildcats on Sunday, Feb. 17 at Noon.
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