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Alabama Women’s Basketball Drops Midday Matchup at TCU, 88-67
12/1/2017 2:43:00 PM | Women's Basketball
FORT WORTH, Texas – Alabama led at the half but struggled offensively in the third quarter, allowing TCU to take hold of the lead and win the game, 88-67, in women's basketball action on Friday at Schollmaier Arena. With the loss, the Crimson Tide moves to 4-3 on the season, while the win brings the Horned Frogs to 6-1 overall.
TCU held a six-point advantage after the first quarter, shooting 53.3 percent from the floor, however Alabama responded in the second by outscoring the Frogs, 20-12, to lead 33-31 at the half. The Tide capitalized on its nine attempts from the free throw line during the period, hitting seven.
"We're not getting off to very good starts," said Alabama head coach Kristy Curry. "In the first quarter we got down, and in the third we got down. We've got to do something, whether it is adjust our lineup or have more of a sense of urgency starting. We're not starting halves very well. At the end of the day, we've got to put the group out there that we feel will get us off to a better start. Our energy to start the third quarter was like it was to start the first half. We've got to go back and get better."
TCU got off to a 12-4 start in the third quarter and would end up scoring 33 points in the frame to take a 64-42 lead. Alabama put up the first seven points of the fourth in under 90 seconds, but the two teams would go on to trade baskets for the duration.
The Tide was led in scoring by senior Ashley Williams, who finished with 14 points. Fellow senior Quanetria Bolton chipped in 11 points, two rebounds, three assists, three blocks and two steals. The Frogs had three in double figures, led by junior Jordan Moore's 19-point performance.
As a team, Alabama shot 39.3 percent (22-56) for the game, while TCU finished at 53.2 percent (33-62). Both teams were solid from the free throw line as the Tide went 16-for-19 and the Frogs hit 15-of-18. TCU won the battle of the boards, outrebounding Alabama, 38-25, and scored 48 points in the paint compared to the Tide's 26.
Alabama will close out its road swing on Thursday at Lipscomb. The game is slated for a 6:30 p.m. CT tip in Nashville.
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