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Walker’s Double-Double Propels Alabama Past Colgate, 72-52
12/8/2019 5:39:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Junior Jasmine Walker posted her first double-double of the season with 16 points and 11 rebounds
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Junior Jasmine Walker recorded her first double-double of the season to lift Alabama past Colgate, 72-52, inside Coleman Coliseum Sunday afternoon. After a slow start, UA finished the second-half strong, shooting an impressive 64 percent (16-of-25) from the floor. With the win, the Crimson Tide improves to 6-3, while the Raiders fall to 7-3 on the season.
Walker had a standout performance leading the Tide in scoring with 16 points and grabbing a team-high 11 rebounds. Junior Ariyah Copeland scored a season-high 15 points, shooting 7-of-13 (54 percent) from the field. Sophomore Brittany Davis added 11 points off the bench.
Big-Game Forty.
— Alabama Women's Basketball (@AlabamaWBB) December 8, 2019
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From Coach Curry
- "Colgate is one of the most well-coached teams that we have played this season," said head coach Kristy Curry. "We have a lot of respect for them because they really made it hard on us today and I loved our team's response. I thought we just kept battling and battling. To go up 25 there late after it being a six-point game (at the half) says a lot about our effort. I loved how our team came out IN the second half. I think it's hard to simulate practice, but once we made some adjustments at halftime our kids really adjusted well."
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— Alabama Women's Basketball (@AlabamaWBB) December 8, 2019
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Quarter-By-Quarter
- Both offenses started slow, with Alabama taking a 17-11 advantage after the first ten minutes of play. Copeland and sophomore Megan Abrams combined to score 13 of the Tide's 17 points.
- Colgate responded back with a three-point basket, sparking a 9-1 run that gave the lead back to the Raiders 20-19 with five minutes remaining in the second quarter. UA closed out the quarter on a 13-6 run, giving the Tide the upper hand at the half, 32-26.
- Alabama caught fire in the third period, outscoring the Raiders 24-14 to grow its lead to 56-40. The Tide scored 12 points on threes from four different players.
- UA continued to expand its lead in the fourth, again outscoring Colgate, 16-12. Alabama finished strong, defeating the Raiders 72-52 for its sixth win of the season.
Player Spotlight
- Walker scored 12 of her 16 points by way of three-point baskets, shooting 4-of-7 (57 percent) from three-point land. She tied her season-high in rebounds with 11, for her seventh career double-double. Walker also led the team with two blocks in the game.
- Copeland had an efficient night, scoring her season-best 15 points in just 23 minutes. The junior set a new career high with three assists in the win.
- Davis scored in double-digits for her second consecutive game, while tying her career-high by knocking down three shots from beyond the arc. The Manchester, Ga., native also added a career-high three assists.
Key Stats
- Alabama dominated the boards, outrebounding Colgate 41-23 for the game.
- UA's defense smothered Colgate, allowing them to only 35 percent (22-of-63) shooting from the floor, while the offense shot 51 percent (27-of-53) for the contest.
Up Next
- Alabama will play its third consecutive home game when it hosts undefeated North Carolina on Sunday, Dec. 15 for the annual Holiday Hoops and Teddy Bear game. Tipoff is set for 2 p.m. CT and will be broadcast on SEC Network+.
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