Alabama
12-9,2-6SEC
Arkansas
17-4,5-3SEC
Alabama Falls to No. 25/25 Arkansas, 66-48
1/30/2020 9:29:00 PM | Women's Basketball
The Crimson Tide will look to bounce back on Sunday, Feb. 2 at Ole Miss
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The Alabama women's basketball team could not overcome a 22-point first half deficit as 25/No.25 Arkansas took the 66-48 victory on Thursday night inside Coleman Coliseum. The loss drops the Crimson Tide to 12-9 overall and 2-6 in Southeastern Conference play, while the Razorbacks improve to 17-4 and 5-3 in the SEC.
Alabama was led in scoring by sophomore De'Sha Benjamin, who tallied 10 points to go along with three rebounds. Junior Jasmine Walker snagged 12 boards and scored eight points. Sophomore Brittany Davis added nine points.
From Coach Curry
- "We were just really cold in the first half," said head coach Kristy Curry. "We had 31 to their 29 shots so I don't think it was really anything Arkansas did. I certainly saw a team last week, that in three games was really able to capitalize, be aggressive and make some shots. We just did not make any shots and I think that made a difference on the defensive end. It was just disappointing tonight."
Quarter-by-Quarter
- Alabama jumped out to a 7-3 lead, but Arkansas ended the quarter on a 12-0 run to take a 15-7 lead after one.
- Arkansas outscored the Crimson Tide 18-4 in the second period to take a 33-11 lead into the half.
- The Crimson Tide found some offense in the third but could not significantly cut into the deficit as the Tide trailed 48-30 after three quarters of action.
- The Razorbacks held firm to their lead in the fourth quarter, as they came away with the 66-48 road victory.
Player Spotlight
- Walker was just two points shy of her fifth double-double this season.
- Benjamin led the Tide in scoring with 10 points, all of which came in the second half.
Key Stats
- Points off turnovers were the difference in the contest, as the Razorbacks converted 21 Alabama turnovers into 25 points. while the Tide registered just four points off of Arkansas miscues.
- The Tide bench widened its season margin in points scored versus its opponents, outscoring the Arkansas reserves, 24-15.
Up Next
- Alabama will return to action as it hits the road to face Ole Miss on Sunday, Feb. 2 at 2 p.m. CT. The game between the Crimson Tide and the Rebels will be streamed live on SEC Network+.
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