Alabama
11-8,2-6SEC
Auburn
8-9,0-6SEC
Crimson Tide Downs Tigers on the Road, 75-68
1/23/2022 6:55:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Brittany Davis recorded 24 points and eight rebounds in the conference contest
AUBURN, Ala. – The University of Alabama women's basketball team bounced back on The Plains Sunday, defeating Auburn, 75-68, in Auburn, Ala. on ESPNU. The Crimson Tide snapped a five-game losing streak to improve to 11-8 (2-6), while the Tigers fell to 8-9 (0-6).
Alabama has now won six straight over Auburn, including both pairings this season.
More than 20 of Brittany Davis' closest family and friends gathered in Auburn Arena to watch her post 24 points, a game high, on 8-of-19 from the field and 3-of-7 from long range, marking the second straight game she has scored more than 20 points. The senior added eight boards, dished out three assists and forced two steals in 37 minutes of action. Making her first start of the second half this season, Khyla Wade-Warren tacked on 15 points, four rebounds, a steal and a block, while Megan Abrams made her return to the court after a brief hiatus, recording 10 points and two assists.
Despite Alabama holding a lead over Auburn for just 14 minutes, it took control when it mattered most. The Crimson Tide outscored the Tigers, 44-32, in the second half, as Davis paced the team on 15 points, including a trio of 3-pointers, during that timeframe. Nine of Abrams' 10 points also came in the final 20 minutes of action.
The Crimson Tide shot 43.1 percent on 22-of-51 from the field, including draining seven three-point field goals and making 24 free throws. Meanwhile, the Tigers made 28 of their 59 attempts from the field, knocking down just two from the arc and 10 free throws. Alabama and Auburn grabbed 33 rebounds and committed 16 turnovers apiece.
News and Notes
- Alabama is in its 48th season with an 802-622 (.563) all-time record.
- The Crimson Tide is 11-8 (2-6 SEC) in 2021-22.
- Kristy Curry is in her ninth season as the head coach of the Crimson Tide, holding a 144-126 record in her time at The Capstone.
- Curry is in her 23rd season as a head coach in her career, holding a 453-275 mark all-time.
- Alabama's starting combination included guards Taylor Sutton, Hannah Barber, JaMya Mingo-Young and Brittany Davis, and center Jada Rice, marking the first time this season UA has used that lineup.
- Taylor Sutton scored first for Alabama in the game.
- Khyla Wade-Warren was the first sub for the Crimson Tide.
- Jada Rice won the opening tip.
- Brittany Davis improved her streak of scoring in double figures to 18 of 19 games this season with 24 points against the Tigers.
- Davis knocked down three 3-pointers against the Tigers, the eighth time this season she has connected on at least three from long range.
How It Happened
- Alabama trailed Auburn, 11-8, by the first media timeout (1Q, 3:44).
- The Crimson Tide made three of its nine attempts from the field, while the Tigers made five of their 11 attempts from the field, including a 3-pointer.
- Khyla Wade-Warren led the Crimson Tide with six points, as the Tide and the Tigers were tied, 15-15, at the end of the first quarter.
- Nia Daniel came off the bench to post five points on perfect 2-of-2 from the field, including one from long range.
- Brittany Davis matched Khyla Wade-Waren for the team lead in point production to start the second quarter, collecting six points on 50.0 percent from the field (3-of-6), driving to the basket on each of her scores.
- Going into the locker room at halftime, Auburn led Alabama, 36-31.
- The Tide shot 11-of-27 from the field, including 2-of-10 from the arc, while the Tigers shot 14-of-31 from the field and just 1-of-2 from long range.
- Khyla Wade-Warren and Brittany Davis led the game with nine points apiece, while five of Wade-Warren's points came from 5-of-5 at the charity stripe.
- Hannah Barber hit a dagger from the corner to help Alabama take a 48-46 lead (3Q, 3:13).
- It was Barber's second 3-pointer of the quarter.
- The Crimson Tide held a one-point lead at the end of the third quarter, 55-54.
- Alabama outscored Auburn in the third quarter for the first time in the game, 24-18.
- Brittany Davis contributed five points in the third quarter, leading the game on 14 points and seven rebounds.
- Once again, Alabama outscored Auburn, 20-14, in the fourth quarter, with Brittany Davis leading the Crimson and White on 10 points, playing all 10 minutes of action in the final frame.
- The Tide also used the Tiger's four turnovers in the fourth quarter for good, scoring eight points of those miscues in the final frame.
Up Next
Alabama women's basketball will return to home to host Missouri Sunday, Jan. 30 at 5 p.m. CT inside Coleman Coliseum.
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