Alabama
15-12,6-10SEC
Vanderbilt
13-17,4-12SEC
Brittany Davis’ Electric Shooting Helps Crimson Tide Women’s Basketball Down Commodores
2/27/2022 6:14:00 PM | Women's Basketball
It marked the senior’s second instance of scoring 32 points in the last three games
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The University of Alabama women's basketball team concluded the regular season winning three of its last four games after completing the sweep of Vanderbilt, 77-71, on senior day Sunday, Feb. 27 in Coleman Coliseum. The Crimson Tide improved to 15-12 (6-10), while the Commodores dropped to 13-17 (1-12) in 2021-22.
Brittany Davis led in scoring for the third straight game, recording 32 points on a striking 11-of-13 from the field, including 8-of-9 from long range. It marked the senior's second instance of scoring 32 points in the last three games, while her eight three-point field goals are tied for the program's all-time record.
No Crimson Tide player has knocked down eight three-point field goals in more than a decade, since Ericka Russell did so at Arkansas Feb. 27, 2011. It hasn't been done at home in nearly three decades, since Betsy Harris did so against Auburn Feb. 16, 1994.
Davis tacked on four rebounds, two steals and two assists in 39 minutes of action.
Hannah Barber improved her streak of 37 straight games scoring a three-point field goal, as the senior rallied 14 points thanks to a successful day behind the arc, too. She went 4-of-11 from long range and 3-of-4 from the line, while she also dished out five assists and made two steals.
JaMya Mingo-Young logged yet another double-double, her sixth of the season and her third in the last five games. The junior scored 12 points and recorded 10 rebounds, four assists and made one steal and one block.
Despite trailing by three points at halftime in a game that featured seven lead changes and six ties, the Crimson Tide held a lead over the Commodores for majority of the time. The Tide shot 54.8 percent from the field thanks to 24 makes on 42 attempts, including 14 three-points field goals. The Dores shot 41.8 percent from the field, including 4-of-16 from long range. Both teams made their presence felt at the line, as Alabama went 17-of-26, while Vanderbilt went 11-of-13, from the stripe.
Vanderbilt outrebounded Alabama, 38-25.
News and Notes
- Alabama is in its 48th season with an 806-626 (.563) all-time record.
- The Crimson Tide is 15-12 (6-10 SEC) in 2021-22.
- Kristy Curry is in her ninth season as the head coach of the Crimson Tide, holding a 148-130 record in her time at The Capstone.
- Curry is in her 23rd season as a head coach in her career, holding a 457-279 mark all-time.
- Alabama's starting combination included guards Megan Abrams, Hannah Barber, JaMya Mingo-Young and Brittany Davis, and forward Allie Craig Cruce, marking the first time UA has used that starting combination.
- Brittany Davis scored first for Alabama in the game.
- Jada Rice was the first sub for the Crimson Tide.
- Vanderbilt won the opening tip.
- The Crimson Tide shot 54.8 percent from the field (23-of-42) against the Commodores.
- That is the third instance this season the Tide has scored above .500, with two of those three games coming against Vanderbilt.
- Its 54.8 percent shooting night is the fifth-best shooting performance in the head coach Kristy Curry era, with both of the Vanderbilt games this season ranking in the top five.
- Alabama scored a three-point field goal for its first points in the game.
- That marked the 13th time UA has scored a three-point field goal for its first points in the game this season, and the sixth time it was Davis' shot.
- The Crimson Tide made 14 three-point field goals, which ties a season high.
- It is one shy of the all-time program record (15 vs. Auburn Feb. 14, 2021).
- Brittany Davis has recorded double-digit scoring in 25-of-27 games this season with her career-high tying, 32-point performance against the Commodores.
- It marked the second instance in the last three games she has recorded 32 points.
- Hannah Barber has now made a three-point field goal in 37 straight games, including every game this season, knocking down four against Vanderbilt.
- Her active streak leads the conference.
- JaMya Mingo-Young has taken the team lead in double-doubles this season with her 12-point, 10-rebound performance against Vanderbilt.
- The junior has six double-doubles on the season and in her career.
How It Happened
- Brittany Davis opened scoring for the Crimson Tide with a personal 6-0 run on back-to-back three-point field goals.
- JaMya Mingo-Young stretched that to an 8-0 run and an 8-2 lead in the game after a layup.
- Alabama led Vanderbilt, 20-13, at the end of the first quarter.
- The Crimson Tide shot 7-of-12 from the field, including 5-of-10 from the arc, in the first 10 minutes, while the Commodores shot 6-of-16 from the field, making just one 3-pointer, in that period.
- Vanderbilt opened the second quarter with a 5-0 run, but it was capped by yet another Brittany Davis three-point field goal.
- The Crimson Tide and the Commodores took their first tie in the game, with six minutes and 58 seconds on the clock in the second quarter, 23-23.
- Jada Rice broke the tie with a put-back, tip-in.
- Vanderbilt led Alabama, 33-30, at halftime.
- Despite the Crimson Tide shooting 52.4 percent from the field in the firs half, the Commodores, who shot 41. 2 percent form the field in the first half, made their last three straight field goals to take a lead into the locker room.
- The Commodores scored a quick 10 points in the first three minutes of the third quarter, forcing the Crimson Tide to take a timeout.
- Vanderbilt led Alabama, 41-34.
- Brittany Davis scored on a 3-pointer out of the timeout, but the Commodores responded with a 3-pointer of their own.
- Alabama went on a 9-0 run as the clock dwindled in the third quarter, helping the Crimson Tide take a lead over Commodores, 49-48, with two minutes left in the period.
- The Crimson Tide led the Commodores, 54-52, at the end of the third quarter.
- Brittany Davis rallied 14 points in that period on 5-of-5 from the field and 2-of-2 from long range, helping the Tide regain its lead.
- Vanderbilt scored the first six points in the fourth quarter to take a 58-54 lead.
- Alabama made five of its last seven field goals before the one-minute mark, holding a 72-66 lead.
- JaMya Mingo-Young knocked down two free throws down the stretch, helping the Crimson Tide to a 74-67 lead with less than 45 seconds left on the clock.
- With 25 seconds on the clock, Alabama led Vanderbilt, 74-71.
- After multiple foul attempts by the Dores to tighten the game, Alabama defeated Vanderbilt, 77-71.
Up Next
Alabama women's basketball will compete in the first round of the SEC Tournament in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, Feb. 27. The opponent and tip time will be released soon.
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