Alabama
19-6,8-4SEC
Auburn
13-11,3-9SEC
Alabama Dominates Auburn in 69-46 Victory on Sunday
2/12/2023 9:23:00 PM | Women's Basketball
An 18-point, career-high 17-rebound performance from Brittany Davis led the Crimson Tide to its ninth consecutive win over the Tigers
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The Alabama women's basketball team (19-6, 8-4 SEC) captured a 23-point victory over Auburn (13-11, 3-9 SEC) on Sunday, defeating the Tigers 69-46 inside Coleman Coliseum. The win marked a program-best nine straight victories over the Tigers as Alabama held Auburn to its second-lowest point total this season.
A second consecutive double double performance from Brittany Davis led the floor as the UA graduate tallied 18 points and a career-high 17 rebounds. In addition to Davis, UA had three players reach double figures with Sarah Ashlee Barker posting 11 points, three boards and five assists. Aaliyah Nye had 11 points and Ryan Cobbins tallied a season-high 10 points and three boards in the win.
Kharyssa Richardson paced the Tigers with 15 points and eight rebounds. Aicha Coulibaly recorded a 13-point, 10-rebound double double in the loss.
Alabama Head Coach Kristy Curry Said
"Just really proud to get that eighth (conference) win today. I think that's only the second time we've played at home in SEC play on a Sunday. We were a little concerned about what would our focus and what would our response be. There can often be a lot surrounding a game like today that maybe we lose our purpose, but I thought our kids really came out and played with a purpose. To have nine in a row (against Auburn), which is a school record, just amazing. Absolutely amazing and I'm so proud for our kids. Britt's second straight double double, career-high 17 rebounds. So, 17 rebounds and 18 points and then to have four in double figures, SA (Sarah Ashlee Barker) and Ryan Cobbins and Aaliyah, is just incredible effort from our team. We really shared the ball and our bench had 20 points. But most importantly, I just want to thank those eight ladies that came out today. We were playing for something that's much easier than what they've been through. I think that their inspiration today, and just being here to support us, and then an amazing crowd, we are just so thankful. We need you Thursday night at 6 p.m. We need everybody to come out and support this group these last two home games which starts on Thursday."
Game Stats
- Alabama has won nine-straight games against the Tigers, setting a school record for most consecutive wins against Auburn in series history
- UA had four players in double figures for its second consecutive game
- Brittany Davis recorded her second-straight double double, recording 18 points and a career-high 17 boards against the Tigers
- Davis is the first player to tally 17 or more boards since Erin Hogue recorded 18 against Louisiana Tech on Nov. 26, 2011
- Barker tied a season-high five assists in the game and Ryan Cobbins recorded a season-high 10 points
- Alabama shot 50 percent from the floor and 26.3 percent from distance
- Auburn was just 27.4 percent from the field and was 0-of-16 from distance
- Alabama led the game in points off turnovers (21-14), rebounds (45-34), points in the paint (42-30) and assists (14-6)
How It Happened
- After a slow start by both teams, Alabama took a five-point lead (9-4) with 2:34 on the clock in the opening stanza
- Auburn used an 8-4 run to start the second quarter for its first lead in the game (16-15)
- UA responded with a 12-2 run that moved the Tide ahead by nine points (27-18) with 2:21 remaining in the half
- The Crimson Tide would take its largest lead of the half heading into the break with a 10-point gap, 31-21
- Aaliyah Nye paced the half with nine points as the Tide had a 53.8 shooting percentage from the floor and 28.6 percentage from distance
- Auburn was 33.3 percent from the floor in the half
- Seven straight points to start the third quarter gave Alabama a 38-21 lead with 6:52 on the clock
- The two teams would trade points over the final minutes of the third as Alabama held a 52-34 advantage at the end of the quarter
- A pair of free throws from Loyal McQueen made it a 20-point game with 3:52 on the clock
- UA would close the game on a 7-4 run to secure the 23-point victory
Next Up
- Alabama hosts Vanderbilt on Thursday in Coleman Coliseum
- The game will tip off at 6 p.m. CT on SEC Network+
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