Alabama
21-5,8-4SEC
Texas A&M
10-14,3-9SEC
Strong Defensive Performance Leads No. 18/20 Alabama Past Texas A&M, 88-49
2/17/2025 10:10:00 PM | Women's Basketball
The Crimson Tide earned its 21st win of the season and its 11th home victory
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - The No. 18/20 Alabama women's basketball team defeated Texas A&M, 88-49, on Monday night en route to its 21st win and 11th home victory of the season. The Crimson Tide (21-5, 8-4 SEC) showcased a strong defensive performance during the first half to help build a 30-point cushion and cruised to the win.
Four Alabama starters finished in double digits for the second consecutive game. Sarah Ashlee Barker led all scorers with 18 points, shooting 6-of-9 from the field including a perfect 4-of-4 from the charity stripe. Zaay Green (16), Aaliyah Nye (15) and Essence Cody (10) also contributed to the Tide's overall 88 points.
Green led the Crimson Tide on defense, swatting three shots, while grabbing six rebounds and dishing out six assists. Karly Weathers led the Tide by pulling down 10 rebounds.
Jada Malone led Texas A&M (10-14, 3-8 SEC) in scoring with 17 points while grabbing six rebounds.
Head Coach Kristy Curry Comments
"I'm just really proud of our team's effort and energy. I thought everything started for us on the defensive end. We were able to get some stops and get our press set. We also got our hands on a lot of balls and created easy baskets in transition. I loved our balance, especially with Karly Weathers having 10 rebounds. I also loved the way we shared the ball. Just a total team effort tonight."
Game Notes
- Alabama held Texas A&M to 49 points and without a made three pointer on the night (0-of-13)
- It is the second game in conference play that the Tide has held an opponent under 50 points.
- Sarah Ashlee Barker scored 18 points for the third consecutive game
- Karly Weathers recorded double-digit rebounds for the second time this season
- All 11 players that saw action for Alabama scored in the contest
- Four Crimson Tide starters (Barker, Cody, Green and Nye) scored in double figures for the second consecutive game
- UA scored 36 points off of 15 Texas A&M turnovers
- Alabama shot 55 percent from the floor (33-of-60), 57 percent from deep (12-of-21) and 76 percent from the line (10-of-13)
- In comparison, Texas A&M shot 34 percent from the field (19-of-55), Zero percent from three-point range (0-of-13) and 73 percent from the charity stripe (11-of-15)
How it Happened
- After a slow start offensively, the Tide went on a 17-0 run highlighted by Sarah Ashlee Barker who scored seven of Alabama's 17 total points
- The Tide's defense showed up early only holding Texas A&M 31 percent (4-of-13) from the field during the first quarter
- Alabama added three more three-pointers to its total in the second quarter, to extend its lead to 46-16 at halftime
- UA continued its defensive effort, holding Texas A&M to eight points for the second consecutive quarter while forcing two additional turnovers
- Alabama opened the third quarter on a 11-9 run up to the first media timeout of the half
- The third quarter closed with Zaay Green hitting two threes under the 40 second mark as Alabama holds a 40-point lead over the Aggies (73-33)
- The Crimson Tide cleared its bench as all 11 players saw the floor
Up Next
- Alabama will travel to Knoxville, Tenn., on Thursday to take on No. 15/16 Tennessee
- Tip off between the Crimson Tide and Volunteers is set for 5:30 p.m. CT on SEC Network+
