Alabama
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No. 21/24 Alabama Earns Road Win, Downs Missouri 74-63
1/12/2026 9:20:00 PM | Women's Basketball
The Crimson Tide picked up a third-straight Southeastern Conference victory Monday
COLUMBIA, Mo. – The No. 21/24 Alabama women's basketball team downed Missouri, 74-63, Monday night to collect its third-straight Southeastern Conference victory. The Crimson Tide improved to 17-1 overall, continuing the best start in program history following the road win.
Karly Weathers shot 9-for-13 (69 percent) from the field, 2-for-5 (40 percent) from deep and 3-for-3 (100 percent) from the charity stripe en route to a career-high 23 points. Weathers, along with Ta'Mia Scott and Jessica Timmons, each grabbed seven rebounds to lead the team.
Missouri (12-7, 0-4 SEC) was led by Grace Slaughter who posted a near double-double with 23 points and nine rebounds.
Head Coach Kristy Curry Comments
"Gritty road win! Found a way to weather runs and foul trouble with solid ball control and points in the paint. Karly Weather's leadership and toughness was on incredible display. She's one of the best leaders I've ever seen when it gets hard. Really special!"
Game Notes
- Ta'Mia Scott collected five of the team's eight total steals, marking a career-high for the senior
- Junior Alancia Ramsey played a season-high 22 minutes off the bench, pacing the team in the plus-minus category at plus 16
- Naomi Jones tied her career high with four blocks against the Tigers
- Alabama controlled the paint with 42 points inside, while Missouri finished with 26
- The Crimson Tide committed just three turnovers, compared to 11 by Missouri which Alabama converted into 12 points
- UA shot 28-of-66 (42 percent) from the floor, 6-of-17 (35 percent) from beyond the arc and 12-of-13 (92 percent) from the free throw line
- In comparison, Missouri shot 22-of-58 (38 percent) from the floor, 9-of-21 (43 percent) from the three-point line and 10-of-13 (77 percent) from the free throw line
How it Happened
- The Crimson Tide jumped out to a 7-5 lead five minutes into the game from a layup by Karly Weathers following a Missouri turnover
- Missouri briefly regained the lead at 9-7 before Ta'Mia Scott tied the game at 9-9. Ace Austin gave Alabama an 11-9 advantage with a pair of free throws to spark a 15-2 run for the Crimson Tide.
- Alabama opened the second frame with a 6-2 run, fueled by layups from Weathers, FIRST NAME Collins and Jessica Timmons before Missouri answered with a 16-2 run to close the half, diminishing the Tide's lead to three points
- The Crimson Tide opened the third quarter with a three pointer from Timmons
- Alabama and Missouri traded baskets throughout the stanza, with the Tide edging the Tigers 21-20 in the frame
- UA opened the fourth quarter with a 9-1 run to build a 64-50 lead
- Despite a 7-0 run by Missouri to end the game, Alabama secured a 74-63 victory over the Tigers
Up Next
- Alabama will remain on the road, traveling to Auburn on Thursday for an 8 p.m. CT tipoff on SEC Network
