Alabama
19-3,5-3SEC
#23 Georgia
18-4,4-4SEC
No. 24/22 Alabama Downs No. 23/25 Georgia on the Road by Double Digits, 68-53
1/29/2026 8:40:00 PM | Women's Basketball
The Crimson Tide outscored the Bulldogs by 23 points over the game’s final three quarters
ATHENS, Ga. -Â The No. 24/22 Alabama women's basketball downed No. 23/25 Georgia, 68-53, Thursday night in Stegeman Coliseum. The Crimson Tide (19-3, 5-3 SEC) trailed by eight points after the opening stanza, however, went on to outscore the Bulldogs 56-33 over the final three quarters to capture the win.
Essence Cody led four UA players in double figures with 16Â points, while Ta'Mia Scott added 13 points. Karly Weathers had 11 points and team highs of eight rebounds and five assists, while Jessica Timmons added 10 points and matched Weathers with eight boards in the victory.
Georgia (18-4, 4-4) was led by Mia Woolfolk who finished with 13 points and five rebounds.
Head Coach Kristy Curry CommentsÂ
"Just loved our grittiness, loved our toughness. It was a great road win against a good team. I thought our kids did a great job rebounding the ball, I mean to outrebound them and defend the way we did was terrific. It's just an effort category and when you can pack your defense and rebound like that on the road you give yourself a chance and I'm just proud. I thought Ta'Mia did an amazing job on (Dani) Carnegie. I thought we really steadied and kept the ball out of the paint and contested every shot in the third and the fourth quarters. I am proud of our defense and the way we rebounded the ball and were able to get some easy baskets in transition because we got some stops."
Game Notes
- With the win, Alabama extends its win streak over Georgia to five games, the longest win streak over the Bulldogs in program history
- The Crimson Tide held the Bulldogs to 33 percent from the field, its lowest of the season
- Essence Cody returned to the floor for her first road game since returning from injury, leading the Crimson Tide with 16 points and marking her 10th double-digit game of the season
- Karly Weathers extended her steal streak, having at least one steal in the last six contests
- The victory marked Alabama's first ranked road win of the season
- Alabama shot 22-of-44 (55 percent) from the floor, 8-of-17 (47 percent) from deep and 12-of-18 (67 percent) from the free throw line
- In comparison, Georgia shot 19-of-57 (33 percent) from the floor, 4-of-20 (20 percent) from deep and 11-of-15 (73 percent) from the free throw line
How it Happened
- A three pointer from Karly Weathers brought the game to its second tie in the opening minutes before Georgia went on a 9-2 run to take a 14-7 leadÂ
- The Crimson Tide would go on to score five points while the Bulldogs continued to increase their lead, closing out the first stanza with an eight-point advantage (20-12)
- Alabama held Georgia to just six points in the first half of the second quarter, while adding 12 to its own tally, tying the game at 24 apiece
- A layup by Essence Cody gave the lead back to the Crimson Tide in the closing minutes of the second quarter
- Alabama went on to hold a 31-28 lead going into the half
- Jessica Timmons opened the second half with a jumper to pull Alabama to a five-point lead
- The Bulldogs and the Tide traded blows, with Georgia tying the game before Alabama went on a 5-0 run to extend the lead
- The Crimson Tide ended the third frame up six, 53-47
- A three pointer by Timmons extended Alabama's lead to double digits (60-50) in the final quarter
- The Crimson Tide ended the contest with an 8-3 run to result in the 15-point win
- Alabama went on to outscore Georgia 15-6 in the final quarter
Up Next
- Alabama will continue its road slate at No. 5/6 LSU on Sunday, Feb. 1
- Tipoff between the Crimson Tide and Tigers is set for 11 a.m. CT on SEC Network
