Alabama
23-10,7-9SEC
Texas
29-3,13-3SEC
Alabama's SEC Women’s Basketball Tournament Run Comes to a Close, Falls to No. 3 Texas
3/6/2026 11:17:00 PM | Women's Basketball
The Crimson Tide dropped its quarterfinal game to the Longhorns, 83-60
GREENVILLE, S.C. - The No. 11 seed Alabama women's basketball team concluded its run at the 2026 Southeastern Conference Tournament, falling 83-60 to No. 3 seed Texas in the quarterfinals on Friday night.
Alabama (23-10) was led by four players that scored eight points apiece including Diana Collins, Jessica Timmons, Ace Austin and Alancia Ramsey, while Joy Egbuna paced the Tide with a career-high six rebounds.
Texas (29-3) was led by Jordan Lee who scored 16 points as Madison Booker grabbed a team-high 10 rebounds.
Head Coach Kristy Curry Comments
"We were just a little disjointed to start the game, and I think you have to credit their defense. So proud of my team. I'm so proud of who they've tried to be all year. Three WNBA draft picks last season. Lost 60 percent of our scoring, 40 percent of our assists, 60 percent of our rebounding.
"This group, what they did from June 1 on, and probably be a higher seed than we were a year ago, is absolutely astounding. Credit our four seniors. We have a lot of basketball to play, and we're really excited and proud for the opportunity that lies ahead for our program."
Game Notes
- Ace Austin surpassed 200 career points, the most of any UA freshman this season
- Tianna Chambers set a career high, tallying six points in nine minutes of play
- In 19 minutes of play, Joy Egbuna notched a career-high six rebounds to lead the team
- All available Alabama players saw minutes against the Longhorns, each recording at least one stat, with the reserves combining for 28 points
- Alabama shot 23-of-57 (40 percent) from the floor, 5-of-17 (29 percent) from deep and 9-of-14 (64 percent) from the free throw line
- In comparison, Texas shot 32-of-64 (50 percent) from the floor, 9-of-18 (50 percent) from behind the arc and 10-of-13 (77 percent) from the charity stripe
How it Happened
- Alabama briefly took a one-point lead early in the first quarter with a 3-pointer from Ta'Mia Scott, but Texas quickly responded with a 5-0 run to regain the advantage for good
- The Longhorns built on their momentum and ended the first stanza on a 14-5 run, holding the Crimson Tide to 10 points to take a 21-10 lead at the end of one
- Texas held Alabama scoreless through the first 6:12 minutes of the quarter, adding 14 points to extend the deficit to 23 points
- The Longhorns would go on to take a 52-19 lead into the locker rooms
- Alabama outscored Texas 41-31 over the final 20 minutes of action
- A 3-pointer by the Longhorns at the start of the third quarter put the Crimson Tide at a 36-point disadvantage, but Alabama was able to cut the gap to 30 points by the end of the frame.
- The Crimson Tide outscored Texas in the third quarter 20-15 and continued to do so in the fourth, adding 21 points compared to Texas' 16, resulting in a final 83-60 score.
Up Next
- Alabama will await its fate in the NCAA Tournament which will be announced on Selection Sunday, March 15, at 7 p.m. CT on ESPN
