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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 assists.
"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)
