US EditionAlabama's Smothering Defense Leads the Way in 64-51 Win over No. 6 Kentucky
Alabama forced 20 turnovers and outscored Kentucky 21 points off those turnovers to secure their highest-ranked win since 1997 under Coach Kristy Curry.
- On Thursday night, Alabama Crimson Tide women's basketball beat No. 6 Kentucky Wildcats 64-51 at Coleman Coliseum.
- By forcing turnovers and tightening defensively, Alabama held Kentucky to 31.5% shooting and limited them to nine points in the decisive third quarter.
- Jessica Timmons led the way with 24 points, and Diana Collins added 16 as Alabama converted turnovers into 21 points while controlling the paint and glass.
- The victory represents a milestone for coach Kristy Curry as Alabama secures its highest-ranked regular-season win and only second top-ten victory under her tenure.
- On Monday, Alabama will face Missouri on the SEC Network, entering the game 16-1 and 2-1 in the SEC, making the trip immediately relevant.
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Kentucky WBB suffers first SEC loss of the season at Alabama, 64-51
Alabamas defense overwhelmed No. 6 Kentucky on Thursday night, handing the Wildcats their first Southeastern Conference loss of the season with a final score of 6451 at Coleman Coliseum.Both teams entered the matchup at 151, but Alabama seized control with a dominant middle stretch, holding Kentucky to nine points in the third quarter while building a lead the Wildcats never seriously threatened.Kentucky opened the game on an 80 run behind five …
No. RV/24 Alabama Upsets No. 6/7 Kentucky, 64-51 - Alabama Athletics
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The Alabama women's basketball team collected its highest win over a ranked opponent since 1997 after downing No. 6/7 Kentucky, 64-51, Thursday. The Crimson Tide improved to 16-1 overall and 2-1 in Southeastern Conference play following its victory inside Coleman Coliseum.
Alabama women’s basketball stuns No. 6 Kentucky at home
The unranked Alabama women’s basketball team pulled off a major upset over No. 6 Kentucky Thursday night, 64-51. The effort was led by guard Jessica Timmons, who had 24 points, 4 rebounds and a pair of assists. After a sluggish offensive start to the contest by both teams, the Wildcats started to find their groove, putting together an 8-0 run to take a 9-2 lead with 4:55 left in the first. Conversely, the Crimson Tide’s offensive attack looked …
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