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URI Women's Basketball Loses to Alabama 68-55

Alabama's defense and a 12-0 third-quarter run powered their 68-55 win, led by Jessica Timmons and Essence Cody's strong scoring performances.

  • In Louisville on Saturday, Alabama Crimson Tide women's basketball won 68-55 over Rhode Island in the NCAA tournament first round, advancing in Regional 3.
  • A 12-0 run in the third quarter swung momentum for Alabama, while Rhode Island went 1-for-19 over an 11-minute stretch, struggling with shots and violations.
  • Jessica Timmons scored 21 points and led Alabama offensively as Essence Cody added 19 and Diana Collins also finished in double figures.
  • The Crimson Tide advance to a Monday showdown with Louisville, with the winner moving on to Fort Worth, Texas.
  • Rhode Island arrived with a program-record 28 wins and an Atlantic 10 crown, but the Rams' first NCAA Tournament trip in 30 years lasted roughly 40 minutes.
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Timmons, Cody lead Alabama past Rhode Island 68-55 for NCAA Tournament win in 1st round

Jessica Timmons scored 21 points and Essence Cody added 19 as Alabama beat Rhode Island 68-55 Saturday in the first round of the women’s NCAA Tournament.

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WPRI 12 broke the news in East Providence, United States on Saturday, March 21, 2026.
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