Alabama Women’s Basketball Storms To Another Win

Alabama women's basketball continued its dominant start to the 2025-26 season, powering past Alabama A&M for a 66-43 victory Monday night in Coleman Coliseum. Behind 40 points in the paint and another stifling defensive performance, the Crimson Tide improved to 4-0 for the third straight year. The win also marked the third time in four games that Alabama has held an opponent below 45 points this season.

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Alabama wasted no time seizing control. After winning the tipoff, the Crimson Tide went on a 7-0 run and shot 60 percent in the first quarter to take a 20-12 lead. The Crimson Tide continued to assert dominance in the second quarter, using 14 rebounds and 13 points off turnovers to build a 36-24 advantage at halftime.

The third quarter featured Alabama's sharpest defensive stretch of the night. The Crimson Tide held the Bulldogs to just seven points in the frame, pushing the lead to 49-31. Alabama never looked back, maintaining its momentum through the fourth quarter and outscoring the Bulldogs 17-12 to seal the 23-point victory.

Essence Cody once again anchored Alabama's effort on both ends, posting 13 points while adding game highs in rebounds (7), steals (3), and blocks (3). Cody has now scored in double figures in every game this season. Jessica Timmons matched Cody with 13 points, Diana Collins added 10 points and three assists to round out Alabama's balanced scoring attack.

The win also marked Kristy Curry's 225th victory at Alabama, and the Crimson Tide moved to 15-0 all-time against the Bulldogs.

Alabama will be back inside Coleman Coliseum on Wednesday, Nov. 19, hosting the Samford Bulldogs. Tipoff between the Crimson Tide and Bulldogs is set for 6 p.m. CT on SEC Network+