by GAINESVILLE, Fla. – A second-half comeback fell short for the Alabama women’s basketball team as the Crimson Tide dropped an 81-77 decision to Florida on Thursday.
Four players recorded double figures in the game with Brittany Davis’ 16-point, eight-rebound performance pacing Alabama (20-8, 9-6 SEC). Hannah Barber and Aaliyah Nye both tallied 15 points as Barber also recorded five assists. Sarah Ashlee Barker added 10 points and three steals to the loss.
Florida (15-13, 4-11 SEC) was led by a 22-point game from KK Deans. Lelani Correa had 12 points while Ra Shaya Kyle had 14 points and seven boards and Nina Rickards had 11 points and five boards in the win.
Game Stats
- Alabama has had four players in double figures eight times this season, including four of the last five games
- Nye has recorded double figures in five of the last six games, while Barker has recorded double figures in three of the last four games
- The Crimson Tide shot 53.2 percent from the floor and 66.7 percent from distance
- Florida was 41.4 percent from the field and 46.7 percent from beyond the arc
