by TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Alabama women’s basketball rallied to pull out a 67-61 victory over Auburn Sunday afternoon inside Coleman Coliseum. With the victory, the Crimson Tide improves to 20-7 on the season and 7-5 in Southeastern Conference play.
The Tide, down 10 to start the fourth quarter, tied the game up at 57-57 with 3:20 left to play before UA outscored the Tigers 10-4 down the stretch to secure the six-point win.
Sarah Ashlee Barker, who surpassed the 1,000-career points mark with her game-high 26 points and seven rebounds, led the fourth quarter comeback, scoring 10 in the final frame. Aaliyah Nye (17) and Jessica Timmons (13) also scored double-figures with Timmons and Barker pacing the Tide with seven rebounds apiece.
Auburn (16-9, 5-7 SEC) was led by JaMya Mingo-Young with 14 points, four rebounds, six assists and one steal.
Head Coach Kristy Curry Postgame Comments
“Just really want to say thank you to our crowd. I thought they were the difference down the stretch and it was an incredible environment. I appreciate everyone who came out on a pretty, sunny day with baseball and softball also playing today. We need everybody back in here next Sunday at 4 p.m.
“I’m proud of our kids for the resiliency and grit that we showed down the stretch. It says a lot about them and the decision we made with eight minutes to go, we made the decision to defend a little better and find ways to be the aggressor. I think they [Auburn] are one of, if not, the best defensive team in our league. Unbelievable effort and an unbelievable game, but the grit and toughness out of Alabama today was the difference down the stretch.”
Game Stats
- With her seven first-quarter points, Sarah Ashlee Barker reached the 1,000 career points milestone
- Aaliyah Nye converted on four three-point field goals, bringing her season total to 91, which is tied for second in program history
