by HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – The No. 24/25 Alabama women’s basketball team earned its second win of the season, and first road victory, after defeating Alabama A&M, 84-59, on Thursday night in AAMU Event Center. The Crimson Tide held the lead for all but six minutes of the game with It’s largest lead of 33 points occurring during the fourth quarter.
Four Alabama players finished in double figures with Sarah Ashlee Barker leading the way with 19 points. Zaay Green (14) and Aaliyah Nye (12) followed Barker, as all three student-athletes recorded their second-straight double-digit game. Diana Collins tied her career-high 10 points to aid the Tide in the victory.
Essence Cody and Barker both collected a team leading seven rebounds, while Green grabbed four boards.
Head Coach Kristy Curry Comments
“Credit to Alabama A&M, just an amazing environment tonight for women’s basketball in north Alabama. We had a lot of Alabama fans in the stands, and it was just a great crowd that prepares us for SEC play. Any win is a great win and to come on the road and show the toughness and grit that we showed in a hostile environment was really good. It was just a fun atmosphere, and I loved how our team responded, play after play.”
