by GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The No. 23/23 Alabama women’s basketball team defeated Florida, 84-66, in Gainesville Thursday evening. The Crimson Tide was led by Aaliyah Nye who finished with a game-high 27 points as she set a school record with a career-high nine three pointers.
With the win, UA completed the regular season sweep over the Gators after defeating UF to open conference play (Jan. 2, 2025),
Nye led Alabama (19-5, 6-4 SEC) as one of four players to score in double figures. Sarah Ashlee Barker finished with 18 points, 10 rebounds and five assists, while Essence Cody (16 points) and Zaay Green (15 points, six assists) also scored in double figures. The UA starting five of Barker, Cody, Green, Nye and Karly Weathers combined for 78 of Alabama’s 84 points.
Barker and Cody dominated the paint as the duo combined for 19 rebounds, including three blocked shots from Barker.
Liv McGill led Florida (12-12, 3-7 SEC) with 22 points, six rebounds and six assists.
