No.19 Alabama Women’s Basketball Destroyed Georgia State on Monday

TUSCALOOSA, Ala.- On Monday, the Emerald Classic Champions faced off against Georgia State, at Coleman Coliseum.

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The Crimson Tide destroyed the Panthers with a score of 98-49, improving their record to 9-0. This marks the first time the Crimson Tide has started a season 9-0 since the 2000-2001 season. The victory keeps them in the No.2 spot in the Southeastern Conference, trailing undefeated LSU, the Crimson Tide also propelled to No.19 in the Top 25 AP Poll. 

In a dominant performance, the Crimson Tide out-rebounded the Panthers 65 to 22 and scored 40 points in the paint. Zaay Green led the team with 22 points, a season-high seven assists, and 10 rebounds, achieving her first double-double of the season. Essence Cody also recorded a double-double, contributing 13 points and 11 rebounds.

Sarah Ashlee Barker (12), Aaliyah Nye (11), and Eris Lester (11) combined for 34 points, all finishing in double figures. Barker and Lester each added eight rebounds, contributing to the team's impressive total of 65 rebounds, while Karly Weathers recored a pair of steals.

"I thought we played a really good 35 minutes of basketball. I was not pleased with the first five [minutes] but loved our response after that. We were dominant on the glass. We've continued to work on our rebounding. We were 21-of-23 from the free throw line which has been one of those things that hasn't always been at the level of our expectations, so we will continue to work on those to have five or more in double figures. I thought our bench came in and played really well. Zaay [Green] with a near triple double, Essence [Cody], who didn't have the prettiest first half, but I loved her response with a double-double in the second half. So many positives today, but I just can't say enough about our leadership group and how hard their response is every day to coming back and going to work, and we'll have to have that tomorrow as we get ready to head out to Cal" said coach Kristy Curry after the win.

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GAME HIGHLIGHTS:

• The Crimson Tide secured 65 rebounds, including 25 on the offensive end. 
• This marked the first time Alabama surpassed 60 rebounds since 2014, when they recorded 62 against Arkansas Pine-Bluff
• Cody (13 points, 11 rebounds) and Green (22 points, 10 rebounds) each achieved a double-double, the first instance of two Alabama players accomplishing this feat in the same game since Feb. 1, 2024, at Arkansas.
• Alabama extended its non-conference winning streak to 15 games, a milestone not reached since Dec .6, 2023.
• This streak is the second longest in program history, trailing only 17 consecutive wins from Dec. 29, 1992 to Dec. 29, 1993.
• The Crimson Tide shot 43% from the field (33-for-76), 42% from the 3-point line (11-for-26), and 91% from the free-throw line (21-for-23)
• In contrast, Georgia State managed 31% shooting from the field (17-for-54), 27% from beyond the arc (6-for-22), and 40% from the free-throw line (9-for-22).

Next, the Crimson Tide will face the California Golden Bears in an SEC/ACC matchup on Dec.5. The game is scheduled to take place in Berkeley, starting at 8 p.m. CT on ESPNU.