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Sarah Ashlee Barker Scores 25 Points in No. 22/22 Women’s Basketball’s Win Over ULM, 75-52
11/17/2024 6:13:00 PM | Women's Basketball
The Crimson Tide remains undefeated (6-0) through the first two weeks of the season
MONROE, La. – The No. 22/22 Alabama women's basketball team defeated Louisiana-Monroe, 75-52, Sunday afternoon inside Fant-Ewing Coliseum. The Crimson Tide earned its sixth win of the season with the 23-point victory.
Sarah Ashlee Barker picked up her fifth consecutive double-digit game, with a team-leading 25 points and three assists, while Zaay Green collected 13 points with four assists.
On the defensive side, Barker and Karly Weathers combined for 12 total rebounds as Barker led the Tide with seven and Weathers with five. Additionally, Aaliyah Nye earned three steals on the day.
Head Coach Kristy Curry Comments
"With four games in seven days, I think our players really responded there in the first and second (quarters). We looked a little heavy-legged in the third and the fourth (quarters) but credit our kids for coming into a tough environment and getting a twenty-plus point road win. We need to improve some things, we understand, but I'm also very proud of this group, again, for playing four games in seven days. They have done a lot of good things. We just have to continue to work on the things we need to improve and build on the things we're doing well."
Game Notes
- With the win, Alabama earned its sixth victory in two weeks to open the season (6-0) for back-to-back years (2023-24 and 2024-25)
- Sarah Ashlee Barker collected her fifth double-figure game of the year
- UA held ULM to just four points during the second half, the fewest points allowed by Alabama this season
- Alabama shot 45 percent from the floor (29-for-65), 15 percent (4-for-24) from deep and 59 percent (13-for-22) from the line
- In comparison, ULM shot 31 percent (18-for-58) from the field, nine percent (1-for-11) from deep and 75 percent (15-for-20) from the charity stripe
How it Happened
- Barker opened the scoring for Alabama with a three-pointer in the opening 20 seconds of the game
- The Tide and Warhawks went back and forth during the first quarter with four lead changes
- As the second quarter began, UA went on a 7-2 run over 4:56 minutes to extend its lead
- Alabama headed into the locker room after a 23-point second quarter, while holding ULM to just four points (46-22)
- After the break, the Warhawks opened the third quarter with an 8-5 run over 4:34 minutes to chip away at the Tide's lead
- Although ULM outscored Alabama in the third, the Tide shot 46 percent (6-for-13) in the fourth to extend its lead by 23 points (75-52)
Next Up
- Following a bye week, Alabama will return to action for the Emerald Coast Classic on Nov. 25-26 in Niceville, Fla.
- The Tide will open the two-day tournament against Alabama State on Nov. 25 at 1:30 p.m. CT
