Alabama
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (11/04/2026) — The Alabama Crimson Tide posted a dominant 96-43 victory over the Alabama A&M Bulldogs at Coleman Coliseum on Wednesday, overwhelming their in-state opponents with 57% shooting from the field, 55% from three-point range, and a 45-24 rebounding advantage in front of 2,475 fans.
Alabama connected on 15 three-pointers and distributed 24 assists, while holding Alabama A&M to 29% shooting and forcing 18 turnovers. The Crimson Tide never trailed and the game was never tied.
How It Happened
Alabama wasted no time establishing control. Aaliyah Roberson drained back-to-back 25-foot three-pointers — the first at the 8:46 mark with Amirah Anderson assisting, the second at 5:58 with Ace Austin providing the dish — as the Crimson Tide raced to a 10-0 lead. Alabama A&M's Skylar White answered at 5:31 with a three-pointer of her own to trim the deficit to 10-3, but the Bulldogs could not sustain any momentum. Kylie Torrence's tip-in layup with 15 seconds left in the first quarter capped a 24-5 opening period for Alabama.
The second quarter erased any remaining doubt. Alabama pushed the advantage to 26-5 before Alabama A&M found any footing, stretching the decisive 14-0 run that bridged quarters to its full extent. Alayna West buried a three-pointer off a Tianna Chambers assist at 6:16 to make it 31-12, then Amirah Anderson connected from 24 feet at 4:47 for a 34-16 lead. Leah Brooks added another three at 3:55 for a 37-16 advantage. Vanessa Wimberly hit back-to-back three-pointers late in the half — both assisted by Skylar White — to give Alabama A&M brief life, but Alabama still carried a 40-22 edge into halftime.
The Crimson Tide opened the second half with the same precision. Anderson knocked down a three-pointer 14 seconds into the third quarter to push the lead back to 21. Brooks hit a 26-footer at 7:11 for a 50-26 advantage, then Torrence delivered back-to-back bombs — a 23-footer at 4:37 and a 24-footer at 0:42 — to extend Alabama's lead to 36 at 71-35. Anderson's layup off an Alayna West assist ended the quarter at 75-35.
The fourth quarter brought the finishing touches. Ace Austin drained consecutive 24-foot three-pointers — both assisted by West — to push Alabama past 80 and then 85 within the first two minutes. West added her own three-pointer at 2:23, and Rickell Brown's layup with 58 seconds remaining sealed the final 96-43 margin.
Turning Point
Alabama's 14-0 run — stretching from a 14-5 lead to a 26-8 advantage across the first-to-second quarter bridge — ended any realistic path to a Bulldogs comeback. Alabama A&M shot just 29% from the field for the game and could never string together consecutive stops to generate meaningful offense. The Crimson Tide's ball movement was equally damaging; every three-pointer came within a crisp passing sequence, and Alabama's 24 assists illustrated a cohesive offensive system that the Bulldogs had no answer for.
Star of the Game
Kylie Torrence led Alabama with 18 points and 8 rebounds, delivering back-to-back three-pointers in the third quarter when the Crimson Tide needed to maintain separation. Alayna West matched Torrence with 16 points and 8 rebounds while adding 5 assists, repeatedly setting up teammates from the perimeter and driving the ball movement that made Alabama's outside shooting so efficient. Amirah Anderson chipped in 12 points, 2 rebounds, and 4 assists, while Tianna Chambers orchestrated from the point with 11 points and 6 assists.
For Alabama A&M, Vanessa Wimberly provided the Bulldogs' most consistent offensive production with 18 points and 5 rebounds, including two three-pointers in the second half that showed the perimeter scoring ability the program can build around.
What It Means
The victory underscores Alabama's perimeter depth and ball-sharing as genuine strengths heading into 2026 SEC competition. Four players in double figures, 15 three-pointers, and 24 assists signal an offense that can punish teams that break down defensively. With Torrence and West both contributing on the boards as well as in the scoring column, the Crimson Tide showed multi-dimensional capability that will draw attention in conference play.
For Alabama A&M, Wimberly's 18-point effort against a quality opponent provides a foundation to build on. The Bulldogs will look to cut down their 18 turnovers and improve their shooting percentages as SWAC competition approaches.
