Alabama
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (11/03/2026) — The Alabama Crimson Tide women's basketball team delivered a dominant performance at Coleman Coliseum on Tuesday, overwhelming the LSU New Orleans Privateers 118-45 behind a balanced offensive attack and ball-movement precision that held the Privateers to just 29% shooting across 40 minutes.
Result
Alabama won by 73 points — 118-45 — before an announced crowd of 2,397, with four Crimson Tide players reaching double figures and the team committing just nine turnovers against LSU New Orleans' 36.
How It Happened
Alabama seized control from the opening possession and never relinquished it. Aaliyah Roberson opened the scoring with a 24-foot three-pointer, and the Crimson Tide proceeded to build steadily through the first quarter. Tianna Chambers connected from beyond the arc with 50 seconds remaining to push the lead to 28-6, and Naomi Jones' layup with 17 seconds left closed the opening period with Alabama ahead 30-6.
LSU New Orleans responded early in the second, with Sophia Edwin draining a 25-footer off a Gabby Edo assist just 12 seconds in to trim the gap to 21. Alabama answered decisively. Amirah Anderson knocked down back-to-back three-pointers — at the 7:46 and 4:36 marks — both set up by Ace Austin, while Austin buried her own pair from distance, pushing the advantage to 50-22. Mykelle Richards' layup off a Tianna Chambers assist with 10 seconds remaining sent the teams into halftime with Alabama ahead 59-24.
The third quarter began with Alabama continuing to push the pace. With the Crimson Tide ahead by 30, they erupted on a 17-0 run — extending from 54-24 to 69-26 — that eliminated any remaining question about the outcome. Alayna West punctuated the stretch with a 25-foot three-pointer at 5:56, Gianna Ericksen added another from 23 feet off a Sophia Edwin pass, and Roberson hit from 25 feet to push the margin to 52. Caitlin Staley's layup off a West assist with 36 seconds left in the third capped a dominant period, leaving Alabama ahead 87-33.
Turning Point
The 17-0 run bridging the second and third quarters — from 54-24 to 69-26 — was the decisive sequence. What had been a substantial lead became an insurmountable one, with Alabama's ball movement generating open looks and LSU New Orleans unable to string together consecutive stops. The Crimson Tide's 27 assists on the night against just nine turnovers illustrated how thoroughly they controlled tempo once that run took hold.
Star of the Game
Alayna West authored a near triple-double, finishing with 17 points, 14 rebounds, and 9 assists — a stat line that reflected total command across every phase of the game. West didn't simply score; she orchestrated Alabama's offense, connecting teammates in transition and setting up shooters throughout. Her three-pointer in the third quarter and pair of assists on critical Crimson Tide baskets demonstrated her dual impact as both a scorer and a facilitator.
Mykelle Richards complemented with 16 points and 7 rebounds, while Ace Austin contributed 14 points and 4 assists — several of which generated the open three-point looks that defined Alabama's offensive rhythm. Kylie Torrence added 13 points to give the Crimson Tide four players in double figures.
What It Means
Alabama's 118-point output was built on execution rather than volume — a 49% FG rate, 12 made threes, and an assist-to-turnover advantage of 27-to-9 that reflected disciplined, connected basketball. The Crimson Tide's ability to generate ball movement through West, Austin, and Chambers created high-percentage opportunities throughout.
For LSU New Orleans, Rhian Comery led the Privateers with 13 points and 6 rebounds, and Destinie Gordon added 8 points and 6 boards. The Privateers faced significant challenges converting offensively at 29% from the field while the turnover margin worked heavily against them. Coleman Coliseum's 2,397 fans saw an Alabama performance that served as a clear early-season statement from the Crimson Tide.
