Kentucky Wildcats at Alabama Crimson Tide
· NCAA Women's Basketball
Alabama's smothering defense leads the way in 64-51 win over No. 6 Kentucky
The Crimson Tide (16-1, 2-1 Southeastern Conference) earned their highest-ranked regular-season win in coach Kristy Curry’s tenure (2013-Present) and the highest-ranked win overall since 1997.
The Wildcats (15-2, 2-1) opened the game on an 11-2 run, but were outscored 34-18 for the remainder of the first half. Kentucky entered Thursday night averaging nine turnovers per game but turned it over 10 times in the first half alone, and 20 for the game. Alabama capitalized, turning those into 21 points.
Tonie Morgan led Kentucky with 14 points and Asia Boone added 12.
Kentucky played without starting forward Teonni Key, who injured her arm in the team’s last game against Missouri. Without one of its leading rebounders and shot blockers, the Wildcats, who's season rebound margin is plus-11.4, lost the rebounding battle 40-38 and were outscored in the paint by a 26-12 margin.
For Alabama, starting forward Essence Cody left the game with a few seconds remaining in the third quarter with an undisclosed injury and did not return.
In a matchup of the top two defensive teams in the SEC, Alabama's defense shined holding Kentucky 29 points below its season average. The biggest impact was on Kentucky's leading scorers Clara Strack and Morgan. The duo averages 31 points per game combined, and 38 so far in SEC play, but were limited to just 18 combined points. Strack shot 1 for 13 and had four points. Kentucky shot just 31% from the field in the contest.
Alabama travels to Missouri on Monday.
How can I watch Wildcats vs. Crimson Tide?
- TV Channel: Wildcats vs Crimson Tide 2021 College Basketball, week 10, is broadcasted on SECN+.
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End of 4th Quarter | 51 - 64 |
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Jordan Obi makes 0-foot tip in layup | 51 - 64 |
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Jordan Obi Offensive Rebound. | 49 - 64 |
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Josie Gilvin misses layup | 49 - 64 |
Statistics
 UK |
ALA |
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|---|---|---|
| 17-54 | FG | 23-60 |
| 31 | Field Goal % | 38 |
| 7-22 | 3PT | 7-23 |
| 32 | Three Point % | 30 |
| 10-16 | FT | 11-15 |
| 63 | Free Throw % | 73 |
| 38 | Rebounds | 40 |
| 12 | Offensive Rebounds | 13 |
| 26 | Defensive Rebounds | 27 |
| 10 | Assists | 13 |
| 7 | Steals | 12 |
| 6 | Blocks | 4 |
| 20 | Turnovers | 15 |
| 0 | Team Turnovers | 0 |
| 20 | Total Turnovers | 15 |
| 0 | Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Total Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 14 | Points Off Turnovers | 21 |
| 6 | Fast Break Points | 8 |
| 12 | Points in Paint | 26 |
| 19 | Fouls | 18 |
| 9 | Largest Lead | 23 |
| 5 | Lead Changes | 5 |
| 27 | Percent Led | 69 |
Game Information
Location: Tuscaloosa, AL
Attendance: 2,911 | Capacity:
2025-26 Southeastern Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 11-1 | - | 25-2 |
| Vanderbilt | 10-3 | 1.5 | 24-3 |
| Texas | 9-3 | 2 | 24-3 |
| Tennessee | 8-3 | 2.5 | 16-7 |
| LSU | 8-4 | 3 | 22-4 |
| Ole Miss | 7-4 | 3.5 | 20-6 |
| Oklahoma | 7-5 | 4 | 19-6 |
| Kentucky | 7-6 | 4.5 | 20-7 |
| Alabama | 6-6 | 5 | 20-6 |
| Georgia | 6-6 | 5 | 20-6 |
| Mississippi State | 5-7 | 6 | 18-8 |
| Missouri | 4-8 | 7 | 16-11 |
| Florida | 3-9 | 8 | 15-12 |
| Texas A&M | 3-9 | 8 | 10-11 |
| Auburn | 2-10 | 9 | 13-13 |
| Arkansas | 0-12 | 11 | 11-16 |