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Alabama Opens 2022-23 Season With 98-51 Win Over Alabama A&M

Alabama Opens 2022-23 Season With 98-51 Win Over Alabama A&M


TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The Alabama women’s basketball team opened the 2022-23 season Monday with a commanding 98-51 win over Alabama A&M inside Coleman Coliseum.

The Crimson Tide was paced by a 26-point game by guard Brittany Davis. Karly Weathers had 15 points and four steals in her collegiate debut, while JaMya Mingo-Young tallied 10 boards and six points with Jada Rice adding eight boards, nine points and three blocks.

The victory marked the 13th consecutive campaign that UA has won its season opener.

Gallery: (11-6-2022) 11-07-22 WBB vs Alabama A&M

“I am really excited about this team. I loved the way that we went about our business and the preparation the past couple of days. From our shootaround today, the buy-in has got to happen at every position. We obviously are really excited about what this team can accomplish, but it all starts with buying in and belief and just their toughness and how hard they play. I like the way we approached the past couple of days in our preparation, now the challenge is to let it go at midnight and get ready to try and go get another road win.

“Tonight, was really special and it is always special anytime that we can have our Bama Salute game. We just appreciate all of our American military and the service that they give to our country. I think it’s really unique. I had a chance to FaceTime Shaquera Wade while on the way to the gym, and to see what she accomplished on the basketball floor, but to see the impact now that she’s making with her service over in the UK, I’m so incredibly proud of her and I appreciate her family being here tonight to accept that Bama Salute award. But we just appreciate all of our military and everything that they do on a daily basis to protect our country.”

Game Stats

  • Alabama opened the game with an 11-0 run and did not yield the lead for the entire game
  • The Crimson Tide had three players in double figures with Brittany Davis scoring 26, Megan Abrams scoring 11 and Karly Weathers 15 
  • Davis tallied six or more three-pointers for the third time in her career and first time since she scored six against Georgia last season (Jan. 9, 2022)
  • Alabama had three athletes with five or more rebounds with JaMya Mingo-Young pacing the team with 10 boards, followed by Jada…

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