Alabama Crimson Tide Women's Basketball Cruises To Win Over Clemson, 73-39
Alabama Crimson Tide Women's Basketball Cruises To Win Over Clemson, 73-39
Alabama women's basketball claimed the Bay Bracket title with a 73-39 win over Clemson. Zaay Green scored 17 points and the Tide defense stifled the Tigers.
Alabama women's basketball defeated Clemson WBB 73-39 to claim the Bay Bracket title at the 2024 Emerald Coast Classic.
The Crimson Tide's defense was suffocating, forcing 13 steals and blocking 4 shots while limiting the Tigers to just 25.5 percent shooting from the field.
Zaay Green led the Tide with 17 points and 6 assists, while Sarah Ashlee Barker contributed 13 points and 5 steals.
Clemson has certainly played better games, and looked up to the task at moments. Ultimately, the Tigers struggled offensively and were unable to overcome Alabama’s defensive pressure.
The Tide capped off a dominant tournament performance and they will leave the Florida tournament undefeated and ranked No. 23 in the nation.
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Zaay Green Is Putting Up Numbers
Zaay Green was cooking today for the Tide
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Alabama Defense = Elite
Alabama Defensive Stats
- Total Blocks: 4
- Total Steals: 13
- Total Defensive Rebounds: 28
- Total Offensive Rebounds: 10
- Total Team Rebounds: 38
- Points Off Turnovers: 16
- Second Chance Points: 9
Clemson Shooting Percentages
- Field Goal Percentage: 25.5 percent (12-47)
- 3-Point Percentage: 6.7 percent (1-15)
End Of Game - Alabama Wins!
Clemson 39, Alabama 73
Alabama's defense was suffocating, holding the Clemson Tigers to under 40 points in the game, while dropping 73 points of their own.
The Crimson Tide will take home the Bay Bracket title at the Emerald Coast Classic.
Zaay Green had a fantastic game, scoring 17 points, 6 assists and 2 rebounds.
Sarah Ashlee Barker finishes with 13 points and an impressive 5 steals.
Alabama WBB Closing Out Dominant Tourney - 4Q 1:48
Clemson 37, Alabama 71
Alabama has played two great games at the Emerald Coast Classic.
The Tide beat Alabama State by 50 points yesterday, and it looks like they'll win today by a margin of 30-40 points.
Bama On 12-0, Running Score Up - 4Q 4:16
Clemson 31, Alabama 65
Crimson Tide are just hitting their stride as the game is ending. Looking incredible in the last few minutes.
Collins just hit a three for Bama and Clemson hasn't scored in 5 minutes.
Alabama's Defense Is Dominant - 4Q 6:26
Clemson 31, Alabama 58
Nearly halfway through the fourth quarter, Clemson has just barely eclipsed 30 points, but they have been locked down by the Tide defense.
The Tigers are 11-40, shooting only 27.5 percent on the day
Seems like Alabam isn't done either, they could end up winning this game by over 30 points.
Aaliyah Nye Makes Ridiculous Shot
Aaliyah Nye, are you serious?! 🤯🔥
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Crimson Tide Up 22 Going To 4th
Clemson 29, Alabama 51
The Tide is rolling with ease as we head into the final period of the game.
Both Nye and Green have 14 points each.
Halfway Through Third Quarter - 3Q 4:58
Clemson 24, Alabama 43
The Crimson Tide are up 19 points as we hit the halfway point in the 3rd quarter.
Zaay Green leads Alabama with 14 points.
Bama Looks Better - 3Q 5:50
Clemson 23, Alabama 41
Despite Alabama being up big, both Bama and Clemson are looking way better to start the second half.
The field goals are raining down.
Essence Cody has 11 points for the Crimson Tide. Nye has 9 points, and Barker has 7 points.
Closer Look At Barker Three
Sarah Ashlee Barker knocks in her first three for the Tide
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Barker Is On Fire - 3Q 7:13
Clemson 21, Alabama 37
Sarah Ashlee Barker is making up for a low-scoring first half, by dropping 5 points in the first few minutes of the 3rd quarter.
Second Half Begins - 3Q 10:00
Clemson 14, Alabama 29
Let's see who can take home the Bay Bracket trophy from the Emerald Coast Classic.
Alabama looks strong, and that's without many points from their leading scorer Sarah Ashleey Barker.
However, Clemson has the talent to go on a run and close the gap, but they'll need to up their efficiency after hitting only 22 percent of their field goals in the first half.
Halftime Stats
Clemson Stats
- #5 Kohn, Hannah – 3 PTS | 1-6 FG | 1-4 3FG | 0-0 FT | 1 REB | 1 A | 0 PF
- #7 Evans, Summah – 0 PTS | 0-1 FG | 0-1 3FG | 0-0 FT | 0 REB | 0 A | 0 PF
- #12 Moore, Mia – 5 PTS | 2-7 FG | 0-1 3FG | 1-2 FT | 4 REB | 1 A | 1 PF
- #14 Porter, Addie – 0 PTS | 0-0 FG | 0-0 3FG | 0-0 FT | 1 REB | 0 A | 1 PF
- #22 Miller, Tessa – 0 PTS | 0-3 FG | 0-0 3FG | 0-0 FT | 6 REB | 1 A | 1 PF
- #1 McQueen, Loyal – 2 PTS | 1-5 FG | 0-1 3FG | 0-0 FT | 1 REB | 1 A | 0 PF
- #11 Cluse, Maddi – 0 PTS | 0-1 FG | 0-1 3FG | 0-0 FT | 0 REB | 1 A | 0 PF
- #31 Poole, Anya – 4 PTS | 2-3 FG | 0-0 3FG | 0-0 FT | 5 REB | 0 A | 2 PF
- #32 Thompson, Raven – 0 PTS | 0-1 FG | 0-0 3FG | 0-0 FT | 0 REB | 0 A | 0 PF
Alabama Stats
- #14 Green, Zaay – 12 PTS | 6-9 FG | 0-1 3FG | 0-0 FT | 2 REB | 2 A | 0 PF
- #20 Collins, Diana – 0 PTS | 0-5 FG | 0-1 3FG | 0-0 FT | 5 REB | 1 A | 1 PF
- #21 Cody, Essence – 9 PTS | 3-5 FG | 0-0 3FG | 3-4 FT | 6 REB | 0 A | 0 PF
- #22 Weathers, Karly – 0 PTS | 0-1 FG | 0-0 3FG | 0-0 FT | 0 REB | 1 A | 1 PF
- #32 Nye, Aaliyah – 6 PTS | 2-3 FG | 2-3 3FG | 0-0 FT | 3 REB | 1 A | 1 PF
- #1 Ezumah, Christabel – 0 PTS | 0-0 FG | 0-0 3FG | 0-0 FT | 0 REB | 0 A | 0 PF
- #3 Barker, Sarah Ashlee – 2 PTS | 1-8 FG | 0-1 3FG | 0-0 FT | 3 REB | 3 A | 0 PF
- #4 Lester, Eris – 0 PTS | 0-1 FG | 0-0 3FG | 0-0 FT | 0 REB | 0 A | 0 PF
- #13 Cunningham, JeAnna – 0 PTS | 0-0 FG | 0-0 3FG | 0-0 FT | 0 REB | 0 A | 0 PF
Halftime At Emerald Coast Classic
Clemson 14, Alabama 29
Crimson Tide have put up twice as many points as Clemson, but the game doesn't quite feel out of hand for the Tigers.
Zaay Green is having a great game, scoring 12 of the Tide's 29 points. Sarah Ashlee Barker has only 2 points, but 3 rebounds, 3 assists and 4 steals (!).
Barker Showing Defensive Prowess
This Alabama defense is SUFFOCATING
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Sarah Ashlee Barker with her fourth steal of the game.
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Zaay Green Leading All Scorers - 2Q 1:55
Clemson 14, Alabama 29
Green has 12 points as we head towards halftime. She also has 2 rebounds and 2 asissts.
Barker Scores First Points - 2Q - 4:15
Clemson 14, Alabama 25
Barker gets a rebound and a layup to put up her first points of the game.
Closer Look At Kohn Three
Hannah Kohn knocks in her first three for the Tigers 👌
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Kohn Sinks Three - 2Q 7:06
Clemson 12, Alabama 21
Hannah Kohn keeps the Tigers within striking distance of this talented Alabama team.
Sarah Ashlee Barker has yet to score, she's 0-5.
Second Quarter Begins - 2Q 10:00
Clemson 8, Alabama 15
And we're back.
End Of First Quarter
Aaliyah Nye is leading the Tide with 6 points and 2 rebounds.
Sarah Ashlee Barker is 0-3 but has 3 rebounds and 2 assists.
Mia Moore has 4 points for Clemson.
Nye Hits Three With 20 Seconds Left In 1st
Clemson 8, Alabama 15
Aaliyah Nye hits a corner three to put the tide in control as the 1st quarter wanes.
Lots Of Ball Movement From Tide - 1Q 1:34
Clemson 8, Alabama 12
Alabama is moving the ball around fluidly and with little resistance.
Tigers Are Hanging In There - 1Q 2:38
Clemson 6, Alabama 9
Clemson has scored four straight points as Mia Moore finishes a layup.
Nye Hammers Three
Clemson 2, Alabama 9
Alabam has gone on another run as their stout defense steps up against the Tigers.
Aaliyah Nye just put away a three. Barker gets the assist.
Lots Of Bricks - 1Q - 6:45
Clemson 2, Alabama 4
Neither team has taken control yet. Clemson has taken seven shots already, making only one.
Alabama has only taken four shots, making two.
Alabama Up Early - 1Q 7:45
Clemson 2, Alabama 4
Alabama went on a 4-0 run before Clemson scored their first points.
First Quarter Begins - 1Q 10:00
Clemson 0, Alabama 0
Here we go.
Alabama Vs. Clemson WBB Starting Lineups
Clemson Starting Lineup
- #1 Loyal McQueen (G)
- #5 Hannah Kohn (G)
- #11 Maddi Cluse (G)
- #12 Mia Moore (G)
- #22 Tessa Miller (F)
Alabama Starting Lineup
- #3 Sarah Ashlee Barker (G)
- #14 Zaay Green (G)
- #22 Karly Weathers (G)
- #32 Aaliyah Nye (G)
- #21 Essence Cody (F)
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Clemson Women's Basketball Roster 2024-25
- #1 McQueen, Loyal (G) – 5 GP | 16.8 PPG | 4.0 RPG | 5.4 APG
- #3 Griggs, Jordy (G) – 0 GP | 0 PPG | 0 RPG | 0 APG
- #5 Kohn, Hannah (G) – 5 GP | 7.6 PPG | 1.8 RPG | 1.2 APG
- #7 Evans, Summah (F) – 5 GP | 4.2 PPG | 2.8 RPG | 1.2 APG
- #10 Kellermann, Kylee (G) – 4 GP | 0.8 PPG | 0.3 RPG | 0.0 APG
- #11 Cluse, Maddi (G) – 5 GP | 7.4 PPG | 5.2 RPG | 2.2 APG
- #12 Moore, Mia (G) – 5 GP | 11.8 PPG | 7.8 RPG | 1.6 APG
- #13 Ranallo, Bella (G) – 0 GP | 0 PPG | 0 RPG | 0 APG
- #14 Porter, Addie (G) – 5 GP | 3.8 PPG | 2.0 RPG | 2.0 APG
- #20 Miller, Morgan (F) – 4 GP | 0.8 PPG | 1.3 RPG | 0.0 APG
- #22 Miller, Tessa (F) – 5 GP | 9.2 PPG | 5.4 RPG | 1.2 APG
- #30 Ott, Madi (G) – 5 GP | 2.2 PPG | 0.8 RPG | 0.8 APG
- #31 Poole, Anya (F) – 5 GP | 6.8 PPG | 4.4 RPG | 1.4 APG
- #32 Thompson, Raven (F) – 5 GP | 6.0 PPG | 3.8 RPG | 1.4 APG
Alabama Women's Basketball Roster 2024-25
- #1 Ezumah, Christabel (F) – 7 GP | 3.7 PPG | 5.7 RPG | 0.4 APG
- #2 Spreen, Chloe (G) – 6 GP | 1.3 PPG | 0.5 RPG | 0.7 APG
- #3 Barker, Sarah Ashlee (G) – 7 GP | 17.7 PPG | 7.1 RPG | 3.3 APG
- #4 Lester, Eris (G) – 7 GP | 7.0 PPG | 3.3 RPG | 0.4 APG
- #5 Douglas, Reychel (G) – 0 GP | 0 PPG | 0 RPG | 0 APG
- #13 Cunningham, JeAnna (C) – 7 GP | 3.1 PPG | 3.6 RPG | 0.4 APG
- #14 Green, Zaay (G) – 7 GP | 13.0 PPG | 3.9 RPG | 4.4 APG
- #20 Collins, Diana (G) – 7 GP | 7.1 PPG | 2.0 RPG | 1.9 APG
- #21 Cody, Essence (F) – 7 GP | 10.4 PPG | 6.6 RPG | 0.6 APG
- #22 Weathers, Karly (G) – 7 GP | 8.1 PPG | 4.6 RPG | 2.6 APG
- #23 Timmons, Jessica (G) – 0 GP | 0 PPG | 0 RPG | 0 APG
- #24 Brooks, Leah (F) – 6 GP | 0.3 PPG | 0.7 RPG | 0.0 APG
- #31 Jones, Naomi (F) – 0 GP | 0 PPG | 0 RPG | 0 APG
- #32 Nye, Aaliyah (G) – 7 GP | 15.0 PPG | 2.7 RPG | 1.0 APG
45 Minutes Until Gametime
Lunch plans = set ✅
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