Texas WBB's 4th Quarter Becomes The Difference Maker Against Alabama

Jessica Timmons' 24 points not enough as Alabama falls to No. 1 Texas 72-65

Mar. 4, 2026 at 2:09am

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The regular season for Alabama's women's basketball team came to an end as they fell to top-ranked Texas 72-65 at Coleman Coliseum. Jessica Timmons posted a team-high 24 points, but it wasn't enough to overcome a strong fourth-quarter performance by the Longhorns.

Why it matters

This loss drops Alabama to 18-12 on the season, but the Crimson Tide have played a tough schedule, facing four top-10 teams in their last five games. Head coach Kristy Curry remains positive, noting that her senior class is not done yet and the team will look to grow from these experiences heading into the SEC and NCAA Tournaments.

The details

Texas and Alabama went back-and-forth in the first half, with the Longhorns taking a 29-20 lead at halftime. In the second half, Madison Booker and Kyla Oldacre took over for Texas, while Alabama's Waiata Jennings provided a spark. The fourth quarter was dominated by the Longhorns' pick-and-roll offense, which Alabama struggled to defend.

  • The regular season for Alabama's WBB came to an end on March 4, 2026.

The players

Jessica Timmons

A senior guard for Alabama who led the team with 24 points in the loss.

Essence Cody

A senior forward for Alabama who scored 16 points in the game.

Madison Booker

A junior forward for Texas who scored a team-high 21 points and grabbed 9 rebounds.

Kristy Curry

The head coach of the Alabama women's basketball team, who remained positive about her team's performance and future despite the loss.

Waiata Jennings

A sophomore guard for Alabama who provided a spark on both ends of the court when the team needed it most.

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What they’re saying

“Credit to Texas. I thought we were able to make a few more stops. I thought we gave them a couple offensive rebounds late, missed a couple free throws, missed a couple wide open layups. Throughout the course of the game, you just had a very small margin for error. We just weren't able to do it down the stretch and get enough stops and find enough makes but very proud of the opportunity today.”

— Kristy Curry, Head Coach

What’s next

Alabama will face Missouri in the first round of the SEC Tournament on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. eastern time on SEC Network.

The takeaway

This loss highlights the growth and progress Alabama's women's basketball team has made this season, even against top-ranked competition. The Crimson Tide have proven they can compete with the best teams in the country, and they will look to carry that momentum into the postseason tournaments.