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Alabama Crimson Tide Upsets Tennessee In SEC Tournament Showdown
Alabama women's basketball defeats Tennessee 76-64 to advance to SEC tournament quarterfinals
Published on Mar. 6, 2026
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The No. 11 seed Alabama women's basketball team defeated the No. 6 seed Tennessee Lady Vols 76-64 in the second round of the SEC Women's Basketball Tournament. This marks the first time Alabama has advanced to the quarterfinals since 2024. Alabama led throughout the game and was led by 23 points from Jessica Timmons and 20 points from Ta'Mia Scott.
Why it matters
This win is a significant achievement for Alabama, as they were able to defeat their rival Tennessee and end the Lady Vols' streak of winning 31 of their last 32 SEC tournament openers. Alabama will now face No. 3 seed Texas in the quarterfinals, providing them an opportunity to continue their tournament run.
The details
Alabama asserted dominance early and never allowed Tennessee to take the lead. Timmons scored 7 early points to give Alabama a 10-7 lead. Alabama then went on a 9-0 run later in the first quarter and closed it out with a 25-18 lead without a single turnover. Alabama extended their lead in the second quarter, taking a 39-29 advantage into halftime. The Crimson Tide had their best quarter in the third, outscoring Tennessee 22-17 to take a 61-46 lead into the fourth. While Tennessee made a late effort to come back, Alabama was able to hold on for the 76-64 victory.
- Alabama and Tennessee have a long history in the SEC tournament, but Thursday night's game was the first time Alabama defeated Tennessee in an SEC tournament opener since 2017.
- The last time Alabama reached the SEC tournament quarterfinals was in 2024, when they lost to Tennessee.
- In the regular season matchup on Jan. 18, Tennessee defeated Alabama by 11 points (70-59).
The players
Jessica Timmons
A veteran player for Alabama who scored a team-high 23 points in the upset win over Tennessee.
Ta'Mia Scott
An Alabama player who scored 20 points to help lead the Crimson Tide to victory.
Essence Cody
An Alabama player who also reached double-digit points with 10 in the game.
Tennessee Lady Vols
The No. 6 seed Tennessee women's basketball team that was upset by Alabama in the SEC tournament.
Alabama Crimson Tide
The No. 11 seed Alabama women's basketball team that pulled off the upset victory over Tennessee to advance to the SEC tournament quarterfinals.
What’s next
No. 11 Alabama and No. 3 Texas will face off in the SEC tournament quarterfinals on Friday at 7:30 p.m. CT. The two teams met just four days ago in the regular season finale, with Texas winning 72-65.
The takeaway
Alabama's upset victory over Tennessee showcases the Crimson Tide's ability to compete with top teams in the SEC. This win not only provides bragging rights over their rival, but also demonstrates Alabama's potential to make a deep run in the SEC tournament and potentially earn an NCAA tournament bid.
