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Alabama women's basketball upsets No. 13 Ole Miss in thriller
Jessica Timmons scores 23 points to lead No. 21 Alabama to 64-63 victory over the Rebels
Feb. 5, 2026 at 10:47pm
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In a close game between two ranked SEC women's basketball teams, No. 21 Alabama defeated No. 13 Ole Miss 64-63 on Thursday night. Jessica Timmons led the Crimson Tide with 23 points and 7 rebounds, while Karly Weathers added 14 points and 6 rebounds. Alabama held on for the upset victory after a late go-ahead layup by Diana Collins in the final seconds.
Why it matters
This win is a significant boost for the Alabama women's basketball program, which has been on the rise under head coach Kristy Curry. Defeating a top-15 opponent like Ole Miss at home shows the Crimson Tide can compete with the best teams in the SEC and potentially earn an NCAA Tournament bid.
The details
Alabama trailed by one point late in the fourth quarter, but Jessica Timmons scored 6 straight points to give the Crimson Tide a late lead. After Ole Miss retook the lead on free throws, Diana Collins drove for a layup in the final seconds to secure the 64-63 victory for Alabama.
- The game was played on Thursday, February 6, 2026.
- Alabama head coach Kristy Curry earned her 550th career victory with the win.
The players
Jessica Timmons
A key player for the Alabama women's basketball team, Timmons scored a team-high 23 points and grabbed 7 rebounds in the win over Ole Miss.
Karly Weathers
The Crimson Tide's second-leading scorer, Weathers contributed 14 points and 6 rebounds in the upset victory.
Cotie McMahon
Ole Miss' leading scorer, McMahon had 22 points but was called for a charge in the final seconds that negated a potential go-ahead basket for the Rebels.
Kristy Curry
The head coach of the Alabama women's basketball team, Curry earned her 550th career victory with the win over Ole Miss.
What’s next
Alabama will look to build on this upset win when they visit Texas A&M on Sunday, February 9th. Ole Miss will try to bounce back when they host Arkansas on Thursday, February 12th.
The takeaway
Alabama's victory over a top-15 opponent like Ole Miss shows the Crimson Tide's potential to compete with the best teams in the SEC and earn a spot in the NCAA Tournament. The win is a testament to the program's growth under head coach Kristy Curry.
