No. 21 Alabama WBB Upsets No. 13 Ole Miss for 20th Win

Diana Collins hits game-winning layup as Crimson Tide earn huge SEC victory

Feb. 6, 2026 at 12:31am

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The Alabama women's basketball team bounced back from a disappointing loss over the weekend with a huge home win over No. 13 Ole Miss inside Coleman Coliseum on Thursday night. Diana Collins hit the game-winning layup with 18 seconds left as No. 21 Alabama upset No. 13 Ole Miss, 63-64. This is a huge resume win for the Crimson Tide and a big boost in the SEC standings and the run for a double bye in the SEC tournament. Jessica Timmons led Alabama in scoring with 23 points, and the team now has 20 wins on the season, reaching the milestone quicker than any team in program history.

Why it matters

This win over a ranked opponent is a significant boost for Alabama's postseason resume and SEC tournament positioning. The Crimson Tide have now earned three ranked wins this season, the first time they've accomplished that feat since 1999. Reaching 20 wins faster than any previous Alabama team also demonstrates the program's continued growth under head coach Kristy Curry.

The details

In a close game that came down to the final seconds, Diana Collins hit the game-winning layup with 18 seconds left to give No. 21 Alabama a 63-64 upset victory over No. 13 Ole Miss. Jessica Timmons led the Crimson Tide in scoring with 23 points. Alabama's 20 wins this season are the most in program history at this point in the year, besting the previous record set by last year's team.

  • On Thursday, February 5, 2026, No. 21 Alabama defeated No. 13 Ole Miss 63-64 inside Coleman Coliseum.

The players

Diana Collins

A player for the Alabama women's basketball team who hit the game-winning layup with 18 seconds left to secure the upset victory over Ole Miss.

Jessica Timmons

The leading scorer for Alabama in the game against Ole Miss, finishing with 23 points.

Kristy Curry

The head coach of the Alabama women's basketball team, who has guided the program to new heights including this season's record-setting 20th win.

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What they’re saying

“Fastest Last Year. Quicker This Year‼️”

— Alabama Women's Basketball

What’s next

Alabama (20-4, 6-4 SEC) will look to continue its strong season with a road game against Texas A&M (8-10, 1-8 SEC) on Sunday, February 9th at 5 p.m.

The takeaway

This victory over a ranked opponent demonstrates the continued growth and success of the Alabama women's basketball program under head coach Kristy Curry. Reaching 20 wins faster than any previous team in school history is an impressive milestone that highlights the team's talent and ability to compete at a high level in the SEC.