Live Updates: Alabama Women's Basketball vs Houston in WNIT Third Round

A win would send the Crimson Tide to the quarterfinal round.

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Alabama continues to make a postseason run, and now gets to host a WNIT game inside Coleman Coliseum for the third round, or sweet 16, of the tournament.

The Crimson Tide (19-13) has a rematch on its hands as the Houston Cougars (18-15) come to Tuscaloosa for the second time this season. 

The game will tip at 6 p.m. CT.

Final stats

Fourth Quarter

• FINAL - Alabama defeats Houston 79-64.
• 2:57 - The Cougars have been unable to close the gap, as Alabama has consistently held a 10+ point lead. Alabama leads 76-62.
• 6:09 - Houston has made three field goals in a row, leading to a timeout from Curry. Alabama leads 67-54.
• 7:25 - Both teams have gone back and forth to start the final period. Alabama leads 65-49. 

Third Quarter

• END 3Q - Alabama outscored Houston by an astounding 22-6 margin in the quarter, leading to a 62-46 lead.
• 3:29 - Just like the first quarter, Alabama has opened up a big lead thanks to turnovers. The Crimson Tide leads 56-42.
• 5:40 - The third quarter has been a complete defensive battle, with all of Alabama's points still coming from the stripe. Alabama holds a 47-42 lead.
• 8:04 - Alabama has started the half on a 5-0 run, all from the free throw line. Alabama leads 45-40. 

Halftime stats

Second Quarter

• HALF - The Crimson Tide was able to weather the storm and trade buckets with Houston to end the quarter, with the game tied at 40 at halftime.
• 3:43 - The Cougars hit a three to take a 33-31 lead, as Alabama's defense continues to struggle in the second quarter.
• 5:33 - After back-to-back turnovers, Houston has tied the game at 28.
• 6:55 - Houston has started the quarter on a 10-3 run, cutting the lead to 27-22. 

First Quarter

• END 1Q - Houston found a bit of offense, but Alabama has not slowed down. Alabama leads 24-12.
• 3:36 - The threes are falling for the Crimson Tide, as a third in a row makes the score 17-5.
• 4:52 - Alabama could not be off to a hotter start, as a three from Davis extends the lead to 11-2.
• 7:14 - Alabama is finding success inside early on. Its first three buckets have come in the paint leading to a 6-3 lead.

Alabama's Starting Five

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G Megan Abrams

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G JaMya Mingo-Young

G Hannah Barber

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G Brittany Davis

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C Jada Rice