Alabama (24-10) fended off Rhode Island, 68-55, to advance to the second round of the NCAA Tournament. They are set to face Louisville.
Timmons Leads Alabama’s Offence
Alabama guard Jessica Timmons leads her team’s scoring with 16.4 points per game. The All-SEC second-team honoree opened the NCAA Tournament with 21 points and six rebounds to help her team advance. Timmons is the second-shortest player on the Crimson Tide’s team at 5-foot-8, but she has no problem playing aggressively and getting to the basket.
Coming off a medical redshirt season, Timmons is shooting 40.3% from 3-point range. She is backed up by a deep rotation of guards that help bolster Alabama’s backcourt. The team starts four guards and entered the NCAA Tournament shooting 36% from long distance and 43.9% overall on the floor.
Crimson Tide’s Backcourt Strength
- The team starts four guards, including Timmons.
- Alabama entered the NCAA Tournament shooting 36% from long distance.
- They also shoot 43.9% overall on the floor.
Ta’Mia Scott and Karly Weathers are two of the Crimson Tide’s top five scorers.
Louisville will face Alabama on Monday.