Texas Women’s Basketball Gears Up for SEC Tournament Quarterfinal Against Alabama
GREENVILLE, S.C. – The Texas Women’s Basketball team (28-3) is set to clash with Alabama (23-9) in the SEC Tournament quarterfinal on Friday. This highly anticipated showdown at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena marks a quick rematch, just five days after the Longhorns secured a 72-65 victory over the Crimson Tide in the regular season.
Tournament Path and Seeding
As the No. 3 seed in the SEC bracket, Texas earned a double-bye, allowing them to bypass the first two rounds of the tournament. Alabama, the No. 11 seed, battled their way to the quarterfinals with impressive victories over No. 14 Missouri (65-48) and No. 6 Tennessee (76-64). This demonstrates their resilience and determination as they continue their tournament run.
Early Game Dynamics
The game began with Alabama scoring first, briefly taking a 3-2 lead. However, Jordan Lee quickly responded with seven points, shifting the momentum in favor of the Longhorns. Key baskets from Justice Carlton and a five-second inbounds violation forced on Alabama further solidified Texas’s early advantage. The Longhorns are looking to maintain this control and dominate the game from the start.
Looking Ahead: Potential Semifinal Matchup
The winner of the Texas-Alabama game will advance to face seventh-seeded Ole Miss, who pulled off a stunning upset against No. 2 Vanderbilt with an 89-78 victory. Both Alabama and Texas secured wins against Ole Miss during the regular season, but those games were incredibly close, decided by a combined four points. Ole Miss’s impressive performance against Vanderbilt, fueled by Latasha Lattimore’s season-high 28 points and Cotie McMahon’s 27 points, signals they are a force to be reckoned with.
Vanderbilt’s Setback and NCAA Tournament Implications
The game also saw a controversial ejection of Vanderbilt’s Coach Shea Ralph after receiving two technical fouls during an argument over a foul call. This incident has implications for Vanderbilt’s NCAA Tournament prospects. The NCAA Tournament selection committee has recently projected Texas as a No. 4 overall seed and Vanderbilt as a No. 5 seed, and the outcome of the SEC Tournament could influence these rankings.
Texas Roster
Here’s a look at the Texas Longhorns roster:
- G Rori Harmon
- G Jordan Lee
- F Justice Carlton
- F Breya Cunningham
- F Madison Booker
- G Ta’Mia Scott
- G Diana Collins
- G Karly Weathers
- G Jessica Timmons
- F Naomi Jones
Game Details
- When: 7:30 p.m. CT Friday
- Where: Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, S.C.
- TV/radio: SEC Network, 1300 AM
Stay tuned for live updates as the Texas Women’s Basketball team battles for a spot in the SEC Tournament semifinals and continues their pursuit of an NCAA Tournament berth. You can find more information about the team and their schedule on the official Texas Sports website.
