TUSCALOOSA, Ala. | The Alabama A&M women's basketball team dropped a 96-43 decision to the University of Alabama on Thursday evening at Coleman Coliseum.
The Bulldogs were led offensively by Vanessa Wimberly, who finished with a team-high 18 points, including two three-pointers, five rebounds and two assists.
Alabama jumped out to an early advantage, taking a 24-5 lead after the opening quarter. The Crimson Tide used its offensive momentum to build a double-digit advantage in the first half.
Alabama A&M responded in the second quarter, scoring 17 points while limiting Alabama to 16, as the Bulldogs looked to find their rhythm offensively heading into the break.
The Crimson Tide regained control in the second half, scoring 35 points in the third quarter and adding 21 in the fourth to secure the victory.
Shun'teria Anumele contributed six points off the bench, while Skylar White added five points. Asianae Nicholson finished with eight points and six rebounds for the Bulldogs.
Alabama was led by Kylie Torrence, who recorded 18 points and eight rebounds. Alayna West added 16 points, eight rebounds and five assists, while Tianna Chambers contributed 11 points and six assists.
The Crimson Tide finished shooting 56.9 percent (37-of-65) from the field, compared to 29.1 percent (16-of-55) for Alabama A&M. Alabama also held a 45-24 advantage on the boards.
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