TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - The Alabama women's basketball team defeated Louisiana-Monroe, 70-54, Sunday afternoon inside Coleman Coliseum. With the win, the Crimson Tide captured its eighth-straight home victory and improved to 11-2 to start the season.

Sarah Ashlee Barker collected her 10th double-digit point game this year with 18 to lead Alabama, while adding eight rebounds in the win. Aaliyah Nye (14) and Loyal McQueen (13) also posted double-digits, with Essence Cody collecting a game-high nine rebounds to go along with her eight points.

The Warhawks (8-2) were led by Daisha Bradford posting game-highs in both points (24) and rebounds (9).

Head Coach Kristy Curry Postgame Comments

"Proud of our team today. We're in the time of the year when finals are over and we're thinking about the holidays, but I loved our preparation. I loved our toughness today against a team that's averaging 80 points and we held them to 54 points. I'm just proud of our team for the toughness on the glass; it was very physical, and I thought we weathered a lot today with some foul trouble. Just couldn't be prouder of our team today and the toughness that they showed.

"I thought our crowd was awesome you know to have a noon tipoff in Tuscaloosa on a Sunday when there are a lot of family activities and Christmas events happening, so for folks to show up today I was really thankful. I just want to thank everybody that came out today."

Game Stats

• Alabama connected on 44 percent (27-62) from the floor, 24 percent (6-25) from three-point range and 77 percent (10-13) from the line
• In comparison, ULM shot 33 percent (19-58) from the field, 24 percent (4-17) from deep and 86 percent (12-14) from the stripe
• The Tide led in virtually all of the hustle stats, including a 44-32 advantage on the boards and a 38-26 point advantage in the paint
• The Tide snap the Warhawks' eight-game win streak with the victory
• ULM scored less than 60 points in a game for the first time this season

How It Happened

• In an opening period that included three ties and two lead changes, Alabama held ULM scoreless over the final three and a half minutes, extending its lead to eight points (21-13) headed into the second quarter
• After ULM shortened the Tide's lead to three (23-20), UA went on an 11-4 run, extending its lead to 10 points (34-24) as the teams headed into the break
• UA led 25-14 on the boards at the half and possessed an 11-2 lead in second chance points
• Despite giving up an 8-0 run deep into the third quarter, the Tide managed to extend the lead back up to 10 points (53-43) headed into the final frame
• Alabama held the Warhawks scoreless over two two-minute span in the final frame extending its lead to a game-high 17 points, before settling for a 16-point victory

Next Up

• Alabama returns Wednesday to host Jacksonville University in Coleman Coliseum for its final game before the holiday break
• The Crimson Tide will face the Dolphins at 6 p.m. CT on SEC Network+