Alabama 118, LSU New Orleans 45: Tide Women’s Basketball Posts Second-Largest Win in Program History (Recap)

Final: Alabama 118, LSU New Orleans 45. Alabama won by 73 points Wednesday night at Coleman Coliseum, the second-largest margin in program history. The 118 points are the fourth-most the program has scored. Alayna West came off the bench for 17 points, a career-high 14 rebounds, 9 assists and 6 steals, and the Tide moved to 2-0 under first-year coach Pauline Love.

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How did Alabama beat LSU New Orleans?

The press decided it. LSU New Orleans turned the ball over 36 times, and Alabama turned those mistakes into a 48-2 edge in points off turnovers. The Tide also won fast-break points 39-0.

Aaliyah Roberson hit a three in the first 15 seconds, and Alabama never trailed. The box score shows no ties and no lead changes. A 15-0 run closed the first quarter at 30-6. Ace Austin scored 12 of her 14 points in the second quarter, and the Tide led 59-24 at halftime. A 14-2 run opened the third, and it was 87-33 after three.

Eight players reached double figures, and all 11 who played scored at least five. The bench outscored LSU New Orleans’ bench 67-13. Mykelle Richards added 16 points, 7 rebounds and 4 steals off the bench. Kylie Torrence had 13 points. Roberson finished with 11, and Tianna Chambers, Amirah Anderson and Caitlin Staley each scored 10. Staley also blocked 4 shots.

Rhian Comery led LSU New Orleans with 13 points, and Gabby Edo had 8 rebounds. The Privateers shot 29.4% and fell to 0-2.

“That was fun,” Love said in Alabama’s postgame release. It was the program’s first 100-point game since the second round of the 2025 NCAA Tournament. Alabama’s release says the 118 points trail only 122 against Oral Roberts in 1993, 121 against Duke in 1995 and 119 against UNC Asheville in 1994. Love said the largest margin in program history is 77.

Scoring summary

Team	1st	2nd	3rd	4th	Final
LSU New Orleans	6	18	9	12	45
Alabama	30	29	28	31	118

Key stats

Stat	Alabama	LSU New Orleans
Field goals	46-93 (49.5%)	20-68 (29.4%)
3-pointers	9-31 (29.0%)	3-19 (15.8%)
Free throws	17-23 (73.9%)	2-5 (40.0%)
Rebounds	55	45
Assists	27	11
Turnovers	9	36
Steals	26	5
Blocks	12	3
Points in the paint	70	20
Points off turnovers	48	2
Fast-break points	39	0
Second-chance points	33	16
Bench points	67	13

Who does Alabama play next?

Alabama (2-0) hosts Alabama A&M tonight, Thursday, Nov. 5, at 6 p.m. CT at Coleman Coliseum on SEC Network+. The Tide then play at Tulane on Sunday, Nov. 8, at noon CT and at Memphis on Thursday, Nov. 12, at 6 p.m. CT. Mercer visits on Sunday, Nov. 15, at 2 p.m. CT.

Where should you watch Alabama in Tuscaloosa?

Football plays at LSU on Saturday at 2:30 p.m. CT on ABC. Our SEC football schedule for Nov. 7 has every kickoff. For a spot with plenty of screens, use our guide to sports bars in Tuscaloosa. Our Tuscaloosa bars guide has more options, and tonight’s bar and food specials list the deals.

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What was the final score of Alabama vs. LSU New Orleans?

Alabama won 118-45 on Nov. 4, 2026, at Coleman Coliseum. The Tide led 59-24 at halftime.

Who led Alabama against LSU New Orleans?

Alayna West led with 17 points, 14 rebounds and 9 assists. Mykelle Richards scored 16 and Ace Austin scored 14. Eight Alabama players reached double figures.

Is 118 points a record for Alabama women’s basketball?

No. It is the fourth-most points in program history. The record is 122 against Oral Roberts in 1993. The 73-point margin is the second-largest in program history.

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