Alabama 68, Tulane 63: Ace Austin Scores 24 as Tide Women’s Basketball Wins on the Road to Move to 4-0 (Recap)

Final: Alabama 68, Tulane 63. Alabama women’s basketball held off Tulane on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026, at Fogelman Arena in Devlin Fieldhouse in New Orleans. Ace Austin led the Tide with 24 points. Alabama is now 4-0. It was the Tide’s first road game and its closest game of the season.

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How did Alabama beat Tulane?

Alabama won the first quarter 22-14. Tulane answered by taking the second quarter 22-16, so the Tide led only 38-36 at halftime. Alabama won the third quarter 17-14, and the teams split the fourth at 13 apiece.

Shooting made the difference. Alabama shot 35.6% from the field (21-of-59) and Tulane shot 27.8% (20-of-72). Alabama hit 7 threes to Tulane’s 4, and outrebounded the Green Wave 49-44. The Tide also scored 23 fast-break points to Tulane’s 11.

The game stayed close because Alabama turned it over 22 times. Tulane had 14 steals and 13 points off turnovers. Tulane also had 15 offensive rebounds to Alabama’s 10.

Austin went 7-of-17 from the field, 4-of-9 from three and 6-of-6 at the line, with 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Amirah Anderson added 12 points and Naomi Jones had 10 points and 8 rebounds. For Tulane, Khadee Hession scored 19, Kanija Daniel 17 and Edina Strausz had 13 points and 13 rebounds.

Scoring by quarter

Team	1st	2nd	3rd	4th	Final
Alabama	22	16	17	13	68
Tulane	14	22	14	13	63

Key stats: Alabama vs. Tulane

Stat	Alabama	Tulane
Field goals	21-59 (35.6%)	20-72 (27.8%)
3-pointers	7-23 (30.4%)	4-24 (16.7%)
Free throws	19-25 (76.0%)	19-27 (70.4%)
Rebounds (off.)	49 (10)	44 (15)
Assists	16	10
Turnovers	22	14
Steals	8	14
Blocks	5	6
Points in the paint	24	20
Fast-break points	23	11
Points off turnovers	9	13
Bench points	18	9

Leading scorers

• Alabama: Ace Austin 24 pts, 7 reb, 4 ast · Amirah Anderson 12 pts, 5 reb · Naomi Jones 10 pts, 8 reb · Mykelle Richards 8 pts, 5 reb · Alayna West 7 pts, 8 reb
• Tulane: Khadee Hession 19 pts · Kanija Daniel 17 pts, 6 reb, 4 ast · Edina Strausz 13 pts, 13 reb

Also Sunday: Alabama volleyball lost 3-0 at Tennessee. The Tide is 9-13 overall and 1-12 in the SEC, and hosts Auburn on Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 8 p.m. CT on SEC Network.

Who does Alabama play next?

• Thursday, Nov. 12: at Memphis, 6 p.m. CT. Alabama’s recap lists ESPNU; the schedule page lists no TV yet, so check before tip.
• Sunday, Nov. 15: vs. Mercer at Coleman Coliseum, 2 p.m. CT, SEC Network+.

Men’s basketball hosts Oakland tonight, Monday, Nov. 9, at 6:30 p.m. CT on SEC Network+. Football plays at Vanderbilt on Saturday, Nov. 14, at 11:45 a.m. CT on SEC Network, after the 31-13 win at LSU.

Where should you watch Alabama games in Tuscaloosa?

For a road game like Memphis, a bar with plenty of screens is the easy call. Start with our guide to sports bars in Tuscaloosa and our full Tuscaloosa bars guide. For tonight’s deals, see Tuscaloosa bar and food specials for Monday, Nov. 9.

You must be 21 to drink. Plan your ride home: UA’s 348-RIDE (205-348-7433) or a rideshare.

FAQ

What was the score of the Alabama-Tulane women’s basketball game?

Alabama won 68-63 at Tulane on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026. The Tide led 38-36 at halftime.

Who led Alabama in scoring against Tulane?

Ace Austin scored 24 points on 7-of-17 shooting, including four 3-pointers, and made all six of her free throws.

What is Alabama women’s basketball’s record?

Alabama is 4-0 after wins over Queens, LSU New Orleans, Alabama A&M and Tulane. Next is a road game at Memphis on Thursday, Nov. 12.

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