Alabama 92, Queens 56: Pauline Love Wins Her Debut as Tide Women’s Basketball Opens 2026-27 (Recap)
Final: Alabama 92, Queens 56. Alabama opened the 2026-27 women’s basketball season with a 36-point win Monday night at Coleman Coliseum. It was the first game and first win for head coach Pauline Love. Kylie Torrence led the Tide with 16 points and 9 rebounds, and five players finished in double figures.
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How did Alabama beat Queens?
Queens jumped out 5-1. Alabama took a 9-8 lead with 4:20 left in the first quarter, then went on a 31-6 run that decided the game. Queens shot 3-of-15 in the first quarter, and Alabama led 47-20 at halftime.
The Tide cooled off in the third quarter, shooting 5-of-15, and Queens won the period 16-13. Alabama answered with 32 points in the fourth.
Rebounding did the most damage. Alabama won the boards 54-37, and 15 offensive rebounds turned into 21 second-chance points. Love said after the game that she expects this to be the smallest team in the SEC, so those extra chances will matter. Alabama also forced 19 turnovers and scored 19 points off them.
Ace Austin, a sophomore guard making her first career start, had 15 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 2 steals. Boston College transfer Amirah Anderson added 14 points, 5 rebounds and a team-high 5 assists. Torrence, a transfer from Cincinnati, was playing her first game for Alabama. Tianna Chambers also made her first career start. Makayla Minshall led Queens with 18 points, and Brenae Jones-Grant had 7 rebounds.
The one soft spot was the free-throw line, where Alabama went 17-of-29. Athletic director Greg Byrne gave Love a commemorative basketball after the win.
Scoring summary
| Team | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queens | 10 | 10 | 16 | 20 | 56 |
| Alabama | 22 | 25 | 13 | 32 | 92 |
Key stats
| Stat | Alabama | Queens |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 33-73 (45.2%) | 20-64 (31.3%) |
| 3-pointers | 9-25 (36.0%) | 7-17 (41.2%) |
| Free throws | 17-29 (58.6%) | 9-14 (64.3%) |
| Rebounds | 54 | 37 |
| Assists | 23 | 9 |
| Turnovers | 14 | 19 |
| Steals | 10 | 6 |
| Blocks | 8 | 1 |
| Points in the paint | 46 | 22 |
Who does Alabama play next?
Alabama (1-0) hosts New Orleans on Wednesday, Nov. 4, at 6 p.m. CT at Coleman Coliseum on SEC Network+. The Tide stay home for Alabama A&M on Thursday, Nov. 5, at 6 p.m. CT, then play at Tulane on Sunday, Nov. 8.
Where should you watch Alabama in Tuscaloosa?
The men’s team opens tonight against Sam Houston at 6:30 p.m. CT on SEC Network+, and football plays at LSU on Saturday at 2:30 p.m. CT on ABC. 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.
You must be 21+ to drink. Get home safe with UA’s 348-RIDE (205-348-7433) or a rideshare.
What was the final score of Alabama vs. Queens?
Alabama won 92-56 on Nov. 2, 2026, at Coleman Coliseum. The Tide led 47-20 at halftime.
Who led Alabama in scoring against Queens?
Kylie Torrence led with 16 points. Ace Austin scored 15 and Amirah Anderson scored 14. Five Alabama players reached double figures.
Who is Alabama’s women’s basketball coach?
Pauline Love is in her first season as head coach. She replaced Kristy Curry, who left for South Florida, and she is 1-0 after the Queens game.
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Clay.
As founder of TuscaloosaStudentHousing.com, he combines that local knowledge with hands-on research of the Tuscaloosa rental market to publish practical, honest guides for University of Alabama students living off campus.
