Alabama Beats Southern Miss 56-47 to Earn Fifth-Straight Win

After a slow start, Alabama settled in and was able to get a 56-47 win as Southern Miss to extend its winning streak to five.

Alabama fell behind early, and Southern Miss led 12-8 after the first quarter. The Crimson Tide was just 3-of-8 in the quarter, living and dying by 3-point shots.

The Crimson Tide settled in from there, outscoring the Eagles 16-8 in the second quarter, including a 13-2 run, and shot 50 percent from the field to go into halftime up five, 32-27.

The second half was a more offensive display by both teams, with Brittany Davis scoring 15 of Alabama's 18 points in the third quarter to get the lead up to six entering the fourth.

A much slower fourth quarter saw Alabama shoot 3-for-10, but the Crimson Tide held Southern Miss to just 3-for-15 from the field, and 0-for-6 from 3-point range, to get the win.

Alabama moves to 7-2 on the year, and will take on Little Rock on Dec. 15 in Tuscaloosa in its next game.

How it Happened:

(most recent updates at the top)

Fourth Quarter:

Final: Alabama wins 56-47 to secure their fourth straight win. After a rough first quarter, Alabama responds well to get their fifth straight win.

20 seconds left as the score is 54-46. Southern Miss will get the ball and try to cut into the lead.

54-45 Alabama with 38 seconds left as it looks like Alabama will get out of Mississippi with a win.

Alabama takes a timeout with 1:42 left in the game. Crimson Tide up 51-43 and are looking to close it out.

Megan Abrams knocks down a three to make it 50-42 Alabama with 4:51 left. The Crimson Tide have attempted 29 three today, a new season high, and made 12 of them.

Timeout on the floor with 7:06 left. Alabama's lead is up to nine, 47-38. The Crimson Tide's defense has held Southern Miss to just one-of-seven in the quarter.

Hannah Barber hits her second three of the day to start the quarter, Alabama leads 45-37 with nine minutes left.

Third Quarter:

At the end of the quarter: Alabama leads 42-37. Brittany Davis scores 15 of Alabama's 18 points in the quarter to get her total up to 23. She leads all scorers

Teams trading baskets here late in the quarter. Southern Miss. gets a layup, Alabama hits a three. 42-35 with under a minute left.

After struggling to score, both teams have started to find their rhythm on offense. 33-29 Alabama with 3:56 left.

Brittany Davis hits a three after a Southern Miss. layup. 27-22 with 7:44 left.

Second Quarter:

Halftime: Alabama leads 24-20 as baskets are hard to come by. Brittany Davis leads Alabama with 8 points.

A 13-0 run now for Alabama highlighted by a Brittany Davis and-one gives them a 24-18 lead with just under three minutes left.

Coach Kristy Curry's timeout sparks a 7-0 Alabama run to tie it up at 18. Eagles take a timeout with 5:06 left.

Alabama takes a timeout with 6:32 left in the half. 18-11 Southern Miss. Alabama has found it hard to get the ball inside and are living and dying by the three.

Aaliyah Nye hits a three to get Alabama on the board in the quarter, 14-11 Southern Miss. with 7:36 left.

Hannah Barber's three point basket did not count after review. 12-8 to start the second quarter.

First Quarter:

End of the quarter: Southern Miss. leads 12-11. Story so far has been the ability for the Eagles to get offensive rebounds. Multiple second chance baskets for them.

Alabama breaks a nearly three minutes scoring drought with a Hannah Barber three. Alabama leads 11-10 with 1:48 left.

Southern Miss dominating the inside early with 4 offensive rebounds and it is 8-8 with 4:40 left in the quarter.

Aaliyah Nye gets Alabama on the board with a three, 3-0 Crimson Tide.

Pregame:

Alabama Starting Five:

Sarah Ashlee Barker
Hannah Barber
Brittany Davis
Aaliyah Nye
Jada Rice