Texas Longhorns Face Alabama Crimson Tide in Key SEC Matchup

Tuscaloosa, Alabama – The No. 4 Texas Longhorns (27-3, 13-3 SEC) will travel to face the No. 24 Alabama Crimson Tide (21-8, 7-8 SEC) on Sunday at 12 p.m. EST, marking the first meeting between the two teams this season. Texas aims to extend its four-game win streak, while Alabama looks to bolster its home record.

Crimson Tide Strong at Home

Alabama has been particularly strong on its home court, boasting a 16-3 record at home. The Crimson Tide currently rank sixth in the SEC in team defense, limiting opponents to 60.8 points per game and a 38.3% shooting percentage.

Longhorns’ Conference Performance

Texas has demonstrated its dominance within the SEC, holding a 13-3 record in conference play. The Longhorns have also proven their ability to perform under pressure, achieving a 3-1 record in games decided by a single possession.

Statistical Matchup

Alabama shoots 44.0% from the field, 6.1 percentage points higher than the 37.9% opponents have shot against Texas. Conversely, Texas shoots at a 50.0% clip, 11.7 percentage points above Alabama’s opponents’ average of 38.3%.

Key Players to Watch

For Alabama, Jessica Timmons leads the scoring with an average of 16.6 points per game, shooting 44.3% from the field. Ta’Mia Scott has also been a consistent performer, averaging 11.9 points over the last 10 games.

Texas will rely on Jordan Lee, who averages 2.0 made three-pointers per game and 13.2 points while shooting 35.3% from beyond the arc. Madison Booker has also been instrumental, averaging 17.2 points over the last 10 games with a 48.5% shooting percentage.

Recent Results

Recent results display Texas defeated Alabama 72-65 on February 28, 2026. Source: AP News. Texas also recently secured a 79-50 win over No. 23 Georgia and has moved to a No. 1 seed in the latest NCAA women’s bracket preview alongside UConn, UCLA, and South Carolina.