Tuscaloosa had a bit of a rough afternoon. If you’re checking your phone and asking what's the score for Alabama, the answer depends on which Tide team you're following, but the big news coming out of Coleman Coliseum today involves a streak-snapping loss.
The No. 21 Alabama women’s basketball team just wrapped up a battle against No. 20 Tennessee. Final score? Tennessee 70, Alabama 59.
It’s a tough pill to swallow for the home crowd. Honestly, the Tide looked like they had this one in the bag early on. They jumped out to a 10-3 lead and even held a 17-14 edge after the first quarter. But then the wheels kinda came off in the second. Tennessee outscored them 21-11 in that frame, and despite a gritty comeback attempt where Alabama actually clawed back to a 54-53 lead in the fourth quarter, they couldn't finish.
The loss is especially stinging because it snapped Alabama's 18-game home winning streak. That's a lot of history down the drain in one Sunday afternoon.
Breaking Down the Alabama vs Tennessee Box Score
Basketball is a game of runs. You've heard that a million times, but today it was painfully true. Jessica Timmons was a absolute spark plug for the Tide, putting up 22 points and almost single-handedly willing them back into the game during that 13-2 run in the fourth.
Karly Weathers chipped in 11, and Naomi Jones was a monster on the glass with 11 rebounds and six blocks. But Tennessee’s Talaysia Cooper was just too much. She dropped 16 points, including some back-breaking threes that silenced the crowd every time Alabama got close.
The stats tell a story of missed opportunities:
- Alabama shot well early but struggled against Tennessee’s length in the second half.
- The rebounding battle was tight, but the Lady Vols found second-chance points when they needed them most.
- A 17-5 closing run by Tennessee over the final seven minutes was the ultimate dagger.
What's the Score for Alabama Men's Basketball?
If you were looking for the men’s score, they actually played yesterday. In a much more positive turn of events, the No. 18 Alabama men’s team pulled off a wild 83-81 comeback win against Oklahoma in Norman.
Labaron Philon Jr. is becoming a household name. He dropped 23 points, including a massive and-one play with 20 seconds left to seal the deal. They were down by 11 at halftime. Seriously. Most teams fold in that environment, but Nate Oats has these guys playing with a level of "blue-collar" grit that’s becoming their trademark. Aiden Sherrell also stepped up big with 21 points and 9 boards.
The men’s team doesn't play again until Saturday, January 24th, when they host Tennessee. That’s going to be a massive game for SEC standings.
The Football Hangover: Remembering the Rose Bowl
We can't talk about Alabama scores in January 2026 without mentioning the elephant in the room. Or rather, the Hoosier in the room.
On New Year’s Day, Alabama’s football season ended in a way no one expected. The No. 9 Tide got thumped 38-3 by top-seeded Indiana in the Rose Bowl. It was the lowest point total for an Alabama team in what feels like an eternity.
The game was a defensive nightmare. Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza threw three touchdowns, and the Tide offense only managed a measly 193 total yards. While that game is weeks old now, the "what went wrong" conversations are still dominating the local sports talk radio in Birmingham and Tuscaloosa.
Actionable Insights for Tide Fans
If you're keeping track of what's the score for Alabama across all sports, here is what you need to do next to stay ahead of the curve:
- Watch the Men's Standings: After the Oklahoma win, the men's team is 13-5 (3-2 SEC). They are hovering right on the edge of a top-4 seed for the NCAA tournament.
- Keep an Eye on the Women's Bounce Back: The Lady Vols loss drops the women to 17-3. They are still a lock for the tournament, but they need to prove they can close out games against ranked opponents.
- Mark the Calendar: January 24th is the next big date. It’s a double-header vibe with fans already looking for revenge against the Vols on the men's side.
Alabama sports is a rollercoaster right now. One day you’re erasing an 11-point deficit on the road, the next you’re watching a historic home streak disappear. But that’s why we watch.
To keep up with live play-by-play for the next matchup, you should bookmark the official SEC Live Scoreboard or download the Crimson Tide mobile app for real-time alerts.