Tulane Women Triumph Over Alabama-Birmingham with Late Block, 3-Pointer
Tulane University women’s basketball team achieved a significant victory over the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) on Saturday, securing a 73-68 win in an American Athletic Conference matchup. This victory marks Tulane’s first back-to-back wins of the season, improving their record to 8-10 overall and 3-3 in conference play.
Tulane’s Late Surge Seals the Victory
The game showcased an intense back-and-forth battle, but Tulane found themselves struggling to score late in the contest. However, a pivotal moment occurred when Kanija Daniel blocked a key shot, setting the stage for a clutch 3-pointer from freshman guard Mecailin Marshall. This shot, made with just 50.7 seconds left on the clock, gave Tulane a crucial lead at 69-68.
Key Performers
Several players made notable contributions for Tulane:
- Amira Mabry led the scoring with 13 points.
- Dyllan Hanna recorded 12 points and a game-high 10 rebounds.
- Jayda Brown added 11 points.
- Both Kanija Daniel and Shiloh Kimpson scored 10 points.
- Kendall Sneed also contributed with critical free throws in the closing moments.
For UAB, guard Cali Smallwood led her team with 17 points but did not score in the second half. Point guard Sofia Munoz followed with 14 points, yet both players struggled in the final quarter. Despite UAB’s strong start, shooting 48.3% in the first half, their performance faltered as the game progressed.
Game Highlights
The game had several noteworthy statistics:
- Tulane dominated the rebounding battle 42-30.
- They outscored UAB in the paint 36-22.
- Tulane’s second-chance points were 17-4 over UAB.
With the victory, Tulane aims to continue their upward trajectory. Their next challenge will be against Rice on January 24, followed by a matchup at Memphis on January 27. They will return home to face Temple on January 31 at Devlin Fieldhouse.
