TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (Interstat) — The Alabama women’s basketball team delivered a commanding performance Monday night, overwhelming the Alcorn State Lady Braves 92-39 in a non-conference matchup at Coleman Coliseum.

From the opening tip, the Crimson Tide established a dominant presence, racing out to a 24-8 lead after the first quarter and never looking back. A stifling defensive effort and a potent offensive display propelled Alabama to its third consecutive victory to open the season, while Alcorn State fell to 0-2.

The game was effectively decided in the first half. Alabama’s defense was relentless, forcing the Lady Braves into 23 turnovers for the game, which the Tide converted into 27 points. Offensively, Alabama was efficient, shooting 55.9 percent from the floor and 50 percent from three-point range. In contrast, Alcorn State struggled to find any consistent rhythm, shooting just 27.1 percent overall.

The third quarter saw Alabama put the game completely out of reach, outscoring the Lady Braves 31-8. The Tide’s offensive rating of 125.1 on 74 possessions underscored their scoring efficiency, while Alcorn State managed an offensive rating of just 53.4.

Alabama’s victory was a collective effort, with several players turning in standout performances. Essence Cody, a 6-foot-4 forward from Valdosta, Ga., led all scorers with 17 points, adding five rebounds and a block in just 21 minutes of action. Ace Austin, a 5-7 guard from Spring Garden, Ala., provided a significant spark with 16 points and five rebounds.

Jessica Timmons of Charlotte, N.C., stuffed the stat sheet with nine points, eight rebounds, seven assists and a steal, orchestrating the offense and contributing across the board. Ta’Mia Scott from Clarksville, Tenn., and Diana Collins of Lilburn, Ga., also reached double figures, scoring 11 and nine points, respectively. Collins added four assists to her tally.

The Tide’s depth was on full display, with Naomi Jones and Karly Weathers each contributing nine points. Jones, from Jackson, Ala., also pulled down four rebounds and blocked a shot, while Weathers, from Loretto, Tenn., grabbed five rebounds.

For Alcorn State, the challenges were evident throughout the night. The Lady Braves were led by Kiarra Henderson of Fort Worth, Texas, who scored nine points and collected five rebounds. Maya Claytor from Wahiawa, Hawaii, added six points and two assists in a team-high 32 minutes.

Alabama’s advantages were comprehensive. The Tide outscored Alcorn State 44-14 in the paint, recorded 15 steals to the Lady Braves’ three, and dished out 15 assists compared to just three for the visitors. Alabama also capitalized on its free-throw opportunities, making 15 of 18 attempts, while Alcorn State connected on only 9 of 17.

With the victory, Alabama improved to 3-0 on the young season, having previously defeated McNeese State and Stetson. Alcorn State, which opened its season with a loss to Nicholls State, will look to regroup for its next contest.

The announced attendance at Coleman Coliseum was 2,428.

Alabama’s next game is at home against Alabama A&M on Nov. 17. Alcorn State returns to action on Nov. 12, hosting Ark. Baptist.