TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (Interstat) — The Alabama women’s basketball team cruised to a 92-39 victory over Alcorn State on Monday night at Coleman Coliseum. The Crimson Tide improved to 3-0 while the Lady Braves fell to 0-2.

Alabama used a 31-point third quarter to pull away decisively after leading 36-17 at halftime. The Crimson Tide’s defense was stifling, forcing 23 turnovers and converting them into 27 points. Essence Cody led Alabama with 17 points, while Ace Austin added 16 and Jessica Timmons filled the stat sheet with nine points, eight rebounds and seven assists. Kiarra Henderson led Alcorn State with nine points. An announced crowd of 2,428 watched the game.