TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (Interstat) — The undefeated and No. 7-ranked Alabama women’s basketball team puts its perfect record on the line Tuesday when it hosts Sam Houston at Coleman Coliseum.

The Crimson Tide (11-0) is one of 11 remaining unbeaten teams in NCAA Division I, coming off a 62-51 home win over Jackson State on Sunday. Guard Diana Collins led the way with 20 points, continuing her strong play. Over her last five games, the sophomore is averaging 11.2 points and 2.4 assists.

Alabama’s defense has been the foundation of its start, holding opponents to an average of 52.5 points per game and 34.2% shooting from the field. Coach Kristy Curry’s squad will look to impose that defensive will against a Sam Houston team averaging 64.1 points.

The visiting Bearkats (5-2) aim to bounce back from their first loss since Nov. 9, a 66-50 defeat at Rice on Dec. 3. Sam Houston had won five straight prior to that, including a 92-43 rout of North American.

Sam Houston will rely on guard Whitney Dunn, its leading scorer at 10.0 points per game. Dunn scored 15 points in the loss to Rice and had 14 points in a win over Prairie View on Nov. 17. The Bearkats have shown scoring balance, with Deborah Ogayemi and Fanta Kone also providing consistent production.

This marks the first meeting between the programs. For Alabama, it is the final tune-up before opening Southeastern Conference play at top-ranked South Carolina on Jan. 1. The Tide hosts Tulane on Wednesday.

Sam Houston continues a tough road stretch, facing SMU on Friday and Northern Colorado next Monday. The Bearkats begin Conference USA play on Jan. 2.

Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. CST. The game will be broadcast on the SEC Network+.