COLUMBIA, Mo. (Interstat) — The Alabama women’s basketball team used a dominant first quarter to secure a 74-63 Southeastern Conference victory over Missouri on Monday night at Mizzou Arena.

The Crimson Tide opened a 22-11 lead after the first period and maintained control throughout before an announced crowd of 2,747. Missouri narrowed the gap to 32-29 at halftime, but Alabama rebuilt its advantage in the third quarter and coasted to the win.

The victory improved Alabama to 17-1 overall. Missouri fell to 12-7. Alabama was a 12.5-point pregame favorite, and the total score stayed under the betting line of 136.5.