Alabama Ends Green Bay's 22-Game Winning Streak in NCAA Tournament Opener

The Crimson Tide advance to the second round after an 81-67 victory, fueled by standout performances from Aaliyah Nye and Zaay Green.

Alabama defeated Green Bay 81-67 in the first round of the 2025 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament, ending Green Bay's 22-game winning streak.
Aaliyah Nye and Zaay Green led Alabama with 23 and 22 points respectively, while Sarah Ashlee Barker contributed eight assists and seven rebounds.
The Crimson Tide leveraged their size advantage, outscoring Green Bay 40-22 in the paint and sealing the game with strong fourth-quarter 3-point shooting.
This marks Alabama's highest NCAA Tournament seed since 1999 and positions the team to aim for their first Sweet 16 appearance since 1998.
Green Bay concluded a successful season under first-year coach Kayla Karius but struggled to match Alabama's depth and late-game execution.