No. 15 Tennessee Tops No. 18 Alabama in Thrilling SEC Matchup

Tennessee's dominant third-quarter run and Jewel Spear's 20 points secure their fifth win in six games.

Tennessee defeated Alabama 88-80, improving to 20-6 on the season and marking the program's 48th 20-win season in history.
Jewel Spear led Tennessee with 20 points, including 11 from the free-throw line, while Talaysia Cooper added 16 points.
A decisive 16-5 third-quarter run, highlighted by Sara Puckett’s three-pointer, gave Tennessee a 58-42 lead they maintained despite Alabama's late-game comeback attempt.
Sarah Ashlee Barker scored 22 points for Alabama, which saw its four-game winning streak end; all five Crimson Tide starters scored in double figures.
Tennessee's strong rebounding and defensive effort, including a 28-15 first-half rebounding advantage, helped seal the victory.