The Crimson Tide opened the year with a 92-56 win over Queens. Ace Austin led the way with 15 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists while Kylie Torrence had 16 points. Three other players reached double-figures in the first win for new coach Pauline Love.
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The Crimson Tide returned four players from last year’s team headlined by Austin and Naomi Jones. Love and her staff brought in nine new faces. So far the Crimson Tide has won both its exhibitions ahead of starting the season.
Here’s how to watch the Alabama women’s basketball matchup with LSU-New Orleans.
Alabama women’s basketball faces UAH in scrimmage at Boutwell Auditorium in Birmingham, Alabama on Thursday, October 15, 2026. (Maxwell Donaldson, The Gadsden Times)
Alabama women’s basketball faces UAH in scrimmage at Boutwell Auditorium in Birmingham, Alabama on Thursday, October 15, 2026. (Maxwell Donaldson, The Gadsden Times)
Alabama women’s basketball faces UAH in scrimmage at Boutwell Auditorium in Birmingham, Alabama on Thursday, October 15, 2026. (Maxwell Donaldson, The Gadsden Times)
Alabama women’s basketball faces UAH in scrimmage at Boutwell Auditorium in Birmingham, Alabama on Thursday, October 15, 2026. (Maxwell Donaldson, The Gadsden Times)
Alabama women’s basketball faces UAH in scrimmage at Boutwell Auditorium in Birmingham, Alabama on Thursday, October 15, 2026. (Maxwell Donaldson, The Gadsden Times)
Alabama women’s basketball faces UAH in scrimmage at Boutwell Auditorium in Birmingham, Alabama on Thursday, October 15, 2026. (Maxwell Donaldson, The Gadsden Times)
Alabama women’s basketball faces UAH in scrimmage at Boutwell Auditorium in Birmingham, Alabama on Thursday, October 15, 2026. (Maxwell Donaldson, The Gadsden Times)
Alabama women’s basketball faces UAH in scrimmage at Boutwell Auditorium in Birmingham, Alabama on Thursday, October 15, 2026. (Maxwell Donaldson, The Gadsden Times)
Alabama women’s basketball faces UAH in scrimmage at Boutwell Auditorium in Birmingham, Alabama on Thursday, October 15, 2026. (Maxwell Donaldson, The Gadsden Times)
Alabama women’s basketball faces UAH in scrimmage at Boutwell Auditorium in Birmingham, Alabama on Thursday, October 15, 2026. (Maxwell Donaldson, The Gadsden Times)
Alabama women’s basketball faces UAH in scrimmage at Boutwell Auditorium in Birmingham, Alabama on Thursday, October 15, 2026. (Maxwell Donaldson, The Gadsden Times)
Alabama women’s basketball faces UAH in scrimmage at Boutwell Auditorium in Birmingham, Alabama on Thursday, October 15, 2026. (Maxwell Donaldson, The Gadsden Times)
Alabama women’s basketball faces UAH in scrimmage at Boutwell Auditorium in Birmingham, Alabama on Thursday, October 15, 2026. (Maxwell Donaldson, The Gadsden Times)
Alabama women’s basketball faces UAH in scrimmage at Boutwell Auditorium in Birmingham, Alabama on Thursday, October 15, 2026. (Maxwell Donaldson, The Gadsden Times)
Alabama women’s basketball faces UAH in scrimmage at Boutwell Auditorium in Birmingham, Alabama on Thursday, October 15, 2026. (Maxwell Donaldson, The Gadsden Times)
Alabama women’s basketball faces UAH in scrimmage at Boutwell Auditorium in Birmingham, Alabama on Thursday, October 15, 2026. (Maxwell Donaldson, The Gadsden Times)
Alabama women’s basketball faces UAH in scrimmage at Boutwell Auditorium in Birmingham, Alabama on Thursday, October 15, 2026. (Maxwell Donaldson, The Gadsden Times)
Alabama women’s basketball faces UAH in scrimmage at Boutwell Auditorium in Birmingham, Alabama on Thursday, October 15, 2026. (Maxwell Donaldson, The Gadsden Times)
Alabama women’s basketball faces UAH in scrimmage at Boutwell Auditorium in Birmingham, Alabama on Thursday, October 15, 2026. (Maxwell Donaldson, The Gadsden Times)
Alabama women’s basketball faces UAH in scrimmage at Boutwell Auditorium in Birmingham, Alabama on Thursday, October 15, 2026. (Maxwell Donaldson, The Gadsden Times)
Alabama women’s basketball faces UAH in scrimmage at Boutwell Auditorium in Birmingham, Alabama on Thursday, October 15, 2026. (Maxwell Donaldson, The Gadsden Times)
Alabama women’s basketball faces UAH in scrimmage at Boutwell Auditorium in Birmingham, Alabama on Thursday, October 15, 2026. (Maxwell Donaldson, The Gadsden Times)
Alabama women’s basketball faces UAH in scrimmage at Boutwell Auditorium in Birmingham, Alabama on Thursday, October 15, 2026. (Maxwell Donaldson, The Gadsden Times)
Alabama women’s basketball faces UAH in scrimmage at Boutwell Auditorium in Birmingham, Alabama on Thursday, October 15, 2026. (Maxwell Donaldson, The Gadsden Times)
Alabama women’s basketball faces UAH in scrimmage at Boutwell Auditorium in Birmingham, Alabama on Thursday, October 15, 2026. (Maxwell Donaldson, The Gadsden Times)
(Maxwell Donaldson, The Gadsden Times)
Alabama women’s basketball vs. New Orleans tipoff date, time
Location: Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa, Ala.
The Alabama women’s basketball matchup with New Orleans will be on Wednesday, Nov. 4. Tipoff is schedule for 6 p.m. CT from Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
What channel is Alabama vs. New Orleans women’s basketball on?
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The Alabama women’s basketball game with New Orleans will air on SEC Network plus, via ESPN+.
Alabama women’s basketball next 5 games
Nov. 4: vs. New Orleans, 6 p.m.
Nov. 5: vs. Alabama A&M, 6 p.m.
Nov. 8: at Tulane, 11 a.m.
Nov. 12: at Memphis, 6 p.m.
Nov. 15: vs. Mercer, 2 p.m.
Alabama women’s basketball vs. New Orleans prediction
Max’s Pick: Alabama 92, New Orleans 56
The Crimson Tide needs to continue to flex its muscles in this early stretch in these buy games. Expect another large rotation and for four players to reach double figures.
Maxwell Donaldson covers high school sports, Jax State athletics, the outdoors in Alabama and more for the Gadsden Times and USA TODAY Network. Find him on Twitter/X @_Max_Donaldson and contact him at MDonaldson@usatodayco.com.
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