Alabama vs. Rhode Island – First round NCAA tournament extended highlights

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• Alabama vs. Rhode Island – First round NCAA tournament extended highlights

  Watch the highlights from No. 6 Alabama and No. 11 Rhode Island’s matchup in the First round of the 2026 women’s NCAA tournament.

  Publisher:NCAA Official WomensArticle published: 2026-03-21 20:42:00 UTC

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• Timmons, Cody lead Alabama past Rhode Island 68-55 for NCAA Tournament win in 1st round

  Jessica Timmons scored 21 points and Essence Cody added 19 as Alabama beat Rhode Island 68-55 Saturday in the first round of the women’s NCAA Tournament. The Crimson Tide (24-10) won a first-round tournament game for the third straight year by shooting 53.2% (25 of 47) and dominating inside, outscoring the Rams (28-5) 42-12 in the paint. Other than Brooklyn Gray’s 3-pointer on the Rams’ first possession, sixth-seeded Alabama led throughout the first half.

  Publisher:Yahoo Sports NBAArticle published: 2026-03-21 20:54:24 UTC