Kentucky Versus Alabama WBB Pregame Preview

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Sunday’s contest features the Alabama Crimson Tide (15-6) and the Kentucky Wildcats (9-11) clashing at Foster Auditorium in what is expected to be a tough road matchup for the Cats. Kentucky is winless away from home this season at 0-8 in road and neutral court games. Game time is at 5:00 PM ET on January 28. The Wildcats are coming off of an 88-61 loss at Arkansas in their most recent game on Thursday.

Our road stretch continues at Alabama tomorrow afternoon. 🫡

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— Kentucky Women’s Basketball (@KentuckyWBB) January 27, 2024

Kentucky vs. Alabama Game Info

When: Sunday, January 28, 2024 at 5:00 PM ET
Where: Foster Auditorium in Tuscaloosa, Alabama
How to Watch on TV: Fubo Sports US, SECN+

Kentucky Schedule Analysis

The Wildcats notched their best win of the season on January 4 by registering a 73-63 victory over the Arkansas Razorbacks, a top 50 team.
The Wildcats have seven losses against Quadrant 1 opponents, tied for the seventh-most in the nation.
Kentucky has three losses to Quadrant 2 teams, tied for the 49th-most in Division 1.

🛫 Tuscaloosa 🛬 pic.twitter.com/we84s7JWAo
— Kentucky Women’s Basketball (@KentuckyWBB) January 27, 2024

Kentucky 2023-24 Best Wins

73-63 at home over Arkansas (No. 44) on January 4
76-71 at home over Missouri (No. 78) on January 21
83-81 at home over Boston College (No. 98) on November 30
87-80 at home over Lipscomb (No. 157) on December 21
74-66 at home over East Tennessee State (No. 174) on November 7

Kentucky Leaders

Ajae Petty: 15.1 PTS, 11.2 REB, 1.3 STL, 55.5 FG%
Maddie Scherr: 14 PTS, 1.6 STL, 34.7 FG%, 31.6 3PT% (25-for-79)
Eniya Russell: 9.5 PTS, 44.1 FG%, 22.7 3PT% (5-for-22)
Brooklynn Miles: 6.2 PTS, 1.1 STL, 40.5 FG%, 12 3PT% (3-for-25)
Saniah Tyler: 9.2 PTS, 30.5 FG%, 31 3PT% (36-for-116)

Bama bound. 😤 pic.twitter.com/xMG7kTj7Cv
— Kentucky Women’s Basketball (@KentuckyWBB) January 28, 2024

Kentucky Performance Insights

The Wildcats have been outscored by 8.2 points per game (posting 65.6 points per game, 180th in college basketball, while conceding 73.8 per contest, 333rd in college basketball) and have a -163-scoring differential.
Kentucky scores fewer points in conference action (64.7 per game) than overall (65.6).
The Wildcats score 74 points per game at home, and 55 on the road.
At home, Kentucky allows 68.8 points per game. On the road, it allows 81.
The Wildcats have played better offensively in their last 10 games, tallying 68.3 points per contest, 2.7 more than their season average of 65.6.

Alabama Schedule Analysis

The Crimson Tide’s best win this season came in a 78-73 victory over the No. 18 Louisville Cardinals on November 24.
The Crimson Tide have one Quadrant 1 win, tied for the 47th-most in Division I. But they also have four Quadrant 1 losses, tied for the 47th-most.
When facing Quadrant 3 teams, the Crimson Tide are 5-0 (1.000%) — tied for the 25th-most wins.

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— Alabama Athletics (@UA_Athletics) January 24, 2024

Alabama 2023-24 Best Wins

78-73 over Louisville (No. 18/AP Poll) on November 24
79-64 on the road over Missouri (No. 78) on January 7
81-63 on the road over Georgia (No. 89) on January 11
70-54 at home over UL Monroe (No. 114) on December 17
70-41 at home over South Florida (No. 121) on November 16

Alabama Leaders

Sarah Ashlee Barker: 15.7 PTS, 2.0 STL, 51.6 FG%, 33.3 3PT% (22-for-66)
Aaliyah Nye: 12.9 PTS, 2.0 STL, 41.8 FG%, 42.7 3PT% (67-for-157)
Jessica Timmons: 12.0 PTS, 1.2 STL, 46.8 FG%, 35.8 3PT% (24-for-67)
Essence Cody: 8.7 PTS, 1.9 BLK, 44.6 FG%, 27.8 3PT% (5-for-18)
Loyal McQueen: 9.5 PTS, 41.4 FG%, 27.0 3PT% (10-for-37)

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— Alabama Women’s Basketball (@AlabamaWBB) January 27, 2024

Alabama Performance Insights

The Crimson Tide outscore opponents by 17.1 points per game (scoring 73.8 points per game to rank 69th in college basketball while allowing 56.7 per outing to rank 37th in college basketball) and have a +359-scoring differential overall.
Alabama’s offense has been less effective in SEC contests this year, putting up 64.5 points per contest, compared to its overall average of 73.8 PPG.
The Crimson Tide are putting up 75.4 points per game this year at home, which is 3.2 more points than they’re averaging when playing on the road (72.2).
Alabama gives up 52.2 points per game in home games this season, compared to 64.6 in away games.
The Crimson Tide’s offense has been less effective over their last 10 games, scoring 71.6 points a contest compared to the 73.8 they’ve averaged this season.

Being on the road has been tough sledding for Coach Kyra Elzy and her Wildcats. Ajae Petty and Maddie Scherr will need to step up on the road and play more steady like they do at home. Eniya Russell is coming off of back-to-back 20 points and seven rebounds’ performances. Keeping turnovers in the low teens and knocking down shots from teammates Cassidy Rowe, Emma King and Saniah Tyler will be crucial for the Cats to play well in a tough road environment.