In the NCAA Tournament, Alabama women’s basketball is seeded fifth.
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — The Alabama women’s basketball program is going dancing for the third consecutive season under head coach Kristy Curry. The Crimson Tide saw its name selected as one of the 5-seeds and is sent to College Park as part of the Birmingham bracket.
The Crimson Tide is sent to College Park where they’ll face 12-seed Green Bay Phoenix on Saturday, March 22. 4-seed Maryland plays host of the opening two rounds and takes on 13-seed Norfolk State in the opposite matchup.
Alabama finished its season 23-8 and its 10-6 SEC record was good for sixth in the conference standings. The Crimson Tide enters the NCAA Tournament on a two-game losing streak as they fell to Oklahoma in the regular season finale and was one-and-done at the SEC Tournament losing to Florida.
Curry takes her Crimson Tide program to the NCAA tournament for the fourth time and it’ll be her 13th overall endeavor with March Madness, leading Texas Tech and Purdue to the postseason in her previous stops.
Should Alabama advance past the second round they’ll play in Birmingham for the Sweet 16 and Elite 8. The Crimson Tide hasn’t been to the Sweet 16 since 1998.
Green Bay Pheonix (29-5, 19-1) finished the season as champions of the Horizon League and ultimately won the Horizon League conference tournament in impressive fashion, defeating all three of its opponents by double digits. They carry a 22-game winning streak into the first round matchup against the Crimson Tide.
The Alabama women’s basketball team is seeded fifth in the NCAA Tournament, a significant achievement for the program. This seeding reflects their strong performance throughout the season, where they demonstrated a high level of skill, teamwork, and resilience under pressure. As a fifth seed, Alabama enters the tournament with high expectations and the opportunity to make a deep run in the competition.
Alabama’s women’s basketball team has been steadily improving in recent years, with a focus on developing both offensive and defensive strategies. Their strong play during the regular season earned them a well-deserved spot among the top teams in the country. Key players have been pivotal in their success, contributing to both scoring and playmaking, while the coaching staff has provided the guidance needed for the team to excel on the national stage.
The NCAA Tournament presents a unique challenge, with teams from all over the country vying for the championship. Alabama will need to bring their A-game, navigating through each round and facing some of the nation’s toughest opponents. Their fifth-seed position puts them in a favorable spot, but they will need to stay focused and continue playing at a high level to achieve their ultimate goal of advancing deep into the tournament and competing for a national title.