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Alabama women knock off Florida State in first round of March Madness

Alabama women knock off Florida State to take on No. 1 Texas on Sunday

The Crimson Tide women’s basketball team will continue to dance after they handled business on day one of the NCAA Tournament. The No. 9 seeded Crimson Tide ended the game on an 8-2 run to knock off No. 8 Florida State 82-74. Despite being the lower seed, the Tide went into the matchup as a 2.5-point favorite.

[autotag]Essence Cody[/autotag] was the star of the show for Alabama on Friday as she posted a crucial 20 points, 14 boards and three blocks. Karly Weathers and Aaliyah Nye also were key contributors as they both poured in 18 points as well. It is Alabama’s first tournament win since 2021 when they knocked off North Carolina.

Alabama has not played for a Sweet 16 since 1998 and will now look to change that as they take on the No. 1 seeded Texas Longhorns in Austin, TX in the round of 32 on Sunday.

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2023 Alabama women’s basketball signee Essence Cody named McDonald’s All-American

Essence Cody becomes just the second signee in women’s basketball history to be named a McDonald’s All-American.

Essence Cody, a five-star forward prospect for the class of 2023 and Alabama women’s basketball signee has been named to the McDonald’s All-American team.

Cody is just the second signee for the women’s program to be named to the prestigious roster joining 2010 signee Kaneisha Horn.

The Valdosta, Ga native is considered by ESPNW to be the top post player in the state and is ranked as the No. 22 overall prospect in the class of 2023.

Cody is one of 24 prospects that were selected to join the prestigious McDonald’s All-American team.

The 6’4″forward should make an immediate impact for Kristy Curry and the Crimson Tide next season.

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