The 2026-27 Alabama women’s basketball season officially kicks off on Monday, Nov. 2, with a home matchup against Queens at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa. Fans eager to catch the Crimson Tide’s first regular-season action can tune in at 6 p.m. CT. The broadcast will be exclusively available on SEC Network Plus via ESPN+, marking a digital-first approach for the opener. Viewers will hear from play-by-play announcer Gray Robertson and analyst Mo Finley, who will provide live coverage of the matchup.
Pauline Love debuts in Coleman Coliseum as Crimson Tide welcomes Queens for season opener
This season represents a significant transitional year for the program following the departure of longtime head coach Kristy Curry, who left after 14 seasons to join USF. Pauline Love has stepped into the helm, bringing extensive experience from her tenure as an associate head coach at Oklahoma and her recent role as an assistant and recruiting coordinator at Alabama during the 2024-25 campaign. Love’s staff has aggressively reshaped the roster, bringing in nine new players to complement the returning core. The Crimson Tide enters the season with momentum, having won both of its exhibition games, signaling a strong start to the rebuild.
The on-court dynamics will be defined by the blend of veteran leadership and fresh talent. Ace Austin and Naomi Jones headline the four returning players from last year’s squad, providing essential continuity and experience for the new coaching staff. As Love implements her system, the focus will be on integrating the nine new recruits into a cohesive unit capable of competing in the SEC. The opener against Queens serves as the first major test of this new identity, with the Crimson Tide aiming to establish early confidence in front of the home crowd.
Source: Yahoo Sports
