LIVE BLOG: No. 12 Kentucky WBB vs. No. 22 Alabama

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Kentucky got a big bounce back win against Arkansas on Thursday, but now, they face a much tougher opponent in Alabama, the No. 22 team in the country (7 p.m. ET). KSR’s new and improved LIVE BLOG will bring you all the sights and sounds from Historic Memorial Coliseum.

The Crimson Tide are 17-4 overall and 4-3 in the SEC. Led by seniors Sarah Ashlee Barker and Zaay Green, Alabama lost just one game in the non-conference, and they’ve dropped games to Texas, South Carolina and Vanderbilt in their last five contests. Kristy Curry’s squad is a good one, and it’ll be tough for Kentucky to pull out the win.

The game will stream on SEC Network, but if you’re unable to watch, we’ve got you covered. Refresh the feed below for updates and our takes on the game, from both Memorial Coliseum and the couch. You can also join the conversation on the KSBoard Game Thread.

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Final: 65-56 Kentucky

01/30/2025 07:41:19 PM

Cats are 18-2 (7-1 SEC).

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4:54 4Q: 63-46 Kentucky

01/30/2025 07:28:48 PM

Kentucky is close to having its first Top 25 win of SEC play.

#12 Kentucky 63 | #22 Alabama 46 | 4:54 4Q

Alabama has scored just six points here in the fourth quarter. Cats on the verge of a massive victory.

LIVE BLOG: https://t.co/fObBVXCUqi

GAME THREAD: https://t.co/QrxdFZBphS
— Phoenix Stevens (@PStevensKSR) January 31, 2025

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7:00 4Q: 59-44 Kentucky

01/30/2025 07:22:56 PM

Kristy Curry isn’t very happy with her team, and understandably so.

#12 Kentucky 59 | #22 Alabama 44 | 7:00 4Q

It's a 15-point lead for Kentucky following another scoring outburst. Alabama calls timeout.

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GAME THREAD: https://t.co/QrxdFZBphS
— Phoenix Stevens (@PStevensKSR) January 31, 2025

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End 3Q: 52-40 Kentucky

01/30/2025 07:16:12 PM

Cats are in the driver’s seat with 10 minutes left in regulation.

#12 Kentucky 52 | #22 Alabama 40 | End 3Q

Cats end the third quarter on a 6-0 run to make it a 12-point lead with 10 minutes to go.

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GAME THREAD: https://t.co/QrxdFZBphS
— Phoenix Stevens (@PStevensKSR) January 31, 2025

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4:42 3Q: 43-36 Kentucky

01/30/2025 07:07:33 PM

Georgia Amoore has 800 career assists and four against Alabama.

#12 Kentucky 43 | #22 Alabama 36 | 4:42 3Q

After a hard fall, Georgia Amoore helps Kentucky build their lead.

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GAME THREAD: https://t.co/QrxdFZBphS
— Phoenix Stevens (@PStevensKSR) January 31, 2025

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Half: 34-30 Kentucky

01/30/2025 06:42:00 PM

Kenny Brooks’ squad got hot in the second quarter.

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2:49 2Q: 32-25 Kentucky

01/30/2025 06:37:43 PM

Dazia Lawrence has powered Kentucky to a lead.

#12 Kentucky 32 | #22 Alabama 25 | 4:55 2Q

A 12-0 RUN GIVES KENTUCKY THE LEAD!!!!

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GAME THREAD: https://t.co/QrxdFZBphS
— Phoenix Stevens (@PStevensKSR) January 31, 2025

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4:55 2Q: 25-22 Alabama

01/30/2025 06:32:23 PM

Cats have cut the deficit, but they need to see some shots finding the bottom of the net.

#12 Kentucky 22 | #22 Alabama 25 | 4:55 2Q

Cats are shooting just 9-23 (39%) from the field. Not ideal if they want to reclaim the lead.

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GAME THREAD: https://t.co/QrxdFZBphS
— Phoenix Stevens (@PStevensKSR) January 31, 2025

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End 1Q: 21-15 Alabama

01/30/2025 06:21:49 PM

To this point, the Crimson Tide have been a one-woman wrecking crew.

#12 Kentucky 15 | #22 Alabama 21 | End 1Q

Alabama's Sarah Ashlee Barker is heating up, up to 12 points already.

LIVE BLOG: https://t.co/fObBVXCUqi

GAME THREAD: https://t.co/QrxdFZBphS
— Phoenix Stevens (@PStevensKSR) January 31, 2025

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4:34 1Q: 9-7 Kentucky

01/30/2025 06:10:40 PM

Cats up by two at the first media timeout. Clara Strack has four points already.

#12 Kentucky 9 | #22 Alabama 7 | 4:34 1Q

Been a fast one out of the gates, a highly-competitive matchup, as expected.

LIVE BLOG: https://t.co/fObBVXCUqi

GAME THREAD: https://t.co/QrxdFZBphS
— Phoenix Stevens (@PStevensKSR) January 31, 2025

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Kentucky’s starters

01/30/2025 05:03:24 PM

Kenny Brooks is rolling out the usual starting five against No. 22 Alabama.

#12 Kentucky WBB’s starting lineup vs. No. 22 Alabama: pic.twitter.com/PecC4qu1c7
— Phoenix Stevens (@PStevensKSR) January 30, 2025

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How to Watch/Listen

01/30/2025 05:02:47 PM

– Tipoff: 7 p.m. ET
– SEC Network: SEC Network (Sam Gore and Tamika Catchings)
– Radio: 630 WLAP, 790 WKRD (Darren Headrick)
– Live Stats: StatBroadcast