Alabama women's basketball falls at LSU, snapping four-game win streak

Alabama women's basketball aw its four-game win streak snapped with a loss at LSU on Sunday, with the Crimson falling to the Tigers, 85-66, after leading by 10 at the half.

The Crimson Tide played arguably its best half of the season in the first half, but it was a much different story after intermission as Alabama allowed LSU to close the game on a 54-25 run.

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Here are three takeaways from the game between Alabama (19-7, 6-5 SEC) and LSU (21-4, 8-3 SEC):

Alabama women's basketball's first half defense makes statement

Alabama's defense was ubiquitous in the first half, holding LSU to 31% shooting while forcing eight turnovers.

The Crimson Tide looked like a defense on a mission, contesting every shot that the Tigers took and having active hands, recording three blocks and two steals. This caliber defense allowed Alabama to convert on the offensive end, knocking down a season-high eight 3-pointers in the first half.

After the first half, Alabama led 41-31, marking the largest halftime deficit the Tigers have faced all season. The Crimson Tide also held LSU to 0-for-6 from the 3-point line.

Aaliyah Nye remains on fire

Aaliyah Nye remained on fire against LSU in the first quarter, nailing three of Alabama's six first-quarter 3-pointers.

Nye has recorded 20-plus points in the last two games and leads the SEC in 3-pointers made at 85.

She could not finish the first half on the court due to foul trouble, but remained Alabama's leading scorer with 11 points.

Alabama lacks consistency in second half

After one of its best first halves of the season, it was a struggle for Alabama in the second half.

The biggest issue for the Crimson Tide has been lack of consistency and being able to play the full four quarters, and that issue arose again in Baton Rouge.

LSU came out of the break like a different team, holding Alabama to just nine third-quarter points.

Alabama gave LSU its highest deficit of the season at halftime, but it was eerily similar to the first meeting in the second half.

Up next

The Crimson Tide return home to face the Auburn Tigers at Coleman Coliseum on Sunday, Feb. 18. (2 p.m., SEC Network+).

This article originally appeared on The Tuscaloosa News: Alabama women's basketball falls at LSU in SEC play