Williams, Krimili help Cal women hand No. 19 Alabama first loss 69-65

By The Associated Press

BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — Kayla Williams scored 21 points and California handed No. 19 Alabama its first loss 69-65 in the ACC/SEC Challenge. Ionna Krimili, who had 19 points, made three free throws in the last half minute to seal the win for the Bear, who never led by more than six, that coming when Krimili made two free throws with 26.6 seconds seconds to play. Christabel Ezumah then made 1 of 2 from the line for Alabama, making it 68-63 with 19.1 seconds left but Krimili, who came in 25 of 28 from the line for the season, missed two free throws. Zaay Green scored inside for the Tide before Krimili missed her third straight free throw before icing the game with six seconds remaining. Green led Alabama with 28 points.