Ace Austin's Clutch Performance in SEC Tournament

0:00On March 6th, Ace Austin made waves a year ago, with a 40-point outburst in her final high school basketball game, helping spring guard inclaim it. Third straight class 1, Ace Day title. Fast forward to Wednesday March 4th, and the freshman guard lit up the SEC tournament for Alabama, scoring all 14 of her points in the 4th quarter during a 65-48 win over Missouri. She drained 4-3 pointers in that final frame, sparking a 13-point run that sealed the victory after Alabama entered the period up by just. Four, it was a classic performance from the top 100 recruit, Alabama's Gatorade player of the year, and two-time miss basketball winner. Coach Christie Curry wasn't surprised, noting Austin's history of shining in big high school championship moments. Her dad and former coach, Ricky Austin, echoed that, saying he's never seen a stage too big for her even beyond his fatherly bias. Throughout her freshman season, Austin averaged 6.7 points per game, hitting double figures six times and peaking at 21 against.

1:05Samford. She earned more minutes in SEC play, averaging over 20 off the bench, and bounced back strong from a concussion that sidelined her for the final. Two regular season gains. With flashes like this, Austin is proving she's built for college hoops, and Alabama lits poised for a deep tournament run thanks to its clutch new. Star. Star. Star. Star. Star. Star. Star. Star. Star. Star. Star. Star. Star.