TUSCALOOSA, Ala. \u2013 Alabama women’s basketball will compete in the 2026 WBCA Showcase at the ESPN World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Fla., the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association announced Tuesday.<\/p>\n
The Crimson Tide will face Florida A&M at 7 p.m. CT on Thursday, Nov. 19, before playing North Carolina at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 21.<\/p>\n
Tickets for the WBCA Showcase are on sale now<\/a> and start at $25 with upgraded seating options available. Broadcast information will be announced at a later date.<\/p>\n About the Tournament<\/p>\n
\n\tThe showcase includes eight teams, including Alabama, Florida A&M, Florida State, North Carolina, Purdue, Texas Tech, UCF and USF
\n\tAlabama will face Florida A&M for the sixth time in series history and first since 2017
\n\tThe Tide and Tar Heels will meet for the first time since UA defeated UNC, 80-71, in the first round of the 2021 NCAA Tournament
\n\tUnder first year head coach Pauline Love<\/a>, the Tide bring in nine newcomers and return four from the squad a year ago
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