Alabama's Ashlee Barker sets scoring record in game

Sarah Ashlee Barker is a standout guard for Alabama's women's basketball team. Recently, she delivered an impressive performance against Maryland in the NCAA tournament. In a thrilling game that ended 111-108 in double overtime, Barker scored a record 45 points for her team. This achievement made her fourth all-time for points in a single NCAA tournament game. Despite her heroic effort, Alabama lost after blowing a 17-point lead. Barker was key to the game, especially with her calm three free throws that sent the match into a second overtime. The showdown was one of the highest-scoring games in NCAA tournament history, with a total of 219 points between both teams. Barker has had a successful college career so far. She averaged 17.2 points per game this season and has also contributed significantly in rebounds and assists. Before joining Alabama, she played for Georgia during her first two college years. Barker comes from a family with a rich history in sports. She is the daughter of Jay Barker, a former Alabama quarterback who led the team to a national championship and had a brief professional career in the NFL. As for her future, Barker's name has not yet appeared in major WNBA mock drafts for 2025. However, there is still potential for her to be selected, as the draft includes three rounds.