The University of Alabama at Huntsville’s women’s basketball program is set to square off against the University of Alabama in an exhibition contest scheduled for October 15 at Boutwell Auditorium in Birmingham, Alabama.
A Milestone Meeting
It will be the seventh encounter between the two schools and their first since 1986, a gap that underscores the rarity of the matchup and the excitement it has generated among fans and alumni.
Coach Allen Sharpe, who has guided the Chargers to unprecedented heights, expressed deep gratitude for the opportunity to pit his team against a storied program. “This game is a testament to how far our program has come,” Sharpe said, emphasizing the platform it provides for his players to measure themselves against top‑tier competition.
Under Sharpe’s leadership, UAH has compiled a 57‑13 record over the past two seasons, captured the 2025‑26 Gulf South Conference regular‑season title, and advanced to the NCAA Division II Tournament for the second straight year. The Chargers concluded that campaign with a 32‑6 overall record and earned their inaugural appearance in the Division II Final Four.
The upcoming exhibition is more than a warm‑up; it is a showcase of a program that has transformed from a modest contender into a national story. As the Chargers prepare to step onto the court in Birmingham, the game promises to cement their place in the regional basketball narrative and inspire the next generation of student‑athletes.