Images from the first game of the 2014 Naismith Hall of Fame Women’s Challenge, featuring Kansas against Alabama, Friday evening at Allen Fieldhouse. Despite a 30 point performance by senior forward Chelsea Gardner, the Jayhawks were unable to hold off the Crimson Tide, falling 85-80.

photo by: John Young

Kansas senior guard Asia Boyd, right, looks back in frustration after being whistled for a charge against Alabama sophomore forward Ashley Williams during the first game of the 2014 Naismith Hall of Fame Women's Challenge Friday evening at Allen Fieldhouse. Despite a 30 point performance by senior forward Chelsea Gardner, the Jayhawks were unable to hold off the Crimson Tide, falling 85-80. The Jayhawks will take the court again tomorrow for game two of the challenge against Temple. Tip off is set for 4 p.m. at Allen Fieldhouse.

photo by: John Young

Kansas senior forward Chelsea Gardner (15) scores two of her game high 30 points over Alabama junior forward Nikki Hegstetter during the first game of the 2014 Naismith Hall of Fame Women's Challenge Friday evening at Allen Fieldhouse. Despite Gardner's 30 points, the Jayhawks were unable to hold off the Crimson Tide, falling 85-80. The Jayhawks will take the court again tomorrow for game two of the challenge against Temple. Tip off is set for 4 p.m. at Allen Fieldhouse.

photo by: John Young

Kansas sophomore forward Jada Brown (4) wrestles a rebound away from Alabama's Sharin Rivers (33) and Meoshonti Knight (15) during the first game of the 2014 Naismith Hall of Fame Women's Challenge Friday evening at Allen Fieldhouse. Despite a 30 point performance by senior forward Chelsea Gardner, the Jayhawks were unable to hold off the Crimson Tide, falling 85-80. The Jayhawks will take the court again tomorrow for game two of the challenge against Temple. Tip off is set for 4 p.m. at Allen Fieldhouse.

photo by: John Young

Stumbling, Kansas freshman guard Lauren Aldridge (3) drives past Alabama sophomore forward Ashley Williams (20) during the first game of the 2014 Naismith Hall of Fame Women's Challenge Friday evening at Allen Fieldhouse. Despite a 30 point performance by senior forward Chelsea Gardner, the Jayhawks were unable to hold off the Crimson Tide, falling 85-80. The Jayhawks will take the court again tomorrow for game two of the challenge against Temple. Tip off is set for 4 p.m. at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas freshman guard Chaly Cheadle (22) plays pressure defense against Alabama freshman guard Hannah Cook (11) during the first game of the 2014 Naismith Hall of Fame Women's Challenge Friday evening at Allen Fieldhouse. Despite a 30 point performance by senior forward Chelsea Gardner, the Jayhawks were unable to hold off the Crimson Tide, falling 85-80. The Jayhawks will take the court again tomorrow for game two of the challenge against Temple. Tip off is set for 4 p.m. at Allen Fieldhouse.

photo by: John Young

Alabama freshman guard Karyla Middlebrook uses her forearm to clear space between herself and Kansas freshman guard Lauren Aldridge (3) during the first game of the 2014 Naismith Hall of Fame Women's Challenge Friday evening at Allen Fieldhouse. Despite a 30 point performance by senior forward Chelsea Gardner, the Jayhawks were unable to hold off the Crimson Tide, falling 85-80. The Jayhawks will take the court again tomorrow for game two of the challenge against Temple. Tip off is set for 4 p.m. at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Alabama freshman guard Karyla Middlebrook (22) finds splace in the Kansas defense to get a shot off over freshman guard Lauren Aldridge, left, and senior forward Bunny Williams (5) during the first game of the 2014 Naismith Hall of Fame Women's Challenge Friday evening at Allen Fieldhouse. Despite a 30 point performance by senior forward Chelsea Gardner, the Jayhawks were unable to hold off the Crimson Tide, falling 85-80. The Jayhawks will take the court again tomorrow for game two of the challenge against Temple. Tip off is set for 4 p.m. at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Alabama senior forward Briana Hutchen, center, wrestles the ball away from Kansas senior Asia Boyd, right, while sophomore forward Jada Brown (4) watches during the first game of the 2014 Naismith Hall of Fame Women's Challenge Friday evening at Allen Fieldhouse. Despite a 30 point performance by senior forward Chelsea Gardner, the Jayhawks were unable to hold off the Crimson Tide, falling 85-80. The Jayhawks will take the court again tomorrow for game two of the challenge against Temple. Tip off is set for 4 p.m. at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas senior guard Natalie Knight (42) lofts up a shot after splitting Alabama defenders Hannah Cook (11) and Nikki Hegstetter while senior forward Chelsea Gardner (15) gets in position to rebound during the first game of the 2014 Naismith Hall of Fame Women's Challenge Friday evening at Allen Fieldhouse. Despite a 30 point performance by senior forward Chelsea Gardner, the Jayhawks were unable to hold off the Crimson Tide, falling 85-80. The Jayhawks will take the court again tomorrow for game two of the challenge against Temple. Tip off is set for 4 p.m. at Allen Fieldhouse.

photo by: John Young

Kansas senior guard Asia Boyd (0) floats above the lane after drawing contact and a foul from Alabama junior forward Nikki Hegstetter during the first game of the 2014 Naismith Hall of Fame Women's Challenge Friday evening at Allen Fieldhouse. Despite a 30 point performance by senior forward Chelsea Gardner, the Jayhawks were unable to hold off the Crimson Tide, falling 85-80. The Jayhawks will take the court again tomorrow for game two of the challenge against Temple. Tip off is set for 4 p.m. at Allen Fieldhouse.

photo by: John Young

Kansas senior guard Asia Boyd (0) drives past Alabama freshman forward Quanetria Bolton during the first game of the 2014 Naismith Hall of Fame Women's Challenge Friday evening at Allen Fieldhouse. Despite a 30 point performance by senior forward Chelsea Gardner, the Jayhawks were unable to hold off the Crimson Tide, falling 85-80. The Jayhawks will take the court again tomorrow for game two of the challenge against Temple. Tip off is set for 4 p.m. at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas freshman guard Terriell Bradley (23) is called for a charge on Alabama sophomore forward Ashley Williams (20) while freshman guard Hannah Cook (11) watches during the first game of the 2014 Naismith Hall of Fame Women's Challenge Friday evening at Allen Fieldhouse. Despite a 30 point performance by senior forward Chelsea Gardner, the Jayhawks were unable to hold off the Crimson Tide, falling 85-80. The Jayhawks will take the court again tomorrow for game two of the challenge against Temple. Tip off is set for 4 p.m. at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas senior forward Chelsea Garnder, left, secures a rebound in front of Alabama sophomore center Oceana Hamilton during the first game of the 2014 Naismith Hall of Fame Women's Challenge Friday evening at Allen Fieldhouse. Despite a 30 point performance by Gardner, the Jayhawks were unable to hold off the Crimson Tide, falling 85-80. The Jayhawks will take the court again tomorrow for game two of the challenge against Temple. Tip off is set for 4 p.m. at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas freshman guard Terriell Bradley kicks her leg out as she pulls a rebound away from Alabama senior forward Briana Hutchen during the first game of the 2014 Naismith Hall of Fame Women's Challenge Friday evening at Allen Fieldhouse. Despite a 30 point performance by senior forward Chelsea Gardner, the Jayhawks were unable to hold off the Crimson Tide, falling 85-80. The Jayhawks will take the court again tomorrow for game two of the challenge against Temple. Tip off is set for 4 p.m. at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas freshman guard Lauren Aldridge, left, tries to keep up on defense with Alabama freshman guard Maryla Middlebrook (22) during the first game of the 2014 Naismith Hall of Fame Women's Challenge Friday evening at Allen Fieldhouse. Despite a 30 point performance by senior forward Chelsea Gardner, the Jayhawks were unable to hold off the Crimson Tide, falling 85-80. The Jayhawks will take the court again tomorrow for game two of the challenge against Temple. Tip off is set for 4 p.m. at Allen Fieldhouse.

photo by: John Young

Kansas seniors Natalie Knight (42) and Chelsea Gardner (15) slap hands at mid-court as they transition to defense after Gardner hit a difficult shot during the first game of the 2014 Naismith Hall of Fame Women's Challenge against Alabama, Friday evening at Allen Fieldhouse. Despite a 30 point performance by Gardner, the Jayhawks were unable to hold off the Crimson Tide, falling 85-80. The Jayhawks will take the court again tomorrow for game two of the challenge against Temple. Tip off is set for 4 p.m. at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Alabama freshman guard Karyla Middlebrook (22) shoots a pull up jumper in front of Kansas senior guard Asia Boyd (0) after beating freshman guard Lauren Aldridge (3) off the dribble during the first game of the 2014 Naismith Hall of Fame Women's Challenge Friday evening at Allen Fieldhouse. Despite a 30 point performance by senior forward Chelsea Gardner, the Jayhawks were unable to hold off the Crimson Tide, falling 85-80. The Jayhawks will take the court again tomorrow for game two of the challenge against Temple. Tip off is set for 4 p.m. at Allen Fieldhouse.

photo by: John Young

Kansas senior Asia Boyd (0) twists through the lane, drawing contact from Alabama senior forward Briana Hutchen during the first game of the 2014 Naismith Hall of Fame Women's Challenge Friday evening at Allen Fieldhouse. Despite a 30 point performance by senior forward Chelsea Gardner, the Jayhawks were unable to hold off the Crimson Tide, falling 85-80. The Jayhawks will take the court again tomorrow for game two of the challenge against Temple. Tip off is set for 4 p.m. at Allen Fieldhouse.

photo by: John Young

Kansas senior guard Natalie Knight, center, dribbles out of a double team by Alabama's Hannah Cook (11) and Briana Hutchen (25) during the first game of the 2014 Naismith Hall of Fame Women's Challenge Friday evening at Allen Fieldhouse. Despite a 30 point performance by senior forward Chelsea Gardner, the Jayhawks were unable to hold off the Crimson Tide, falling 85-80. The Jayhawks will take the court again tomorrow for game two of the challenge against Temple. Tip off is set for 4 p.m. at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Alabama senior forward Briana Hutchen (25) launches an open three over the Kansas defense during the first game of the 2014 Naismith Hall of Fame Women's Challenge Friday evening at Allen Fieldhouse. Alabama shot 53% from behind the arc, hitting seven out of 13 threes. Despite a 30 point performance by senior forward Chelsea Gardner, the Jayhawks were unable to hold off the Crimson Tide, falling 85-80. The Jayhawks will take the court again tomorrow for game two of the challenge against Temple. Tip off is set for 4 p.m. at Allen Fieldhouse.

photo by: John Young

Kansas senior forward Chelsea Gardner (15) scores two of her game high 30 points after beating Alabama sophomore center Oceana Himilton (34) under the basket during the first game of the 2014 Naismith Hall of Fame Women's Challenge Friday evening at Allen Fieldhouse. Despite Gardner's 30 point effort, the Jayhawks were unable to hold off the Crimson Tide, falling 85-80. The Jayhawks will take the court again tomorrow for game two of the challenge against Temple. Tip off is set for 4 p.m. at Allen Fieldhouse.

photo by: John Young

Kansas sophomore forward Jada Brown takes a shot to the head as she comes down in traffic with a rebound during the first game of the 2014 Naismith Hall of Fame Women's Challenge against Alabama, Friday evening at Allen Fieldhouse. Despite a 30 point performance by senior forward Chelsea Gardner, the Jayhawks were unable to hold off the Crimson Tide, falling 85-80. The Jayhawks will take the court again tomorrow for game two of the challenge against Temple. Tip off is set for 4 p.m. at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas senior guard Natalie Knight, left, shows some emotion by letting out a yell following a foul while Alabama freshman guard Karyla Middlebrook watches during the first game of the 2014 Naismith Hall of Fame Women's Challenge Friday evening at Allen Fieldhouse. Despite a 30 point performance by senior forward Chelsea Gardner, the Jayhawks were unable to hold off the Crimson Tide, falling 85-80. The Jayhawks will take the court again tomorrow for game two of the challenge against Temple. Tip off is set for 4 p.m. at Allen Fieldhouse.

photo by: John Young

Kansas senior forward Chelsea Gardner plants both feet as she makes a move past Alabama junior forward Nikki Hegstetter (13) during the first game of the 2014 Naismith Hall of Fame Women's Challenge Friday evening at Allen Fieldhouse. Despite Gardner's 30 point effort, the Jayhawks were unable to hold off the Crimson Tide, falling 85-80. The Jayhawks will take the court again tomorrow for game two of the challenge against Temple. Tip off is set for 4 p.m. at Allen Fieldhouse.