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Abby McCreary, Sports Editor

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The CW’s favorite restaurants in Tuscaloosa

The CW’s favorite restaurants in Tuscaloosa

With the fall semester right around the corner, new students can look forward to exploring Tuscaloosa and enjoying all it has to offer. With various local businesses, shops, bars and restaurants, there...

New Adapted Athletics program hires recent UA graduate

New Adapted Athletics program hires recent UA graduate

Abby McCreary, Sports Editor May 15, 2023

Beginning this fall, Alabama Adapted Athletics will introduce para track and field as the fourth sport in its growing organization.  Para track and field’s new head coaches will be Evan Williams,...

Brad Bohannon relieved of duties as coach of Alabama baseball amid betting probe

Brad Bohannon relieved of duties as coach of Alabama baseball amid betting probe

Abby McCreary, Sports Editor May 4, 2023

Brad Bohannon was relieved of his position as the head coach of the Alabama baseball program Thursday morning.  “Alabama director of athletics Greg Byrne announced he has initiated the termination...

Gymnastics falls to No. 1 Oklahoma, Kentucky in NCAA Regional

Gymnastics falls to No. 1 Oklahoma, Kentucky in NCAA Regional

Abby McCreary, Assistant Sports Editor April 2, 2023

An exciting year under first-year gymnastics head coach Ashley Johnston ended prematurely in Oklahoma on Saturday night.   Weeks of staying at the top of the national rankings, perfect scores and...

Alabama’s baseball dogs: A right fielder’s best friend

Alabama’s baseball dogs: A right fielder’s best friend

Abby McCreary, Assistant Sports Editor March 29, 2023

Anyone who has been to an Alabama baseball game knows right field’s most famous fans.   They snack on hot dogs, enjoy the people watching and soak in the atmosphere of Sewell-Thomas Stadium just...

Gladieux earns title in gymnastics’ second-place conference finish

Gladieux earns title in gymnastics’ second-place conference finish

Abby McCreary, Assistant Sports Editor March 19, 2023

Head coach Ashley Johnston named one theme for the SEC Championship.  “Let it rip.”  The Alabama gymnastics team did just that Saturday night in Gas South Arena in Duluth, Georgia. The Crimson...

Gymnastics readies for conference finals

Gymnastics readies for conference finals

Abby McCreary, Assistant Sports Editor March 18, 2023

This weekend, the Alabama gymnastics program competes in the SEC Championship attempting to defend a very important honor — Alabama is the only team to have never finished outside the top four in the...

Gymnastics honors senior class in last home victory

Gymnastics honors senior class in last home victory

Abby McCreary, Assistant Sports Editor March 11, 2023

The No. 8 Alabama gymnastics team beat the Boise State University Broncos 197.125-194.775 in an emotional last meet honoring the six members of the Crimson Tide senior class.   Senior Makarri Doggette,...

Gymnastics welcomes Broncos to Coleman for final meet

Gymnastics welcomes Broncos to Coleman for final meet

Abby McCreary, Assistant Sports Editor March 8, 2023

Four home meets, four road matchups and one quad challenge later, Alabama gymnastics will finish its regular season journey with a home contest against Boise State University on Friday night.   For...

Gymnastics loses last road meet

Gymnastics loses last road meet

Abby McCreary, Assistant Sports Editor March 5, 2023

For the second week in a row, the Alabama gymnastics program has fallen to Tigers.   Last week it was a narrow .050 loss at home to then-No. 8 Louisiana State University; this week the No. 8 Crimson...

Fouts, Johnson helps softball to Wednesday win

Fouts, Johnson helps softball to Wednesday win

Abby McCreary, Assistant Sports Editor March 3, 2023

The softball diamond in Rhoads Stadium glowed in the final light of the Wednesday afternoon. By 6 p.m., stadium lights had replaced the sun as the Crimson Tide began its seventh home game in a row. Already...

Blanco and Hudson perfect scores shine in gymnastics loss to LSU

Blanco and Hudson perfect scores shine in gymnastics loss to LSU

Abby McCreary, Assistant Sports Editor February 26, 2023

First it was sophomore Lilly Hudson on beam. Then LSU gymnast Aleah Finnegan on floor. Senior Luisa Blanco, the anchor of the Alabama gymnastics beam rotation, finished it off: three back-to-back perfect...

Gymnastics returns home for another Tiger matchup

Gymnastics returns home for another Tiger matchup

Abby McCreary, Assistant Sports Editor February 24, 2023

The last time a highly ranked Tigers team entered Coleman Coliseum, the Alabama gymnastics program defeated them in a thrilling final rotation.   This Friday, Feb. 24, the Crimson Tide hopes to repeat...

Gymnastics edges past rival Bulldogs in Georgia

Gymnastics edges past rival Bulldogs in Georgia

Abby McCreary, Assistant Sports Editor February 19, 2023

Another rivalry, another close call. Just like the Iron Bowl of gymnastics matchup earlier this month, Alabama gymnastics barely edged past one of its rivals once again, this time the Georgia Bulldogs,...

Gymnastics travels to Georgia for rivalry meet

Gymnastics travels to Georgia for rivalry meet

Abby McCreary, Assistant Sports Editor February 17, 2023

It’s been decades since legendary coaches Sarah Patterson and Suzanne Yoculan changed the world of college gymnastics. The pair helped make gymnastics a popular topic at the dinner table as their passion...

Gabby Gladieux: A gymnastics freshman with big impact

Gabby Gladieux: A gymnastics freshman with big impact

Abby McCreary, Assistant Sports Editor February 16, 2023

Eleven-year-old Gabby Gladieux dreamed of wearing the Script A while tumbling and vaulting across the floor of the Coleman Coliseum. After years of competing in her home state of North Carolina, the Junior...

Gymnastics goes toe-to-toe with No. 1 Oklahoma

Gymnastics goes toe-to-toe with No. 1 Oklahoma

Abby McCreary, Assistant Sports Editor February 12, 2023

Surrounded by some of the best programs in the country, Alabama gymnastics rose to the challenge Saturday night in Fort Worth, Texas.   Neck-and-neck with No. 1 Oklahoma in every rotation of the Metroplex...

Gymnastics to compete in first quad meet, challenge three top-25 teams

Gymnastics to compete in first quad meet, challenge three top-25 teams

Abby McCreary, Assistant Sports Editor February 10, 2023

After bringing down the top gymnastics program in the state, Alabama gymnastics turns its attention to the top programs in the nation this weekend in Fort Worth, Texas.  The No. 11 Crimson Tide will...

Blanco and Hudson shine in gymnastics’ win over Auburn

Blanco and Hudson shine in gymnastics’ win over Auburn

Abby McCreary, Assistant Sports Editor February 4, 2023

The Iron Bowl. It brings out the best in all of us.   On a very pink Friday night in Coleman Coliseum, the No. 11 Alabama gymnastics team brought down the No. 6 Auburn Tigers in a thrilling Power...

Gymnastics competes in annual Power of Pink match Friday night

Gymnastics competes in annual Power of Pink match Friday night

Abby McCreary, Assistant Sports Editor February 3, 2023

A sold-out Coleman Coliseum. An expanded student section. The 19th annual Power of Pink Match. An in-state rivalry. And Alabama gymnastics’ head coach Ashley Johnston’s first time going up against...

Title IX and its 50-year impact on UA athletics

Title IX and its 50-year impact on UA athletics

Abby McCreary, Assistant Sports Editor February 2, 2023

When she first stepped on The University of Alabama’s campus in 1998, Jenny Mainz was the only female women’s tennis head coach in the SEC and one of only two female head coaches at the University...

Doggette scores perfect 10 in loss to Kentucky

Doggette scores perfect 10 in loss to Kentucky

Abby McCreary, Assistant Sports Editor January 29, 2023

Immediately after sticking her landing from the uneven bars, senior Makarri Doggette celebrated the routine. The rest of the Alabama gymnastics team surrounded her with cheers and claps, and sure enough,...

Gymnastics hopes to bounce back against Wildcats

Gymnastics hopes to bounce back against Wildcats

Abby McCreary, Assistant Sports Editor January 27, 2023

Following last Friday’s loss at home, Alabama gymnastics is traveling to Lexington, Kentucky, this weekend to challenge the No. 10 Wildcats.   Head coach Ashley Johnston said that competing against...

Gymnastics falls to Florida, earns season highs

Gymnastics falls to Florida, earns season highs

Abby McCreary, Assistant Sports Editor January 22, 2023

On a star-studded Friday night in Coleman Coliseum, Alabama gymnastics fans packed in to watch the No. 11 Crimson Tide challenge the No. 2 Florida Gators.  “Friday nights are for the girls,” read...

Gymnastics challenges last year’s SEC Champions Friday night

Gymnastics challenges last year’s SEC Champions Friday night

Abby McCreary, Assistant Sports Editor January 20, 2023

Coleman Coliseum is in for a star-studded night on Friday.   The two most recent SEC gymnastics champions will come head-to-head on the competition floor with all three recipients of last week’s...

Alabama cheer, dance teams place at nationals

Alabama cheer, dance teams place at nationals

Abby McCreary, Assistant Sports Editor January 18, 2023

For The University of Alabama spirit squads, “gameday” means putting weekly practices and lifelong skills to work to support another team. It means helping fans cheer for the gymnastics team, taking...

Gymnastics narrowly wins first road meet

Gymnastics narrowly wins first road meet

Abby McCreary, Assistant Sports Editor January 15, 2023

Despite a night filled with falls, stumbles and uncharacteristic errors on both sides of the gym, Alabama gymnastics defeated the Arkansas Razorbacks in its first meet on the road this season. After last...

Gymnastics travels to first road meet Friday night

Gymnastics travels to first road meet Friday night

Abby McCreary, Assistant Sports Editor January 13, 2023

After a thrilling home opener last weekend, Alabama gymnastics is hitting the road for the first time this season. The No. 8 Crimson Tide will take on the No. 16 Arkansas Razorbacks in Fayetteville, Arkansas.  “We’ve...

Dogette, Gladieux shine in gymnastics’ home win

Dogette, Gladieux shine in gymnastics’ home win

Abby McCreary, Assistant Sports Editor January 8, 2023

It was “Frozen Night” at Coleman Coliseum, but the Alabama Gymnastics team still brought the fire to its season opener Friday night against the Michigan State Spartans.   In front of a crowd of...

“Meeting the moment:” A look at gymnastics’ season opener

“Meeting the moment:” A look at gymnastics’ season opener

Abby McCreary, Assistant Sports Editor January 5, 2023

Ashley Johnston has lived many lives in the gymnastics world; she competed as an elite gymnast, graduated an Alabama alum, coached a club team, choreographed, judged, and served as an associate coach....

The Future of Alabama Volleyball: Micah Gryniewicz

The Future of Alabama Volleyball: Micah Gryniewicz

Abby McCreary, Staff Reporter December 7, 2022

The Alabama hard hat has made its way to Foster Auditorium.   Paired with some script A stickers, several signatures and a shovel, the hard hat is ushering in a new Crimson Tide volleyball culture...

Alabama volleyballs seniors are recognized after the Crimson Tides three-set loss to the Tennessee Lady Volunteers on Nov. 25 at Foster Auditorium in Tuscaloosa, Ala.

Volleyball ties Tennessee in final series of season

Abby McCreary, Staff Reporter November 26, 2022

In Alabama volleyball’s final series of its 2022 season, the Crimson Tide (10-20, 4-14) played one of its best games of the year. The team’s 13 aces during its Wednesday night match were one of its...

Volleyball finishes up season at home against Tennessee

Abby McCreary, Staff Reporter November 23, 2022

This week it all ends where it began — Foster Auditorium.   Three months ago, the Rashinda Reed era of Alabama volleyball kicked off at home, and this week, her first season culminates with a pair...

Marjama has record-breaking performance despite back-to-back sweeps at Arkansas

Marjama has record-breaking performance despite back-to-back sweeps at Arkansas

Abby McCreary, Staff Reporter November 20, 2022

Despite a tough pair of losses in Fayetteville, Arkansas, this weekend, Alabama volleyball saw a record-breaking performance at Barnhill Arena.  Outside hitter Abby Marjama served her 66th ace, the...

Volleyball travels to last away series of season at Arkansas

Volleyball travels to last away series of season at Arkansas

Abby McCreary, Staff Reporter November 19, 2022

Alabama volleyball is back on the road this weekend for its final away contest of the season against the University of Arkansas Razorbacks.  Although the Crimson Tide’s latest victory has given the...

The Alabama volleyball team celebrates in the Crimson Tides three-set win over the South Carolina Gamecocks on Nov. 12 at Foster Auditorium in Tuscaloosa, Ala.

Volleyball splits with South Carolina at Foster Auditorium

Abby McCreary, Staff Reporter November 12, 2022

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - After getting swept by the South Carolina Gamecocks on Friday night, Alabama volleyball rallied and pulled off a sweep of its own on Saturday afternoon.  “We were so close when...

Volleyball welcomes South Carolina to Foster Auditorium

Volleyball welcomes South Carolina to Foster Auditorium

Abby McCreary, Staff Reporter November 11, 2022

After a disappointing match against Mississippi State last Saturday, Alabama volleyball continues its homestand this weekend with a pair of matches against South Carolina.   Head coach Rashinda Reed...

Alabamas Chaise Campbell (23) spikes the ball in the Crimson Tides loss to the Mississippi State Bulldogs on Nov. 5 at Foster Auditorium in Tuscaloosa, Ala.

Volleyball swept at home by Mississippi State

Abby McCreary, Staff Reporter November 7, 2022

Surrounded by a crowd of former Alabama volleyball alumni to celebrate Alumni/’90s Day, the Crimson Tide fell in three sets to the Mississippi State Bulldogs in Foster Auditorium Saturday afternoon.  Head...

Volleyball returns home for Saturday matchup with Mississippi State

Volleyball returns home for Saturday matchup with Mississippi State

Abby McCreary, Staff Reporter November 5, 2022

After winning its first road match of the season, Alabama volleyball is returning home to Tuscaloosa to continue its attempt to turn its 2022 campaign around.   The team’s Wednesday victory in College...

Head coach Rashinda Reed and the Alabama volleyball team smiles during a huddle in the Crimson Tides win over the Texas A&M Aggies on Nov. 2 at Reed Arena in College Station, Texas.

Volleyball walks away with first road win at Texas A&M

Abby McCreary, Staff Reporter November 3, 2022

On Wednesday night, Alabama volleyball walked into Reed Arena ready to challenge the Texas A&M Aggies on their home court.  Walking away with a 3-1 victory, head coach Rashinda Reed and her Crimson...

Volleyball heads to College Station after ‘reset’

Volleyball heads to College Station after ‘reset’

Abby McCreary, Staff Reporter November 2, 2022

After a bye week, Alabama volleyball jumps back into action Wednesday night in College Station, Texas, as they take on Texas A&M.  “I felt like it was much needed,” head coach Rashinda Reed...

Pitak wins big in women’s tennis’ annual fall tournament

Pitak wins big in women’s tennis’ annual fall tournament

Abby McCreary, Staff Reporter October 30, 2022

This weekend, the Alabama women’s tennis team hosted its annual Roberta Alison Fall Classic. Nine teams traveled to the Alabama Tennis Stadium to compete, including conference opponent Ole Miss. As the...

Alabama volleyball players console each other in the Crimson Tides five-set loss to the Georgia Bulldogs on Saturday, Oct. 22 at Stegeman Coliseum in Athens, Ga.

Volleyball loses twice to Georgia in Athens

Abby McCreary, Staff Reporter October 24, 2022

Alabama volleyball fell to the Georgia Bulldogs (15-5, 6-3) in two hard-fought matches this weekend in Athens, Georgia. On Saturday, the Crimson Tide (7-15, 1-9) almost pulled off a reverse sweep and on...

Volleyball set to challenge Georgia in Athens

Volleyball set to challenge Georgia in Athens

Abby McCreary, Staff Reporter October 21, 2022

After a tough five-set loss against LSU on Wednesday night, Alabama volleyball is back on the road. This weekend, the Crimson Tide (7-13, 1-7 SEC) is traveling to Athens, Georgia, to hopefully add to its...

Volleyball takes LSU to five sets

Volleyball takes LSU to five sets

Abby McCreary, Staff Reporter October 20, 2022

A pinked-out Foster Auditorium watched a five-set thriller end in an Alabama loss during the annual Power of Pink match. The LSU Tigers (10-9, 5-4) won late Wednesday night after trailing the Crimson...

Transforming the look of UA cheer

Transforming the ‘look’ of UA cheer

Leah Jones and Abby McCreary October 20, 2022

In pop culture, the stereotype of a cheerleader is that she’s peppy. She has a large, red-lipsticked smile plastered on her face, and she’s blonde. Usually super tan as well, but always blonde. From...

Volleyball plays LSU in annual Power of Pink match

Volleyball plays LSU in annual Power of Pink match

Abby McCreary, Staff Reporter October 19, 2022

Alabama volleyball’s first conference win of the season was last Wednesday against the University of Missouri Tigers, and they hope to take their second against the LSU Tigers Wednesday night at Foster...

Volleyball earns first SEC victory of season over Missouri

Volleyball earns first SEC victory of season over Missouri

Abby McCreary, Staff Reporter October 13, 2022

As the Alabama and University of Missouri volleyball teams stepped into Foster Auditorium Wednesday night, both knew that only one would step out with their first conference win.   From the very first...

Volleyball returns for three-game homestand

Volleyball returns for three-game homestand

Abby McCreary, Staff Reporter October 12, 2022

The Crimson Tide hasn’t played in Tuscaloosa since September.  The team will return Wednesday, Oct. 12 for its first match in a three-game homestand. Alabama will play The University of Missouri...

Volleyball falls twice against Ole Miss in Oxford

Volleyball falls twice against Ole Miss in Oxford

Abby McCreary, Staff Reporter October 9, 2022

The Alabama volleyball program went 0-2 this weekend against The University of Mississippi in Oxford, Mississippi. The Crimson Tide took a total of two sets over the two matches, showing potential for...

Volleyball pursues first conference win in Oxford

Volleyball pursues first conference win in Oxford

Abby McCreary, Staff Reporter October 7, 2022

In its first four matches of conference play, Alabama volleyball has played two nationally ranked teams and one undefeated team. Although it’s been a rough start in the SEC, the Crimson Tide (6-10,...

Volleyball takes one set in loss to No. 18 Kentucky

Volleyball takes one set in loss to No. 18 Kentucky

Abby McCreary, Staff Reporter October 1, 2022

Alabama volleyball fell to No. 18 Kentucky in four sets Saturday afternoon in Lexington. The Crimson Tide (6-10, 0-4) won a dominant third set to avoid getting swept by the 2021 SEC conference champions....

Volleyball challenges No. 18 Kentucky in Lexington

Volleyball challenges No. 18 Kentucky in Lexington

Abby McCreary, Staff Reporter October 1, 2022

This weekend, Alabama volleyball will travel to Lexington, Kentucky, to challenge the No. 18 Kentucky Wildcats.   The Wildcats have made 17 straight NCAA tournament appearances and have held the SEC...

Alabama outside hitter Micah Gryniewicz (1) dives for a ball in the Crimson Tides loss to the Auburn Tigers on Sept. 25 at Foster Auditorium in Tuscaloosa, Ala.

Volleyball falls twice to undefeated Auburn

Abby McCreary, Staff Reporter September 25, 2022

The Iron Bowl of Volleyball ended in Auburn’s favor this weekend in Foster Auditorium.  Despite strong starts on both Saturday and Sunday, Alabama couldn’t win more than one set each day, losing...

The ‘Iron Bowl of Volleyball’ comes to Tuscaloosa

The ‘Iron Bowl of Volleyball’ comes to Tuscaloosa

Abby McCreary, Staff Reporter September 24, 2022

In Alabama volleyball’s first home match since August, the Crimson Tide will compete in the Iron Bowl of the volleyball world. On both Saturday and Sunday, the program welcomes their in-state rivals,...

Alabama volleyball players gather together after a point in the Crimson Tides loss to the No. 12 Florida Gators on Sept. 21 at Exactech Arena in Gainesville, Fla.

Volleyball falls to No. 12 Florida in SEC opener

Abby McCreary, Staff Reporter September 22, 2022

The Crimson Tide got swept in The Swamp Wednesday night, losing in three sets to the No. 12 University of Florida in Gainesville.  “It was a battle throughout the entire match,” outside hitter...

Nacho Alabamo: How he wrestled his way into UA tradition 

Nacho Alabamo: How he wrestled his way into UA tradition 

Abby McCreary, Staff Reporter September 21, 2022

Alabama football’s biggest fan traces his humble origins to a $50 shopping spree in Mexico.  It was 2018 in Costa Maya, Mexico. An excursion was canceled on a cruise, leaving the tourists nothing...

Volleyball takes on No. 12 Florida in Gainesville

Volleyball takes on No. 12 Florida in Gainesville

Abby McCreary, Staff Reporter September 21, 2022

On Wednesday night, Alabama volleyball faces off against one of the best teams in the nation to begin conference play.   Under head coach Mary Wise, the No. 12 Florida Gators (8-2) have appeared in...

Alabama middle blocker Aliyah Wells (13) celebrates a point in the Crimson Tides victory over Texas State on Sept. 17 at Schollmaier Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.

Volleyball ends non-conference season with a win over Texas State

Abby McCreary, Staff Reporter September 17, 2022

Oh, to be a fly on the wall of the Alabama volleyball locker room.   The Alabama volleyball team looked like an entirely different team on Saturday afternoon in their win against Texas State University...

Volleyball goes 0-2 on Friday in Fort Worth

Volleyball goes 0-2 on Friday in Fort Worth

Abby McCreary, Staff Reporter September 17, 2022

For the third week in a row, Alabama volleyball went 0-2 on their opening day of an away tournament. Six lost sets were broken up by a single win, a nail-biting opening set against their hosts, Texas Christian...

Volleyball in Texas: Go big or go home

Volleyball in Texas: Go big or go home

Abby McCreary, Staff Reporter September 14, 2022

Go big or go home — for the Alabama volleyball team, many players are doing both this weekend.  “It’s exciting because I think there’s five girls from Texas on the team, all from around the...

Volleyball tallies second road win against Arkansas State

Volleyball tallies second road win against Arkansas State

Abby McCreary, Staff Reporter September 10, 2022

Alabama volleyball is returning home with a win under its belt after beating Arkansas State University on the final day of the Ball State Tournament in Muncie, Indiana.   “We stayed in it,” head...

Volleyball struggles on the road again Friday night

Volleyball struggles on the road again Friday night

Abby McCreary, Staff Reporter September 9, 2022

Alabama volleyball struggled traveling to the Ball State University Tournament this weekend, and its struggles continued on the court.   The team was forced to hit the road to Muncie, Indiana in buses...

Volleyball heads to Ball State this weekend

Volleyball heads to Ball State this weekend

Abby McCreary, Staff Reporter September 9, 2022

Alabama volleyball is taking their 4-2 record on the road this weekend to the Hoosier state.   “Traveling with the team is great,” head coach Rashinda Reed said. “It’s been a long time coming....

Alabama volleyball celebrates a point in the Crimson Tides four-set victory over the Central Arkansas Sugar Bears on Sept. 3 at the Fertitta Center in Houston, Texas.

Volleyball takes first road win in Houston

Abby McCreary, Staff Reporter September 5, 2022

Alabama volleyball pulled off their first road win Saturday afternoon, beating the University of Central Arkansas 3-1 (25-17, 16-25, 25-17, 25-21).  “Wrapping up the weekend with a win,” the program’s...

Volleyball loses undefeated status

Volleyball loses undefeated status

Abby McCreary, Staff Reporter September 3, 2022

In Houston, we have a problem.  Alabama volleyball suffered two consecutive losses at the University of Houston’s Flo Hyman Collegiate Cup.  The Crimson Tide (3-2) lost their undefeated status...

Alabama volleyball heads to Houston for the Flo Hyman Collegiate Cup 

Alabama volleyball heads to Houston for the Flo Hyman Collegiate Cup 

Abby McCreary, Staff Reporter August 31, 2022

The Alabama volleyball team is on the move for the first time this season.   The Crimson Tide (3-0) is testing their undefeated status at the Flo Hyman Collegiate Cup in Houston, Texas, this weekend....

‘We always love dubs’: Alabama volleyball takes Crimson Tide Invitational

‘We always love dubs’: Alabama volleyball takes Crimson Tide Invitational

Abby McCreary, Staff Reporter August 27, 2022

Alabama beat Southern Miss in four sets (25-18, 27-25, 25-27, 25-22) to go undefeated in the opening weekend of its first season under head coach Rashinda Reed.  “We always love dubs,” Reed said....

Alabama volleyball setter Brooke Slusser (16) celebrates with her teammates in the Crimson Tides victory over the UTSA Roadrunners on Aug. 26 at Foster Auditorium in Tuscaloosa, Ala.

Volleyball goes undefeated in first day of opening weekend

Abby McCreary, Staff Reporter August 27, 2022

The Alabama volleyball program had a fired-up crowd watching every point as they went undefeated on the first day of the Crimson Tide Invitational Friday night in Foster Auditorium.   At the end of...

Volleyball readies for the Crimson Tide Invitational

Volleyball readies for the Crimson Tide Invitational

Abby McCreary, Staff Reporter August 24, 2022

Four new head coaches will step into Foster Auditorium Friday afternoon, eager to begin the first day of volleyball season, and their debuts with their programs, with a win.   The Crimson Tide Invitational,...

Alabama volleyball: What to know for the 2022 season

Alabama volleyball: What to know for the 2022 season

Abby McCreary, Staff Reporter August 21, 2022

The 2022 Alabama volleyball season kicks off on Aug. 26 with the Crimson Tide Invitational. Following a disappointing 2021 campaign (10-20, 2-16), this year features some new changes that will hopefully...

Game days in Tuscaloosa: The transformation from small town to frenzy 

Game days in Tuscaloosa: The transformation from small town to frenzy 

Abby McCreary, Staff Reporter August 17, 2022

In the middle of Alabama and in the heartland of SEC football sits the headquarters of the Crimson Tide fan base. Although just a little more than 100,000 people claim Tuscaloosa as home every year, during...

Alabamas Mercy Chelangat poses with her trophy after taking home the NCAA Championship in the 10,000-meter race at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon.

Chelangat takes home 10,000-meter NCAA Championship

Abby McCreary, Contributing Writer June 10, 2022

For the first time ever, an Alabama runner has taken home the NCAA Championship for the 10,000-meter race. Junior Mercy Chelangat finished with a time of 32 minutes, 37.08 seconds — nearly 11 seconds...

The Alabama womens tennis team poses for a picture at the NCAA Regional on May 6 in Miami, Florida.

Alabama women’s tennis season ends in NCAA Regional loss to UCF

Abby McCreary, Contributing Writer May 6, 2022

The Alabama women’s tennis team suffered a tough loss to the UCF Knights, 4-0, at the NCAA Regional Championships in Miami, Florida, on Friday. The Crimson Tide, coming off a loss in the SEC tournament,...

Baseball earns another exciting victory over Xavier Saturday afternoon

Baseball earns another exciting victory over Xavier Saturday afternoon

Abby McCreary, Assistant Copy Editor February 19, 2022

Saturday was another close call for Alabama baseball in Sewell-Thomas Stadium.  After an exciting walk-off win on Opening Day, the Crimson Tide sealed another nail-biting victory over the Xavier Musketeers...

Doubles partners Filip Planinsek and Juan Martin pose with their award plaques.

Men’s tennis heads to national championships

Abby McCreary, Assistant Copy Editor October 24, 2021
Doubles partners Filip Planinsek and Juan Martin won the Intercollegiate Tennis Association Southern Regional Championship on Oct. 18, hosted this year in Auburn, Alabama. 
Alabama women’s tennis opens season at the Ole Miss Fall Invite

Alabama women’s tennis opens season at the Ole Miss Fall Invite

Abby McCreary, Assistant Copy Editor September 29, 2021
Last weekend, the Alabama women’s tennis team traveled to Oxford, Mississippi, to open its season at the Ole Miss Fall Invite alongside players from Kansas State and Georgia.
APSC Alabama program in sports communication. Kickoff speaker Q&A with Paul Finebaum from ESPN. Thursday, Aug. 26 2 p.m. Room 100, English Building. College of Communication and Information Sciences.

ESPN’s Paul Finebaum visits UA

Abby McCreary, Assistant Copy Editor August 29, 2021
UA students crowded into the English Building on Aug. 26 to listen to ESPN reporter and talk show host Paul Finebaum — a voice most only hear on TV.  
A deadly tornado touched down in Tuscaloosa on April 27, 2011, in a day of destruction that killed 53 people in the county. CW File

Opinion | ‘Look it up’: Why students should remember April 2011

Abby McCreary, Contributing Writer April 14, 2021
The University had two nearly back-to-back tornado scares this semester. Part of a population that turns over every four years, one columnist worries that UA students no longer have a healthy fear of the destruction a tornado can cause.
Opinion | May the opt-in process be ever in your favor

Opinion | May the opt-in process be ever in your favor

Abby McCreary, Contributing Writer February 21, 2021

No matter what Alabama sports you follow, you’re probably familiar with the feeling of disappointment as you open up your email to find yet another unfulfilled ticket request. Whether you want to watch...

Senior Moka Ito was fierce on the court.

Recap | Alabama Women’s Tennis makes quick work of non-conference competition

Abby McCreary, Contributing Writer February 18, 2021

The weather was cold, windy and cloudy on Friday afternoon in Tuscaloosa, but the Alabama women’s tennis team still managed to bring the heat against Tulane. Despite the dreary conditions outside, the...

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