With an almost split overall record, the Crimson Tide is going into the tournament 17-16.
“Looking back, we had some great wins and tough losses,” senior Stuart Kenyon said. “We could have done better but no worries, we’re going to make up for it in the tournament this weekend.”
Alabama’s first match is Thursday at 11 a.m. against Tennessee. During the regular season, Alabama lost to Tennessee on the road, 4-0.
“Everyone needs to take care of their own business in that first match,” freshman Sam Edwards said. “Hopefully we can get the W and then, move forward from there.”
Alabama is the No. 9 seed and Tennessee is ranked one spot above it going into the tournament.
Previous wins and losses are in the past for the Crimson Tide as it plans to go in with a clean slate, just as every other team should be.
“Everyone’s record in this tournament is now 0-0,” coach George Husack said. “Right now this is a new season for us.”
If the team plays its hardest, Kenyon said he believes Alabama could end up being an upset team. Everyone has improved since the beginning of the regular season and they are on a completely different page now, he said.
“Expect the unexpected,” Husack said.
