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Alabama right-hander Jacob McNairy fires a pitch in the Crimson Tide’s 6-3 victory over the Jacksonville State Gamecocks on Feb. 22 at Sewell-Thomas Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

Baseball handles Jacksonville State in first midweek contest

Austin Hannon, Staff Reporter February 23, 2022

After sweeping Xavier last weekend to start the season, the Alabama Crimson Tide (4-0) downed the Jacksonville State Gamecocks (0-4) 6-3 in their first of two games this week. The Crimson Tide had a...

Alabama assistant coach Antoine Pettway leads a pregame huddle before Alabama’s contest at Kentucky on Feb. 19, 2022.

No. 24 Alabama men’s basketball begins homestretch of SEC play with road test at Vanderbilt

Austin Hannon, Staff Reporter February 22, 2022

The Alabama Crimson Tide have four more conference games before the SEC and NCAA tournaments, and head coach Nate Oats has reached his breaking point. On Saturday, the No. 24 Crimson Tide (17-10, 7-7)...

Women’s basketball outlasts Texas A&M Aggies in 2 OT thriller

Women’s basketball outlasts Texas A&M Aggies in 2 OT thriller

Ashlee Woods | @ashleemwoods, Sports Editor February 20, 2022
The Crimson Tide have improved to 5-9 in conference play.
Baseball sweeps Xavier

Baseball sweeps Xavier

Olivia Harvey, Contributing Writer February 20, 2022
Alabama baseball completed a three-game series sweep of Xavier on Sunday with a 9-4 win.
Alabama softball ends home-opening weekend undefeated

Alabama softball ends home-opening weekend undefeated

Javon Williams | @javonwilliams_, Staff Reporter February 20, 2022
Alabama had an astounding weekend, posting a 5-0 record and outscoring its opponents 30-3. 
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...

Senior catcher Ally Shipman signs to her teammates after reaching base during a 2-0 win over No. 8 Virginia Tech on Feb. 19, 2022.

No. 2 Alabama Softball picks up two shutouts in day two of Easton Bama Bash

Blake Byler, Staff Reporter February 19, 2022

No. 2 Alabama (8-0) continued its stellar start to the 2022 season on the second day of the 23rd annual Easton Bama Bash with a pair of shutouts against No. 8 Virginia Tech and Middle Tennessee State.  The...

Alabama guard Keon Ellis (14) shoots over Kentucky’s Davion Mintz (10) in the Crimson Tide’s 90-81 loss at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky, on Feb. 19, 2022.

Men’s basketball falls apart at No. 4 Kentucky after Ellis’ scorching-hot start

Austin Hannon, Staff Reporter February 19, 2022

A basketball game can change in minutes, sometimes seconds.  In Rupp Arena Saturday afternoon, it looked like the Alabama Crimson Tide were going to win by a large margin, but the No. 4 Kentucky Wildcats...

Sophomore Jaala Torrence throws a pitch during win over the Evansville Aces on Feb. 18, 2022.

Alabama softball sweeps competition during 2022 home opener

Javon Williams| @javonwilliams_, Staff Reporter February 19, 2022

The season debut of Team 26 in Rhoads Stadium was worth the wait. No. 2 Alabama (6-0) earned two wins on the first day of the 23rd annual Easton Bama Bash over Evansville and No. 8 Virginia Tech. The...

Alabama junior Owen Diodati celebrates with his teammates after a walk-off victory against the Xavier Musketeers on Feb. 18, 2022.

Alabama baseball rallies and defeats Musketeers with walk-off homer

Will Miller, Contributing Writer February 19, 2022

Fresh off an NCAA tournament appearance, the Alabama baseball team was back in action Feb. 18 for its 2022 opener against Xavier. Despite appearing down for the count, the Crimson Tide rallied back and...

Alabama forward James Rojas (33) drives past Kentucky forward Keion Brooks Jr. (12) for the layup in the Crimson Tide’s 66-55 loss on Feb. 5, 2022.

No. 25 Alabama takes three-game win streak into Saturday showdown with No. 4 Kentucky

Austin Hannon, Staff Reporter February 19, 2022

Two weeks ago, the No. 4 Kentucky Wildcats (21-5, 10-3) came into Coleman Coliseum and played a relatively poor game compared to the rest of their performances this season.  Yet, due to even worse...

Junior Luisa Blanco gets a pep talk before her balance beam routine on Feb. 11, 2022.

No. 8 Alabama gymnastics drops road meet to No. 5 LSU

Robert Cortez | @robertcortez27, Assistant Sports Editor February 19, 2022

Road meets have been a thorn in the side for No. 8 Alabama gymnastics this season.  It was no different on Friday night as the Crimson Tide fell to No. 5 LSU, 198.050-197.600, and will remain winless...