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Volleyball falls in season-ending matches to Ole Miss

Volleyball falls in season-ending matches to Ole Miss

Javon Williams, Staff Reporter November 29, 2021

Alabama volleyball ended this season with back-to-back losses at home against Ole Miss (21-8, 10-8 SEC).  Friday’s match was Senior Day. Outside hitter Abby Marjama, middle blocker Sarah Swanson...

Men’s basketball routs Miami in second half 

Men’s basketball routs Miami in second half 

Austin Hannon, Staff Reporter November 28, 2021

After struggling on offense for the first two games of the ESPN Events Invitational, the Crimson Tide (6-1) made 16 3-pointers en route to a 96-64 win over the Miami Hurricanes (4-3). Alabama outscored...

Alabama offensive lineman Chris Owens (79) celebrates with a group of Crimson Tide fans at Jordan-Hare Stadium on Nov. 27, 2021.

Alabama defeats Auburn in regular-season finale thriller 

Ashlee Woods | @ashleemwoods, Sports Editor November 28, 2021

Not every win is going to be pretty.  Despite a lackluster performance from the Alabama offense, the Crimson Tide narrowly defeated the Auburn Tigers 24-22 in four overtimes. This was the first...

Forward Khyla Wade-Warren celebrates with her teammates following a 16-point, performance on Nov. 28, 2021 against Bethune-Cookman.

Women’s basketball routs Lady Wildcats in all-around effort

Ashlee Woods | @ashleemwoods, Sports Editor November 28, 2021

Alabama women’s basketball started its week off with a win. The Crimson Tide defeated the Bethune-Cookman Lady Wildcats 89-45 on Nov. 28. Alabama is now 5-2 this season.  Similar to its win over...

Kirby Smart and Nick Saban have history 

Kirby Smart and Nick Saban have history 

Blake Byler, Contributing Writer November 28, 2021

Many Alabama fans thought Georgia head coach Kirby Smart was the heir to throne as Alabama head coach Nick Saban’s longtime defensive coordinator.  Now, after this season, college football fans are...

Alabama quarterback Bryce Young (9) takes a snap at Jordan-Hare Stadium on Nov. 27, 2021.

Alabama football’s top five moments of the regular season

Tzali Nislick, Contributing Writer November 28, 2021

This season, Alabama fans have experienced pride, stress and heartbreak. The regular season finished on a high note as the Tide mustered an overtime victory against Auburn Saturday night.  Now the...

UA launches Cecil Hurt Scholarship Memorial Fund 

UA launches Cecil Hurt Scholarship Memorial Fund 

Keely Brewer | @keelykbrewer, Editor-in-Chief November 26, 2021

Cecil Hurt’s family partnered with The University of Alabama to establish a memorial scholarship fund in Hurt’s name.  The longtime Tuscaloosa News sports editor and columnist died on Tuesday,...

Men's basketball beats Drake in late-game run at ESPN Events Invitational

Men’s basketball beats Drake in late-game run at ESPN Events Invitational

Austin Hannon, Staff Reporter November 26, 2021

The Crimson Tide (5-1) found its way to a 80-71 win over the Drake Bulldogs (3-2) on Friday. “It’s a bounce back after a disappointing loss,” Alabama head coach Nate Oats said. “Guys could’ve...

Guard Jahvon Quinerly attempts a layup during the quarterfinal of the ESPN Events Invitational against the Iona Gaels on Nov. 25, 2021.

Men’s basketball loses to Iona in quarterfinal of ESPN Events Invitational

Austin Hannon, Staff Reporter November 25, 2021

The same issue that has plagued the Alabama Crimson Tide for years struck again on Thursday night. The Crimson Tide (4-1) missed 12 free throws in a 72-68 loss to the Iona Gaels (6-0) at the ESPN Events...

Guard Megan Abrams attempts a layup during Wednesday's win over the Mercer Bears.

Women’s basketball wins tough battle against Mercer 

Ashlee Woods | @ashleemwoods, Sports Editor November 24, 2021

The women’s basketball team earned its third win of the season on Wednesday night over the Mercer Bears, 55-48. Alabama improves to 3-2 on the season.  First Quarter It was a more typical start for...

Men’s basketball prepares for the ESPN Events Invitational

Men’s basketball prepares for the ESPN Events Invitational

Austin Hannon, Staff Reporter November 24, 2021

After a successful 4-0 homestand, the No. 10 Alabama Crimson Tide (4-0) will head to Orlando, Florida, for the ESPN Events Invitational. The Crimson Tide will play on Thursday, Friday and Sunday. Alabama...

‘An icon of Alabama sports’: UA community remembers famed sports writer Cecil Hurt

‘An icon of Alabama sports’: UA community remembers famed sports writer Cecil Hurt

Ashlee Woods | @ashleemwoods, Sports Editor November 23, 2021

The Crimson Tide lost its pen.  Tuesday afternoon, longtime Tuscaloosa News sports editor and columnist Cecil Hurt died in Birmingham, Alabama, after a brief hospitalization with pneumonia. He was...