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‘A sweet, soft, Southern thrill’: Bryant-Denny to return at full capacity

Alexander Plant | @aplant63, Sports Editor March 3, 2021
In a follow-up to the UA System's announcement, Athletic Director Greg Byrne shared that Bryant-Denny Stadium will be back to full capacity in 2021.
Senior Lexi Graber, a strong presence on the floor exercise, goes through her routine in a meet against Kentucky in a previous season.

Preview | One team stands in the way of Alabama gymnastics’ 10th SEC title

Robert Cortez, Staff Reporter March 3, 2021
Alabama gymnastics has gone without an SEC title for the last five seasons. In 2015, Dana Duckworth became the first in league history to win an SEC title as a first-year head coach. Just one team stands in the way of Duckworth's second conference title.
These are the teams Alabama softball must face before its first SEC series

These are the teams Alabama softball must face before its first SEC series

Robert Cortez, Staff Reporter March 3, 2021

No. 3 Alabama softball (14-0) is set to host final games in Rhoads Stadium before it travels to Auburn for its first conference series against the Tigers. The Crimson Tide is scheduled to host Mississippi...

Trio of shutouts lead to Softball sweep of the Crimson Classic

Trio of shutouts lead to Softball sweep of the Crimson Classic

Robert Cortez, Staff Reporter March 3, 2021

No. 3/4 Alabama softball (14-0) used a trio of shutouts to down NCAA Tournament regional hopefuls, North Carolina (5-5) and Troy (13-3).  Game One The 2-0 win over North Carolina was fueled by career...

Recap | Women’s basketball falls in regular season finale 

Recap | Women’s basketball falls in regular season finale 

Ashlee Woods | @ashleemwoods, Assistant Sports Editor March 2, 2021
It was raining three pointers in Fayetteville Sunday afternoon. Just not for Alabama. 
Senior Lexi Graber executes her balance beam routine at a 2020 meet with the Georgia Bulldogs.

Recap | Gymnastics remains in title contention

Robert Cortez, Staff Reporter March 2, 2021

No. 7 Alabama gymnastics (6-1) used a season-high road score to down the No. 6 Arkansas Razorbacks (2-5), 197.325-197.000, on Friday night to remain in contention for a conference regular season title....

Why Alabama men’s golf was disqualified in the second round at the LSU Invitational

Why Alabama men’s golf was disqualified in the second round at the LSU Invitational

Maxwell Donaldson, Contributing Writer March 2, 2021

It was a series of unfortunate events for the Alabama men’s golf team in Baton Rouge. Despite great individual performances, Alabama was disqualified from the tournament as a team. After the second round,...

Recap | Women’s basketball stumbles against no. 3 Texas A&M 

Recap | Women’s basketball stumbles against no. 3 Texas A&M 

Ashlee Woods | @ashleemwoods, Assistant Sports Editor March 2, 2021
The Aggies effectively snapped the Crimson Tide’s three-game winning streak – a loss characterized by long scoring runs and lackluster defense around the perimeter. 
‘Very Shallow Rationale’: GSA president upset with grad student ticket allotment

‘Very Shallow Rationale’: GSA president upset with grad student ticket allotment

Alexander Plant | @aplant63, Sports Editor March 1, 2021
It can sometimes be unclear what, exactly, is in SGA's purview. But student tickets have always been a top priority for SGA members, perhaps never more than this year, when limited capacities shifted the way the University handles student tickets. Student ticket allotment has changed a few times over the course of the year, but one student leader says his group keeps getting the short end of the stick.
Recap | Softball keeps up a streak in win over Memphis

Recap | Softball keeps up a streak in win over Memphis

Robert Cortez, Staff Reporter February 27, 2021

No. 4 Alabama softball swept the Memphis Tigers on Friday, behind dominant pitching performances from three different pitchers. Game 1 The storyline of the Crimson Tide’s 8-3 game one victory over...

Recap | Softball motors past UAB

Recap | Softball motors past UAB

Robert Cortez, Staff Reporter February 26, 2021

No. 4 Alabama softball (9–0) remains unbeaten after a 7–1 victory over the UAB Blazers (4–5) in its first mid-week game of the season on Wednesday.. Freshman Bailey Dowling kept up the early season...

Pregame Presser | Aggies, Tar Heels and Trojans, oh my!

Pregame Presser | Aggies, Tar Heels and Trojans, oh my!

Whether you want golf, basketball, softball or gymnastics, this weekend promises close games and Alabama victories. Listen to the sports staff break down the upcoming invitationals, matches and classics...