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Patrick Kaukovalta looks to rebound from injury-plagued freshman year

Jack Kennedy, Sports Writer February 11, 2019
When 16-year-old Patrick Kaukovalta agreed to be a line umpire for an exhibition match in his home country of Finland, he had no intention of picking up a racquet and playing, but he ended up creating the memory of a lifetime.
By Carter Eike

Women’s tennis sweeps Sunday doubleheader

Jack Kennedy, Staff writer February 10, 2019

The Alabama women’s tennis team improved to 8-0 as it beat both Kennesaw State and Lipscomb 4-0 during Sunday’s doubleheader. This doubleheader marked the fourth of the season and concluded the four-match...

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Softball sweeps Trojan Classic

James Benedetto, Staff Writer February 10, 2019
Alabama finished off the 2019 Trojan Classic by defeating the host, Troy, 8-0. Over the five games, the Crimson Tide scored 53 runs while only yielding 11.
CW/ Hannah Saad

Tide basketball claims first win at Vanderbilt since 2013

Ben Stansell, Assistant Sports Editor February 10, 2019
Although the Crimson Tide was a favorite heading into the game, Alabama hadn't beaten Vanderbilt on its home court since 2013. Alabama was propelled to victory behind strong three-point and free-throw shooting. The Crimson Tide knocked down 12 of its 24 shots from beyond the arc and 18 of its 21 shots from the charity stripe.
Alabama gymnastics secures road win over Arkansas

Alabama gymnastics secures road win over Arkansas

James Ogletree, Staff Writer February 9, 2019
At least one gymnast scored a 9.9 or better in each event for Alabama: Graber on vault and again on the balance beam (9.9), junior Shea Mahoney on the floor exercise (9.9) and freshman Emily Gaskins on bars (9.925, her best score yet in any event). All four scores won their respective events.
Women's tennis collects pair of wins after long break

Women’s tennis collects pair of wins after long break

Jack Kennedy, Staff Writer February 9, 2019
After a two week break due to a cancelled trip to California, Alabama women’s tennis showed no signs of rust as they beat Georgia State 4-3 and UT-Martin 6-0.
CW/ Joe Will Field

Women’s basketball ready for matchup against Florida

RJ Nealon, Staff writer February 7, 2019

After a tough and gritty loss to No. 6 Mississippi State 65-49 on Sunday, the Crimson Tide looks ahead to its match-up against Florida to get back on track. In the two foes first match-up, Alabama defeated...

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Elissa Brown defines team motto: Homemade not store bought

James Benedetto, Sports Writer February 7, 2019
As the 2019 season begins for Alabama softball, the team is rallying around the idea of being “homemade, not store bought.” For Elissa Brown, being homemade cannot be fabricated. It is who she is.
CW/ Hannah Saad

Settling Down: gymnasts find their places in rotation

James Ogletree, Sports Writer February 7, 2019
As Alabama gymnastics presses deeper into its schedule, the early-season shuffling of lineups has mostly stopped, and gymnasts are more assured of when they will and will not be competing.
CW/ Hannah Saad

Tide tops Bulldogs behind big games from Mack, Lewis

Ben Stansell, Assistant Sports Editor February 6, 2019
Mack was especially lethal from outside, knocking down 5-of-7 three pointers. He also displayed the type of all-around scoring that helped him lead Texas in points per game during his second season with the Longhorns, finishing 10-of-16 from the field.
CW/ Hannah Saad

GALLERY: Men’s basketball vs. Georgia

February 6, 2019

Alabama men's basketball defeated the Georgia Bulldogs 89-74. Alabama moved to 14-8 overall and 5-4 in the SEC with the win.

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Alabama women’s golf finishes 15th at the Northrop Grumman Regional Challenge

February 6, 2019
PALOS VERDES, California – The Alabama women’s golf team opened its spring season with a 15th place finish in the Northrop Grumman Regional Challenge with a 54-hole total of 913 (307-301-305) on Tuesday.