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Alabama basketball carries momentum into clash with Texas A&M

Ben Stansell, Assistant Sports Editor January 12, 2019
After a crushing loss to Georgia State on December 4, a game in which Alabama watched a 22-point lead evaporate, the Crimson Tide has put together an impressive stretch. Since that loss, Alabama has won five of its last six games, including one of the biggest wins of coach Avery Johnson’s coaching tenure: a thrilling home victory over No. 18 Kentucky.
By Hannah Saad

Late rally comes up short as gymnastics falls to Denver

James Ogletree, Staff Writer January 12, 2019
Alabama gymnastics narrowly lost a quad meet on Friday night, finishing with a score of 196.175 to defeat Michigan and Bowling Green State, but falling one-tenth of a point behind Denver. The Crimson Tide trailed by one tenth through three of four events. It scored the same on the floor exercise as Denver scored on the uneven bars (49.275) despite a 9.875 from senior Abby Armbrecht and 9.9s from sophomore Lexi Graber and freshman Shallon Olsen, which were the team’s highest individual scores so far this season.
By Hannah Saad

Four players declare for 2019 NFL Draft

Staff Report January 11, 2019
Four players from Alabama's 2018 football team officially declared for the 2018 NFL Draft on Friday. 
Two Crimson Tide assistant coaches leaving for new jobs

Two Crimson Tide assistant coaches leaving for new jobs

Ben Stansell, Assistant Sports Editor January 10, 2019
Coaching turnover has become the norm at Alabama, and two assistants have already announced that they will be leaving Nick Saban's program for other positions.
By Evan Pilat

Women’s basketball drops seconds SEC game season

RJ Nealon, Staff Writer January 10, 2019
Alabama’s women’s basketball fell to Auburn 66-56 extending its losing streak to two. The loss puts Alabama at 9-7 on the season while Auburn improved to 14-2. 
By Joe Will Field

Volleyball finalizes coaching staff

James Benedetto, Staff Writer January 10, 2019
Less than two weeks after being named head coach, Lindsey Devine announced the completion of her coaching staff hiring assistant coaches Ladislav Lelkes and Megan Ailshie and director of operations Emily Orrick.
CW/ Hannah Saad

Senior class goes down as one of history’s best

James Ogletree, Sports Writer January 10, 2019
Alabama’s seniors accomplished a lot in their collegiate careers — arguably as much as any senior class in history.
CW/ Hannah Saad

Communication key to Carter’s leadership

Cody Estremera, Sports Editor January 10, 2019
With Alabama’s lineage, playing defensive back comes with a lot of expectations, especially in the nickel corner spot: Star. With last year’s Star, Minkah Fitzpatrick, getting drafted in the top 10 of the NFL Draft, the spot came with a lot of expectations, but Shyheim Carter was ready for that pressure.
Davis, Diggs announce they will return to Alabama next season

Davis, Diggs announce they will return to Alabama next season

Ben Stansell, Assistant Sports Editor January 9, 2019
Just days after Alabama suffered a brutal loss in the national championship to Clemson, starting Crimson Tide defensive lineman Raekwon Davis announced that he will be returning for his senior season.
CW/ Grant Nicholls

GALLERY: 2019 College Football Playoff National Championship

January 8, 2019
No. 2 Clemson defeated No. 1 Alabama in the 2019 College Football Playoff National Championship by a score of 44-16. Freshman QB Trevor Lawrence, Sophomore RB Travis Etienne and Freshman WR Justyn Ross combined for a spectacular offensive performance, outplaying the Alabama defense throughout the game.
By Hannah Saad

Inconsistent play on offense costs Alabama in national championship

Cody Estremera, Sports Editor January 8, 2019
Alabama’s offense, which for most of the season seemed like it was impervious to any opposing defense, finally misfired. The second highest scoring offense in the country couldn’t find the end zone in the 44-16 loss to Clemson in the College Football Playoff National Championship.
Alabama’s defense outmatched in title game loss

Alabama’s defense outmatched in title game loss

James Ogletree, Staff Writer January 8, 2019
On Monday night, it all came crashing down in the blink of an eye and the flash of some flowing golden hair. For the second time in three years a transcendent Clemson quarterback torched the Crimson Tide in the national title game, as true freshman Trevor Lawrence dazzled with brilliant throw after brilliant throw en route to a 44-16 victory, Alabama’s largest loss under Saban.