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Alabama pitcher Ben Hess (#27) throws a pitch against Kentucky on Mar. 24, 2023, at Sewell-Thomas Stadium

Ownership, toughness, and grit: How Alabama baseball will look to get back into the NCAA postseason in 2024 

Michael DeVito, Contributing Writer February 15, 2024

Following its defeat to the Wake Forest Demon Deacons in the 2023 super regionals, the Alabama Crimson Tide will return to the diamond in 2024 with a new look. The team has all the makings of one that...

Alabama softball players huddle up during the game against Chipola College.

From strength to strategy: Alabama softball’s mental and physical evolution for in-season triumphs 

Callie Cassady , Contributing Writer February 15, 2024

In Alabama softball, victory is not just won on the field during the season. As players transition from the intense grind of the season to the offseason, the focus often shifts from competition to recovery...

Alabama pitcher Alton Davis II throws a pitch against Auburn on April 16, 2023, at Sewell-Thomas Stadium.

New faces and returning leaders for the Alabama baseball pitching staff in 2024 

Michael DeVito, Contributing Writer  February 15, 2024

Entering the 2024 season with a new look, the Alabama baseball pitching staff will be a substantial factor in how successful the Crimson Tide will be in the new season. With new faces and an ace returning...

Alabama baseball head coach Rob Vaughn looks on during practice.

Who left Alabama baseball after 2023, and the players Rob Vaughn’s staff reeled in

Luke McClinton, Staff Writer February 15, 2024

After a thrilling 2023 campaign that saw Alabama baseball hit several long-missed benchmarks — 40 wins for the first time since 2010, a winning conference record for the first time since 2014, a regional...

Outfielder Lauren Johnson (#18) swings at the ball during the game against Wallace State.

Alabama softball freshman impresses SEC one week into season 

Abby McCreary, Sports Editor February 15, 2024

One Alabama softball freshman has already made waves in her first official weekend with the program.   Outfielder Lauren Johnson was named SEC Co-Freshman of the Week after her debut at Atlanta’s...

Alabama Baseball Player Ben Hess (27) pitches the ball during practice at Sewell-Thomas Stadium in Tuscaloosa, AL on Friday, Jan 26, 2024.

Ben Hess, the leader that the Alabama baseball pitching rotation will need in 2024 

Michael DeVito, Contributing Writer February 15, 2024

After missing most of the 2023 season due to injury, junior right-handed pitcher Ben Hess returns to the Alabama baseball pitching rotation, possibly as the ace for head coach Rob Vaughn's 2024 pitching...

The voices of Alabama softball, Gray Robertson and Tom Canterbury, celebrate sophomore infielder Abby Duchscherer’s first career home run.

‘Out of the Box’ and into the booth: How two Alabama softball broadcasters are growing the game of softball  

Ashlee Woods, Editor-in-Chief February 15, 2024

It’s a bright, sunny day at the beach. The waves from the ocean are crashing against the sand, people are lying across towels trying to get an even tan, and the smell of boardwalk fries and funnel cakes...

Kalen DeBoer speaking at his introduction press conference on Jan. 13 in Bryant-Denny Stadium.

Alabama’s new era: Analyzing Kalen DeBoer’s early roster shakeup and recruiting impact

Henry Sklar, Contributing Writer February 14, 2024

Shockwaves reverberated throughout the college football world and Alabama football's roster when Nick Saban abruptly retired, leading to the hire of new Alabama head coach Kalen Deboer.   After Saban’s...

Alabama Club Baseball recently started their season.

Money talks: How Alabama club baseball manages through financial hardships

Cameron Joyce, Contributing Writer February 14, 2024

Coming off back-to-back losses to the University of Central Florida on Saturday and Sunday, the Alabama club baseball team falls to 3-2 on the season. The team struggled to put runs on the board, losing...

labama forward Nick Pringle (23) dunks the ball at Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, LA on Saturday, Feb 10, 2024.

No. 16 Alabama basketball bounces back with win over LSU

Orry Cantrell, Staff Writer February 11, 2024

After a week in which its biggest rival dominated every end of the floor and reclaimed bragging rights in the bitter in-state rivalry, Alabama men’s basketball needed a statement victory.   In its...

Alabama outfielder Kat Grill (#32) throws the ball against Georgia Tech on Feb. 10 in Atlanta, GA.

Softball goes 5-0 in Atlanta, Beaver and Preuitt shine

Nazario Pangallo , Contributing Writer February 11, 2024

Whether it was the offensive outburst on Friday or the no-hitter from pitcher Kayla Beaver in the opener, Alabama swept the Buzz City Classic in Atlanta by winning in different ways.    Beaver was...

Alabama gymnast Gabby Gladieux performs her floor routine against Auburn on Feb. 9 at Neville Arena.

No. 7 Alabama gymnastics loses to No. 14 Auburn

Manisha Ramachandran, Staff Writer February 11, 2024

The No. 7 Alabama Crimson Tide gymnastics traveled to the No. 14 Auburn Tigers on Friday. The meet ended with the Tigers winning 197.725-197.05.   “I think overall we just gave away too many things,”...