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Alabama men’s basketball defeats Mississippi State for third straight win in conference play 

Alabama men’s basketball defeats Mississippi State for third straight win in conference play 

Orry Cantrell, Staff Writer January 16, 2024

After Alabama men’s basketball went 8-5 to start the regular season, there were questions as to how this newly formed Crimson Tide squad would shape up against teams in the SEC. So far, however, Alabama...

Alabama gymnast Gabby Gladieux performs her beam routine against Missouri on Jan. 12 in Coleman Coliseum.

Gallery: Alabama Gymnastics vs. Missouri

Natalie Teat, Photo Editor January 15, 2024

Alabama announces Kalen DeBoer will replace Nick Saban as Alabama head coach

Alabama announces Kalen DeBoer will replace Nick Saban as Alabama head coach

Abby McCreary, Sports Editor January 12, 2024

In a statement Friday evening, Alabama Athletics announced Kalen DeBoer will replace Nick Saban as the head coach of Alabama football.  “One of the things I told our team the other day is we are...

Alabama gymnast Lilly Hudson performs her beam routine against LSU on Feb. 24, 2023, in Coleman Coliseum.

Alabama gymnastics welcomes 4 returning seniors as fifth-years

Manisha Ramachandran, Staff Writer  January 11, 2024

Although the incoming class of 2019 was honored at Senior Night last season, four Alabama gymnasts decided to join the 2024 roster as graduate students. The four returning gymnasts are Luisa Blanco, Ella...

UA gymnastics legend elected to Alabama Sports Hall of Fame 

UA gymnastics legend elected to Alabama Sports Hall of Fame 

Abby McCreary, Sports Editor January 11, 2024

Before Alabama’s Luisa Blanco dazzled on the balance beam, before Florida’s Trinity Thomas wowed the nation with her floor routine, and before Auburn’s Suni Lee impressed the world with her bar routine...

Alabama gymnast Luisa Blanco performing her floor routine against LSU on Feb. 24, 2023, in Coleman Coliseum.

From Tuscaloosa to Paris: Luisa Blanco’s journey to Olympic gold

Callie Cassady, Contributing Writer January 11, 2024

The University of Alabama is not known just for its football program. Alabama’s very own gymnast, Luisa Blanco qualified to compete in the 2024 Paris Olympics for Team Colombia. This summer, she will...

Alabama gymnast Makarri Doggette performs her floor routine against Michigan State on Jan. 6, 2023, in Coleman Coliseum.

Gymnastics 101: How to watch at the college level

Kate Aitchison, Contributing Writer January 11, 2024

Gymnastics is a visually exciting sport to watch regardless of the knowledge level a viewer has with all of the impressive flips and twists, but understanding the basics can enhance the experience. To...

Alabama head football coach Nick Saban leads the players onto the field at the Rose Bowl on Jan. 1 in Pasadena, California.

Head football coach Nick Saban is retiring after 17 seasons at Alabama

Abby McCreary, Sports Editor January 10, 2024

Editors note: This story has been updated to include statements from Nick and Terry Saban, Director of Athletics Greg Byrne and President Stuart Bell. On Wednesday evening, Alabama football head coach...

Alabama guard Mark Sears (#1) takes a shot from beyond the 3-point line.

Alabama men’s basketball tramples South Carolina in SEC home opener

Orry Cantrell, Staff Writer January 10, 2024

In its conference home opener, the Crimson Tide men’s basketball team came out with a decisive 74-47 victory Tuesday over the South Carolina Gamecocks.   South Carolina came into the matchup with...

Alabama Guard Loyal McQueen (0) in action against Missouri at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, MO on Sunday, Jan 7, 2024.

Women’s basketball makes a comeback against Missouri after rocky SEC start  

Courtney Larrimore, Staff Writer  January 9, 2024

Women's basketball has taken another team by storm, leaving the Crimson Tide with its first SEC win in a touch-and-go 79-64 game Sunday against Missouri.  After a tough loss to Ole Miss on Thursday,...

Crimson Tide claims victory at Mean Girls Super 16 Gymnastics Championships 

Crimson Tide claims victory at Mean Girls Super 16 Gymnastics Championships 

Manisha Ramachandran, Staff Writer January 9, 2024

The No. 8 Alabama Crimson Tide gymnastics reigned victorious Saturday over No. 5 UCLA, No. 7 California, and No. 17 Auburn with a score of 197.125 at the Mean Girls Super 16 Gymnastics Championships in...

Alabama Forward Grant Nelson (2) shoots a free throw against Vanderbilt at Memorial Gymnasium in Nashville, TN on Saturday, Jan 6, 2024.

Alabama squeaks past Vanderbilt to open conference play 

Orry Cantrell, Staff Writer  January 9, 2024

After going 8-5 to start the regular season, Alabama Crimson Tide’s men basketball opened SEC play with a 78-75 win at Vanderbilt on Saturday.   Alabama, which entered the contest as the No. 1 offense...