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Oats, Alabama agree to contract extension through 2028-29

Oats, Alabama agree to contract extension through 2028-29

Mathey Gibson, Staff Reporter February 3, 2023

On Friday, Alabama men’s basketball head coach Nate Oats received a contract extension through the 2028-29 season, making him the fourth-highest paid coach in the Southeastern Conference.   The extension...

Gymnastics competes in annual Power of Pink match Friday night

Gymnastics competes in annual Power of Pink match Friday night

Abby McCreary, Assistant Sports Editor February 3, 2023

A sold-out Coleman Coliseum. An expanded student section. The 19th annual Power of Pink Match. An in-state rivalry. And Alabama gymnastics’ head coach Ashley Johnston’s first time going up against...

Title IX and its 50-year impact on UA athletics

Title IX and its 50-year impact on UA athletics

Abby McCreary, Assistant Sports Editor February 1, 2023

When she first stepped on The University of Alabama’s campus in 1998, Jenny Mainz was the only female women’s tennis head coach in the SEC and one of only two female head coaches at the University...

The 1973-74 Alabama men's basketball team photo.

1974 Alabama Basketball: Breaking barriers with good people

Blake Byler, Sports Editor February 1, 2023

The University of Alabama men’s basketball program has a storied history.  From head coach Wimp Sanderson’s SEC Tournament three-peat in the 1980s and ’90s, to head coach Mark Gottfried’s Elite...

NIL is empowering the modern-day athlete and giving hope to their communities – here’s how

NIL is empowering the modern-day athlete and giving hope to their communities – here’s how

Mathey Gibson, Staff Reporter February 1, 2023

Intercollegiate athletics is at the dawn of a new era.   Standing before a fog of uncertainty lies university leaders, the NCAA, athletic conferences and their student-athletes. As new name, image...

No. 4 Alabama bounces back, trounces Vanderbilt 101-44

No. 4 Alabama bounces back, trounces Vanderbilt 101-44

Mathey Gibson, Staff Reporter February 1, 2023

Sometimes, a bad loss can lead to inspired play.   On Tuesday, No. 4 Alabama basketball defeated the Vanderbilt University Commodores 101-44 behind the wings of a 19-for-41 shooting performance from...

Gallery: Alabama Basketball vs. Vanderbilt

Gallery: Alabama Basketball vs. Vanderbilt

David Gray, Photo Editor January 31, 2023

Women’s basketball drops Sunday game against No. 1 Gamecocks

Women’s basketball drops Sunday game against No. 1 Gamecocks

Will Miller, Staff Reporter January 29, 2023

The Alabama women’s basketball team put forth a spirited effort, but it wasn’t enough to halt the unbeaten run of No. 1 South Carolina on Sunday, Jan. 29. The Crimson Tide (16-6, 5-4 SEC) fell to the...

Female runner sets event record, men’s team finish first with second-fastest school time

Female runner sets event record, men’s team finish first with second-fastest school time

Deana Nichols, Contributing Writer January 29, 2023

This weekend, the Alabama indoor track and field team headed to South Carolina to take part in the Bob Pollock Invitational. The Crimson Tide was one of three SEC schools in attendance —Mississippi State...

Women’s tennis holds off Memphis to move to 2-0

Women’s tennis holds off Memphis to move to 2-0

Orry Cantrell, Contributing Writer January 29, 2023

The Alabama women’s tennis team defeated the University of Memphis Tigers 4-3 on Saturday, Jan. 21, in a close win at home.   The Crimson Tide fell behind early, losing the doubles point. Petra Sedlackova...

Doggette scores perfect 10 in loss to Kentucky

Doggette scores perfect 10 in loss to Kentucky

Abby McCreary, Assistant Sports Editor January 29, 2023

Immediately after sticking her landing from the uneven bars, senior Makarri Doggette celebrated the routine. The rest of the Alabama gymnastics team surrounded her with cheers and claps, and sure enough,...