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Abby McCreary, Sports Editor

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The Alabama football team runs out before facing Georgia in the SEC Championship on Dec. 2, 2023, in Atlanta, GA.

Conference realignment increases environmental costs

Abby McCreary, Sports Editor April 17, 2024

The death of old rivalries, student-athlete travel time increasing, concerning TV money grabs — there’s a lot not to like about collegiate conference realignment. One rarely addressed concern, though,...

Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer watches during practice.

DeBoer looks to usher in new era of Alabama football at A-Day

Abby McCreary, Sports Editor April 11, 2024

Although head football coach Kalen DeBoer’s hire answered many questions three months ago, it raised many more, and the Crimson Tide fan base will start seeking those answers at Alabama’s annual A-Day...

Avery Wiseman leads the way for Alabama women's swimming and diving at NCAA championships

Avery Wiseman leads the way for Alabama women’s swimming and diving at NCAA championships

Abby McCreary, Sports Editor March 26, 2024

Last week the Alabama women’s swimming and diving teams competed in the NCAA championships in Athens, Georgia, where five Crimson Tide athletes combined for 10 All-America honors and finished 23rd as...

Alabama guard Loyal McQueen (#0) dribbles the ball against South Florida on Nov. 16, 2023, at Coleman Coliseum.

From discrimination to empowerment: Black female athletes and hair standards

Abby McCreary and Ta’Kyla Bates February 28, 2024

With her long-awaited return to the Olympic stage, Gabby Douglas, the three-time Olympic gold medalist, will look to compete in the 2024 Paris Olympics. Douglas received the all-around gold and the team...

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...

Lucy Brantley: A life spent with the Crimson Tide

Lucy Brantley: A life spent with the Crimson Tide

Abby McCreary, Sports Editor February 7, 2024

Roll Tide pins. Alabama buttons. A Crimson Tide needlepoint belt bought for a birthday. Even crimson beaded friendship bracelets. It sounds like just another game day in Tuscaloosa, but for one Birmingham...

Students visit Nick Saban's statue at the Walk of Champions after his retirement announcement.

Why laying Oatmeal Creme Pies at the feet of Nick Saban’s statue was far from an overreaction 

Abby McCreary, Sports Editor January 18, 2024

On the University of Alabama campus, Jan. 10 was supposed to just be the first day of class, a day for students to get back into their routines, classmates to catch up, friends to grab dinner during syllabus...

Former Alabama head coach Nick Saban celebrates the win over Georgia in the SEC Championship with the team after the game on Dec. 2, 2023, in Atlanta, GA.

Letters from the editors: The Nick Saban era 

Abby McCreary, Sports Editor  January 18, 2024

As a novice journalism student, walking into your favorite team’s press conference, full of beat writers you read weekly and photographers whose pictures you fawn over, can be intimidating enough on...

3 takeaways from DeBoer’s first press conference

3 takeaways from DeBoer’s first press conference

Abby McCreary, Sports Editor January 17, 2024

Kalen DeBoer spoke in his first press conference as the head coach of Alabama football last Saturday. Here are the three main takeaways.   1. DeBoer understands Alabama culture.  Replacing former...

The Iron Bowl: It’s not just football anymore

The Iron Bowl: It’s not just football anymore

Abby McCreary, Sports Editor January 17, 2024

The entire state of Alabama and quite possibly the football world watched “Gravedigger” unfold last November, when Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe connected with wide receiver Isaiah Bond on fourth...

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...

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 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 fans cheer on the Crimson Tide at the Rose Bowl on Jan. 1 in Pasadena, CA.

Tide travels: A look into UA students’ trips to the Rose Bowl

Abby McCreary, Sports Editor  January 7, 2024

Of the 96,371 fans who attended this year’s Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California, the majority seemed to don maize and blue. Still, many Alabama fans made the journey and brought the energy of Bryant-Denny...

Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe (#4) runs the ball in overtime against Michigan on Jan. 1 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA.

Overtime loss in Rose Bowl ends Alabama football’s national championship dreams 

Abby McCreary, Sports Editor January 2, 2024

A month ago, blue and yellow confetti fell in Mercedes-Benz Stadium, marking an Alabama football victory over the No. 1 team in the nation and possible playoff contention.  In a strange, ironic twist,...

Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe (#4) prepares for a snap during the SEC Championship against Georgia on Dec. 2 in Atlanta, GA.

Alabama vies for national championship berth in Rose Bowl against No. 1 Michigan

Abby McCreary, Sports Editor January 1, 2024

For Alabama football, bowl season is nothing new. The novelty, though, has yet to wear off, especially during a season that started with a hurricane of doubts but now leads to the iconic Rose Bowl as part...

 Alabama running back Jam Miller (#26) scores a touchdown against Georgia in the SEC Championship.

No. 8 Alabama topples No. 1 Georgia in upset victory to claim SEC title

Abby McCreary, Sports Editor December 3, 2023

No. 1 has been toppled.  In pursuit of the SEC championship title, No. 8 Alabama football took down the No. 1 Georgia Bulldogs 27-24. With the win, the Crimson Tide broke the Bulldogs’ 29-game winning...

 Alabama running back Jase McClellan (#2) runs the ball against Auburn in the Iron Bowl on Nov. 25 in Auburn, Ala.

Roller-coaster season takes No. 8 Alabama to SEC championship against No. 1 Georgia

Abby McCreary, Sports Editor December 1, 2023

Tuscaloosa, the state of Alabama, and quite possibly the nation are still buzzing about fourth and 31, the “Gravedigger” and the Crimson Tide’s Iron Bowl victory.  The Crimson Tide itself, though,...

Alabama wide receiver Isaiah Bond (#17) jumps to make a catch for the touchdown that put Alabama in the lead over Auburn.

Miracle from Milroe helps No. 8 Alabama overcome Auburn in Iron Bowl victory

Abby McCreary, Sports Editor  November 26, 2023

Fourth and 31.   Add it to the Kick Six and Bryce Young’s Heisman moment as another Iron Bowl classic. In Jordan-Hare Stadium, where the unexpected is expected, Alabama came from behind to win the...

Alabama tight end CJ Dippre (#81) catches the ball against Kentucky on Nov. 11 at Kroger Field in Lexington, KY.

The Crimson Tide tames the Wildcats, clinches the SEC West

Abby McCreary, Sports Editor November 11, 2023

With a spot in the SEC Championship on the line, Alabama football went into Lexington ready to claim it. The Crimson Tide scored three touchdowns in the first quarter on its way to a 49-21 victory over...

Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe (#4) runs the ball for a touchdown against LSU on Nov. 4 in Tuscaloosa, Ala.

Milroe, No. 8 Alabama outscore Daniels, No. 13 LSU, in battle of the offenses

Abby McCreary, Sports Editor November 5, 2023

The revenge crusade is over.   After losing to both Tennessee and LSU last season, No. 8 Alabama defeated the Tigers 42-28, two weeks after filling the sky with cigar smoke.  With the win, Alabama...

Nacho Alabamo posing with his hammer.

The yellow hammer: An Alabama superfan’s autograph collection quickly reaching legend status

Abby McCreary, Sports Editor November 1, 2023

The Alabama yellowhammer. To some, it’s a bird. To most, it’s a drink. To all, it’s a part of the Rammer Jammer, the song that sings Crimson Tide victory.   Sometimes, though, it’s just a...

The legends behind the Crimson Tide’s favorite athletic facilities

The legends behind the Crimson Tide’s favorite athletic facilities

Abby McCreary and Michael DeVito November 1, 2023

Whether it’s a party at Rhoads or an afternoon at The Joe, many of UA Athletics’ favorite facilities are constantly referred to without a second thought given to their namesakes. Here are the Alabama...

Alabama running back Jase McClellan (#2) runs with the ball against Tennessee.

No. 11 Alabama wakes up for dominant second half, defeats No. 17 Tennessee

Abby McCreary, Sports Editor October 21, 2023

The Third Saturday in October. The battle for Dixieland Delight. A revenge crusade.   Call it what you will, but No. 11 Alabama won it, defeating No. 17 Tennessee 34-20 with a dominant second-half...

Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe (#4) gets ready to throw the ball against Arkansas in Bryant-Denny Stadium.

No. 11 Alabama seeks revenge against No. 17 Tennessee

Abby McCreary, Sports Editor October 19, 2023

Last year a last second field goal sealed the fate of the Crimson Tide on the Third Saturday of October. The football soared through the uprights to give Alabama its first loss to Tennessee in 16 years,...

Alabama wide receiver Kobe Prentice (#6) runs the ball for a touchdown against Arkansas on Oct. 14 in Tuscaloosa, Ala.

No. 11 Alabama football outlasts Arkansas for Homecoming win

Abby McCreary, Sports Editor October 14, 2023

Saturday afternoon, the No. 11 ranked Alabama football team earned a 24-21 win over the Arkansas Razorbacks that ended up a little too close for comfort.   Head coach Nick Saban said his team was...

Alabama defensive back Caleb Downs (#2) celebrates with teammate Terrion Arnold (#3) after an interception against Texas A&M on Oct. 7 in College Station, Texas.

The Razorbacks travel to Tuscaloosa for No. 11 Alabama football’s Homecoming game, last annual matchup

Abby McCreary, Sports Editor October 12, 2023

For No. 11 Alabama football’s Homecoming game, the Crimson Tide will host the Arkansas Razorbacks in Bryant-Denny Stadium on Saturday morning. The Razorbacks are currently winless in the SEC, but head...

 A rendering of the new Sports Illustrated Resort slated to be built in Tuscaloosa.

New sports-related resort coming to Tuscaloosa

Abby McCreary and Josie Wahl October 11, 2023

Sports Illustrated and Travel + Leisure have joined forces to start a chain of sport-themed resorts in college towns and decided that Tuscaloosa will be their starting point.    News of the resort,...

Alabama soccer player Nadia Ramadan (#10) prepares to kick the ball in a game against Texas A&M on Oct. 8 in College Station, Texas.

A look at Alabama soccer’s SEC road games following another loss

Abby McCreary, Sports Editor October 10, 2023

With Alabama soccer’s loss to Texas A&M on Sunday night, the Crimson Tide fell to 8-3-4 on the season. All three of Alabama’s losses have been on the road, against an SEC team and when its opponents...

Alabama defensive lineman Tim Keenan III (#6) sacks the Texas A&M quarterback on Oct. 7 at Kyle Field in College Station, Texas.

Milroe, Burton combine for career-high nights in No. 11 Alabama’s win over Texas A&M

Abby McCreary, Sports Editor October 7, 2023

It was a record-breaking night in College Station, Texas, as No. 11 Alabama managed a 26-20 victory against Texas A&M.  Kyle Field welcomed 108,101 fans for the matchup, its third-highest attendance...

Alabama football tight end CJ Dippre carries the ball during the Crimson Tide's game against Mississippi State on Sep. 30 in Starkville, Miss.

Alabama football overcomes rough start to dominate Mississippi State for second SEC win

Abby McCreary, Sports Editor October 1, 2023

It was a messy first 10 minutes for quarterback Jalen Milroe’s first road start for the Crimson Tide. Regardless, No. 12 Alabama football effectively shut down the Mississippi State Bulldogs in Starkville,...

Alabama women’s basketball player Loyal McQueen (#0) preparing to shoot a free throw against South Carolina on Jan. 29, 2023 at Coleman Coliseum.

Women’s basketball prepares for 2023-24 season

Abby McCreary, Sports Editor September 27, 2023

The Alabama women’s basketball team had its first practice of the 2023-24 season this Monday as the program prepares for its season opener at home against Alabama State on Nov. 6.    Last season’s...

Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe (#4) attempts to break a tackle from an Ole Miss defender on Sept. 23 at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala.

Alabama football defense helps power through rough first half to win against Ole Miss

Abby McCreary, Sports Editor September 23, 2023

Once again, the Crimson Tide defense shone in the No. 13 Alabama football game against No. 15 Ole Miss. After struggling in the first half, the offense eventually came together as well, leading to the...

Alabama running back Jase McClellan carries the ball in Alabama football’s Nov. 12, 2022, game against Ole Miss in Oxford, MS.

Milroe named QB1 as No. 13 Alabama football hopes to bounce back in SEC opener against No. 15 Ole Miss

Abby McCreary, Sports Editor September 21, 2023

This week, Alabama football fell to No. 13 in the AP poll, breaking an eight-year streak of consecutive top-10 rankings (a total of 128 polls in the top 10). This season has seen one of the rougher opens...

Alabama running back Roydell Williams (#5) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against South Florida at Raymond James Stadium on Sep. 16 in Tampa, FL.

Alabama football struggles in win over South Florida, quarterback question remains unanswered

Abby McCreary, Sports Editor September 17, 2023

If Alabama football was hoping for a breezy nonconference win after its upset loss to Texas last week, it was sorely mistaken. The Crimson Tide offense struggled against the South Florida Bulls on Saturday...

Alabama wide receiver Malik Benson (#11) makes a catch in a game against Texas on Sept. 9 at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala.

No. 3 Alabama football falls to No. 11 Texas in game of penalties and interceptions

Abby McCreary, Sports Editor September 10, 2023

In a big-name game like Alabama vs. Texas, there's little room for error. Unfortunately for the Crimson Tide, there were a lot of errors Saturday night, and they all led to the No. 11 Texas Longhorns defeating...

The Crimson Tide celebrates a tackle against Middle Tennessee on Sep. 2 at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala

No. 3 Alabama football hosts No. 11 Texas for historic showdown in Bryant-Denny

Abby McCreary, Sports Editor September 7, 2023

Sarkisian vs. Saban. Quinn vs. Jalen. No. 11 Texas vs. No. 3 Alabama. Any way you look at it, this Saturday’s matchup in Bryant-Denny Stadium is the latest chapter in a contest of “Who will be the...

Alabama soccer player Leah Kunde (#22) charges toward the ball in a match against Memphis on Aug. 27 at the Alabama Soccer Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala.

Alabama soccer seeks to continue undefeated record at home

Abby McCreary, Sports Editor September 6, 2023

On Sunday, the Alabama soccer team will face one of its greatest challenges of the season. The Crimson Tide kicks off against the North Carolina Tar Heels in the Alabama Soccer Stadium Sunday, Sept. 10,...

Former Alabama football player Henry To’oto’o (#10) during the Texas game on Sept. 10, 2022 at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, TX.

Alabama and Texas: What a realigned SEC looks like

Abby McCreary, Sports Editor September 6, 2023

  This Saturday, the Texas Longhorns will travel nearly 750 miles to play football against the Crimson Tide in Bryant-Denny Stadium. For the Allstate Crossbar Classic, the mileage doesn’t seem so bad....

Alabama running back Justice Haynes (#22) attempts a stiff arm in a game against Middle Tennessee on Sept. 2 at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala.

Milroe starts in Alabama football’s win over Middle Tennessee

Abby McCreary, Sports Editor September 2, 2023

It only took Alabama football about five minutes to answer many of the questions college football fans had all summer, thanks to a rushing touchdown from quarterback Jalen Milroe. That set the tone for...

 Alabama Associate Head Coach Alyson Habetz and Alabama softball player M'Kay Gidley (#1) talk at first base against Samford at Samford softball stadium on Tuesday, Apr 11, 2023 in Birmingham, Ala.

Associate head coach who helped build UA softball retires

Abby McCreary, Sports Editor August 27, 2023

After 25 years with the University of Alabama softball program, associate head coach Alyson Habetz is retiring to help take care of her mom.   “It has been an honor to be a part of this culture...

 Students and fans cheering on the Alabama Women’s Soccer team in a match against Florida on October 23, 2022 at the Alabama Soccer Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala.

Must-see UA sports events in fall 2023

Abby McCreary, Sports Editor August 23, 2023

With classes starting up again this fall, Alabama sports are also beginning their 2023-24 seasons. With championship-caliber teams around every corner, it can be difficult to keep track of every player,...

Lee Hodges holds up the trophy after winning the 3M Open golf tournament on July 30 at the Tournament Players Club in Blaine, Minn.

Former Alabama golfer takes first PGA Tour win

Abby McCreary, Sports Editor August 2, 2023

On Sunday, former Alabama golfer Lee Hodges won his first PGA Tour victory, earning the 3M Open at TPC Twin Cities in Blaine, Minnesota, and becoming the first champion in the tournament’s history to...

Alabama softball player Alex Salter (#27) pitches against Team Italy on July 19 at Ronchi dei Legionari Softball Field in Ronchi dei Legionari GO, Gorizia.

Softball plays exhibition matches against Team Italy

Abby McCreary, Sports Editor July 19, 2023

On Monday, the Alabama softball program left the United States for a 10-day trip in Italy, featuring a pair of doubleheaders against the Italian national team.    “When I started at Alabama, I...

Alabama Adapted Athletics hosts a camp on June 28th through July 1st at Stran-Hardin Arena in Tuscaloosa, Ala.

From winning at Worlds to coaching camps: Alabama Adapted’s international athletes give back

Abby McCreary, Sports Editor July 5, 2023

Within a week of coming back from Dubai with bronze medals at the International Wheelchair Basketball Federation World Championships, four Alabama athletes were teaching their skills to the next generation...

On Monday, June 12, another Alabama club hockey team, the AAU team, was approved to play at the Division I level.

Alabama hockey adds another Division I team

Abby McCreary, Sports Editor June 14, 2023

On Monday, June 12, another Alabama club hockey team was approved to play at the Division I level.   College Hockey South of Amateur Athletic Union College Hockey created a D1 Division that will house...

The CW’s favorite restaurants in Tuscaloosa

The CW’s favorite restaurants in Tuscaloosa

With the fall semester right around the corner, new students can look forward to exploring Tuscaloosa and enjoying all it has to offer. With various local businesses, shops, bars and restaurants, there...

New Adapted Athletics program hires recent UA graduate

New Adapted Athletics program hires recent UA graduate

Abby McCreary, Sports Editor May 15, 2023

Beginning this fall, Alabama Adapted Athletics will introduce para track and field as the fourth sport in its growing organization.  Para track and field’s new head coaches will be Evan Williams,...

Brad Bohannon relieved of duties as coach of Alabama baseball amid betting probe

Brad Bohannon relieved of duties as coach of Alabama baseball amid betting probe

Abby McCreary, Sports Editor May 4, 2023

Brad Bohannon was relieved of his position as the head coach of the Alabama baseball program Thursday morning.  “Alabama director of athletics Greg Byrne announced he has initiated the termination...

Gymnastics falls to No. 1 Oklahoma, Kentucky in NCAA Regional

Gymnastics falls to No. 1 Oklahoma, Kentucky in NCAA Regional

Abby McCreary, Assistant Sports Editor April 2, 2023

An exciting year under first-year gymnastics head coach Ashley Johnston ended prematurely in Oklahoma on Saturday night.   Weeks of staying at the top of the national rankings, perfect scores and...

Alabama’s baseball dogs: A right fielder’s best friend

Alabama’s baseball dogs: A right fielder’s best friend

Abby McCreary, Assistant Sports Editor March 29, 2023

Anyone who has been to an Alabama baseball game knows right field’s most famous fans.   They snack on hot dogs, enjoy the people watching and soak in the atmosphere of Sewell-Thomas Stadium just...

Gladieux earns title in gymnastics’ second-place conference finish

Gladieux earns title in gymnastics’ second-place conference finish

Abby McCreary, Assistant Sports Editor March 19, 2023

Head coach Ashley Johnston named one theme for the SEC Championship.  “Let it rip.”  The Alabama gymnastics team did just that Saturday night in Gas South Arena in Duluth, Georgia. The Crimson...

Gymnastics readies for conference finals

Gymnastics readies for conference finals

Abby McCreary, Assistant Sports Editor March 18, 2023

This weekend, the Alabama gymnastics program competes in the SEC Championship attempting to defend a very important honor — Alabama is the only team to have never finished outside the top four in the...

Gymnastics honors senior class in last home victory

Gymnastics honors senior class in last home victory

Abby McCreary, Assistant Sports Editor March 11, 2023

The No. 8 Alabama gymnastics team beat the Boise State University Broncos 197.125-194.775 in an emotional last meet honoring the six members of the Crimson Tide senior class.   Senior Makarri Doggette,...

Gymnastics welcomes Broncos to Coleman for final meet

Gymnastics welcomes Broncos to Coleman for final meet

Abby McCreary, Assistant Sports Editor March 8, 2023

Four home meets, four road matchups and one quad challenge later, Alabama gymnastics will finish its regular season journey with a home contest against Boise State University on Friday night.   For...

Gymnastics loses last road meet

Gymnastics loses last road meet

Abby McCreary, Assistant Sports Editor March 5, 2023

For the second week in a row, the Alabama gymnastics program has fallen to Tigers.   Last week it was a narrow .050 loss at home to then-No. 8 Louisiana State University; this week the No. 8 Crimson...

Fouts, Johnson helps softball to Wednesday win

Fouts, Johnson helps softball to Wednesday win

Abby McCreary, Assistant Sports Editor March 3, 2023

The softball diamond in Rhoads Stadium glowed in the final light of the Wednesday afternoon. By 6 p.m., stadium lights had replaced the sun as the Crimson Tide began its seventh home game in a row. Already...

Blanco and Hudson perfect scores shine in gymnastics loss to LSU

Blanco and Hudson perfect scores shine in gymnastics loss to LSU

Abby McCreary, Assistant Sports Editor February 26, 2023

First it was sophomore Lilly Hudson on beam. Then LSU gymnast Aleah Finnegan on floor. Senior Luisa Blanco, the anchor of the Alabama gymnastics beam rotation, finished it off: three back-to-back perfect...

Gymnastics returns home for another Tiger matchup

Gymnastics returns home for another Tiger matchup

Abby McCreary, Assistant Sports Editor February 24, 2023

The last time a highly ranked Tigers team entered Coleman Coliseum, the Alabama gymnastics program defeated them in a thrilling final rotation.   This Friday, Feb. 24, the Crimson Tide hopes to repeat...

Gymnastics edges past rival Bulldogs in Georgia

Gymnastics edges past rival Bulldogs in Georgia

Abby McCreary, Assistant Sports Editor February 19, 2023

Another rivalry, another close call. Just like the Iron Bowl of gymnastics matchup earlier this month, Alabama gymnastics barely edged past one of its rivals once again, this time the Georgia Bulldogs,...

Gymnastics travels to Georgia for rivalry meet

Gymnastics travels to Georgia for rivalry meet

Abby McCreary, Assistant Sports Editor February 17, 2023

It’s been decades since legendary coaches Sarah Patterson and Suzanne Yoculan changed the world of college gymnastics. The pair helped make gymnastics a popular topic at the dinner table as their passion...

Gabby Gladieux: A gymnastics freshman with big impact

Gabby Gladieux: A gymnastics freshman with big impact

Abby McCreary, Assistant Sports Editor February 16, 2023

Eleven-year-old Gabby Gladieux dreamed of wearing the Script A while tumbling and vaulting across the floor of the Coleman Coliseum. After years of competing in her home state of North Carolina, the Junior...

Gymnastics goes toe-to-toe with No. 1 Oklahoma

Gymnastics goes toe-to-toe with No. 1 Oklahoma

Abby McCreary, Assistant Sports Editor February 12, 2023

Surrounded by some of the best programs in the country, Alabama gymnastics rose to the challenge Saturday night in Fort Worth, Texas.   Neck-and-neck with No. 1 Oklahoma in every rotation of the Metroplex...

Gymnastics to compete in first quad meet, challenge three top-25 teams

Gymnastics to compete in first quad meet, challenge three top-25 teams

Abby McCreary, Assistant Sports Editor February 10, 2023

After bringing down the top gymnastics program in the state, Alabama gymnastics turns its attention to the top programs in the nation this weekend in Fort Worth, Texas.  The No. 11 Crimson Tide will...

Blanco and Hudson shine in gymnastics’ win over Auburn

Blanco and Hudson shine in gymnastics’ win over Auburn

Abby McCreary, Assistant Sports Editor February 4, 2023

The Iron Bowl. It brings out the best in all of us.   On a very pink Friday night in Coleman Coliseum, the No. 11 Alabama gymnastics team brought down the No. 6 Auburn Tigers in a thrilling Power...

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 2, 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...

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,...

Gymnastics hopes to bounce back against Wildcats

Gymnastics hopes to bounce back against Wildcats

Abby McCreary, Assistant Sports Editor January 27, 2023

Following last Friday’s loss at home, Alabama gymnastics is traveling to Lexington, Kentucky, this weekend to challenge the No. 10 Wildcats.   Head coach Ashley Johnston said that competing against...

Gymnastics falls to Florida, earns season highs

Gymnastics falls to Florida, earns season highs

Abby McCreary, Assistant Sports Editor January 22, 2023

On a star-studded Friday night in Coleman Coliseum, Alabama gymnastics fans packed in to watch the No. 11 Crimson Tide challenge the No. 2 Florida Gators.  “Friday nights are for the girls,” read...

Gymnastics challenges last year’s SEC Champions Friday night

Gymnastics challenges last year’s SEC Champions Friday night

Abby McCreary, Assistant Sports Editor January 20, 2023

Coleman Coliseum is in for a star-studded night on Friday.   The two most recent SEC gymnastics champions will come head-to-head on the competition floor with all three recipients of last week’s...

Alabama cheer, dance teams place at nationals

Alabama cheer, dance teams place at nationals

Abby McCreary, Assistant Sports Editor January 18, 2023

For The University of Alabama spirit squads, “gameday” means putting weekly practices and lifelong skills to work to support another team. It means helping fans cheer for the gymnastics team, taking...

Gymnastics narrowly wins first road meet

Gymnastics narrowly wins first road meet

Abby McCreary, Assistant Sports Editor January 15, 2023

Despite a night filled with falls, stumbles and uncharacteristic errors on both sides of the gym, Alabama gymnastics defeated the Arkansas Razorbacks in its first meet on the road this season. After last...

Gymnastics travels to first road meet Friday night

Gymnastics travels to first road meet Friday night

Abby McCreary, Assistant Sports Editor January 13, 2023

After a thrilling home opener last weekend, Alabama gymnastics is hitting the road for the first time this season. The No. 8 Crimson Tide will take on the No. 16 Arkansas Razorbacks in Fayetteville, Arkansas.  “We’ve...

Dogette, Gladieux shine in gymnastics’ home win

Dogette, Gladieux shine in gymnastics’ home win

Abby McCreary, Assistant Sports Editor January 8, 2023

It was “Frozen Night” at Coleman Coliseum, but the Alabama Gymnastics team still brought the fire to its season opener Friday night against the Michigan State Spartans.   In front of a crowd of...

“Meeting the moment:” A look at gymnastics’ season opener

“Meeting the moment:” A look at gymnastics’ season opener

Abby McCreary, Assistant Sports Editor January 5, 2023

Ashley Johnston has lived many lives in the gymnastics world; she competed as an elite gymnast, graduated an Alabama alum, coached a club team, choreographed, judged, and served as an associate coach....

The Future of Alabama Volleyball: Micah Gryniewicz

The Future of Alabama Volleyball: Micah Gryniewicz

Abby McCreary, Staff Reporter December 7, 2022

The Alabama hard hat has made its way to Foster Auditorium.   Paired with some script A stickers, several signatures and a shovel, the hard hat is ushering in a new Crimson Tide volleyball culture...

Alabama volleyball's seniors are recognized after the Crimson Tide's three-set loss to the Tennessee Lady Volunteers on Nov. 25 at Foster Auditorium in Tuscaloosa, Ala.

Volleyball ties Tennessee in final series of season

Abby McCreary, Staff Reporter November 26, 2022

In Alabama volleyball’s final series of its 2022 season, the Crimson Tide (10-20, 4-14) played one of its best games of the year. The team’s 13 aces during its Wednesday night match were one of its...

Volleyball finishes up season at home against Tennessee

Abby McCreary, Staff Reporter November 23, 2022

This week it all ends where it began — Foster Auditorium.   Three months ago, the Rashinda Reed era of Alabama volleyball kicked off at home, and this week, her first season culminates with a pair...

Marjama has record-breaking performance despite back-to-back sweeps at Arkansas

Marjama has record-breaking performance despite back-to-back sweeps at Arkansas

Abby McCreary, Staff Reporter November 20, 2022

Despite a tough pair of losses in Fayetteville, Arkansas, this weekend, Alabama volleyball saw a record-breaking performance at Barnhill Arena.  Outside hitter Abby Marjama served her 66th ace, the...

Volleyball travels to last away series of season at Arkansas

Volleyball travels to last away series of season at Arkansas

Abby McCreary, Staff Reporter November 19, 2022

Alabama volleyball is back on the road this weekend for its final away contest of the season against the University of Arkansas Razorbacks.  Although the Crimson Tide’s latest victory has given the...

The Alabama volleyball team celebrates in the Crimson Tide's three-set win over the South Carolina Gamecocks on Nov. 12 at Foster Auditorium in Tuscaloosa, Ala.

Volleyball splits with South Carolina at Foster Auditorium

Abby McCreary, Staff Reporter November 12, 2022

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - After getting swept by the South Carolina Gamecocks on Friday night, Alabama volleyball rallied and pulled off a sweep of its own on Saturday afternoon.  “We were so close when...

Volleyball welcomes South Carolina to Foster Auditorium

Volleyball welcomes South Carolina to Foster Auditorium

Abby McCreary, Staff Reporter November 11, 2022

After a disappointing match against Mississippi State last Saturday, Alabama volleyball continues its homestand this weekend with a pair of matches against South Carolina.   Head coach Rashinda Reed...

Alabama's Chaise Campbell (23) spikes the ball in the Crimson Tide's loss to the Mississippi State Bulldogs on Nov. 5 at Foster Auditorium in Tuscaloosa, Ala.

Volleyball swept at home by Mississippi State

Abby McCreary, Staff Reporter November 7, 2022

Surrounded by a crowd of former Alabama volleyball alumni to celebrate Alumni/’90s Day, the Crimson Tide fell in three sets to the Mississippi State Bulldogs in Foster Auditorium Saturday afternoon.  Head...

Volleyball returns home for Saturday matchup with Mississippi State

Volleyball returns home for Saturday matchup with Mississippi State

Abby McCreary, Staff Reporter November 5, 2022

After winning its first road match of the season, Alabama volleyball is returning home to Tuscaloosa to continue its attempt to turn its 2022 campaign around.   The team’s Wednesday victory in College...

Head coach Rashinda Reed and the Alabama volleyball team smiles during a huddle in the Crimson Tide's win over the Texas A&M Aggies on Nov. 2 at Reed Arena in College Station, Texas.

Volleyball walks away with first road win at Texas A&M

Abby McCreary, Staff Reporter November 3, 2022

On Wednesday night, Alabama volleyball walked into Reed Arena ready to challenge the Texas A&M Aggies on their home court.  Walking away with a 3-1 victory, head coach Rashinda Reed and her Crimson...

Volleyball heads to College Station after ‘reset’

Volleyball heads to College Station after ‘reset’

Abby McCreary, Staff Reporter November 2, 2022

After a bye week, Alabama volleyball jumps back into action Wednesday night in College Station, Texas, as they take on Texas A&M.  “I felt like it was much needed,” head coach Rashinda Reed...

Pitak wins big in women’s tennis’ annual fall tournament

Pitak wins big in women’s tennis’ annual fall tournament

Abby McCreary, Staff Reporter October 30, 2022

This weekend, the Alabama women’s tennis team hosted its annual Roberta Alison Fall Classic. Nine teams traveled to the Alabama Tennis Stadium to compete, including conference opponent Ole Miss. As the...

Alabama volleyball players console each other in the Crimson Tide's five-set loss to the Georgia Bulldogs on Saturday, Oct. 22 at Stegeman Coliseum in Athens, Ga.

Volleyball loses twice to Georgia in Athens

Abby McCreary, Staff Reporter October 24, 2022

Alabama volleyball fell to the Georgia Bulldogs (15-5, 6-3) in two hard-fought matches this weekend in Athens, Georgia. On Saturday, the Crimson Tide (7-15, 1-9) almost pulled off a reverse sweep and on...

Volleyball set to challenge Georgia in Athens

Volleyball set to challenge Georgia in Athens

Abby McCreary, Staff Reporter October 21, 2022

After a tough five-set loss against LSU on Wednesday night, Alabama volleyball is back on the road. This weekend, the Crimson Tide (7-13, 1-7 SEC) is traveling to Athens, Georgia, to hopefully add to its...

Volleyball takes LSU to five sets

Volleyball takes LSU to five sets

Abby McCreary, Staff Reporter October 20, 2022

A pinked-out Foster Auditorium watched a five-set thriller end in an Alabama loss during the annual Power of Pink match. The LSU Tigers (10-9, 5-4) won late Wednesday night after trailing the Crimson...

Transforming the 'look' of UA cheer

Transforming the ‘look’ of UA cheer

Leah Jones and Abby McCreary October 20, 2022

In pop culture, the stereotype of a cheerleader is that she’s peppy. She has a large, red-lipsticked smile plastered on her face, and she’s blonde. Usually super tan as well, but always blonde. From...

Volleyball plays LSU in annual Power of Pink match

Volleyball plays LSU in annual Power of Pink match

Abby McCreary, Staff Reporter October 19, 2022

Alabama volleyball’s first conference win of the season was last Wednesday against the University of Missouri Tigers, and they hope to take their second against the LSU Tigers Wednesday night at Foster...

Volleyball earns first SEC victory of season over Missouri

Volleyball earns first SEC victory of season over Missouri

Abby McCreary, Staff Reporter October 13, 2022

As the Alabama and University of Missouri volleyball teams stepped into Foster Auditorium Wednesday night, both knew that only one would step out with their first conference win.   From the very first...

Volleyball returns for three-game homestand

Volleyball returns for three-game homestand

Abby McCreary, Staff Reporter October 12, 2022

The Crimson Tide hasn’t played in Tuscaloosa since September.  The team will return Wednesday, Oct. 12 for its first match in a three-game homestand. Alabama will play The University of Missouri...

Volleyball falls twice against Ole Miss in Oxford

Volleyball falls twice against Ole Miss in Oxford

Abby McCreary, Staff Reporter October 9, 2022

The Alabama volleyball program went 0-2 this weekend against The University of Mississippi in Oxford, Mississippi. The Crimson Tide took a total of two sets over the two matches, showing potential for...

Volleyball pursues first conference win in Oxford

Volleyball pursues first conference win in Oxford

Abby McCreary, Staff Reporter October 7, 2022

In its first four matches of conference play, Alabama volleyball has played two nationally ranked teams and one undefeated team. Although it’s been a rough start in the SEC, the Crimson Tide (6-10,...

Volleyball takes one set in loss to No. 18 Kentucky

Volleyball takes one set in loss to No. 18 Kentucky

Abby McCreary, Staff Reporter October 1, 2022

Alabama volleyball fell to No. 18 Kentucky in four sets Saturday afternoon in Lexington. The Crimson Tide (6-10, 0-4) won a dominant third set to avoid getting swept by the 2021 SEC conference champions....

Volleyball challenges No. 18 Kentucky in Lexington

Volleyball challenges No. 18 Kentucky in Lexington

Abby McCreary, Staff Reporter October 1, 2022

This weekend, Alabama volleyball will travel to Lexington, Kentucky, to challenge the No. 18 Kentucky Wildcats.   The Wildcats have made 17 straight NCAA tournament appearances and have held the SEC...

Alabama outside hitter Micah Gryniewicz (1) dives for a ball in the Crimson Tide's loss to the Auburn Tigers on Sept. 25 at Foster Auditorium in Tuscaloosa, Ala.

Volleyball falls twice to undefeated Auburn

Abby McCreary, Staff Reporter September 25, 2022

The Iron Bowl of Volleyball ended in Auburn’s favor this weekend in Foster Auditorium.  Despite strong starts on both Saturday and Sunday, Alabama couldn’t win more than one set each day, losing...