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Women's tennis closes out Rice Invitational

Women’s tennis closes out Rice Invitational

Ben Boynton September 24, 2017

The Alabama Crimson Tide women’s tennis team closed out its weekend Sunday in the Rice Invitational at the George R. Brown Tennis Center in Houston, Texas with a pair of players winning their competition...

Championship mentality: Andie Daniell fuels the Crimson Tide

Championship mentality: Andie Daniell fuels the Crimson Tide

Ben Boynton September 21, 2017

Alabama women’s tennis coach Jenny Mainz has coached a lot of successful players in her long career. She’s coached All-Americans and national champions, but Andie Daniell is in her own class.  “Andie...

Women's golf places second in Mason Rudolph Championship

Women’s golf places second in Mason Rudolph Championship

Ben Boynton September 18, 2017

Buoyed by junior Lauren Stephenson’s historic day, the Alabama Crimson Tide finished second over the weekend in the Mason Rudolph Championship at Vanderbilt Legends Club North Course. Stephenson finished...

Volleyball picks up two wins on Friday

Volleyball picks up two wins on Friday

Ben Boynton September 16, 2017

 Alabama volleyball coach Ed Allen said that despite coming away with a 3-0 sweep Friday morning against Southern, he wasn’t all that pleased with how the team played. He said what he saw Friday night...

Alabama swimming and diving sweeps Delta State

Alabama swimming and diving sweeps Delta State

Ben Boynton September 16, 2017

The Alabama Crimson Tide men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams both opened their seasons with wins against Delta State on Friday afternoon. The men earned a 231-69 victory and the women prevailed...

German-born, Tuscaloosa-forged: Freshman swimmer returns to Alabama

German-born, Tuscaloosa-forged: Freshman swimmer returns to Alabama

Ben Boynton September 14, 2017

Alabama freshman Leonie Kullmann was born in Dresden, Germany in August of 1999.  She grew up like any other German girl would, attending a German elementary school, speaking German, and using the metric...

Alabama defeats Samford 8-1

Alabama defeats Samford 8-1

Ben Boynton April 26, 2017

After a disappointing two game sweep at the hands of the Washington Huskies, the No. 13 Alabama Crimson Tide bounced back with a Tuesday night win in Birmingham over the Samford Bulldogs. After scoring...

Softball struggles offensively against No. 9 Washington

Softball struggles offensively against No. 9 Washington

Ben Boynton April 24, 2017

The Alabama Crimson Tide softball team struggled offensively against the No. 9 Washington Huskies. The Crimson Tide didn’t pick up a hit on Friday night until the fourth inning, ultimately falling 3-2...

Alabama swept by No. 9 Washington

Ben Boynton April 23, 2017

After a late rally fell short on Friday night, Alabama came back to Rhoads Stadium Saturday afternoon looking to salvage a split of its two-game series against the No. 9 Washington Huskies. Alabama out-hit...

Alabama's best games of 2017

Alabama's best games of 2017

Ben Boynton April 20, 2017

The University of Alabama football schedule is always of interest to college football fans everywhere. With Alabama often sitting near the top of the polls and playing a tough SEC slate, the Crimson Tide...

Alabama defeats Southern Miss 2-0

Alabama defeats Southern Miss 2-0

Ben Boynton April 19, 2017

Coming off two losses on the road to Tennessee, the No. 12 Alabama Crimson Tide was looking to bounce-back at home against Southern Miss before hosting No. 10 Washington for two games this upcoming weekend....

Alabama softball defeats UAB 8-0 in five innings

Alabama softball defeats UAB 8-0 in five innings

Ben Boynton April 11, 2017

On February 28, Alabama beat the UAB Blazers in extra innings in Birmingham, Ala., as junior shortstop Sydney Booker drew a bases-loaded walk to win in eight innings. Sophomore pitcher Madi Moore started...

Alabama softball wins series against LSU in front of sellout crowd

Ben Boynton April 10, 2017

In an important SEC matchup, No. 11 Alabama won a series over the No. 8 LSU Tigers at Rhoads Stadium over the weekend. LSU was third and Alabama was sixth in the conference entering the series. Alabama...

Alabama drops game two against LSU

Alabama drops game two against LSU

Ben Boynton April 9, 2017

Alabama and LSU played the second game of their series Saturday night, and once again pitching ruled the night. Neither team advanced a runner to second base until LSU did in the top of the third inning....

Alabama earns win over LSU in pitcher's dual

Alabama earns win over LSU in pitcher's dual

Ben Boynton April 7, 2017

The last time the Alabama Crimson Tide took the field in Rhoads Stadium, coach Patrick Murphy earned his 1,000th career win with a 5-3 win against Kent State.  Since then, Alabama dropped two of three...

Softball drops two games on the road against Missouri

Softball drops two games on the road against Missouri

Ben Boynton April 2, 2017

The Alabama Crimson Tide lost two out of three games in its series on the road against the Missouri Tigers. The Crimson Tide falls to 32-6 on the year, and 8-4 in the SEC. The series is the first one...

Alabama softball nears midway point of SEC play

Alabama softball nears midway point of SEC play

Ben Boynton March 31, 2017

After the conclusion of its three-game series at Missouri on Sunday, the No. 9 Alabama Crimson Tide softball team will be at the midway point of the SEC season. The Crimson Tide is still playing non-conference...

Softball nears midway point of SEC play

Softball nears midway point of SEC play

Ben Boynton March 30, 2017

After the conclusion of its three-game series at Missouri on Sunday, the No. 9 Alabama Crimson Tide softball team will be at the midway point of the SEC season. The Crimson Tide is still playing non-conference...

Patrick Murphy earns 1000th win

Patrick Murphy earns 1000th win

Ben Boynton March 28, 2017

Coach Patrick Murphy came into Tuesday night with 999 career wins as a head coach at the NCAA level. With the Crimson Tide at Missouri this weekend, the midweek game against Kent State was his best chance...

Softball wins two games on the road to take series against South Carolina

Softball wins two games on the road to take series against South Carolina

Ben Boynton March 27, 2017

After inclement weather forced Saturday’s game to be moved to Sunday, the No. 9 Alabama Crimson Tide came into the doubleheader looking to build off of a 7-3 win Friday night against the South Carolina...

Hemphill, Turner lead the way for Alabama in 7-3 win over South Carolina

Hemphill, Turner lead the way for Alabama in 7-3 win over South Carolina

Ben Boynton March 24, 2017

The first at-bat of Alabama-South Carolina was a leadoff homerun for the Gamecocks off senior pitcher Sydney Littlejohn, who entered the game third in the country in ERA with a 0.44 mark. She later gave...

Booker working to get out of slump

Booker working to get out of slump

Ben Boynton March 23, 2017

Alabama softball is enjoying a rare off-week. After winning two out of three in Starkville, Mississippi, against Mississippi State, the team has no midweek games for the first time all season. Coach...

Offensive powers Alabama past Arkansas in SEC opener

Offensive powers Alabama past Arkansas in SEC opener

Ben Boynton March 11, 2017

Freshman designated player Bailey Hemphill has had a solid start to her Alabama career. Through Alabama’s first 23 games, she’d batted .431 with a team-leading five home runs and 21 RBIs. Friday...

Alabama wins 14th straight game in defensive battle with Valparaiso

Alabama wins 14th straight game in defensive battle with Valparaiso

Ben Boynton March 8, 2017

The final game before SEC play starts for the Crimson Tide didn’t quite go the way coach Patrick Murphy wanted it to, but his team still got the 1-0 win over the Valparaiso Crusaders. “You’ve got...

Osorio strikes out 18 as Alabama picks up 13th straight win

Osorio strikes out 18 as Alabama picks up 13th straight win

Ben Boynton March 8, 2017

After heavy rain Tuesday afternoon pushed the first pitch back from a 6 p.m. scheduled start to 7:32 p.m., the Alabama Crimson Tide won its 13th straight game with a 5-0 win over the Loyola-Chicago Ramblers....

Littlejohn ties career high for strikeouts in Alabama's win over Jacksonville

Littlejohn ties career high for strikeouts in Alabama's win over Jacksonville

Ben Boynton March 5, 2017

Alabama won 7-0 Sunday over the Jacksonville Dolphins in a balanced effort between the offense and the pitching staff. Freshman left fielder Gabby Callaway had her first career home run, a three-run shot...

Alabama rides dominant pitching to a pair of wins

Alabama rides dominant pitching to a pair of wins

Ben Boynton March 4, 2017

By this point, it’s no secret that Alabama has talented pitchers. Still, the Crimson Tide’s pitching staff reminds its opponents every chance it gets. Junior Alexis Osorio struck out 18 batters and...

Softball dominates in Friday night doubleheader

Softball dominates in Friday night doubleheader

Ben Boynton March 3, 2017

After a couple of close games, the Alabama Crimson Tide softball team won its first two games of the Easton Classic handily on Friday night, outscoring the opposing teams 13-1 and allowing just three hits...

Softball looking to improve after several close calls

Softball looking to improve after several close calls

Ben Boynton March 2, 2017

On Sunday afternoon, the Alabama Crimson Tide played a game against the Central Florida Knights. The Knights came into the game––their second against Alabama––with a record of 6-5, while Alabama...

Alabama shows off all-around game in successful weekend

Alabama shows off all-around game in successful weekend

Ben Boynton February 26, 2017

The Alabama Crimson Tide wrapped up the Easton Bama Bash with a 3-2 win over Central Florida on Sunday to cap a weekend that saw the team win all five of its games. While the offense bounced back after...

Offensive fireworks, dominant pitching highlight wins for Alabama

Ben Boynton February 26, 2017

After cruising to a big win against Gardner-Webb early Friday afternoon, the Crimson Tide’s second game against Texas Tech was a much tighter affair. Holding just a 1-0 lead coming up to the plate for...

Alabama puts it all together in Bama Bash doubleheader

Alabama puts it all together in Bama Bash doubleheader

Ben Boynton February 25, 2017

Sophomore left fielder Merris Schroder hit two home runs and the Alabama Crimson Tide rode dominant pitching and solid contributions from the offense to pick up a pair of wins to kick off the Easton Bama...

Alabama tops North Florida in defensive battle

Alabama tops North Florida in defensive battle

Ben Boynton February 22, 2017

For the second time in as many chances, Alabama was out hit in a home game. Just like last week against South Alabama, the team still found a way to win. Sophomore designated player Caroline Hardy hit...

Osario leads Alabama to a win over South Alabama

Osario leads Alabama to a win over South Alabama

Ben Boynton February 15, 2017

The Crimson Tide softball team put up 43 runs in its first five games last weekend, with only one game’s final score within five runs In its home opener Wednesday night against South Alabama, the Crimson...

Osorio’s perfect game highlights first weekend

Osorio’s perfect game highlights first weekend

Ben Boynton February 15, 2017

Junior pitcher Alexis Osorio knew she was pitching well last Friday against Coastal Carolina. She didn’t know exactly how well she was doing while she was on the mound, but she felt good about her pitching. She...

Alabama softball closes opening weekend with win

Ben Boynton February 12, 2017

The Alabama Crimson Tide finished the Kickin’ Chicken Classic with a 9-3 win against tournament host Coastal Carolina on Sunday afternoon. Alabama (5-0) racked up nine runs on 16 hits to come back...

Softball defeats Towson, Youngstown State in doubleheader

Ben Boynton February 12, 2017

The Alabama Crimson Tide followed up a two-win opening day performance with two more wins to improve to 4-0 on the season Saturday. Alabama earned a comeback win against Towson, 4-2, to start the day...

Osario pitches perfect game, Alabama picks up two wins in Kickin' Chicken Classic

Ben Boynton February 11, 2017

The Alabama Crimson Tide softball team got its 2017 season off to a strong start with a pair of wins Friday afternoon at the Kickin’ Chicken Classic in Conway, South Carolina. The Crimson Tide defeated...

Rivers named SEC Offensive Player of the Week for volleyball

Rivers named SEC Offensive Player of the Week for volleyball

Ben Boynton October 24, 2016

Redshirt senior middle blocker Krystal Rivers earned SEC Offensive Player of the Week honors for the fourth time this season after a weekend that saw her post 56 kills on a .425 hitting percentage in two...

Krystal Rivers honored by SEC for sixth time

Krystal Rivers honored by SEC for sixth time

Ben Boynton October 24, 2016

Redshirt senior middle blocker Krystal Rivers earned SEC Offensive Player of the Week honors for the fourth time this season, and the sixth time of her career, after a weekend that saw her post 56 kills...

Alabama volleyball falls in four to Ole Miss

Alabama volleyball falls in four to Ole Miss

Ben Boynton October 23, 2016

After a win Friday night at Arkansas that featured its highest hitting percentage of SEC play, the Alabama volleyball team struggled Sunday afternoon in a 3-1 loss at Ole Miss. The Crimson Tide hit just...

One Alabama volleyball player never expected to say 'Roll Tide'

One Alabama volleyball player never expected to say 'Roll Tide'

Ben Boynton October 21, 2016

“Roll Tide” isn’t just a cheer for University of Alabama athletics; it’s a common phrase people will hear all over campus. For students, athletes, professors and fans, it’s a central part...

​Alabama evens season series against Mississippi State

Ben Boynton October 13, 2016

After losing to Mississippi State in Starkville, Mississippi ten days prior, the Alabama Crimson Tide got a chance to host the Bulldogs in Foster Auditorium Wednesday night in front of a friendly crowd....

Transfer steps up for Alabama volleyball

Ben Boynton October 12, 2016

It’s never been easy for coaches of junior middle blocker Abolanle Onipede. In the middle of a match, a coach has to make sure that they are able to communicate with their players, and Abolanle can...

Volleyball finishes SEC road stretch with rival Auburn

Volleyball finishes SEC road stretch with rival Auburn

Ben Boynton October 7, 2016

It’ll count the same as any other match on the schedule. For all intents and purposes, Alabama volleyball’s match on the road at Auburn is just another match.Despite that, this one is different.“There’s...

BAMALYTICS: A look at Alabama's football history against the Hogs

BAMALYTICS: A look at Alabama's football history against the Hogs

Ben Boynton October 6, 2016

As the No. 1 Crimson Tide prepares to take on the No. 16 Razorbacks in Fayetteville, Arkansas, recent history looks to be in favor of the visiting team. Alabama has won nine straight games against...

Comeback attempt falls short in Starkville

Comeback attempt falls short in Starkville

Ben Boynton October 2, 2016

 Alabama found itself in the same position it put Georgia in on Friday night when the Crimson Tide trailed Mississippi State two sets to none heading into intermission. Alabama rallied with its back...

Volleyball defeats Georgia in four sets

Ben Boynton October 1, 2016

The Alabama volleyball team earned a four-set road victory over Georgia on Friday night behind a huge offensive performance from redshirt senior middle blocker Krystal Rivers, who tied a career high with...

Alabama volleyball suffers first home loss to Florida

Alabama volleyball suffers first home loss to Florida

Ben Boynton September 25, 2016

After a five-set upset of No. 19 Texas A&M on Friday night, the Alabama volleyball team took its eight-match winning streak into Sunday’s match against No. 6 Florida. The Crimson Tide was unable to...

Volleyball prepares to open SEC play with two ranked opponents

Ben Boynton September 23, 2016

The Alabama Crimson Tide volleyball team is 11-2 after the non-conference portion of its schedule. Though coach Ed Allen may not be entirely pleased with his team’s performance to date, it's still a...

Alabama mixes up rotation ahead of Bama Bash

Alabama mixes up rotation ahead of Bama Bash

Ben Boynton September 15, 2016

The University of Alabama volleyball team is coming off of a 3-0 weekend at home in the Hampton Inn Bama Bash. The perfect weekend is something the Crimson Tide hasn’t accomplished since the 2014 season,...

Volleyball prioritizes school work with busy schedule

Ben Boynton September 1, 2016

The Alabama volleyball team has a schedule that includes at least one match on every day of the week throughout its season, except Monday.The team will play a total of 31 matches before any postseason...

Volleyball records season's first sweep in home opener

Volleyball records season's first sweep in home opener

Ben Boynton August 30, 2016

The Alabama volleyball team has had some of the best attendance in program history during recent years, and players point to the crowd noise in Foster Auditorium as something that boosts their play....

Alabama volleyball looks toward first home match after Hurricane Classic

Alabama volleyball looks toward first home match after Hurricane Classic

Ben Boynton August 29, 2016

The Alabama volleyball team showed impressive offensive capabilities this weekend at the Hurricane Classic. The team earned more kills than the opposing teams in all three matches- even in the loss to...

Volleyball finishes first weekend with a win over Incarnate Word

Ben Boynton August 27, 2016

After a tough five-set loss to Tulsa on Friday night, the Alabama Crimson Tide volleyball team rebounded with a 3-1 victory over Incarnate Word to raise its record to 2-1 on the season. The match was...

Volleyball finishes day one with mixed results

Volleyball finishes day one with mixed results

Ben Boynton August 27, 2016

The Alabama volleyball team suffered its first loss of the season Friday night, as Alabama fell 3-2 to Tulsa as part of the Hurricane Classic. The Crimson Tide is now 1-1 on the year after defeating South...

Volleyball prepares to start season

Volleyball prepares to start season

Ben Boynton August 25, 2016

The 2016 volleyball season officially starts on Friday for the Crimson Tide, as it travels to Tulsa, Oklahoma to take part in the Hurricane Invitational. There the Crimson Tide will play three matches...

Volleyball approaches season hungry to make history

Volleyball approaches season hungry to make history

Ben Boynton August 18, 2016

On Aug. 17, the SEC Preseason Coaches’ Poll was released for the upcoming volleyball season. The Alabama Crimson Tide found itself in sixth place with 90 points, 47 points behind No. 1 Texas A&M Aggies....

Saban wants to see more from backups following first fall scrimmage and provides injury update

Ben Boynton August 13, 2016

On Saturday, the Crimson Tide provided coach Nick Saban with his best chance yet to evaluate his team in a game-like situation when the team scrimmaged on Saturday for the first time since the beginning...

​PRACTICE REPORTS: Alabama finishes final preparations before first scrimmage of fall camp

Ben Boynton August 13, 2016

By Ben Boynton | StaffThe University of Alabama Crimson Tide practiced in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday before the first scrimmage of fall camp. The defensive backs worked on catching footballs during...

PRACTICE REPORT: Crimson Tide practices indoors before first scrimmage

Ben Boynton August 12, 2016

With overcast skies, the University of Alabama Crimson Tide held football practice indoors on Friday. This marks the final practice before the Crimson Tide holds the first scrimmage of fall camp on Saturday.While...

Alabama's depth gives team options in secondary and along the offensive line

Ben Boynton August 11, 2016

By Ben Boynton |The Alabama Crimson Tide is known for having one of the most athletic rosters in football year in and year out. 247 Sports has given Alabama the No. 1 ranked recruiting class for six straight...

PRACTICE REPORT: NFL Scouts look on as Alabama returns inside to start second two-a-day practice

Ben Boynton August 11, 2016

By Ben Boynton | The University of Alabama football team returned outdoors after practicing indoors yesterday as fall camp continues. Today is the second of three two-a-day practices the Crimson Tide...

PRACTICE REPORT: NFL scouts watch as Alabama practices indoors

Ben Boynton August 10, 2016

The University of Alabama football team practiced indoors today for the first time in fall camp, as the threat of lingering rain showers kept the team under cover. Players, coaches, and media were joined...

Calvin Ridley and Reuben Foster discuss offseason improvements and emerging leadership

Ben Boynton August 9, 2016

 Calvin Ridley’s freshman season was nothing short of impressive. He had 89 receptions for 1,045 yards and seven touchdowns last year, and Ridley feels like he’s gotten better over the offseason....

PRACTICE REPORT: Alabama hits the field early for first two-a-day session

Ben Boynton August 9, 2016

By Ben Boynton | The Alabama football team participated in the morning session of its first two-a-day practice of fall camp. The team will participate in two other such practices over the next couple...

PRACTICE REPORT: Alabama returns to practice following Fan Day

Ben Boynton August 8, 2016

Up until today’s practice, the University of Alabama had been blessed with clear skies for fall camp. There was no such luck on the fifth day of practice though, as clouds rolled in bringing rumbles...

Jeremy Pruitt remains excited about return to Tuscaloosa

Ben Boynton August 8, 2016

Jeremy Pruitt may be the new defensive coordinator for the Crimson Tide, but he has plenty of experience in Tuscaloosa. He played defensive back from 1995 to 1996. He served as a graduate assistant for...

PRACTICE REPORT: Observations from Alabama's open practice

PRACTICE REPORT: Observations from Alabama's open practice

Ben Boynton August 7, 2016

On Sunday, Alabama welcomed fans to come out for Fan Day and watch the team’s only open practice of the year. The first 11 offensive players to take the field against the defense consisted of Cooper...

Defensive players seek leadership roles in upcoming season

Ben Boynton August 7, 2016

 With Alabama losing leaders like Reggie Ragland, A’Shawn Robinson, and Ryan Kelly to the NFL this offseason, the need for players to emerge as leaders is certainly something coach Nick Saban is thinking...

Scott and Evans discuss offseason work and adjusting to different circumstances

Ben Boynton August 5, 2016

During Alabama’s 2015 Sugar Bowl loss to Ohio State, color commentator Todd Blackledge called punter JK Scott a tall drink of water, referring to the then 6-foot-4 inch punter’s tall stature.But Scott...

Saban discusses transfers, injuries and offseason incidents following first fall practice

Saban discusses transfers, injuries and offseason incidents following first fall practice

Ben Boynton August 4, 2016

Coach Nick Saban has had to deal with several off the field incidents this offseason, and he took time to address them after the first day of fall camp. Among the incidents he discussed was former Alabama defensive...

Preseason Amway Coaches Poll ranks Alabama football ahead of all others

Ben Boynton August 4, 2016

Alabama begins the 2016 season No. 1 in the preseason Amway Coaches Poll, released earlier today. The Crimson Tide received 55 of 64 possible first place votes. Clemson earned it's best ever preseason...

Smith seeks release to join Georgia Bulldogs

Ben Boynton August 3, 2016

The ongoing saga of former Alabama defensive back Maurice Smith and his attempts to transfer from the program have taken another turn, as Smith told Seth Emerson of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution that...

Former Alabama player hosts camp to give back to community

Ben Boynton July 16, 2016

Le’Ron McClain played high school football at Tuscaloosa County High School before suiting up for the University of Alabama under former coach Mike Shula. His opportunities in Tuscaloosa led him to...

Adapted athletics hires new women's wheelchair basketball coach with Paralympic experience

Ben Boynton June 8, 2016

The University of Alabama hired Canadian National Team veteran Adam Lancia to be the new head coach of its women's wheelchair basketball team. Lancia played for the University of Illinois from 1999-2005,...

Alabama heads to the Women's College World Series

Alabama heads to the Women's College World Series

Ben Boynton June 2, 2016

Sophomore pitcher Alexis Osorio threw a career-high 156 pitches on Friday night in game one of a best-of-three Super Regional series against the Washington Huskies.When Coach Patrick Murphy asked his pitcher...

Another strong performance from Osorio and a big third inning send Alabama to the Women's College World Series

Ben Boynton May 28, 2016

Sophomore pitcher Alexis Osorio threw a career-high 156 pitches on Friday night in game one of a best-of-three Super Regional series against the Washington Huskies.When Coach Patrick Murphy asked his pitcher...

Alabama takes game one of Tuscaloosa Super Regional with 2-1 victory over Washington

Ben Boynton May 28, 2016

Sophomore Demi Turner missed 28 games this season due to injury. Prior to postseason play, Turner hadn't taken the field since March 12 against LSU, but on Friday night, Turner showed up when the Crimson...

Alabama softball faces familiar foe in Tuscaloosa Super Regional

Alabama softball faces familiar foe in Tuscaloosa Super Regional

Ben Boynton May 27, 2016

When the No. 6 Alabama Crimson Tide takes the field Friday night at 8 p.m. in the Tuscaloosa Super Regional to kick off a best of three series, for a chance to stay alive in the postseason. To get back...

Men’s tennis falls to Ole Miss in SEC Tournament

Ben Boynton April 21, 2016

The Alabama Crimson Tide had a lot of success in doubles this season, winning 20 doubles points and nine straight heading into its matchup against No. 9 seeded Ole Miss in the SEC Tournament’s second...

Alabama women's tennis loses in second round of SEC Tournament

Ben Boynton April 21, 2016

After defeating Missouri 4-0 in the first round of the SEC Tournament, the No. 14 seed Crimson Tide found itself on the wrong side of a 4-0 match in a second round loss to No. 6 seed Texas A&M on Thursday....

​Alabama men’s tennis team prepares for SEC Tournament

Ben Boynton April 20, 2016

On Thursday at 1 p.m. CT, the No. 8 seeded Crimson Tide will begin SEC Tournament play against No. 9 seed Ole Miss. The men's tennis team previously faced the Rebels on April 3, winning 4-3 in Oxford,...

Women's tennis defeats Missouri in SEC Tournament, advances to second round

Women's tennis defeats Missouri in SEC Tournament, advances to second round

Ben Boynton April 20, 2016

The Alabama women's tennis team broke a 14-match losing streak as it posted a 4-0 win over the Missouri Tigers in the first round of the SEC Tournament on Wednesday in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The match...

Women's tennis is an underdog  in SEC Tournament

Women's tennis is an underdog in SEC Tournament

Ben Boynton April 19, 2016

When the SEC Tournament comes around each year, the Alabama women’s tennis  team usually has a target on its back. The Crimson Tide is typically one of the higher seeds in the conference and is only...

O'Shaughnessey provides leadership at Alabama as lone senior

O'Shaughnessey provides leadership at Alabama as lone senior

Ben Boynton April 18, 2016

Senior captain Becker O’Shaughn-essey and his doubles partner, sophomore Grayson Goldin, were staring at a 1-3 deficit against Vanderbilt on a hot Sunday afternoon. The wind that usually blows through...

Men's tennis falls to Ole Miss in final home match

Men's tennis falls to Ole Miss in final home match

Ben Boynton April 18, 2016

The final home match of the season for the Alabama men’s tennis team holds special significance. As the Crimson Tide hosted Vanderbilt on Sunday afternoon, it also recognized lone senior Becker O’Shaughnessey...

Alabama women's tennis falls to No. 6 Vanderbilt

Ben Boynton April 17, 2016

The University of Alabama women’s tennis team fell 6-1 to No. 6 Vanderbilt in the final match of the season. The Crimson Tide finishes the regular season with a 4-17, with a 0-13 record in the SEC....

​Women's tennis focusing on individual improvement

​Women's tennis focusing on individual improvement

Ben Boynton April 14, 2016

With just two matches remaining in the regular season, the Alabama’s women’s tennis team is still seeking its first SEC win on the year. The Crimson Tide travels to No. 21 Kentucky on Friday and then...

Men's tennis loses after Mississippi State rallies

Men's tennis loses after Mississippi State rallies

Ben Boynton April 10, 2016

The match started out well for the Crimson Tide, as it took the doubles point on the road in Starkville, Mississippi. However, No. 24 Mississippi State rallied and ended up handing the Crimson Tide a 5-2...

Women's tennis falls at home to No. 6 Florida

Women's tennis falls at home to No. 6 Florida

Ben Boynton April 9, 2016

On a very windy Friday night, the Alabama women’s tennis team hosted No. 6 Florida, a team with four players ranked in the top 70 nationally.The match didn't go in favor of the Crimson Tide as it fell,...

​Extra work pays dividends for Rossouw, doubles play

​Extra work pays dividends for Rossouw, doubles play

Ben Boynton April 7, 2016

When the No. 32 Alabama men's tennis team takes the court against No. 24 Mississippi State on Friday in Starkville, MS, the Crimson Tide will be looking to finish its last road match strongly. The Crimson...

​Scoring change puts added pressure on players

​Scoring change puts added pressure on players

Ben Boynton April 7, 2016

On August 13, 2015, the NCAA announced a major change to collegiate tennis rules. The change, implemented for the 2015-16 season, made the move to no-ad scoring. With no-ad scoring, there is not a deuce...

Alabama men's tennis earns road victory at Ole Miss

Ben Boynton April 4, 2016

Sophomore Matthew Rossouw was facing a situation that has become quite familiar to him. After losing the first set, Rossouw would need a comeback to win his singles match. And for the third...

Men's tennis falls to Arkansas at home after lengthy rain delay

Ben Boynton April 2, 2016

The team was optimistic, despite the forecast. After singles play was halted due to a rain delay, the Crimson Tide was optimistic it could wait out the rain and finish out the match outdoors. Eventually,...

Women's tennis comes up short at Auburn

Women's tennis comes up short at Auburn

Ben Boynton April 2, 2016

On Friday night, the Alabama women’s tennis team had an opportunity to come up with a much-needed win on the road. Unfortunately for the Crimson Tide, it couldn’t pull away from the No. 14 Auburn...

Men's tennis focuses on individual skills before hosting Arkansas

Men's tennis focuses on individual skills before hosting Arkansas

Ben Boynton April 1, 2016

With only four matches left in the season, one might think there isn’t a ton left for a player or a team to improve on. The Alabama men's tennis team begs to differ. “The last couple days, we’ve...

Alabama women's tennis looks to take down Tigers

Alabama women's tennis looks to take down Tigers

Ben Boynton March 31, 2016

The Alabama men’s tennis team defeated Auburn at home on March 25, and on Friday, April 1, the women’s tennis team will get its opportunity.Much like the men’s team, the women’s team recognizes...

Alabama men's tennis falls to No. 16 Florida

Alabama men's tennis falls to No. 16 Florida

Ben Boynton March 28, 2016

A thrilling comeback in the doubles point had the crowd at the Roberta Alison Baumgardner Tennis Facility buzzing. The Crimson Tide had just stolen the doubles point from the No. 16 Florida Gators and...

​Alabama is unable to end losing streak at home against Mississippi State

Ben Boynton March 27, 2016

The University of Alabama women’s tennis team came into Saturday’s match looking for a win to end an eight match losing streak, but instead of a win, the Crimson Tide now finds itself looking at a...