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Montana Fouts pitching against LSU on April 28 at Rhoads in Tuscaloosa, Ala.

Montana Fouts named 2023 Honda Sport Award winner

Dean Harrell, Contributing Writer June 14, 2023

On Monday, graduate student Montana Fouts was named as one of the Honda Sports Award winners of the 2023 season. This prestigious award is given to the top female collegiate athlete in each of the 12 NCAA-affiliated...

Alabama softball pitcher Montana Fouts (#14) pitching against Auburn on April 23 at Rhoads Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala.

The legacy of Montana Fouts

Dean Harrell, Contributing Writer June 7, 2023

The Alabama softball diamond has produced many big names that will live on in history for many years to come. As the University of Alabama slogan says, this University is the place “Where Legends are...

Alabama softball player Kali Heivilin (#22) makes a play at first base against Stanford on June 2 at USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City, OK

Alabama softball concludes 2023 season after loss to Stanford

Dean Harrell, Contributing Writer June 2, 2023

With its back against the wall once again, the Alabama softball team faced elimination in Oklahoma City as it competed against the Stanford Cardinal on Friday night in the Women’s College World Series.  Struggling...

Alabama softball player Kali Heivilin (#22) makes a throw against Tennessee on Jun 1 at Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City, OK. Courtesy of UA Athletics

Alabama softball falls in first game of College World Series

Dean Harrell, Contributing Writer June 1, 2023

Making its 14th appearance in the Women’s College World Series, the Alabama softball team began its tournament run on Thursday afternoon in Oklahoma City. However, the tournament got off to a rough start...

Alabama softball pitcher Montana Fouts (#14) celebrates with team against Northwestern on May 28 at Rhoads Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala.

Softball defeats Northwestern, advances to Women’s College World Series

Dean Harrell, Contributing Writer May 31, 2023

Over the weekend, the Alabama softball team competed one last time at Rhoads Stadium as it hosted the super-regional round of the college softball NCAA tournament. Coming off of a tough win in regionals,...

The student section cheers on the Alabama football team in their game against the University of Louisiana-Monroe on September 17 in Tuscaloosa, Ala.

What to know before your first football game

Dean Harrell, Contributing Writer May 29, 2023

It’s almost that time of year again in Tuscaloosa. As the 2023-2024 football season approaches, excitement and anticipation are in the air. As Saturdays at the Capstone begin to get more hectic, here’s...

Alabama softball player Jaala Torrence (#21) pitches against Middle Tennessee State on May 21 at Rhoads Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (Courtesy of UA Athletics)

Alabama softball blitzes Middle Tennessee in regional semifinal

Dean Harrell, Contributing Writer May 24, 2023

For day two of the college softball regionals in Tuscaloosa, the Alabama Crimson Tide faced off against the Middle Tennessee University Blue Raiders in the semifinal round. The Crimson Tide came out ready...

Alabama softball player Kali Heivilin (#22) celebrates a home run against Long Island University on May 19 at Rhoads Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (Courtesty of UA Athletics)

Alabama softball wins first game of regionals against LIU

Dean Harrell, Contributing Writer May 23, 2023

The Alabama softball team was finally able to return home to Rhoads Stadium as it hosted regionals for the NCAA softball tournament. For its first matchup on Friday night, the Crimson Tide faced off against...

Courtesy of UA Athletics

Alabama softball tournament run cut short by the Lady Volunteers

Dean Harrell, Contributing Writer May 13, 2023

The reward for defeating a tough Arkansas Razorback team in the quarterfinals for the Crimson Tide was a matchup with the No. 1 Tennessee Lady Volunteers.  Despite an early hot start for the Alabama...

Pitchers Alex Salter and Montana Fouts embrace during Alabama's win again the Arkansas Razorbacks Thursday night. Courtesy of UA Athletics.

Fouts goes down; softball defeats defending tournament champion Razorbacks to advance to semifinals

Dean Harrell, Contributing Writer May 12, 2023

In the second round of the SEC tournament, the Alabama softball team took on perhaps one of the toughest obstacles in the tournament: the hosts and defending champions, the Arkansas Razorbacks.   After...

Alabama softball player Montana Fouts gets ready to pitch before Alabama's first  SEC tournament game against Missouri Wednesday night. Courtesy of UA Athletics.

Fouts strikes out 10; Alabama defeats Missouri in round one of SEC Tournament

Dean Harrell, Contributing Writer May 11, 2023

The Alabama softball team has officially begun competition in the Southeastern Conference tournament. For its first game, the Crimson Tide cruised to a 7-2 victory over the Missouri Tigers to advance to...

Ashley Prange celebrates with her teammates after a home run against Missouri on April 1. Courtesy of UA Athletics.

Softball will face Missouri in first round of SEC tournament

Dean Harrell, Contributing Writer May 10, 2023

The postseason for college softball is finally here as Alabama gears up for what is sure to be a very competitive conference tournament. Featuring eight teams ranked in the top 25, the Southeastern Conference...

Pitcher Montana Fouts mid-throw during series against Ole Miss. Courtesy of UA Athletics.

Fouts pitches another perfect game over the weekend, softball wins series against Ole Miss

Dean Harrell, Contributing Writer May 8, 2023

Over the weekend, the No. 14 Alabama softball concluded its regular season with a series win in Oxford, Mississippi, against the University of Mississippi. Two stellar performances in the circle from senior...

Alabama softball defeats LSU at home to conclude home schedule

Alabama softball defeats LSU at home to conclude home schedule

Dean Harrell, Contributing Writer April 30, 2023

Over the weekend, the No. 16 Alabama softball team competed one last time at Rhoads Stadium for the final home series of the regular season. The Crimson Tide perhaps had one of its toughest conference...

Softball splits midweek doubleheader in West Virginia

Softball splits midweek doubleheader in West Virginia

Dean Harrell, Contributing Writer April 19, 2023

On Tuesday afternoon, the No. 14 Alabama softball team competed in a midweek doubleheader in Huntington, West Virginia, as it matched up against the Liberty University Flames and the Marshall University...

Alabama softball takes down the Bulldogs

Alabama softball takes down the Bulldogs

Dean Harrell, Contributing Writer April 16, 2023

Over the weekend, April 14-16, the No. 16 Alabama softball team continued conference play, taking a road trip to Starkville, Mississippi, to face off against the Mississippi State Bulldogs, looking to...

Softball picks up a midweek victory at Samford

Softball picks up a midweek victory at Samford

Dean Harrell, Contributing Writer April 12, 2023

The No. 14 Alabama softball team deserved a small break from conference play, and it got its taste of non-conference matchups again as the Crimson Tide squared off against the Samford University Bulldogs...

Alabama softball wins weekend series against Missouri

Alabama softball wins weekend series against Missouri

Dean Harrell, Contributing Writer April 2, 2023

As conference play continues, the No. 13 Alabama softball team (26-11), concluded its two-week road trip with a successful series win over the Missouri Tigers (21-17) in Columbia, Missouri, over the weekend.   Coming...

Softball begins road stretch with series loss in Knoxville

Softball begins road stretch with series loss in Knoxville

Dean Harrell, Contributing Writer March 26, 2023

Continuing conference play, the No. 13 Alabama softball team (24-10) began its two-week long road trip in Knoxville, Tennessee, facing off against the No. 2 Tennessee Volunteers (26-2) March 24-26.   Being...

Softball routs UAB for tenth shutout victory of the season

Softball routs UAB for tenth shutout victory of the season

Dean Harrell, Contributing Writer March 24, 2023

Following two back-to-back heartbreaking losses to Arkansas over the weekend, the No. 13 Alabama softball team (23-8) needed a response to get back into the win column once again.  After facing the...

Softball drops first SEC home series to Arkansas

Softball drops first SEC home series to Arkansas

Dean Harrell, Contributing Writer March 22, 2023

With the midway point of the season now officially here, the No. 13 Alabama softball team has finally reached conference play. For the first weekend of Southeastern Conference softball, the Crimson Tide...

Softball goes 1-3 in weekend Bevo Classic

Softball goes 1-3 in weekend Bevo Classic

Dean Harrell, Contributing Writer March 14, 2023

After playing 13 straight games at Rhoads Stadium, the No. 13 Alabama softball team took a road trip to Austin, Texas, for the Bevo Classic over the weekend. Going through several hard-fought games, the...

Softball wins seventh straight game

Softball wins seventh straight game

Dean Harrell, Contributing Writer March 8, 2023

A 13-game home stretch for No. 9 Alabama softball has finally come to a close. Playing two weekends in a row with five games each, along with a couple weekday games, the Crimson Tide have certainly spent...

Softball shuts out five straight in Crimson Classic

Softball shuts out five straight in Crimson Classic

Dean Harrell, Contributing Writer March 7, 2023

The Alabama softball team (17-3) hosted the T-Mobile Crimson Classic this weekend as its long 13-game home stretch comes to a close. After an absolute pitching clinic put on by the Crimson Tide this weekend,...

Softball dominates Easton Bama Bash

Softball dominates Easton Bama Bash

Dean Harrell, Contributing Writer February 26, 2023

Over the weekend, the No. 7 Alabama softball team hosted the Easton Bama Bash in Tuscaloosa as it faced off against Kennesaw State University, Indiana State University and Southeastern Louisiana University....

Softball posts 4-1 record at Clearwater Invitational

Softball posts 4-1 record at Clearwater Invitational

Dean Harrell, Contributing Writer February 21, 2023

Over the weekend, the Alabama softball team competed in the TaxAct Clearwater Invitational, where it battled against four ranked teams in five games. The weekend was very successful for the Crimson Tide...

Alabama Golfer Canon Claycomb swings at the The Jerry Pate SEC Match Play at Old Overton in Birmingham, AL on Tuesday, Sep 27, 2022.

Men’s golf places fourth at the Hayt

Dean Harrell, Contributing Writer February 9, 2023

On Monday, Feb. 6, the No. 17-ranked Alabama men’s golf team opened its spring season as the John Hayt Intercollegiate in Ponte Vedra, Florida, came to a close. With four golfers finishing in the top-30...