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The Crimson White

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The Crimson White

All content by Kelly Ward

Weldy growing into bigger role with team

Kelly Ward October 24, 2013

Mattie Weldy always knows exactly where her grandfather is sitting during her matches. He has an Alabama hat on and occasionally an Ole Miss shirt. “Everyone’s like, ‘Who is the man wearing Ole...

BCS system going out with a bang

Sean Landry October 22, 2013

Sports writers and NFL fans like to use the phrase “any given Sunday” to describe the unpredictability of professional football. Despite perceived talent gaps, any one team can upset a favored team...

Power of Pink draws energetic crowd

Kelly Ward October 21, 2013

There was something different in Foster Auditorium during Friday night’s volleyball game when a mixture of pink and crimson shirts filled the stands. It was the Power of Pink, and the crowd rallied...

Volleyball ready for Power of Pink match against Texas A&M

Kelly Ward October 17, 2013

The University of Alabama volleyball team is temporarily abandoning its traditional colors – one of them, that is. The team is trading in crimson for pink on Friday for its fifth annual “Power of...

Junior tennis star Emily Zabor demonstrates leadership on, off court

Sean Landry October 16, 2013

Standing in the sun on a warm October afternoon, women’s tennis coach Jenny Mainz gets chills while she talks about junior Emily Zabor. “When I recruited Emily Zabor – look at the hair on my arm...

Tennis team falls in regional championships

Tennis team falls in regional championships

Kelly Ward October 15, 2013

Sean Donohue watched the match with his foot in a bucket. Though his sprained ankle cut his own match short, he didn’t let that stop him from watching his teammate play. Brian Conlon watched the match...

Bria Green adjusts to South, UA volleyball team

Kelly Ward October 10, 2013

Despite being born and raised in California, freshman Bria Green did not have any trouble adjusting to life at The University of Alabama and playing on the volleyball team. “It’s not as hard as...

U.S. soccer team deserves national respect

Sean Landry October 9, 2013

“The noise here is beautiful. I honestly can’t believe we are in America,” ESPN writer Roger Bennett said during a U.S. World Cup Qualifier last month. On Aug. 25, world-renowned athlete Clint Dempsey...

Alabama volleyball team struggles, loses in straight sets

Kelly Ward October 7, 2013

The Alabama volleyball team that showed up to play No. 3 Florida was not the team that head coach Ed Allen would have liked to see on the court. The team he wanted to see wouldn’t have dropped straight...

Kryssi Daniels leads volleyball team

Kryssi Daniels leads volleyball team

Kelly Ward October 2, 2013

When Kryssi Daniels was given the opportunity to play on the University of Alabama volleyball team, she jumped on it. The sophomore libero said she’s an Alabama fan through and through. She was born...

Volleyball team ends winning streak to No. 18 Kentucky

Kelly Ward September 30, 2013

It took nearly two hours for the Alabama volleyball team’s 10-match winning streak to come to an end. After crushing No. 18 Kentucky in the opening set 25-15, Alabama lost the next three sets (19-25,...

Katherine White improves from last year, leads team

Katherine White improves from last year, leads team

Kelly Ward September 26, 2013

Katherine White has been called the heartbeat of the Alabama volleyball team, and it’s not difficult to see why. The junior has started in every match this season and played in all 51 sets. She is tied...

Tide volleyball team beats Alabama State in 3 straight sets

Kelly Ward September 25, 2013

The Alabama volleyball team made short work of Alabama State Tuesday night, winning the match in three straight sets. The Crimson Tide made it look all too easy with 39 kills and 40 digs. Setter Sierra...

Alabama looks to continue winning streak

Kelly Ward September 24, 2013

Behind another stellar performance by Krystal Rivers, the University of Alabama volleyball team won its third tournament of the year. Rivers posted a .398 hitting percentage and 51 kills over the weekend,...

UA bowling club rolls on despite lack of funding

Sean Landry September 19, 2013

Bama Lanes may not be Bryant-Denny Stadium, but University of Alabama bowling club president Craig Bartlesmeyer sounds eerily reminiscent of coach Nick Saban as he talks about the expectations for the...

Thomas shines in final match with UT Martin

Kelly Ward September 19, 2013

It took some time for freshman Brittany Thomas to adjust to the learning curve of college volleyball. She battled with inconsistent play in three tournaments before posting season-high stats in the win...

UA bowling club rolls on despite lack of funding

Sean Landry September 19, 2013

Bama Lanes may not be Bryant-Denny Stadium, but University of Alabama bowling club president Craig Bartlesmeyer sounds eerily reminiscent of coach Nick Saban as he talks about the expectations for the...

Thomas shines in final match with UT Martin

Kelly Ward September 19, 2013

It took some time for freshman Brittany Thomas to adjust to the learning curve of college volleyball. She battled with inconsistent play in three tournaments before posting season-high stats in the win...

Club rugby team strives for chemistry

Sean Landry September 18, 2013

The University of Alabama women’s club rugby team has one clear-cut goal for this year: chemistry, on and off the pitch. “I’ve actually been amazed by how friendly everyone’s been since I’ve...

Volleyball teams goes 4-0 in tournament

Kelly Ward September 16, 2013

The Alabama volleyball team’s performance in the Hampton Inn Bama Bash was not what head coach Ed Allen was looking for. Winning the team’s second tournament was great, he said, but the team didn’t...

Krystal Rivers leads Tide volleyball team

Kelly Ward September 12, 2013

After spending a year on the sidelines, redshirt freshman Krystal Rivers has brought new life to The University of Alabama volleyball team. The middle blocker leads the team in points with 90 and has 75...

Sophomore setter rebounds from ankle sprain

Kelly Ward September 5, 2013

Injury is no excuse for setter Sierra Wilson; she has been playing through the pain since her preseason ankle sprain. This past weekend at the Black Knights Invitational, she earned her eighth career double-double...

Alabama softball team to play LSU in 3-game weekend series

Kelly Ward April 24, 2013

  By Kelly Ward Contributing Writer ^ The Alabama softball team will travel to Baton Rouge, La., for a three-game series with LSU Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The Crimson Tide is 29-35 in its history...

Pitcher Leslie Jury adds depth to Tide’s pitching staff

Kelly Ward April 23, 2013

It is hard to imagine a softball crossing the plate at roughly the same speed as a car driving on the interstate. Step up to the plate against Leslie Jury, however, and this becomes a reality. The University...

Tide defeats Mississippi State in series’ final game

Kelly Ward April 22, 2013

There was never a dull moment in the seven-inning slugfest between Alabama and Mississippi State on Sunday. The game came down to the last out in the bottom of the seventh before the Crimson Tide pulled...

Leslie Jury leads Tide to 11-0 victory against Blazers

Kelly Ward April 11, 2013

If anyone had any doubts about Alabama softball after Tuesday night, they changed their minds after the Crimson Tide’s 11-0 rout over UAB Wednesday. The Tide had 14 hits in six innings after only managing...

Despite win, players, coach look for more momentum

Despite win, players, coach look for more momentum

Kelly Ward April 10, 2013

After winning a weekend series against Missouri 2-1, Alabama beat Mississippi Valley State 8-5 Tuesday night. Leslie Jury (12-3) received the win after taking over for Lauren Sewell in the top of the fifth...

Alabama wins final game of Missouri series 14-6

Kelly Ward April 8, 2013

The Crimson Tide won two out of a three-game series against Missouri, winning the last one 14-6. The rout of the Tigers came after a 9-4 loss on Saturday. “I thought everybody battled hard,” coach...

Softball team falls to Missouri 9-4

Kelly Ward April 7, 2013

The Alabama softball team fell behind early to Missouri and was never able to find enough momentum to rally more than four runs in the 9-4 loss. The Crimson Tide had eight hits and left eleven runners...

Alabama hosts three-game series with Missouri Tigers

Kelly Ward April 4, 2013

The No. 4 Alabama softball team will host the No. 7 Missouri Tigers for a three-game series this weekend. The Southeastern Conference newcomer is on a 10-game winning streak. Alabama is 8-2 in its last...

Starting pitcher Sewell improves to 7-0

Kelly Ward April 3, 2013

Lauren Sewell improved to 7-0 as the Tide’s starting pitcher in an 11-3 defeat of Jacksonville State. What started out as a shaky start for Sewell, who walked four batters and hit three, ended up as...

Track and field team to kick off outdoor season

Kelly Ward March 21, 2013

The Alabama track and field team will host seven schools this Friday and Saturday for the Alabama Relays. This meet marks the start of the outdoor season, and is in Tuscaloosa since an Oct. 13 cross country...

Tide sends Panthers home after 9-1 victory

Kelly Ward March 21, 2013

The Alabama softball team routed Georgia State 9-1 in five innings. Lauren Sewell improved to 6-0 after pitching five innings and allowing two hits. The win was Alabama’s third against the Georgia State...

Dennis Rodman does not represent U.S., basketball interests in North Korea

Kelly Ward March 14, 2013

Dear John (Kim Jong-un), It has been great getting to know you. Those threats will always have a special place in my heart. We’ve shared so much – mostly a demilitarized zone. You’re great. Really,...

UA softball team to travel to South Carolina for 3-game series

Kelly Ward March 14, 2013

The previously No. 1 Alabama softball team dropped to No. 4 after three consecutive losses. The Crimson Tide ended their skid with a 7-1 win over Tennessee this past Sunday. Now, the team will travel...

Previously undefeated Tide softball team downed by Florida Gators

Kelly Ward March 7, 2013

After a nearly 3-hour game, the No. 1 Alabama softball team lost its first game of the season to No. 4 Florida. Jackie Traina pitched her first incomplete game and loss as the Gators downed the Tide...

Tide sends 5 athletes to NCAA Championships

Kelly Ward March 6, 2013

After an indoor season that spanned nearly two months, the Tide track and field team will send five athletes to the NCAA Indoor Championships in Fayetteville, Ark., Friday and Saturday. Two of the five...

US athletes are no longer diplomats

Kelly Ward February 28, 2013

On Feb. 22, 1980, a team of amateur hockey players represented an entire nation deeply embedded in the Cold War. This team took on the Soviet hockey team, but more importantly, this team took on communism...

Tide still undefeated after routing Bulldogs 11-0 in 5 innings

Kelly Ward February 28, 2013

The Alabama softball team routed Samford 11-0 Wednesday in front of a crowd of 2,602 people. It was the still-undefeated Tide’s 17th win this season. Leslie Jury pitched a one-hitter through five innings....

Six track & field athletes set to travel to South Bend

Kelly Ward February 28, 2013

This weekend, Mar. 1-2, six members of the Crimson Tide track and field team will travel to South Bend, Ind., to compete in the Alex Wilson Invitational hosted by the University of Notre Dame. This meet...

Track and field team to travel to Lincoln for Nebraska Triangular

Kelly Ward February 7, 2013

The University of Alabama track and field team will travel to to Lincoln, Neb., for the Nebraska Triangular, a non-conference invitational hosted by the University of Nebraska. This meet marks the halfway...