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Women's basketball picks up transfer from UT Martin

Matthew Speakman March 28, 2016

Alabama women’s basketball added transfer, DaiJia Ruffin, on Monday. She was named Ohio Valley Conference freshman of the week three times, and will transfer to Alabama after playing 17 games for...

PRACTICE REPORT: Alabama continues to develop chemistry in fifth spring practice

PRACTICE REPORT: Alabama continues to develop chemistry in fifth spring practice

Matthew Speakman March 28, 2016

Alabama football returned to practice in full pads and helmets on Monday. The team is starting to get into the rhythm of spring practice as it completed its fifth practice of the spring season.Former Alabama...

PRACTICE REPORT: Alabama football continues spring practice in full pads

PRACTICE REPORT: Alabama football continues spring practice in full pads

Matthew Speakman March 25, 2016

In its second day of full pads, the Alabama football team practiced with clear skies and warm weather. The sun shined down as the players worked through some of the usual drills during the fourth media...

Alabama looks to regain physical presence on defense

Matthew Speakman March 24, 2016

Alabama has lived by having a tough defense year in and year out under coach Nick Saban. Each year, the Crimson Tide loses top talent on the defensive side of the ball to the NFL, and this year is no...

Alabama dives into NCAA men's championships

Alabama dives into NCAA men's championships

Cody Estremera March 24, 2016

The swimming season comes to a close with the men’s section of the 2016 NCAA Swimming and Diving Championship.The majority of the Crimson Tide swimmers have been to the meet before and know what to expect....

PRACTICE REPORT: Alabama football straps on pads for spring practice

PRACTICE REPORT: Alabama football straps on pads for spring practice

Matthew Speakman March 23, 2016

As a slight breeze rolled in with clear skies, the Alabama football team strapped on pads for the first time during spring football. It practiced outdoors as former players Derrick Henry and A’Shawn...

Alabama football undergoes changes in leadership during spring practice

Alabama football undergoes changes in leadership during spring practice

Matthew Speakman March 21, 2016

Every year, football teams must reload and find new leadership on both sides of the ball. This season is no different for Alabama, as it has to replace many players who were important to the program....

PRACTICE REPORT: Alabama returns from Spring Break

PRACTICE REPORT: Alabama returns from Spring Break

Matthew Speakman March 21, 2016

In front of clear skies and sunny weather, Alabama completed its second practice of spring football on monday. Coach Nick Saban oversaw secondary drills, where players such as Marlon Humphrey and Minkah...

Alabama swimming and diving heads to NCAA Champions

Alabama swimming and diving heads to NCAA Champions

Cody Estremera March 16, 2016

The 2016 NCAA Championship for swimming and diving has arrived, and the women will compete first, having its first full day of competition on Thursday, and the men will start next week on March 24. Compared...

Alabama deals with injuries and chemistry in first spring football practice

Alabama deals with injuries and chemistry in first spring football practice

Matthew Speakman March 11, 2016

Alabama held its first spring practice of the year with many issues to address. Leadership, coaching vacancies, suspensions and injuries  were some of the main things the team had to tackle during its practice...

PRACTICE REPORT: Alabama holds first spring football practice of the year

PRACTICE REPORT: Alabama holds first spring football practice of the year

Matthew Speakman March 11, 2016

Despite the threat of rain, the Alabama football team opened up its spring football schedule, practicing outdoors on Friday afternoon. A light drizzle did not stop the Crimson Tide from taking the field...

Women's tennis falls during first home outdoor match

Women's tennis falls during first home outdoor match

Matthew Speakman March 7, 2016

The Alabama women’s tennis team was unable to take down No. 14 Texas A&M on March 5. In its first home outdoor match of the season, the Crimson Tide dropped a 4-1 decision to fall to 4-6 overall and...

Men's tennis falls to Georgia on the road

Men's tennis falls to Georgia on the road

Matthew Speakman March 7, 2016

The Alabama men’s tennis team traveled to face off against No. 16 Georgia, losing in a 6-1 decision. After the loss, Alabama now falls to 9-6 overall on the season and 1-1 in SEC match ups.The Crimson...

Jerry Pate Center renovations benefit men's golf team

Jerry Pate Center renovations benefit men's golf team

Cody Estremera March 6, 2016

The Jerry Pate Center has been part of the men’s and women’s golf course since 2004. This past summer, the team renovated the center to fit some team needs. The renovation included a museum of all...

Women's tennis falls to LSU

Matthew Speakman March 5, 2016

Alabama women’s tennis fell in its first conference match up, losing to the No. 9 LSU Tigers in a 4-3 decision. The Crimson Tide, ranked 38, was able to capture a doubles point, but still came up short...

Club baseball team offers it all to players

Club baseball team offers it all to players

Cody Estremera March 3, 2016

A majority of high school athletes don't get the opportunity of continuing to play their sport in college for a variety of reasons. Players who wish to hold on to their sport, but maybe not at the collegiate...

Alabama eliminated from SEC Tournament by LSU

Alabama eliminated from SEC Tournament by LSU

Matthew Speakman March 2, 2016

In the first game of the SEC tournament, the Alabama women’s basketball team fell to LSU, 58-49. Alabama, who came into the tournament as the 12th seed, now falls to 15-15 on the year overall. LSU, the...

Individuals capitalize on opportunities at Bulldog Invitational

Cody Estremera March 1, 2016

The Bulldog Invitational was the last non-championship meet of the season for the men's and women's swimming and diving teams. The Crimson Tide performed well by winning several events and setting some...

Alabama to rematch LSU in first round of SEC tournament

Alabama to rematch LSU in first round of SEC tournament

Matthew Speakman March 1, 2016

On Wednesday, Alabama women’s basketball will travel to Jacksonville, Fl. to participate in the Southeastern Conference Tournament. The Crimson Tide secured its position as the 12 seed in the tournament...

Hegstetter's journey comes full circle at Alabama

Hegstetter's journey comes full circle at Alabama

Matthew Speakman March 1, 2016

When the clock hit double zero, senior Nikki Hegstetter was overcome with emotion as she rushed to embrace her coach, who helped her get to this point. It was her senior night, and she led her team to...

Alabama women's basketball falls in final regular season game

Matthew Speakman February 28, 2016

In its last game of the regular season, Alabama women’s basketball failed to pick up its first win on the road, falling to Mississippi State. The Crimson Tide kept it close for most of the game but ended...

Alabama looking to build momentum heading into SEC tournament

Alabama looking to build momentum heading into SEC tournament

Matthew Speakman February 28, 2016

Playing in its final regular season game, the Alabama women’s basketball will make the familiar trip down Highway 82 to take on the No. 16 Mississippi State Bulldogs. Coming off of an emotional win on...

Women's basketball gets historic victory on senior night

Women's basketball gets historic victory on senior night

Matthew Speakman February 26, 2016

After the buzzer sounded, the Alabama women’s basketball team found itself in a moment it had not experienced since 1984. On senior night, the team defeated Tennessee for the first time since March...

A Farewell to Foster

A Farewell to Foster

Matthew Speakman February 25, 2016

This Thursday will be the last time Alabama gets to play in front of the its home fans at Foster Auditorium. With this game comes senior night, the time of the year where the veterans of the program say...

Alabama can't overcome poor shooting performance in loss to No. 3 South Carolina

Alabama can't overcome poor shooting performance in loss to No. 3 South Carolina

Matthew Speakman February 22, 2016

When Alabama took the court on Monday, the team knew it was going to have to play its best game to take down the No. 3 South Carolina Gamecocks. Sometimes, even when a team executes well, shots are just...

Working for what she wants

Working for what she wants

Matthew Speakman February 22, 2016

When freshman Shaquera Wade stepped on campus at The University of Alabama, she knew she had to prove herself to earn a spot in Alabama’s starting lineup. Having to prove herself to others is nothing...

Lovelady brings experience and leadership to men's golf

Cody Estremera February 19, 2016

Golf is not the first sport that comes to mind when the word team is thrown around, but the Alabama men's golf team is a close-nit group of guys.“There’s a special bond between everyone," Tom Lovelady...

Arkansas scores in final moment to defeat Alabama women's basketball

Matthew Speakman February 18, 2016

In a game that came down to the wire, Arkansas narrowly edged out Alabama, 69-67. After Alabama sophomore Meoshonti Knight hit a three to tie the game at 67, Arkansas freshman Jordan Danberry pulled...

Practice squad sharpens Curry's team

Practice squad sharpens Curry's team

Matthew Speakman February 18, 2016

When coach Kristy Curry arrived at Alabama she knew changes had to be made for the program to be successful. One critical change she made was the creation of an 
all-male practice squad.“They are kind...

Swimming and diving finish day two of SEC Championships

Cody Estremera February 18, 2016

Wednesday marked day two of the 2016 SEC Swimming and Diving Championships in Missouri, and the Alabama men's team are in fourth place, only one point out away from third. “With our performance...

Men's basketball hopes to extend winning streak at LSU

Men's basketball hopes to extend winning streak at LSU

Matthew Speakman February 16, 2016

When coach Avery Johnson took the job at Alabama, most people expected him to turn the men's basketball program around in time. What most people did not expect was for Alabama to be on the bubble watch...

Women's swimming seeks to continue trending up with strong showing in the SEC Championships

Women's swimming seeks to continue trending up with strong showing in the SEC Championships

Cody Estremera February 16, 2016

The Alabama women’s swimming team travels to Missouri to take on the rest of the SEC at the championship meet. Over the last few seasons, the team has been on the rise, but lately, it has been finishing...

Men's swimming team aims for top three finish at SEC Champhionships

Men's swimming team aims for top three finish at SEC Champhionships

Cody Estremera February 15, 2016

The Alabama men’s swimming team will travel to Missouri on Feb. 16 to participate in the upcoming SEC Championship while seeking to pick up where it left off after the team’s last 
home meet.“We’ve...

Women's basketball loses road meeting to Missouri

Matthew Speakman February 12, 2016

Alabama women’s basketball dropped its second straight game, this time to Missouri on the road, 63-52. I was a back and forth contest right up until the last quarter, Missouri was able to stretch its...

Alabama sidelines Magee for remainder of season

Matthew Speakman February 9, 2016

The Alabama women’s basketball program announced on Tuesday that freshman guard Trista Magee will sit out the rest of the 2015-2016 campaign due to a hip injury. Magee, who missed the first couple of...

Rally falls short at home against Auburn

Rally falls short at home against Auburn

Matthew Speakman February 8, 2016

The Alabama women’s basketball fell to in-state rival Auburn 59-55, for Auburn’s third-straight victory over the Crimson Tide. A packed house in Foster Auditorium saw a game that came down to final...

Alabama hosts rival Auburn in its yearly Pink Game

Alabama hosts rival Auburn in its yearly Pink Game

Matthew Speakman February 7, 2016

In college sports, rivalries are amplified due to fan's personal connections to the schools. Residents of the state of Alabama see the rivalry between Alabama and Auburn everywhere. Being the two largest...

Super Bowl 50: The legacy continues for Crimson Tide football players

Cody Estremera February 5, 2016

The college football season came to an end at the beginning of January, and the NFL season is also about to come to a close. Current Crimson Tide players reached their ultimate goal of winning the program’s...

Alabama tops Ole Miss 48-37 in Foster Auditorium

Alabama tops Ole Miss 48-37 in Foster Auditorium

Matthew Speakman February 5, 2016

The Alabama women’s basketball team was able to end its four-game losing streak by picking up an 11-point victory over the Ole Miss Rebels in Foster Auditorium on Thursday. Alabama began a two-game...

Alabama returns to Foster Auditorium to take on Ole Miss

Alabama returns to Foster Auditorium to take on Ole Miss

Matthew Speakman February 4, 2016

Alabama women’s basketball, which has played three of its last four games on the road, will return back home to face the Ole Miss Rebels for the team’s fourth SEC home matchup this season on Thursday...

Alabama loses fourth straight game, falls to Tennessee on the road

Matthew Speakman February 1, 2016

On Sunday, the Alabama women’s basketball traveled to Knoxville, Tennessee to take on traditional powerhouse Tennessee in its third matchup against a top-25 in just as many games. Alabama, who has played...

GAMEDAY: Another one

GAMEDAY: Another one

Matthew Speakman January 22, 2016

Alabama football, which is always loaded with NFL prospects, got even more good news over the weekend when many of its stars (who were on the fence about entering the NFL draft or not) decided to return...

Alabama women's basketball falls to Kentucky

Matthew Speakman January 10, 2016

Alabama women's basketball fell to the no. 10/9 ranked Kentucky Wildcats 73-48 Thursday night in the team's second conference matchup of the season. Alabama's record slid to 12-3 (1-1) while Kentucky improved...

Alabama loses first women's basketball game on the road at UT Martin

Matthew Speakman December 3, 2015

Alabama women’s basketball suffered its first loss of the season on Dec. 2, losing 83-65 to UT Martin. Alabama drops to 6-1, while the Skyhawks move to 3-4 for the season. UT Martin got hot from the three-point...

Women's basketball tops Georgia State 72-56

Matthew Speakman November 24, 2015

Alabama women’s basketball continued its winning ways on Tuesday, defeating Georgia State 72-56 and improving to 4-0. Senior Nikki Hegstetter scored 14 points and grabbed nine rebounds in the win.“It...

Women's basketball tops Mississippi Valley State 98-35

Women's basketball tops Mississippi Valley State 98-35

Matthew Speakman November 23, 2015

Getting off to a good start in any sport is crucial for success. Even though athletes and players can start off slow and still have a good result, it is better to come out firing on all cylinders. Sophomore...

Women's basketball faces Valley State

Matthew Speakman November 22, 2015

Alabama women’s basketball will face off against the Mississippi Valley State Devils today in Foster Auditorium. Alabama enters the game 2-0 with their average margin of victory being 43 points in their...

Alabama swimmer breaks school record on first day of Georgia Tech Invitational

Matthew Speakman November 19, 2015

Alabama swimming and diving traveled to Atlanta, Ga. to participate in the Georiga Tech Invitational against multiple teams. Alabama is currently 2-1 on the year as well as 1-1 in their conference. Two...

Women's basketball tops App State 93-59

Matthew Speakman November 17, 2015

Sophomore Meoshonti Knight recorded Alabama’s first 20-point game of the season as the women’s basketball team took down Appalachian State 93-59, improving to 2-0 on the year. Knight recorded a career-high...

Men's tennis wins eight on day one of CBB Invitational

Matthew Speakman November 14, 2015

Alabama men’s tennis sent six athletes to the CBB Collegiate Invitational on Nov 13-15 in Birmingham, Alabama. The Country Club of Birmingham and The University of Alabama will host the tournament.The...

Farnham-Rose makes home in Tuscaloosa

Farnham-Rose makes home in Tuscaloosa

Matthew Speakman November 12, 2015

Tuscaloosa is a town in the central part of Alabama, as most of the people who live here would know. It is a completely familiar environment to the students of The University of Alabama.This environment...

Women's basketball defeats Faulkner 93-34.

Matthew Speakman November 10, 2015

Alabama women’s basketball defeated Faulkner 93-34 on Nov. 9 in Foster Auditorium. This was the final exhibition game before Alabama kicks off their regular season against Alabama A&M on Nov 13. “I...

Kosgei captures SEC championship

Matthew Speakman November 1, 2015

University of Alabama junior Antibahs Kosgei captured the SEC Championship in College Station, Texas, after finishing the race with a time of 23:24.20. Kosgei lead the entire race and is the first Alabama...

Swimming and diving sweeps South Carolina

Matthew Speakman November 1, 2015

Alabama swimming and diving will traveled to Columbia, South Carolina, where it took on the Gamecocks on Oct. 31 in the teams third meet of the season.“We want to see our swimmers compete with enthusiasm...

Men's tennis sends five athletes to the USTA Player's Choice Open

Matthew Speakman October 29, 2015

Alabama men’s tennis will send five athletes to compete in the USTA Player’s Choice Open Tournament in Birmingham on Oct. 30.Redshirt freshman Langford Hills and freshmen Matthew Rossouw and Spencer...

Tide Tipoff gives basketball fans a season preview

Matthew Speakman October 28, 2015

Alabama’s basketball programs hosted the first annual Tide Tipoff event at Coleman Coliseum on Oct. 27. The event allowed for fans to come out and get their first taste of both the men and women’s...

Rugby holds perfect conference record

Matthew Speakman October 16, 2015

The Alabama men’s rugby team has improved its record to 4-0 after a victory over Vanderbilt on Oct. 9.The team is off to a hot start this season, winning their first four games all by double digits....

Alex Gray aims for ultimate stage

Alex Gray aims for ultimate stage

Matthew Speakman October 8, 2015

Alex Gray is a towering figure. I found the back of my head touching my spine when making eye contact with the 6-foot-5-inch junior swimmer from Birmingham, Alabama. Size can be intimidating, especially...

Cross country teams finish second and fifth at Cowboy Jamboree

Matthew Speakman September 27, 2015

The Alabama Cross Country team picked up a second place finish courtesy of the women, while running to a fifth place honor in the men’s category in the Cowboy Jamboree on Spet. 26.The women, who competed...

Lincoln Parish thriving in new music role

Lincoln Parish thriving in new music role

Matthew Speakman September 16, 2015

Everybody loves music. Everyone has a favorite song or a favorite band that they can listen to everyday and not grow tired off. Music surrounds us. When you turn on the radio, music is usually playing....

Moon Taxi opens the Druid City Music Hall

Moon Taxi opens the Druid City Music Hall

Matthew Speakman August 27, 2015

Moon Taxi and the Lonely Biscuits played the inaugural show at Tuscaloosa's newest music venue, Druid City Music Hall. Housed in the same location as the late Jupiter Bar, Druid City Music Hall has been...

Fighting should not be taken away in hockey

Fighting should not be taken away in hockey

Matthew Speakman November 17, 2014

In most sports, unsportsmanlike conduct and altercations are frowned upon. They draw penalties and can even cause suspension. However, hockey throws this rule out the window. People celebrate hockey’s...