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The Crimson White

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The Crimson White

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Alabama guard Labaron Philon (#0) lays the ball up against Creighton at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa, AL on Saturday, Dec 14, 2024.

No. 7 Alabama returns to Coleman Coliseum with 83-75 win over Creighton

Patrick Curd, Contributing Writer December 14, 2024

After nearly a month away from Coleman Coliseum, the No. 7-ranked Alabama Crimson Tide men’s basketball team returned home with an 83-75 victory over the Creighton Bluejays Saturday. “It was a good...

Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe (#4) celebrates after beating Auburn on Nov. 30.

Leadership amid adversity: Alabama’s mentality shines in Iron Bowl

Patrick Curd, Contributing Writer December 3, 2024

Player mentality is a driving force of sports, as pure athleticism will only take one so far.  This phenomenon was exemplified in The Alabama Crimson Tide’s home matchup against the Auburn Tigers...

Dennis Kipruto (#109) and Victor Kiprop (#108) participate in the Crimson Class in Tuscaloosa, Alabama on Oct. 18.

Lemgnole wins individual national championship as women’s cross country finishes 10th, men finish 18th at nationals

Patrick Curd, Contributing Writer November 25, 2024

Sophomore Doris Lemngole won the individual NCAA national title at the Thomas Zimmer Championship Cross Country Course in Madison, Wisconsin. The women’s team earned a top-10 finish, while the men’s...

The University of Alabama Track and Field Team during practices the day before NCAA Regionals.

Performances from Lemngole and Lokira punch Alabama cross country’s tickets to national championships

Patrick Curd, Contributing Writer November 18, 2024

The Alabama men’s and women’s cross country teams swept the team titles at the NCAA Southern Regionals in Tallahassee, Florida, punching their tickets to the NCAA national championships. Women’s At...

Alabama wide receiver Emmanuel Henderson Jr. (#3) warms up before the game against Tennessee in Neyland Stadium.

Is the Third Saturday in October becoming the new Iron Bowl?

Patrick Curd, Contributing Writer November 13, 2024

The Iron Bowl is one of the most famous rivalries in college football. But now, it is beginning to be overshadowed by a game one month earlier.  “The Third Saturday in October” is just another...

An Alabama swimmer competes against Missouri.

Alabama swimmers bringing support to other sports through speedos and body paint

Patrick Curd, Contributing Writer November 13, 2024

When ESPN’s College GameDay returned to Tuscaloosa on the morning of Sept. 28 ahead of Alabama’s showdown with Georgia, the usual crowd gathered: students with their signs, media personnel, cheerleaders...

Alabama midfielder/defender Melina Rebimbas (#23) fights for the ball against Kentucky.

The road to recovery: Melina Rebimbas’ journey back to the pitch

Patrick Curd, Contributing Writer November 6, 2024

Midfielder Melina Rebimbas transferred to Alabama from the University of North Carolina after her freshman year. During her time with the Tar Heels, she was one of two freshmen to appear in all 23 matches,...

Alabama Soccer Player Nadia Ramadan (10) takes a shot against Vanderbilt at Ashton Brosnaham Park in Pensacola, FL on Sunday, Nov 3, 2024. Photo by Jeff Hanson

Alabama soccer begins SEC tournament with upset win over No. 5 seed Vanderbilt

Patrick Curd, Contributing Writer November 5, 2024

The 12-seed Alabama soccer team knocked the 5-seed Vanderbilt Commodores out of the SEC tournament Sunday with two first half goals from midfielders Nadia Ramadan and Zivana Labovic. Alabama recently...

Alabama Track & Field (Cross Country/Distance) Doris Lemngole during the SEC Championship at Dale Watts '71 Cross Country Course in Bryan-College Station, TX on Friday, Nov 1, 2024.

Lemngole helps women’s cross country to SEC title, Kiprop helps men to podium finish

Patrick Curd, Contributing Writer November 2, 2024

The Alabama women’s and men’s cross country teams finished on the podium at the SEC championship in College Station, Texas.  Women’s At the Watts Cross Country Course, the women’s team,...

Former Alabama sprinter Tarsis Orogot poses after a race.

‘Just a boy with a dream’: From East Africa to the heart of the South, and then the Olympics.

Patrick Curd, Contributing Writer October 23, 2024

In 2019, Ugandan sprinter Tarsis Orogot left everything behind and moved to Kenya in order to train. Five years later, he is an Olympian.  When Orogot left, he had little money, no job and no sponsorships.  “I...

Bryant-Denny Stadium’s energetic crowd atmosphere and its effect on gameplay

Bryant-Denny Stadium’s energetic crowd atmosphere and its effect on gameplay

Patrick Curd, Contributing Writer October 13, 2024

Bryant-Denny Stadium consistently ranks as one of the toughest settings in college football, mainly because of the energy the fans breathe into the stadium.  With fans’ passion for the sport higher...

Alabama midfielder Lexi Meyer (#8) dribbles down the field against Auburn.

Henderon scores Alabama’s only goal in 1-1 tie in “Iron Bowl of Soccer”

Patrick Curd, Contributing Writer October 13, 2024

The Alabama soccer team went on the road after a home loss and tied No. 14 Auburn. Alabama now has an SEC record of 0-1-5. Auburn had the first shot of the game when forward Olivia Woodson’s attempt...

Leah Kunde goes to kick ball in Alabama's game against Missouri Thursday, Sept. 26.

Alabama soccer notches third tie in a row, draws 1-1 against Missouri

Patrick Curd, Contributing Writer September 29, 2024

The Crimson Tide's streak of ties continues, as the team ended in a 1-1 deadlock against the Missouri Tigers on Thursday. Alabama began the night with the first shot of the match in the fourth minute,...

Alabama midfielder Madeline Padelski (#18) dribbles down the field.

Get to know the Crimson Tide’s next soccer star; Madeline Padelski

Patrick Curd, Contributing Writer September 25, 2024

University of Alabama soccer phenom Madeline Padelski has turned her love for soccer into an outstanding career, playing for Elite Clubs National League and the U.S. women’s youth national team. The...

Alabama forward Nedya Sawan (#16) dribbles away from a Louisiana Tech defender.

Crimson Tide rolls over Louisiana Tech 4-0

Patrick Curd, Contributing Writer September 15, 2024

The Alabama soccer team beat the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs 4-0 on Friday, despite inclement weather. However, the rain didn’t seem to affect the team’s performance. Alabama played aggressively in...