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The Crimson White
All content by RJ Nealon
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MacRae overcomes illness, looks to thrive in junior season

RJ Nealon, Contributing Writer • October 7, 2019
A New Zealand native, Jorja MacRae was dedicated to becoming a collegiate rower in the United States.
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Cross country competes at Montevallo Falcon Classic

RJ Nealon, Contributing Writer • September 7, 2019
The Alabama women's cross country team finished second at the Montevallo Falcon Classic with senior Alexa Cruz leading the way.
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Rowing ranked inside top-20 for first time

RJ Nealon, Staff Writer • March 27, 2019
It's a new feeling for the athletes, coaches and program. After receiving votes last May, Alabama rowing is in the top 20 for the first time in the team's history sitting at No. 17. 
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Women’s basketball beats Vanderbilt in first round of SEC

RJ Nealon, Staff Writer • March 6, 2019
Alabama was led by senior Shaquera Wade, who scored a career-high 26 points shooting 9-of-17 from the field. Wade scored her 1,000th point, along with grabbing nine rebounds. Following her was sophomore Jasmine Walker with 22 points going 3-of-3 from behind the arc.
By Evan Pilat

Women’s basketball defeats Ole Miss in final home game

RJ Nealon, Staff Writer • February 28, 2019
In the final home game of the season, Alabama women's basketball defeated Ole Miss in a low scoring affair, 46-43. With the win, the Crimson Tide improves to 13-15 (5-10 SEC), while the Rebels fall to 9-20 (3-12 SEC). 
By Hannah Saad

Benjamin to miss rest of season

RJ Nealon, Staff Writer • February 25, 2019
Alabama's freshman guard, De'Sha Benjamin, suffered a season-ending injury during Sunday's overtime loss to Georgia, 76-67. Benjamin broke her foot during the fourth quarter and never returned to the game. 
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Key women’s basketball freshman suffers season-ending injury

RJ Nealon, Staff Writer • February 25, 2019
Alabama's freshman guard, De'Sha Benjamin, suffered a season-ending injury during yesterday's overtime loss to Georgia, 76-67. Benjamin broke her foot during the fourth quarter and never returned to the game. 
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Women’s basketball falls to Georgia on senior night

RJ Nealon, Staff Writer • February 25, 2019
From the start, it was a back-and-forth battle. There were seven lead changes and eight ties throughout the game.  Both offenses came out shooting, and after a 13-10 lead by Georgia after the first media stoppage, Alabama rallied back to take a 19-18 lead into the second quarter. 
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Women’s basketball bounces back with win over Vanderbilt

RJ Nealon, Staff Writer • February 22, 2019
The win put the Crimson Tide at 12-14 (4-9 SEC), while the Commodores fall to 6-20 (1-12 SEC). The 19-point victory is Alabama’s largest margin of victory since Jan. 14, 1997, beating Ole Miss 78-51. 
By Hannah Saad

Women’s basketball suffers worst loss of season

RJ Nealon, Staff writer • February 17, 2019
Alabama women's basketball suffered its worse loss to Auburn, 77-38 on Sunday.
Tide women's basketball falls to Kentucky at home

Tide women’s basketball falls to Kentucky at home

RJ Nealon, Staff Writer • February 11, 2019
Alabama women's basketball falls to No. 17 Kentucky, 68-53 during the Power of Pink/Play4Kay game. A game dedicated to raise awareness and honor those who fought the fight against breast cancer. The Crimson Tide is now 11-13 (3-8 SEC), while Kentucky improves to 20-5 (7-4 SEC).
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Women’s basketball prepares for Power of Pink

RJ Nealon, Sports Writer • February 11, 2019
The Alabama women’s basketball team is looking to bounce back after a heartbreaking 57-55 loss to Florida Thursday night. The Crimson Tide will face No. 19 Kentucky Feb. 11, and it’s a crucial game with only a handful of games remaining before the SEC Championships.
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Women’s basketball ready for matchup against Florida

RJ Nealon, Staff writer • February 7, 2019

After a tough and gritty loss to No. 6 Mississippi State 65-49 on Sunday, the Crimson Tide looks ahead to its match-up against Florida to get back on track. In the two foes first match-up, Alabama defeated...

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Alabama’s Dont’a Hightower helps Patriots win Super Bowl

RJ Nealon, Staff Writer • February 4, 2019
The New England Patriots and Dont’a Hightower defeated the Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl LIII 13-3. It was Hightower's third Super Bowl win.
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Women’s basketball falls at home to No. 6 Mississippi State

RJ Nealon, Staff Writer • February 3, 2019
Alabama’s women basketball team lost to No. 6 Mississippi State 65-49. The Crimson Tide falls to 11-11 (3-6 SEC), while the Bulldogs improve to 21-1 (9-0 SEC). 
By Evan Pilat

Women’s basketball tries to find consistency against Mississippi State

RJ Nealon, Staff Writer • February 3, 2019
It’s been a whirlpool of emotions for the Alabama women's basketball team, with many highs and lows this season; the Crimson Tide looks to pick up the staple mark the team has been searching for. 
Women's basketball records first road win over Georgia since 1997

Women’s basketball records first road win over Georgia since 1997

RJ Nealon, Staff Writer • January 27, 2019
Alabama improves to 11-10 (3-5 SEC) snapping a 12-game road losing streak to the Lady Bulldogs, while Georgia falls to 13-8 (3-4 SEC). 
By Evan Pilat

Alabama women’s basketball falls to Arkansas

RJ Nealon, Staff Writer • January 25, 2019
For the first time since 2013, two members of the Crimson Tide recorded double-doubles in the same game. Sophomore Jasmine Walker had 18 points and 12 rebounds making it her fourth double-double of the season and sophomore Ariyah Copeland had 11 points, and 10 rebounds to get her third double-double of the season.
By Evan Pilat

Women’s basketball fails to capitalize on Johnson’s career game

RJ Nealon, Staff Writer • January 20, 2019
Alabama women’s basketball fell to LSU 62-56, on Sunday afternoon. It is now 10-9 (2-4 SEC), while the Tigers improve to 12-6 (3-3 SEC). 
Shaquera Wade provides leadership for young Alabama team

Shaquera Wade provides leadership for young Alabama team

RJ Nealon, Staff Writer • January 16, 2019
This season Wade has stepped up in ways that a senior should. Her season high in points (20) came against Southeastern Louisiana, and her high in minutes is (41), a stat that last year would have been given to Lewis, came against SMU. Wade continues to set examples for the younger players. 
By Evan Pilat

Women’s basketball blown out at Texas A&M

RJ Nealon, Staff Reporter • January 13, 2019
Alabama women’s basketball fell to Texas A&M 70-43, on Sunday afternoon extending its losing streak to three. Alabama is now 9-8 (1-3 SEC) on the season while Texas A&M is 13-4 (2-2 SEC). 
By Evan Pilat

Women’s basketball drops seconds SEC game season

RJ Nealon, Staff Writer • January 10, 2019
Alabama’s women’s basketball fell to Auburn 66-56 extending its losing streak to two. The loss puts Alabama at 9-7 on the season while Auburn improved to 14-2. 
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Women’s basketball snaps losing streak with win over Tulane

RJ Nealon, Staff Writer • December 8, 2018
Leading the Crimson Tide was sophomore Jasmine Walker with 20 points and five rebounds. Following her was junior Cierra Johnson with 18 points, six rebounds, and five assists. Junior Jordan Lewis finished with 16 points, two rebounds, and four assists. 
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Women’s basketball loses twice in weekend tournament

RJ Nealon, Staff Writer • December 2, 2018
Alabama women’s basketball drops two straight games during the Arizona State Classic to put its record at (5-3). 
By Evan Pilat

Women’s basketball prepares for Arizona State Classic

RJ Nealon, Staff Writer • November 30, 2018
The Alabama women’s basketball team returns to action this weekend as it competes in the Arizona State Classic. The Crimson Tide is coming off a three-game homestand, including a four-game win streak improving its record to (5-1). 
Alabama wins fourth straight with win against Stetson

Alabama wins fourth straight with win against Stetson

RJ Nealon, Staff Writer • November 28, 2018
Both teams exchanged shots from beyond the arc in the fourth, and the Hatters went on a 6-0 run to cut Alabama’s lead to 53-47 with 2:32 remaining. The Crimson Tide held on to secure the victory.
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Women’s basketball claims road win over SMU

RJ Nealon, Staff Writer • November 16, 2018
Leading the Crimson Tide was junior Jasmine Walker recording her third consecutive double-double with 10 points, 10 rebounds, one assist and two steals. Following her was freshman Allie Craig Cruce and sophomore Ariyah Copeland with nine points apiece.
By Evan Pilat

Women’s basketball signs two guards to 2019 class

RJ Nealon, Staff Reporter • November 15, 2018
The Alabama women basketball team signed two players during the National Letter of Intent early signing period for the 2019 class. The duo is made up of all-state performers Mystique Womack from Marlin, Texas and Destiny Rice out of Shreveport, Louisiana. 
Women's basketball suffers loss on the road to Utah

Women’s basketball suffers loss on the road to Utah

RJ Nealon, Staff Writer • November 14, 2018
Leading the Crimson Tide was junior Jasmine Walker with 18 points, one shy of her career best, along with eight rebounds.
Alabama in the NFL: Week 10

Alabama in the NFL: Week 10

RJ Nealon, Staff Writer • November 13, 2018
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones caught seven passes for 107 yards and one touchdown. Jones' performance made him the fastest receiver to reach 10,000 yards in NFL history.
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Shaquera Wade leads women’s basketball over Southeastern Louisiana

RJ Nealon, Staff Writer • November 8, 2018
Alabama women’s basketball opened its regular season with a 88-40 win against Southeastern Louisiana. It was the first meeting with the Lady Lions since 2012.
Alabama in the NFL: Week Nine

Alabama in the NFL: Week Nine

RJ Nealon, Staff Writer • November 6, 2018
Week nine of the NFL season is complete, and former Alabama standouts continue to showcase their skills. Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones scored his first touchdown of the season on a 35-yard reception.
Women's basketball competes in second exhibition

Women’s basketball competes in second exhibition

RJ Nealon, Staff Writer • November 1, 2018
The Alabama women’s basketball team played their second and final exhibition game of the preseason against Mississippi College. The game was Alabama and Mississippi College’s first time playing each other in 31 years, and the first ever exhibition game between the two.
By Joe Will Field

Women’s basketball searching for consistency

RJ Nealon, Staff Reporter • November 1, 2018
Alabama women’s basketball is preparing for its second exhibition match of the preseason against Mississippi College. Last week, the team defeated Faulkner 100-44. In a game where the Crimson Tide had five different players in double digits and showed depth on the bench outscoring Faulkner’s bench 51-23, but that wasn’t the case during practice. The team's bench lacked consistency.
By Hannah Saad

Alabama in the NFL: Week eight

RJ Nealon, Staff Writer • October 30, 2018
Week eight of the NFL season is complete, and former Alabama players continue to showcase their skills and show what it means to ‘trust the process.’ More than 30 former Alabama players saw action in games. 
Alabama in the NFL: Week seven

Alabama in the NFL: Week seven

RJ Nealon, Staff Writer • October 22, 2018
Week seven of the NFL season is complete, and throughout the NFL Alabama players continue to showcase their skill. During one of the NFL’s biggest rivalry games, several former Crimson Tide defensive lineman had big games for the Washington Redskins against the Dallas Cowboys.
Alabama basketball gains experience in exhibition against Faulkner

Alabama basketball gains experience in exhibition against Faulkner

RJ Nealon, Staff Writer • October 21, 2018

Alabama women’s basketball saw its first action of the year against Faulkner University in an exhibition game in Coleman Coliseum on Sunday night. “I thought today was exactly what we needed this...

Women's basketball gives first glimpse of team in Tide Tipoff

Women’s basketball gives first glimpse of team in Tide Tipoff

RJ Nealon, Staff Writer • October 15, 2018
The Alabama women's basketball team welcomed fans to a new season starting with Tide tipoff on Monday night.
Alabama in the NFL: Week five

Alabama in the NFL: Week five

RJ Nealon, Staff Writer • October 8, 2018
Week five of the 2018 NFL season is complete and many former Alabama standouts continue to showcase their skills throughout the league.
Alabama in the NFL: Week four

Alabama in the NFL: Week four

RJ Nealon, Staff Writer • October 1, 2018
Week four of the NFL season is complete, and many former Alabama players showcased their skills. Among them were Atlanta Falcons wide receivers Calvin Ridley and Julio Jones, and for the second week in a row they showed elite playmaking in a record-setting performance.
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Swimming wins 15 total races against Ohio State in loss

RJ Nealon, Staff Writer • September 28, 2018

Alabama swimming fell to Ohio State in its second swim meet of the season. The men fell 156-144, while the women lost 181-119. In the first road meet of the season, Alabama swimming and diving won 13 individual...

Alabama in the NFL: Ridley breaks out in week three

Alabama in the NFL: Ridley breaks out in week three

RJ Nealon, Staff Writer • September 25, 2018
Week three of the NFL season is complete, and there were several former Alabama players with impressive performances. Among the 37 former Alabama players to see the field, Calvin Ridley of the Atlanta Falcons showed off his elite skill set in a breakout performance.
Alabama Indoor Track & Field honored for SEC Championship

Alabama Indoor Track & Field honored for SEC Championship

RJ Nealon, Staff Writer • September 22, 2018
The University of Alabama’s 2018 men’s Indoor Track & Field SEC championship team was honored Friday afternoon at the Sarah Patterson Champions Plaza for the “Celebration of Champions.”
Alabama in the NFL: Week Two

Alabama in the NFL: Week Two

RJ Nealon, Staff Writer • September 19, 2018
Week two of the NFL season is complete, and several former Alabama players had impressive performances.
Alabama golf has strong showing in Fighting Illini Invitational

Alabama golf has strong showing in Fighting Illini Invitational

RJ Nealon, Staff Writer • September 17, 2018
Alabama men’s golf was back in action this past weekend competing at the Olympia Fields/Fighting Illini Invitational. The No. 2 ranked Crimson Tide placed fourth in the event.
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Swimming prepares for season opener

RJ Nealon, Staff Writer • September 14, 2018

While in Tuscaloosa, during the fall, football gets much of the attention. However, Alabama swimming looks ahead to open its season and improve on things from the past. For the sixth year in a row,...

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Continuing the legacy: Ha Ha Clinton-Dix helps Packers comeback

RJ Nealon, Staff Writer • September 11, 2018

The opening week of the NFL kicked off this past weekend, and for many teams, it’s a time where they respectively find their identities. Throughout the process, many former Alabama standouts saw the...

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Men’s golf finishes third at Carpet Capital Collegiate

RJ Nealon, Staff Writer • September 10, 2018

No. 2 Alabama finished at 19-under par at the Carpet Capital Collegiate, which was good enough for a third place finish. “I am proud of our guys for putting ourselves in a position to win this tournament,...

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Alabama places top-5 at the SEC Preview Meet

RJ Nealon, Staff Writer • September 8, 2018

A week after the University of Alabama cross country team opened the season at Mississippi College, the men’s and women’s team are back in action. This time at the SEC Preview Meet hosted at Auburn...

Alabama hockey ready to take next step

Alabama hockey ready to take next step

RJ Nealon, Staff Writer • September 6, 2018

Down South, hockey doesn’t typically take precedent in the fall and winter months, but don’t tell that to the University of Alabama club hockey team. The team is preparing to start the 2018 season,...

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Cross Country finishes top-three at Mississippi College Station Opener

RJ Nealon, Staff Writer • September 1, 2018
Alabama men's cross country finished second at the Mississippi College Station Opener, while the women;s team finished third.
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Cross country team begins 2018 season

RJ Nealon, Staff Writer • August 30, 2018
Alabama cross country starts its 2018 season on Friday at Mississippi College. The men are trying to become the dominant team in the SEC, while the women are trying to move past their turbulent 2017 season.
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The legacy continues: former Alabama standouts make final preseason adjustments

RJ Nealon, Staff Writer • August 29, 2018
Find out how former Alabama players did in week three of the NFL preseason.