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The Crimson White

Serving The University of Alabama since 1894.

The Crimson White

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The Crimson White

​No. 5 Alabama softball falls to No. 4 Michigan

Kelly Ward February 20, 2015

It was a cold afternoon game, but No. 4 Michigan’s bats stayed hot in its 8-2 downing of No. 5 Alabama. Michigan strung together 11 hits over seven innings in Friday’s matchup. The Crimson Tide put...

Softball to host Michigan

Softball to host Michigan

Kelly Ward February 18, 2015

There are no easy games left for Alabama softball. After going 4-1 at the Stanford Nike Invitational, the Crimson Tide returns home for a five-game slate in the Easton Bama Bash against three teams who...

Who's on first?

Who's on first?

Kelly Ward February 12, 2015

An official visit is usually the time for coaches to market their program. Recruits can see the facilities and experience what it’s like to be on campus. Junior Leona Lafaele didn’t need an official...

Softball team opens season at South Alabama

Softball team opens season at South Alabama

Kelly Ward February 5, 2015

Eight months ago, the Alabama softball team watched from the first base line as Florida hoisted the national championship trophy.Now, the Crimson Tide is a different team. No longer can it rely on Jaclyn...

​Softball dominates Fall Brawl

​Softball dominates Fall Brawl

Kelly Ward October 19, 2014

Eight different lineups in eight different games – that’s Alabama softball coach Patrick Murphy’s plan for Fall Brawl.He said he doesn’t know if he can do it, but so far through four games, it’s...

Alabama softball returns from Netherlands

Alabama softball returns from Netherlands

Kelly Ward August 17, 2014

Washing headstones of American soldiers from World War II wasn’t on the original itinerary when Alabama softball made the trip to the Netherlands in early August. The original plan was to play the Dutch...

Patrick Murphy hosts softball camps for youth

Patrick Murphy hosts softball camps for youth

Caroline Gazzara June 17, 2014

For more than 15 years, Alabama softball coach Patrick Murphy has been hosting summer camps for young athletes. In that span of time, he has seen a number of future athletes and stars. He’s seen kids...

Alabama softball defeats Michigan 4-1, Tide one win away from WCWS

Marc Torrence May 25, 2012

Alabama used another strong pitching performance from right-handed ace Jackie Traina, as well as a three-run fifth inning to beat the Michigan Wolverines 4-1 in front of 2,475 fans at Rhoads Stadium, putting...

Alabama softball advances to Super Regional, defeats South Alabama 6-0

Marc Torrence May 20, 2012

Jackie Traina pitched seven shutout innings for Alabama, and the Crimson Tide beat South Alabama 6-0, advancing to its eight straight Super Regionals appearance. With Michigan winning the Louisville Regional,...

Alabama softball advances to Regional Championship with 5-2 victory over South Alabama

Marc Torrence May 19, 2012

Jackie Traina returned to the circle to pitch for Alabama after eight days off and didn’t miss a beat, allowing just two hits and striking out ten as Alabama beat South Alabama 5-2 in the NCAA Softball...

Alabama softball wins fifth SEC Tournament Championship, second in three years

Marc Torrence May 12, 2012

Alabama softball coach Patrick Murphy pulled senior Jazlyn Lunceford aside during an at-bat during the third inning of the SEC Softball Tournament. He told her, "Look at the wind, look at the flagpole,...

Alabama softball three-peats as SEC regular season champions

Lindsay Blakey May 6, 2012

The Alabama softball team clinched its third consecutive Southeastern Conference regular season title, defeating the Florida Gators, 5-3. “It’s just a great moment,” head coach Patrick Murphy said....