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Softball team wins big in home opener

Kelly Ward February 21, 2014

After handing Virginia Tech a crushing 8-0 loss in five innings, Alabama struggled for five innings against University of Central Florida before pulling out a 8-3 win. It took some shifty base running...

Case adapts to new role on team

Case adapts to new role on team

Kelly Ward February 20, 2014

Sophomore Kallie Case is a true utility player. She plays wherever the softball team needs her. In 2013, that meant the infield. So far this year, she’s been a staple in left field, playing in all 10...

UA softball to play first ranked team

Kelly Ward February 13, 2014

For junior Chaunsey Bell, softball is a family affair. Her two older sisters played, and when she was younger, she wanted to follow in their footsteps. She started playing when she was 5 years old and...

Hawkins, McCleney lead Tide from outfield

Hawkins, McCleney lead Tide from outfield

Kelly Ward February 6, 2014

Alabama softball coach Patrick Murphy’s outfield is full of young talent. “This is the youngest outfield I think we’ve ever had,” Murphy said. “Could be three sophomores, could be two sophomores...

Murphy has lineup options with 2014 infield

Kelly Ward January 28, 2014

Alabama softball coach Patrick Murphy doesn’t have to scramble to fill the infield. He doesn’t suffer from a lack of athletes. At first base, junior Jadyn Spencer and sophomore Leona Lafaele are viable...

Traina, Jury look to lead Alabama

Kelly Ward January 21, 2014

Alabama softball coach Patrick Murphy sits behind his desk, admiring the new batting gloves the team will have this season. Outside, it’s windy and chilly, but it hasn’t kept the team from practice....

Softball team welcomes new, talented members

Leila Beem October 22, 2013

Freshman pitcher Sydney Littlejohn said her experienced teammates have helped her easily transition to starting on the Crimson Tide softball team as a freshman, giving her a boost of optimism about what...

Outfielder Kayla Braud sets record, leaves legacy

Caroline Gazzara June 4, 2013

Often out-of-state students find the trek from home to Tuscaloosa can be a hard one. It can be long, difficult and just too far from home. But for Kayla Braud, a Eugene, Ore., native and recent graduate,...

Softball team sees season end at Knoxville Super Regional

CW Staff May 28, 2013

The Alabama Crimson Tide softball team saw its season come to an end as it fell 5-3 in game two against Tennessee, in the Knoxville Super Regional Saturday at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium. The Tide finished...

Alabama softball crushes Western Kentucky to earn trip to Super Regionals

Nick Sellers May 19, 2013

?While the Alabama softball team's previous regional matchup against Western Kentucky was drama-filled, the Crimson Tide quickly squashed any indications of that Sunday, defeating the Hilltoppers 13-1...

Crimson Tide softball survives Western Kentucky

Nick Sellers May 18, 2013

The Alabama softball team pulled out a 7-6 slugfest against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Saturday afternoon in a thrilling back-and-forth effort capped by a controversial call at the last at-bat. Both...

Crimson Tide defeats Jacksonville State in first matchup of Regionals

Nick Sellers May 17, 2013

The Alabama Crimson Tide softball team won its first matchup of the Tuscaloosa NCAA regional Friday night, outlasting the Jacksonville State Gamecocks 4-0. Senior outfielder Kayla Braud sparked a two-run...