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Softball heads to Birmingham to face UAB

Kelly Ward February 16, 2016

Alabama wasn’t a softball state 20 years ago. Rhoads Stadium was a dream. The University of Alabama wasn’t even playing fast pitch. Now, two teams in the top five are from Alabama (Alabama and Auburn)....

Softball ends weekend with 10-2 mercy-rule win over Liberty

Kelly Ward February 14, 2016

Sydney Littlejohn didn't need to go the distance to get the win. Her four innings were enough in No. 5 Alabama softball's 10-2 win over Liberty.Littlejohn (1-1) allowed two runs on four hits and struck...

Softball improves to 3-1 on season with 2 wins on Saturday

Softball improves to 3-1 on season with 2 wins on Saturday

Kelly Ward February 13, 2016

No. 5 Alabama softball took both games on Saturday after dropping the Friday nightcap. The Crimson Tide beat Rutgers 6-0 before edging out No. 19 James Madison 2-1 on a walk-off single.In the first game,...

Softball splits opening day

Softball splits opening day

Kelly Ward February 12, 2016

For the sixth straight year, Alabama softball opened its season with a win. After downing Fordham 9-1 in five innings, No. 5 Alabama dropped its next game, a 8-1 decision to No. 17 UCF in the UCF Classic.In...

Softball starts season with Orlando tournament

Softball starts season with Orlando tournament

Kelly Ward February 11, 2016

Haylie McCleney has the best view in Rhoads Stadium. From her perch in center field, the senior can see everything on the field. She spies pitches and batters’ tendencies. She knows how the ball moves...

Alabama softball ranked No. 5 in preseason poll

Kelly Ward January 26, 2016

Alabama softball is ranked No. 5 in both the USA Today/NFCA and ESPN.com/USA Softball preseason polls.The Crimson Tide received a first-place vote in each of the polls. In the coaches poll, Alabama is...

​Madi Moore brings new look to Alabama softball pitching staff

​Madi Moore brings new look to Alabama softball pitching staff

Kelly Ward October 1, 2015

Madi Moore isn’t going to have it easy when she scrimmages against her teammates on the Alabama softball team.They will repay the favor done to them by pitchers like Jaclyn Traina, who led the team to...

Softball should return to Olympics

Softball should return to Olympics

Kelly Ward June 17, 2015

About 10 minutes from downtown Oklahoma City is softball’s biggest stage. Every year, thousands flock to the area for the Women’s College World Series.Five years from now it will still draw in crowds...

After loss, softball poised for long-term success

After loss, softball poised for long-term success

Kelly Ward June 3, 2015

OKLAHOMA CITY — Of the eight teams that make it to the Women’s College World Series, only one ends its season with
a win.Even though Alabama softball’s 5-3 loss to LSU ended its season, the day...

Alabama eliminated from WCWS after late rally falls short

Alabama eliminated from WCWS after late rally falls short

Kelly Ward May 31, 2015

OKLAHOMA CITY — Alabama softball faced an impossible challenge: win four games in two days. It won one game but couldn’t come back against LSU. Alabama had the bases loaded with one out in the top...

​Dare gets clutch hit in 2-1 win over Oregon

​Dare gets clutch hit in 2-1 win over Oregon

Kelly Ward May 30, 2015

OKLAHOMA CITY — Chandler Dare might be the shortest player on Alabama’s roster. She’s listed at 5-foot-2, along with senior Danielle Richard. The sophomore outfielder might not be that tall.Dare...

Alabama softball drops game to Michigan in WCWS opener

Alabama softball drops game to Michigan in WCWS opener

Kelly Ward May 28, 2015

OKLAHOMA CITY — Michigan got big hits. Alabama didn’t. Michigan gets to play Friday. Alabama plays on elimination Saturday.No. 6 Alabama softball (47-14) was shutout 5-0 to No. 6 Michigan (57-6) in...