Author: Christian Moffett

Softball Hosts LSU in Pivotal SEC Series

Softball Hosts LSU in Pivotal SEC Series

Posted by | Apr 5, 2012 | , , |

The second-ranked Alabama softball team (35-1 overall, 12-1 SEC) looks to stay atop the SEC as it returns to the friendly confines of Rhoads Stadium this weekend to take on No. 21-ranked LSU (28-8 overall, 10-1 SEC) in a three game series. First pitch is set for 7 p.m., on Friday and will be carried on ESPNU, with Beth Mowins and Jessica Mendoza on the call. Saturday and Sunday’s games will start at 1:30 p.m., and 1 p.m., respectively. The Sunday contest will be shown on Fox Sports South with Dave Baker and Cheri Kempf calling the action.

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Zavadil: Tide Giving Fans A Reason To Dream Again

Zavadil: Tide Giving Fans A Reason To Dream Again

Posted by | Mar 15, 2012 | , |

It’s been six years. Six long years since that feeling of hope roared across the state of Alabama for fans of the Crimson Tide. Six years since a sport other than football and gymnastics had a chance to be a part of the final chase for a national title. March Madness. It’s finally here, and Alabama is finally a part of arguably the greatest spectacle in all of basketball. And, well, it was well worth the wait.

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No. 1 Softball Takes Easton Alabama Invite Title

No. 1 Softball Takes Easton Alabama Invite Title

Posted by | Mar 5, 2012 | , |

The top ranked Alabama softball team used timely pitching and clutch hitting to score four unanswered runs to knock off UAB, 4-1, in the finale of the Easton Alabama Invite Sunday afternoon at Rhoads Stadium. With the win the Crimson Tide improve to 17-0, tying the third best start in school history. UA swept through the tournament, going 4-0 on the weekend.

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Basketball Fights Off Auburn, Wins 55-49

Basketball Fights Off Auburn, Wins 55-49

Posted by | Mar 1, 2012 | |

The Alabama men’s basketball team improved to 20-9 and 9-6 in Southeastern Conference play, winning its fourth game in a row and fifth straight over its in-state rival, with a 55-49 victory over the Auburn Tigers in front of 14,253 fans at Coleman Coliseum Wednesday.

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Softball Closes Out Road Stretch with UAB Tonight

Softball Closes Out Road Stretch with UAB Tonight

Posted by | Feb 21, 2012 | , |

The No. 2 ranked Alabama softball team (7-0) will wrap up its road trip to start the season with a midweek contest against instate foe UAB (5-5). The Crimson Tide will meet the Blazers on Tuesday, Feb. 21, with first pitch scheduled for 6 p.m., at the UAB Softball Field. The game will be carried live in Tuscaloosa on WVUA-FM with Chad Haynie on the call.

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