It is said that revenge is a dish best served cold. Bama was cold, methodical, calculating in it's Game 2 win over the Oklahoma Sooners this afternoon in the NCAA Tuscaloosa Super Regional. The Lady Tide shut out the Okies 2-0 in a sweet victory to advance to Game 3 now underway.
The Tide's two runs came in the top of the third inning with Jadyn Spencer delivering the two-run shot on a home run straight over the left field wall. The fans erupted, as did the players piling out of the dugout to welcome her home.
Starting pitcher Alexis Osorio pitched all seven innings, allowing just one hit. She was poised and collected today despite yesterday's showing.
Game 3 is now underway to decide who travels to compete in the World Series. The game is being broadcast on ESPN2.
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Football
The opening football game for the University of Alabama will now be "prime time." In a scheduling announcement, ABC will air the Alabama-Wisconsin game scheduled for Septemeber 5th in AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas beginning at 7 PM CDT.
Alabama is no stranger to big opening games, having played the likes of Virginia Tech, West Virginia and others to kick off the college football season. This match-up of the SEC-Big 10 is highly anticipated.
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Women's Golf
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With some of the teams still on the golf course, the Alabama women's golf team is currently in 19th place following a 19-over-par, 307 second round in the NCAA Championships today. Bama is 41-over 617 after two rounds at the par-72 Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, Florida.
Currently in the top five individuals is Bama's Emma Talley with a 1-over 73 today, bringing her two day score to 1-under 143.
Talley is the only player so far to birdie the par-3 sixth hole on the course. She has recorded the second-most birdies among participants, carding eight.
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Football Recruiting
Four-star defensive tackle Kendell "Hulk" Jones out of Shoemaker High School in Killeen, Texas has committed to play football for the University of Alabama. The 6' 4 1/2" recruit is the ninth commit for the Crimson Tide.
According to the 247Sports Composite Rankings, the four-star recruit is the number 66 overall player in the 2016 class. He is number 11 at his position, and the number 9 player out of Texas.
Jones was recruited by defensive line coach Bo Davis and defensive coordinator Kirby Smart.
Many believe Jones will be able to make an immediate impact.
