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Tide Men's Tennis Falls To Florida 5-2
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The Alabama men's tennis team fell to the 16th-ranked Florida Gators yesterday 5-2 at the Roberta Alison Baumgardner Tennis Center in Tuscaloosa. Alabama slips to 13-9 overall, 4-4 SEC.
Tide men's head tennis coach GEORGE HUSACK said, "There was good excitement and great energy. I think the difference in the match, really in doubles and singles, was execution."
It was sophomore KOREY LOVETT and freshman MAZEN OSAMA, ranked 17th duo in the country, taking a doubles win from the Gators 7-5 for one win. A battle ensued for Bama's next win, but sophomore MATTHEW ROSSOUW and freshman SPENCER RICHEY were finally able to overcome in a tie-breaker to bring Bama their second and final victory.
Husack continued, "Down the stretch in doubles, we came back because we made more balls. We got down early because we missed more balls. At
the end, they (Florida) ended up missing more balls (in doubles). There
was clearly some pressure there when the score got tight, but at the end
of the day it is who executes and who produces less unforced errors."
The Crimson Tide was unable to catch a break in singles action, losing all matches.
Husack commented, "I thought in doubles we did a good job of being more solid down the
stretch, and in singles, on the courts that I saw, that we just didn't
execute enough, and they (Florida) were just more rock solid. With Matthew, it was great to get a win. He made more balls. He
executed, and that's a testament to him and the work that he has put in
to his game.
Next up for the Tide will be a home match with the Arkansas Razorback on Friday, April 1st. The contest is slated to begin at 5 p.m. CT. Bama then travels to Ole Miss for a match with the Rebels on Sunday, April 3 at 1 p.m. CT.
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Number Two Football Prospect To Visit Alabama Today
Dylan Moses
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Five-star linebacker prospect DYLAN MOSES will be paying an unofficial visit to the campus of the University of Alabama today according to a tweet sent out by Moses this weekend.
The 6' 2", 220-pound linebacker prospect plays for IMG Academy in Florida, but is originally from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. In fact, Moses was originally committed to LSU before his decommitment this past summer.
Moses was the No. 1 overall high school prospect, but then dropped to No. 2 behind Alabama five-star commit NAJEE HARRIS, according to 247Sports composite rankings. He is the country's number one defensive player and outside linebacker.
He says Alabama is his number one choice.
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Saban To Open Mercedes-Benz Dealership In Nashville
Nick & Terry Saban
The Nashville Tennessean this weekend reported that University of Alabama head coach NICK SABAN and his wife, TERRY, will own a 50 percent share in a new Mercedes-Benz dealership in Nashville, Tennessee. The new Mercedez-Benz of Music City is planned for the property at Interstate 40 and Briley Parkway. And get this, the dealership is expected to open in a year at...wait for it...734 Envious Lane.
The other 50 percent will be owned by Joe Agresti, and said that he and the Sabans selected Nashville because it's a thriving city with high growth expectations.
Agresti and the Sabans already own the Mercedes-Benz of Birmingham and Infinity of Birmingham car dealerships located in Hoover, Alabama.
The three also own BIJ Motors TN LLC, the owner of the operating entity for the planned new dealership in Nashville.
Final plat approval is expected on April 28th.
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Women's Tennis Swept By Mississippi State
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The University of Alabama women's tennis team (4-12, 0-8 SEC) were soundly beaten this weekend 7-0 by Mississippi State (12-6; 3-5 SEC) at the Alabama Tennis Stadium.
The Alabama ladies next travel down to the Plains to take on in-state rival Auburn this Friday, April 1st at 5 p.m. CT.
