Bama Soccer Records 3rd Shutout Of The Season
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Defeats Chattanooga Mocs 1-0
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| Alabama Soccer's Lacey Clarida in action Photo Credit: RollTide.com |
Three. Now there are three.
The University of Alabama Crimson Tide soccer team has recorded its third shutout of the young season 1-0 yesterday afternoon over the Chattanooga Mocs at the Finley Stadium in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The Tide has recorded a shutout in three of it's first four contests of the season. It's just the second time in fifteen years that a Bama soccer team has won at least four games to begin a season. The last time was in 2012 when the Tide started the season at 5-0.
The lone score of the game came early in the 47th minute of the second half. Junior Lacey Clarida was the Bama player putting the ball through for the Crimson Tide. Clarida scored from six yards out off a cross from teammate sophomore Abbie Boswell. It was the sixth goal of the season for Clarida, and her 13th career goal.
Junior Kat Stratton picked up a save between the posts. That improves her overall record between the posts to 4-0.
For the contest, Clarida had 2 shots, 1 shot on goal and one goal. Boswell had four shots, two shots on goal and one assist. Jordan Meier took three shots with one shot on goal. Emma Welch recorded two shots, two shots on goal.
On the day, Alabama led in overall shots (18-3), shots on goal (7-2) and corner kicks (5-0).
Alabama improved to 4-0 while Chattanooga fell to 1-3 on the season.
The Tide travels to Tampa, Florida this Thursday, September 1st to battle No. 23 South Florda. Match time is 6 p.m. CT. Bama then takes on Florida Gulf Coast (FGCU) on Sunday, September 4th. Match time with FGCU is noon CT.
Team Statistics
| Game Stats | UA | UTC |
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| Goals | 1 | 0 |
| Shots | 18 | 3 |
| Shots on Goal | 7 | 2 |
| Saves | 2 | 6 |
| Corners | 5 | 0 |
| Offsides | 2 | 0 |
| Fouls | 6 | 4 |
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| Lacey Clarida Alabama Soccer Photo Credit: RollTide.com |
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James Mulcahy Joins Alabama Rowing Coaching Staff
Concerning Bama rowing's newest addition, Davis said, "We are very fortunate to add James to our staff. He comes to Alabama with great coaching credentials, having had success with athletes on both the national and international level. James' skills and technical knowledge will be a great asset in helping our program develop to the next level. His experience will also be very important in expanding our recruiting efforts, especially internationally."
Mulcahy's athletes at the Argonaut Rowing Club have quite an impressive record, earning a total of 28 medals at the 2015 Provincial Championships, six at the 2015 Royal Canadian Henley Regatta and four at the 2015 Canadian Indoor Rowing Championships. Mulcahy also served as coach for Team Canada at both the 2015 and 2016 CanAmMex Regatta. He previously served as the varsity women's rowing coach at the University of Toronto and as the head coach of the Saskatoon Rowing Club.
Mulcahy, a competitive rower himself from 2000-08, lettered for four years at Columbia (2005-08) and served as captain of the Columbia University Varsity Heavyweight Crew during his final three years.
Welcome to the Capstone, James. Roll Tide!
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Redshirt Freshman McMillon Refutes Report
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Joshua Says He Is With The Crimson Tide For Life
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| Joshual McMillon Redshirt Freshman, Alabama Football Photo Credit: RollTide.com |
Redshirt freshman linebacker Joshua McMillon took to Twitter to refute the weekend report that appeared on Touchdown Alabama that he would be leaving the Crimson Tide football program. McMillon, the 237-pounder out of Whitehaven High School in Memphis, Tennessee, immediately protected/privatized his Twitter account after clearing up the false story. He said, "This report is false. I will be a member of the Crimson Tide for life. #RollTide"
The rumor apparently stemmed from two consecutive days of missed practices. Reports indicate he was attending the funeral of a family member.
McMillon redshirted was a four-star recruit according to 247Sports. He was ranked No. 16 among all outside linebackers in the 2015 class, as well as No. 9 in the state of Tennessee.
4-Star PF Rayshaun Hammonds Has Bama In Top 9
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| Rayshaun Hammonds University of Alabama Basketball Prospect Twitter Photo |
Norcross, Georgia-native Rayshaun Hammonds released his top nine schools under consideration for his basketball services. He called them his "Final 9." The 6' 7" power forward has listed Alabama, Georgia, Georgia State, Georgia Tech, Memphis, Miami, Texas, Western Kentucky and UConn.
Hammonds is ranked by 247Sports as the No. 55 overall recruit in the class 2017. He is listed as the No. 11 power
forward in the class, and the No. 7 player in the state of Georgia.
He plans an official visit to The University of Alabama to talk with head coach Avery Johnson and the Tide coaching staff, as well as to observe, tour the facilities and campus, and talk with players and students.
As a junior, Hammonds averaged 19 points and 10 rebounds per game for Norcross High School.
The top nine announcement was released via Twitter.
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| Twitter Graphic/Photo |
