Alabama Crimson Tide Soccer
Shuts Out Ole Miss In Regular Season Finale
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OXFORD, Miss. – What a way to end a regular season! The University of Alabama women's soccer team captured its fourth-consecutive Southeastern Conference victory on Thursday evening under the lights by taking down the Ole Miss Rebels 1-0 on a penalty kick. The match victory came in the 106th minute off the foot of Alabama senior Hailey Brohaugh with the game-winning penalty shot. While it was the fourth-consecutive win for the Crimson Tide (12-6-1, 4-5-1 SEC) it was the fifth loss of the season for the Rebels (10-5-3, 3-5-2 SEC).
Incidentally, the tumultuous Thursday victory snapped a six-game losing streak by the Tide to the Rebels and marked the first victory in Oxford since Alabama shut out Ole Miss 3-0 back in 1997. And get this nugget, Bama's four-game winning streak over SEC opponents is the first such streak in Alabama women's soccer history dating back to 1998. In addition to that, Alabama's 12 wins are the most victories recorded in a single season since 2002.
Alabama soccer head coach West Hart said, "What a huge win for the program, especially looking back at where we were two weeks ago, sitting in 13th place. Our backs have been against the wall, and we have responded well. Winning four games in the SEC is not an easy task, with two of them coming on the road in difficult places. We have beaten teams that I have not beaten before [Mississippi State, Arkansas, Missouri and Ole Miss], so these were all first-time wins for me as a head coach.
"To have finished my first year here in 14th place with only five wins and 12 losses, then improve in year two, finishing in ninth place in the league, and this year improve again, jumping up to seventh in the SEC with a 12-6-1 record shows that we are moving in the right direction and the future is bright at Alabama.
Over all, Ole Miss outshot Bama 13-8, but the Tide managed to eke out a 5-4 lead in shots on goal.
In the first collegiate match of her career, redshirt freshman Alex Plavin started in goal for the Tide and registered four saves and her first conference win at Alabama.
Alabama is now set to compete in the 2017 SEC Tournament in Orange Beach, Alabama this Sunday, October 29th as the seventh seed. The Tide will take on the No. 10 seed Missouri Tigers with a 1 p.m. CT start. Sunday's match will be broadcast live on SEC Network.
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Alabama Football Completes Bye Week Practice
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TUSCALOOSA, Alabama - Thursday afternoon was the final bye week practice session for the University of Alabama football team. The Crimson Tide spent approximately two hours in full pads yesterday afternoon at the Thomas-Drew Practice Fields.
Bama completed its third of three scheduled practice sessions this week as the Crimson Tide continued to focus on improving fundamentals and techniques as it goes up against an improved LSU Tigers football team. The Tide's bye weekend coincides with the UA fall break, allowing the team to spend some time away from the hustle and bustle of university life. Bama returns to the practice field on Monday, October 30th to begin preparations for a showdown with the 23rd-ranked LSU Tigers.
Running back Josh Jacobs (ankle) again didn't practice. Alabama football head coach Nick Saban said that Jacobs would be in a walking boot for a few days but "should be okay."
Defensive lineman Da'Shawn Hand, recovering from a sprained MCL, was practicing yesterday.
The game is set for a 7 p.m. CT kickoff at Bryant-Denny Stadium on Saturday, November 4th. The game will be broadcast live on CBS. Brad Nessler and Gary Danielson will be making the call from the booth, with Allie LaForce handling sideline duties.
The Crimson Tide leads the series 52-25-5, and is currently riding a six-game winning streak. That streak began with Bama's 21-0 win over the Tigers in the 2012 BCS National Championship.
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Alabama Women's Tennis
Hosting 30th Roberta Alison Fall Classic
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TUSCALOOSA, Alabama – For the next two days the University of Alabama women's tennis team
will host the 30th Roberta Alison Fall Classic. The event takes place today and Saturday at the Alabama Tennis Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Representing the Crimson Tide women's tennis team right at home will be eight outstanding student-athletes. They are senior Smith Hinton, junior Andie Daniell, sophomores Alba Cortina-Pou, Luca Fabian, Kimberley Gintrand, Jacqueline Pelletier, Ann Selim, and freshman Kylie Moulin.
The first round of doubles is being served up this morning 9 a.m. CT, and will then be followed by the first round of singles. The second round of singles will
take place after lunch today.
The second round of doubles will begin on Saturday at 9 a.m.CT to be followed by the third round of doubles. After lunch, the event will
conclude with the third round of singles.
Should bad weather cause a problem with the even on either day, the schedule will then be pushed back a day, with matches then being played on Sunday, October 29th.
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Crimson Tide Baseball To Host Four Winter Camps
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Any of those who may be interested in attending any of the camps are asked to register at the following website: AlabamaBaseballCamps.com. Any questions regarding registration or the camp in general should be directed to Brock Bennett by phone at (205) 348-4459 or via e-mail at his university email: bbennett@ia.ua.edu.
All camps are open to any and all entrants (limited only by number, age, grade level, and/or gender).
2017 Pitcher-Catcher Winter Camp – December 9
The Alabama "2017 Pitcher-Catcher Winter Camp" gives high school pitchers and catchers the perfect platform to display their skills to The University of Alabama coaching staff. The camp will consist of intense training and a routine designed for the camper to focus on specific aspects needed for success in high school, college and professional baseball. The pitcher-catcher clinic will also allow an individual to showcase his skills and receive instant feedback from coaches during the bullpen portion of the clinic.
The camp is open to grades 9-12 (ages 14-18). The camp runs from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. CT on Saturday, Dec. 9. Cost for the camp is $150, which includes lunch and a T-Shirt.
2017 Crimson Tide Winter Baseball School – December 21-22
The "2017 Crimson Tide Winter Baseball School" is an excellent opportunity for young players to improve and develop their skills. This two-day camp will emphasize hitting, fielding, baserunning and throwing fundamentals. The campers will have the opportunity to implement their newly acquired skills in games while also learning new drills and techniques that they can use for their own future progress.
The camp is open to eighth grade or lower (ages 6-14). The camp runs from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. CT on Thursday and Friday, Dec. 21-22. Cost for the camp is $175, which includes lunch on both days and a T-Shirt.
2018 Winter Hitting Camp – January 13
The Alabama "2018 Winter Hitting Camp" is filled with instruction, individual drills, group drills and informative sessions on the best approach to pitching and catching.
This specialized camp is for hitters who are serious about their future in baseball and want to showcase their batting skills while receiving instant feedback from coaches during the on-field batting practice portion of the clinic.
The camp is open to grades 9-12 (ages 14-18). The camp runs from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. CT on Saturday, Jan. 13. Cost for the camp is $150, which includes lunch and a T-Shirt.
2018 Showcase Camp – January 14
A high school player will have the perfect platform to display their skills to The University of Alabama coaching staff, as well as visiting college coaches from around the area. The day will consist of a comprehensive five-tool workout, as well as position-specific skill instruction.
The camp is open to grades 9-12 (ages 14-18). There will be two sessions with Session 1 running from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. and Session 2 lasting from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. CT. Cost for the camp is $150 and does not include a lunch.
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Bama Softball Set To Host Fourth Annual
Softball Trivia And Games Night
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Doors are scheduled to open at 6 p.m. CT with the event itself set to begin at 6:30 p.m. Tables of 10 will each participate in seven innings of trivia along with various cash games between those seven innings. Exclusive reveals regarding the 2018 season will also be announced on the night of the 27th and guests will have the opportunity to bid on a large number of items in the silent auction. There will be a buffet dinner as well as two cash bars on-site.
The event is available to adults only and guests can reserve a 10-person table for $400. To reserve a table, contact Kate Harris at kharris@ia.ua.edu.
Proceeds from the Trivia and Games Night directly benefit the Bama Softball Walk-Off Club, the official booster club of Alabama softball.
