11/12/2026 4:06:00 PM | General
SEC Champs!
Congratulations to our men's and women's cross country teams for sweeping the 2026 SEC Championships last week in Columbia, Mo. The women's SEC cross country championship is the fifth all-time team title in program history, while Caren Kiplagat became just the sixth different runner and ninth overall to claim an SEC individual championship. In addition to excelling on the course, Caren took home top conference academic honors as she was named the SEC Scholar-Athlete of the Year.Â
Meanwhile, the men defended their SEC crown by producing their sixth-ever conference championship, as the Crimson Tide's 37 points were its lowest point-total at the conference meet since 2008 (32 points). The 2026 season represents just the second instance both sides of Alabama cross country have swept the SEC Championships (2022). What a great performance by the men and women! Teams will compete next at NCAA Regionals in Tallahassee, Fla., on Friday, Nov. 13. The NCAA Championship meet is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 21 in Terre Haute, Ind.
Soccer Defeats LSU in Opening Round of 2026 SEC Tournament
Our soccer team advanced to the SEC Tournament semifinals with a go-ahead penalty kick in the 87th minute to defeat LSU, 2-1, on Tuesday. The Tide's record improved to 15-4, the second-most wins in a single season behind 23 victories from the 2022 campaign. Head coach Wes Hart and his team will play again tonight at 6 p.m. CT against the South Carolina Gamecocks in what will be its sixth SEC Tournament semifinal appearance. A win would place our ladies in the championship match for just the third time in program history, which would be played Sunday afternoon in Pensacola, Fla.
Football Team Takes Down LSU in Baton Rouge
An impressive performance by our football team this past Saturday in Baton Rouge resulted in a dominant 31-13 road win in Death Valley. Head coach Kalen DeBoer has guided our men to a 7-2 record on the year and a 5-2 mark in SEC play. The Crimson Tide will play its final road contest of the regular season this Saturday when we travel to Nashville to take on Vanderbilt at 11:45 a.m. CT on SEC Network. The regular season will then conclude with back-to-back home contests inside Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium when Alabama hosts Chattanooga on Saturday, Nov. 21 at 1 p.m. CT followed by the Iron Bowl vs. Auburn on Saturday, Nov. 28.Â
Men's and Women's Basketball Teams Remain Unbeaten
Our men's and women's basketball teams both have had a hot start to the 2026-27 campaign. The men are coming off a 109-68 victory over Oakland to improve to 3-0 on the year. Head coach Nate Oats will play another pair of home games when the Tide takes on Seton Hall Friday night at 8 p.m. CT. Following that match up, we welcome former Alabama great Antoine Pettway, who leads his Kennesaw State Owls back to Coleman Coliseum on Tuesday, Nov. 17 at 6:30 p.m. CT.
Meanwhile, head coach Pauline Love is off to an impressive start in her first season at the helm, leading our women to a perfect 4-0 mark following a hard-fought 68-63 win at Tulane earlier in the week. The women's team will play its second consecutive road game when they take on the Memphis Tigers tonight at 6 p.m. CT before returning home for a 2 p.m. CT tip time vs. Mercer on Sunday, Nov. 15.
Tickets for those games are on sale now and can be purchased by through the Alabama Ticket Office. We hope to see a big crowd to cheer on both teams this week!
Volleyball Ends Regular Season at Home this Weekend, Prepare for SEC Tournament
Our Crimson Tide volleyball team will close out the regular season with a two-match homestand that started with a four-set victory over Auburn on Wednesday night. Our ladies stormed back after dropping the first set to win the final three sets and earn the win.
The final contest of the regular season comes against No. 4 Florida on Sunday, Nov. 15, inside Foster Auditorium with first serve set for 2 p.m. CT. Head coach Rashinda Reed and her squad will have the next few days off before heading to Savannah, Ga., to begin play at the SEC Tournament on Friday, Nov. 20.
Softball Closes Fall Ball Slate with Home Match Up vs. Auburn
Alabama softball will close out its fall season this Friday vs. Auburn at Rhoads Stadium. First pitch is slated for 6 p.m. CT. Head coach Patrick Murphy and has guided Team 31 to a perfect 7-0 record this fall and looks to remain unbeaten when we take on our SEC rival. Tickets for can be purchased at the front gate on game day.
Men's and Women's Swimming and Diving to Compete at UGA Invitational
Our men's and women's swimming and diving teams return to action next week when they travel to Athens, Ga., to compete in the annual Georgia Invite. The No. 14 women are coming off an impressive 224-110 win over Miami (FL.) over Halloween weekend and the No. 15 men are back in the pool for the first time since placing second in its College Swimming League Match.
Men's Tennis Prepares for NCAA Individual Championships
The doubles pair of Aleksander Blus and Theo Hegarty of the men's tennis team will travel to Athens, Ga., to compete in the 2026 NCAA Individual Championships from Nov. 17-22. The duo qualified last weekend going undefeated at the ITA Sectional Championships in Tallahassee to punch their ticket.
Merry and Bright Offers 'Holiday Experience' for our Fans
I would be remiss not to mention a great family event this holiday season with the second annual Merry and Bright Under the Stadium Lights "Holiday Experience" inside of Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium. The event begins at Gate 1 and includes a holiday-themed tour of the recruiting room, Alabama football home team locker room and LED light field tunnel. Following that, fans and families are able enjoy a holiday-themed light show from the stands!Â
Tickets are $44 per person and include hot chocolate, small holiday bites the tours experience and light show. The holiday-themed Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium Light Show will take place every 30 minutes each evening beginning at 5 p.m. CT. We hope to see you there!
Yea Alabama Concession Discounts
A reminder that Yea Alabama veteran-level members now have the opportunity to purchase concessions at our athletics venues at a discounted rate. These discounts can be applied at any home sporting event including Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium and Coleman Coliseum, among other home venues. All items, apart from alcoholic beverages, are 20 percent off at stands and market pads throughout.
Bama Salute Military Appreciation Week
In recognition of Veterans Day, our department has partnered with the UA Office of Veterans and Military Affairs to plan several military-themed activations in honor of the men and women who have served our country. Show up early for the Chattanooga game and watch a group take the oath of enlistment pregame!
We are incredibly grateful to all the service men and women who have done so much to protect our country and look forward to incorporating and recognizing them at our upcoming events.Â
University Spotlight
Congratulations to our Million Dollar Band who was selected to march in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade! It marks the second time ever that the Million Dollar Band will take part in the annual holiday tradition, which will be broadcast live on NBC Thanksgiving morning. It is going to be a whirlwind of a week as the group will load up musical and support equipment immediately following the Chattanooga game for the long drive up the Eastern Seaboard. The band follows by air on Monday, Nov. 23, with the more than 400 members flying direct from Tuscaloosa to New York City. They will then proudly represent the University while creating memories that will last a lifetime!
#RollTideFriday
This week's #RollTideFriday photo comes to us from Troy Pollard at the Tour de France.Â
Remember to keep sending me those photos and use the hashtag #RollTideFriday in your social posts. You can also tweet your photos to me at @Greg_Byrne. We will select photos to feature in each Byrne Notice. Keep these great photos coming!
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