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22-07-2025
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Ranking the Top 10 Alabama moments from 2024-25 school year
Throughout the 2024-25 school year, there were countless memorable moments from the Alabama Crimson Tide athletic program between the months of August and May. For example, who can forget some of the moments during football games back in the fall against the likes of Georgia and LSU, as well as numerous others within the winter and spring months as each of Alabama's men's and women's basketball, baseball, and softball teams made runs to the NCAA Tournament? Having already taken a look at Alabama's top individual athletes from this past year as well, why not continue that same trend by now looking at some of the Crimson Tide's best moments, or plays, in particular? Here is a ranking of Alabama's best individual moments from the 2024-25 school year, starting with No. 10. 10. Doris Lemngole, Samuel Ogazi win outdoor national championships One of Alabama's final moments of the 2024-25 year came at the outdoor track and field championships when the duo of Doris Lemngole and Samuel Ogazi both took home national titles. Lemngole broke the collegiate record while winning the women's 3,000m steeplechase national title, while Ogazi took home men's 400m honors. 9. Grant Nelson blocks Duke's Cooper Flagg in Elite Eight A moment that captured national attention, Alabama forward Grant Nelson denied Duke's Cooper Flagg at the rim during the Crimson Tide's Elite Eight loss at the hands of the Blue Devils, something few, if any, did throughout the 2024-25 college basketball season to the future No. 1 overall pick. Yes, there were not many memorable moments from an Alabama standpoint in this season-ending loss, but this block from Nelson was certainly one that could be talked about for years to come as both enter the NBA. 8. Jalen Milroe's touchdown seals dominant win at LSU Alabama's 42-13 victory over LSU was one of the more dominant showings we have seen from the Crimson Tide in Baton Rouge recently, with the long touchdown run from quarterback Jalen Milroe likely the memorable moment to take away. Already owning a multi-score lead late, Milroe opened the fourth quarter with a 72-yard touchdown run where the Alabama quarterback was untouched on his way to the end zone, sending the remaining fans within Tiger Stadium heading for the exits, as well as capping a two-year span in which he owned LSU's defense on the ground. 7. Grant Nelson posterizes Auburn's Dylan Cardwell, hits 'Crimson Crane' This moment from Nelson inside Neville Arena when he put Auburn center Dylan Cardwell on a poster will be one played on repeat for years to come when talked about the greatest "I.B.O.B." (Iron Bowl of Basketball) moments from recent seasons. Following the dunk, Nelson also hit the "Crimson Crane" pose in the middle of the court as well, becoming one of the more memorable moments of a massive Alabama road win in Auburn. 6. Alabama's late inning comeback, Will Hodo walk-off vs. Ohio State Few of Alabama baseball's moments were bigger this year than this early season comeback against Ohio State in Jacksonville, one in which the Crimson Tide erased a 10-run fourth inning deficit to eventually win 12-10. Capping the comeback was a walk-off three-run home run by Alabama first baseman Will Hodo in the bottom of the ninth inning. 5. Alabama breaks 35-year-old NCAA Tournament record No team in NCAA Tournament history made more three-pointers than Alabama did in their Sweet 16 win over BYU, and this was a big reason as to why the Crimson Tide routed the Cougars, 113-88. Overall, Alabama made 25-of-51 three-point attempts (49%), headlined by a 10-for-16 showing from Mark Sears, breaking a 35-year-old NCAA Tournament record that had stood since 1990. 4. Sarah Ashlee Barker forces double overtime, breaks program record There were few individual performances better than what Sarah Ashlee Barker did in a second round loss against Maryland in the NCAA Tournament, breaking the Alabama program record for points in a game with 45. As part of this performance, Barker also delivered one of the more memorable individual moments of the year, making three consecutive free throws with 0.7 seconds remaining to force double overtime. 3. Zabien Brown's game-sealing interception vs. Georgia Likely the Crimson Tide's biggest win on the football field last fall, Alabama's victory over Georgia produced many memorable moments, the first of which was this huge game-sealing interception in the end zone by true freshman cornerback Zabien Brown. With the Crimson Tide owning a lead late with Georgia driving to potentially take a lead, Brown intercepted a pass by Georgia quarterback Carson Beck with under a minute remaining to seal the victory, sending Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium into an absolute uproar for the second time in the fourth quarter. 2. Mark Sears' game-winning overtime buzzer-beater at Auburn An overtime game at in-state rival Auburn, Alabama's Mark Sears delivered one the most memorable moments of the 2024-25 year back on March 8, beating the No. 1 ranked Tigers in a Top 10 road matchup on a buzzer-beater, 93-91. With the score tied at 91, Sears drove down the middle to the lane to shoot a floater over Auburn's Denver Jones as the buzzer sounded, sending a packed Neville Arena into a stunned silence while the Crimson Tide team celebrated in the jungle. 1. Ryan Williams' game-winning touchdown vs. Georgia Speaking of that aforementioned fourth quarter against Georgia, the Bulldogs erased a multi-score deficit in order to take the lead late, but Alabama immediately responded after with a score of their own on the very next play from scrimmage, as Milroe hit wide receiver Ryan Williams for a 75-yard touchdown pass that ultimately won the game for the Crimson Tide, 41-34. Happening with a little over two minutes remaining, Williams jumped in the air to catch the pass, spun away from defenders, and sped toward the end zone, while also catapulting himself into college football stardom in the process. Contact/Follow us @RollTideWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Alabama news, notes and opinion. This article originally appeared on Roll Tide Wire: Ryan Williams, Mark Sears top Alabama Crimson Tide 2024-25 moments
USA Today
08-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Ranking the Top 10 Alabama moments from 2024-25 school year
Throughout the 2024-25 school year, there were countless memorable moments from the Alabama Crimson Tide athletic program between the months of August and May. For example, who can forget some of the moments during football games back in the fall against the likes of Georgia and LSU, as well as numerous others within the winter and spring months as each of Alabama's men's and women's basketball, baseball, and softball teams made runs to the NCAA Tournament? Having already taken a look at Alabama's top individual athletes from this past year as well, why not continue that same trend by now looking at some of the Crimson Tide's best moments, or plays, in particular? Here is a ranking of Alabama's best individual moments from the 2024-25 school year, starting with No. 10. 10. Doris Lemngole, Samuel Ogazi win outdoor national championships One of Alabama's final moments of the 2024-25 year came at the outdoor track and field championships when the duo of Doris Lemngole and Samuel Ogazi both took home national titles. Lemngole broke the collegiate record while winning the women's 3,000m steeplechase national title, while Ogazi took home men's 400m honors. Women's 3000m Steeple National Champion🏆 Doris Lemngole of @AlabamaTrack📊 8:58.15🚨 NEW @NCAA RECORD#NCAATF Men's 400m National Champion🏆 Samuel Ogazi of @AlabamaTrack📊 44.84#NCAATF x 🎥 ESPN 9. Grant Nelson blocks Duke's Cooper Flagg in Elite Eight A moment that captured national attention, Alabama forward Grant Nelson denied Duke's Cooper Flagg at the rim during the Crimson Tide's Elite Eight loss at the hands of the Blue Devils, something few, if any, did throughout the 2024-25 college basketball season to the future No. 1 overall pick. Yes, there were not many memorable moments from an Alabama standpoint in this season-ending loss, but this block from Nelson was certainly one that could be talked about for years to come as both enter the NBA. GRANT NELSON MET COOPER FLAGG AT THE RIM 😱#MarchMadness @AlabamaMBB 8. Jalen Milroe's touchdown seals dominant win at LSU Alabama's 42-13 victory over LSU was one of the more dominant showings we have seen from the Crimson Tide in Baton Rouge recently, with the long touchdown run from quarterback Jalen Milroe likely the memorable moment to take away. Already owning a multi-score lead late, Milroe opened the fourth quarter with a 72-yard touchdown run where the Alabama quarterback was untouched on his way to the end zone, sending the remaining fans within Tiger Stadium heading for the exits, as well as capping a two-year span in which he owned LSU's defense on the ground. NOT ONE, NOT TWO, NOT THREE BUT FOUR RUSHING TDS FOR JALEN MILROE 😱ABSOLUTELY TERRORIZING THE LSU DEFENSE 😳 7. Grant Nelson posterizes Auburn's Dylan Cardwell, hits 'Crimson Crane' This moment from Nelson inside Neville Arena when he put Auburn center Dylan Cardwell on a poster will be one played on repeat for years to come when talked about the greatest "I.B.O.B." (Iron Bowl of Basketball) moments from recent seasons. Following the dunk, Nelson also hit the "Crimson Crane" pose in the middle of the court as well, becoming one of the more memorable moments of a massive Alabama road win in Auburn. THE POWER OF THE STACHE 👨🏻 6. Alabama's late inning comeback, Will Hodo walk-off vs. Ohio State Few of Alabama baseball's moments were bigger this year than this early season comeback against Ohio State in Jacksonville, one in which the Crimson Tide erased a 10-run fourth inning deficit to eventually win 12-10. Capping the comeback was a walk-off three-run home run by Alabama first baseman Will Hodo in the bottom of the ninth inning. Walk-off pump.@will_hodo I #RollTide 5. Alabama breaks 35-year-old NCAA Tournament record No team in NCAA Tournament history made more three-pointers than Alabama did in their Sweet 16 win over BYU, and this was a big reason as to why the Crimson Tide routed the Cougars, 113-88. Overall, Alabama made 25-of-51 three-point attempts (49%), headlined by a 10-for-16 showing from Mark Sears, breaking a 35-year-old NCAA Tournament record that had stood since 1990. EVERY ALABAMA THREE FROM THEIR RECORD BREAKING PERFORMANCE 🤯26 THREES. UNREAL. 😱#MarchMadness 4. Sarah Ashlee Barker forces double overtime, breaks program record There were few individual performances better than what Sarah Ashlee Barker did in a second round loss against Maryland in the NCAA Tournament, breaking the Alabama program record for points in a game with 45. As part of this performance, Barker also delivered one of the more memorable individual moments of the year, making three consecutive free throws with 0.7 seconds remaining to force double overtime. WHAT. A. Sarah Ashlee Barker hits three clutch free throws with under a second left to force double OT at Maryland!📺 ESPN 3. Zabien Brown's game-sealing interception vs. Georgia Likely the Crimson Tide's biggest win on the football field last fall, Alabama's victory over Georgia produced many memorable moments, the first of which was this huge game-sealing interception in the end zone by true freshman cornerback Zabien Brown. With the Crimson Tide owning a lead late with Georgia driving to potentially take a lead, Brown intercepted a pass by Georgia quarterback Carson Beck with under a minute remaining to seal the victory, sending Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium into an absolute uproar for the second time in the fourth quarter. Alabama DB Zabien Brown's game-winning interception vs. Georgia 2. Mark Sears' game-winning overtime buzzer-beater at Auburn An overtime game at in-state rival Auburn, Alabama's Mark Sears delivered one the most memorable moments of the 2024-25 year back on March 8, beating the No. 1 ranked Tigers in a Top 10 road matchup on a buzzer-beater, 93-91. With the score tied at 91, Sears drove down the middle to the lane to shoot a floater over Auburn's Denver Jones as the buzzer sounded, sending a packed Neville Arena into a stunned silence while the Crimson Tide team celebrated in the jungle. MARK SEARS WITH A BAMA BUZZER-BEATER TO BEAT NO. 1 AUBURN IN OT! 1. Ryan Williams' game-winning touchdown vs. Georgia Speaking of that aforementioned fourth quarter against Georgia, the Bulldogs erased a multi-score deficit in order to take the lead late, but Alabama immediately responded after with a score of their own on the very next play from scrimmage, as Milroe hit wide receiver Ryan Williams for a 75-yard touchdown pass that ultimately won the game for the Crimson Tide, 41-34. Happening with a little over two minutes remaining, Williams jumped in the air to catch the pass, spun away from defenders, and sped toward the end zone, while also catapulting himself into college football stardom in the process. ABSOLUTE SCENES IN TUSCALOOSA!!!RYAN WILLIAMS WITH A 75-YARD TD TO RETAKE THE LEAD! Contact/Follow us @RollTideWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Alabama news, notes and opinion.
Yahoo
08-03-2025
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Alabama's Grant Nelson throws down poster dunk, mocks rival Auburn with 'Crimson Crane' pose during thrilling OT win
Saturday's matchup between No. 7 Alabama and No. 1 Auburn was already going to be intense, with the in-state rivalry and both teams among the top three squads in the SEC. But Alabama's Grant Nelson kicked things up a notch with a poster dunk over the Tigers' Dylan Cardwell midway through the first half of a 93-91 overtime win. The statement throwdown gave Alabama a six-point lead (which became a 28-21 margin after Nelson made a foul shot for a 3-point play), then Nelson stirred up Auburn and its home fans by striking a "Karate Kid" crane pose directly in front of Johni Broome. GRANT NELSON THROWS IT DOWN AND HITS THE CRIMSON CRANE 😭🔥 — College Basketball Report (@CBKReport) March 8, 2025 No, that wasn't Nelson throwing a "War Eagle" right back at Auburn, as ESPN broadcaster Karl Ravech initially called. That was the "Crimson Crane," which the Alabama football team popularized during the 2021 football season. Since receivers Jameson Williams and John Metchie struck Daniel Russo's iconic pose from "The Karate Kid," the crane has become a taunting gesture between the in-state rivals. As Mike Rodak reported in 2022, the "Crimson Crane" has been displayed during gymnastics meets between Alabama and Auburn, in addition to swimming and diving events and club hockey matches. Alabama held a 45-42 lead over Auburn at halftime. The two teams would battle back and forth throughout the second half, and both teams had a chance to win it in regulation but neither could find the net. In overtime, it was more of the same, with several lead changes before Alabama's Mark Sears won it on a leaning floater in the lane as time expired. GAME WINNER!! — Alabama Men's Basketball (@AlabamaMBB) March 8, 2025
Yahoo
08-03-2025
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Alabama's Grant Nelson throws down poster dunk, Crimson Crane pose to stir up rival Auburn
Saturday's matchup between No. 7 Alabama and No. 1 Auburn was already going to be intense with the in-state rivalry and both teams among the top three squads in the SEC. But the Crimson Tide's Grant Nelson added some much appreciated spice to the game with a poster dunk over the Tigers' Dylan Cardwell midway through the first half. And if the throwdown to give Alabama a six-point lead wasn't enough of a statement (which became a 28-21 margin after Nelson made a foul shot for a 3-point play), Nelson stirred up Auburn and its home fans by striking a "Karate Kid" crane pose directly in front of Johni Broome. GRANT NELSON THROWS IT DOWN AND HITS THE CRIMSON CRANE 😭🔥 — College Basketball Report (@CBKReport) March 8, 2025 No, that wasn't Nelson throwing a "War Eagle" right back at Auburn as ESPN broadcaster Karl Ravech initially called. That was the "Crimson Crane," which the Alabama football team popularized during the 2021 football season. Since receivers Jameson Williams and John Metchie struck Daniel Russo's iconic pose from "The Karate Kid," the crane has become a taunting gesture between the in-state rivals. As Mike Rodak reported in 2022, the "Crimson Crane" has been has been displayed in gymnastics meets between Alabama and Auburn, in addition to swimming and diving events and club hockey matches. Alabama holds a 45-42 lead over Auburn at halftime. No word on any crane poses being made in either locker room during the break.
