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Associated Press
15 hours ago
- General
- Associated Press
Cuvet and Galvin hit HRs to help Miami beat Alabama 5-3 at Hattiesburg Regional
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (AP) — Daniel Cuvet hit a three-run home run in the first inning, Max Galvin added a solo shot in the fifth and No. 3 seed Miami beat Alabama 5-3 in the opening game of the Hattiesburg Regional on Friday. Miami (32-24) plays either top-seeded Southern Miss or Columbia on Saturday. No. 2 seed Alabama (41-17) takes on the other in a loser-out game. Jake Ogden walked to lead off the game and Galvin followed with a single before Cuvet hit a 3-0 pitch over the wall in right field and the Hurricanes led the rest of the way. Cuvet led off the third with a double and scored on a two-out single by Renzo Gonzalez to make it 4-0. Kade Snell was hit by a pitch to lead off the fourth and scored for Alabama when Brady Neal grounded out with the bases loaded. Brennen Norton followed with a two-RBI double to cut the Crimson Tide's deficit to 4-3. AJ Ciscar (6-1) gave up three runs on six hits with eight strikeouts over seven innings. Brian Walters pitched a scoreless ninth and earned his ninth save of the season. Bryce Fowler fouled off seven straight pitches before he reached on an error with two out in the ninth and moved to second when Justin Lebron was hit by a pitch but Walters got Snell to fly out to end the game. Riley Quick (8-3) pitched six innings and allowed five runs on eight hits with four walks and six strikeouts. ___ AP college sports:
USA Today
a day ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Who is Justin Lebron? What to know about Alabama baseball star
Who is Justin Lebron? What to know about Alabama baseball star Show Caption Hide Caption College baseball player forms sweet bond with coach's daughters While playing for Coach Frank Avilla Jr., Brady Crabtree formed a special, sibling-like bond with his daughters - a connection that continued well after graduation. Lebron will soon suit up for the Alabama Crimson Tide as the regional tournament round of the college baseball postseason – the lead-up to the 2025 College World Series – begins Friday. No, not that LeBron. Shortstop Justin Lebron has emerged as one of the biggest baseball stars in the SEC over his first two seasons playing for the Tide. He's started in all 114 games he's played over the 2024 and 2025 seasons and boasts a career slash line of .326/.426/.596 in that span, good for an OPS of 1.021. In 2025, Lebron stole more bases, hit more home runs and knocked in almost twice as many RBIs as he did as a freshman. COLLEGE WORLD SERIES PREDICTIONS: Who will reach Omaha in 2025 NCAA baseball tournament? As Alabama gears up for its first game in the Hattiesburg regional on Friday, the Crimson Tide's No. 2 hitter and SEC All-Defensive Team shortstop will be a big name to watch. Here's everything to know about Justin Lebron: Who is Justin Lebron? Lebron, 20, is a sophomore shortstop for the Alabama Crimson Tide. He has started all 114 games for Alabama since joining the team, with 113 of those starts coming at shortstop (his lone other start was as a center fielder). This year, he was named to the All-SEC Second Team and the conference's All-Defensive Team for his prowess in the middle infield. The sophomore led his team in several statistical categories, including home runs, RBIs and runs scored. As a high school recruit, he was ranked as the nation's No. 41-ranked shortstop by scouting organization Perfect Game, in part because of a perceived lack of power – he hit one home run in his high school career. In two years at Alabama, he has already hit 30 long balls. His 18 this year tied for fifth among all SEC players. NCAA BASEBALL TOURNAMENT: Regional host sites for College World Series bracket Is Justin Lebron related to LeBron James? No, Lebron has no relation to Los Angeles Lakers basketball player LeBron James. Justin Lebron stats 2024: Slashed .338/.429/.546 (.975 OPS) with 12 home runs, nine doubles, 37 RBIs and seven stolen bases Slashed .338/.429/.546 (.975 OPS) with 12 home runs, nine doubles, 37 RBIs and seven stolen bases 2025: Slashed .315/.422/.644 (1.066 OPS) with 18 home runs, 17 doubles, one triple, 72 RBIs and 17 stolen bases Slashed .315/.422/.644 (1.066 OPS) with 18 home runs, 17 doubles, one triple, 72 RBIs and 17 stolen bases Career: .326/.426/.596 slash line (1.021 OPS), 30 home runs, 26 doubles, one triple, 109 RBIs, 24 SBs Where is Justin Lebron from? Lebron was born in The Bronx, New York but grew up in Florida after his family moved there at a young age. Lebron attended Archbishop Edward McCarthy High School in Southwest Ranches, Florida. COLLEGE BASEBALL TOURNAMENT: Bracket winners and losers start with SEC Is Justin Lebron MLB draft-eligible? No. Since Lebron is only a sophomore, he will have to wait until after next season to be eligible for the MLB draft. Alabama baseball College World Series schedule Date: Friday, May 30 Friday, May 30 Matchup: Alabama vs. Miami (FL) Alabama vs. Miami (FL) Location: Pete Taylor Park in Hattiesburg, Mississippi Alabama begins their postseason quest for a College World Series berth at the Hattiesburg regional tournament. They'll play their first matchup against Miami (FL) on Friday at 3 p.m. ET. The winner of that game will play the winner of national No. 16 seed Southern Miss vs. Columbia on Saturday. The losers will also play each other. The regional tournament will conclude on either Sunday, June 1 or Monday, June 2, when all but one team has lost two games in the double-elimination format. The regional winner will move onto a super regional matchup against another regional winner, where the winner of an ensuing best-of-three series moves on to the College World Series in Omaha, Nebraska.
USA Today
2 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Alabama predicted to land 5-star linebacker following commitment date announcement
Alabama predicted to land 5-star linebacker following commitment date announcement One of the Alabama Crimson Tide's top targets in the 2026 recruiting class regardless of position, highly-touted linebacker prospect Xavier Griffin has now set an official commitment date. Per a report from On3's Hayes Fawcett, Griffin will be announcing his decision June 29 between four programs, which are Alabama, Florida State, Ohio State, and Texas. In addition to the report, On3 recruiting analyst Steve Wiltfong has also placed a prediction for Griffin to eventually commit to Alabama. According to the 247Sports Composite recruiting rankings, Griffin is currently considered as the nation's No. 27 overall player in the 2026 class, as well as the No. 2 linebacker in the cycle. A five-star prospect, Griffin is also ranked as the No. 4 overall player in the state of Georgia where he attends Gainesville High School. Griffin is also a former USC commit who was previously committed to the Trojans from July 2024 through May 2025. At the moment, Alabama's 2026 recruiting class has only five players committed, one of which is a teammate of Griffin at Gainesville in four-star edge rusher Jamarion Matthews. Of those five commitments, three also currently come from the state of Georgia. Contact/Follow us @RollTideWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Alabama news, notes and opinion.
USA Today
2 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
5-star safety includes Alabama in finalists, announces commitment date
5-star safety includes Alabama in finalists, announces commitment date One of the nation's top safeties made noise on the recruiting trail this past Wednesday afternoon, as Jireh Edwards officially set a commitment date, while also narrowing down his list of finalists to six. Included in those six programs were the Alabama Crimson Tide, who were also joined by Auburn, Florida, Georgia, Oregon, and Texas A&M. Edwards' commitment decision between the six programs will come July 5. At the moment, Edwards is currently considered as the nation's No. 24 overall prospect according to the 247Sports Composite recruiting rankings, as well as the No. 3 safety in the 2026 class. Edwards, a five-star prospect, is also considered as the No. 3 player in the state of Maryland where he attends nationally-known program, St. Frances Academy. Alabama's 2026 class is already shaping up to be a special one in terms of defensive backs, as the Crimson Tide have a pair of Top 50 players nationally already committed at cornerback in Jorden Edmonds and Zyan Gibson, the former of which is a five-star. Could Edwards potentially join that duo in the coming months? Contact/Follow us @RollTideWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Alabama news, notes and opinion.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Alabama Sends Clear Message to Nick Saban After Major Career Accomplishment
Nick Saban has accomplished just about everything in the world of college football. At 73, his journey in the sport dates back to his playing days in 1970. The only time he stepped away from college football was during a brief stint as head coach of the Miami Dolphins and as an assistant for the Cleveland Browns and Houston Oilers in the NFL. Saban retired from coaching on Jan. 10, 2024, making way for Kalen DeBoer to take over as head coach for the Alabama Crimson Tide. But retirement didn't keep Saban on the sidelines for long. He quickly joined ESPN's "College GameDay," stepping into a new role as a college football analyst. Advertisement And now, he has earned an award he had never won before. Alabama football shared the news on its official social media channels: "Leadership, Legacy, and now… an Emmy. " Saban was honored with the 2025 Sports Emmy for Outstanding Personality/Emerging On-Air Talent. It's the first Sports Emmy of his career and only the second time an ESPN talent has received the award in that category. While he's often seen rolling his eyes at fellow commentator Pat McAfee on set, Saban has offered sharp, insightful commentary on the game he helped define. Most recently, he has been linked to President Donald Trump as a potential co-chair for a proposed commission on the future of college athletics. Former Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Nick Saban coached Alabama to 201 wins and notched 292 total victories in his head coaching career. Under his leadership, Alabama never lost more than two games in any of his final 13 seasons. He captured seven national championships, with his last coming in 2020. Advertisement Saban was twice named Walter Camp Coach of the Year and won the Bobby Bowden Coach of the Year award three times. In 2024, he received the ESPY Icon Award and has since been inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame. Saban's legacy goes beyond football. His Nick's Kids Foundation has donated over $13 million to more than 150 charities. Following a devastating tornado in Tuscaloosa, he helped rebuild 22 homes with Habitat for Humanity. He has also made several $1 million donations to support first-generation college scholarships, Alabama athletics and St. Francis Catholic Church. His latest project, the Saban Center, will serve as home to a STEM Discovery Center, the Alabama STEM Hub and the Tuscaloosa Children's Theater, continuing his commitment to education and youth development. Related: $1.3 Million Quarterback Makes Major NIL Move Before Freshman Season at Alabama Related: Urban Meyer Calls for Rule That Would Get Michigan Coach Fired
