Crimson Tide Roll Call: March 9, 2020

Your daily briefing on what's going on with Alabama athletics, including full TV listings

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Today is … National Napping Day

Today’s Crimson Tide schedule

Swimming and Diving: NCAA Zone B Diving Championships, Athens, Ga., All Day

Crimson Tide results

• Baseball: Alabama 14, Lipscomb 2
• Men's Tennis: Alabama 4, Vanderbilt 3
• Women's Tennis: Vanderbilt 4, Alabama 3
• Softball: Alabama 9, Arkansas 1

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Did you notice?

• The Alabama women's golf team finished 13th overall at the Darius Rucker Intercollegiate after the final round was played Sunday. Overall, the Crimson Tide shot 907 (311-299-297), and senior Kenzie Wright finished sixth individually (78-67-72/217).

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• Alabama men's tennis completed a comeback against Vanderbilt on Sunday, with junior Riccardo Roberto facing three match points in a second-set tiebreaker only to come back and win in three sets to secure the 4-3 win for the Crimson Tide. Alabama won the doubles point, but three singles victories for the Commodores left the teams tied heading into Roberto's match. “Singles was filled with momentum swings and the guys executed under tough situations," Alabama coach George Husack said. "Riccardo showed great pride in his total body of work and courage in closing out the match. We’re on a good path and improving with our ability to compete from start to finish each weekend. This team is willing to go the distance and face any challenge that is in front of them.”

Another win at home for @AlabamaMTN ‼️ 😎 #RollTide pic.twitter.com/Nq8iVNlJcx

— Alabama Athletics (@UA_Athletics) March 8, 2020

• Unfortunately for the Alabama women's tennis team, the Crimson Tide couldn't match the men's performance and took a 4-3 loss at No. 17 Vanderbilt. The Crimson Tide won the doubles point to jump ahead, but was unable to hold off the Commodores for the win. The team continues its road stretch this upcoming Saturday at No. 50 Auburn.

Battled with the No. 17 team in the country.

FINAL ⚓️ 4 | 🐘 3#RollTide pic.twitter.com/lu5shZlGDu

— Alabama Women's Tennis (@AlabamaWTN) March 8, 2020

Countdown to the Crimson Tide’s 2020 opener

180 days

On this date in Crimson Tide history:

March 9, 1989: Gene Jelks, the standout running back who switched to the secondary, told reporters he was having a difficult time deciding whether to come back and play his final season. Jelks was injured in the second game of the '88 season and earned a medical hardship and is eligible for a second senior year.

March 9, 1998: Najee Harris was born in Martinez, Calif.

Crimson Tide quote of the day:

“I know that coach (Nick) Saban runs a very tough program and he is an outstanding football coach. I worked for Nick, so I am not just saying it, I know it.”

– Former Cleveland Browns coach Pat Shurmer (2011-12)

We’ll leave you with this … 

Two years ago today, @CollinSexton02 called GAME. pic.twitter.com/CADveMYfNL

— SEC Network (@SECNetwork) March 9, 2020