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No. 21 Troy falls to No. 22 Alabama in midweek matchup – The Troy Messenger
No. 21 Troy falls to No. 22 Alabama in midweek matchup
Published 9:21 am Wednesday, May 8, 2024
- Troy second baseman Peyton Watts tags out an Alabama runner. (Photo courtesy of Troy University Athletics)
The No. 21-ranked Troy Trojans dropped a nail biter to the No. 22-ranked Alabama Crimson Tide by a score of 7-6 at a packed Riddle-Pace Field in Troy on Tuesday.
The two sides slugged it out to a scoreless tie going into the third inning when Alabama managed to score three runs. The Crimson Tide added two more runs in the top of the fourth inning to go up 5-0. Troy then began its rally.
In the bottom of the fourth, Troy Scored its first run and then had a big four-run fifth inning to tie things up 5-5. Alabama added another run in the sixth and then another run in the top of the eighth to go up 7-5. In the bottom of the eighth Troy’s Mikey Bello came in to pinch hit and hit an RBI single into center field to drive home Aidan Gilroy to cut the lead to 7-6.
In the bottom of the ninth, facing one out, Will Butcher blasted a shot deep into center field that was snagged and then Troy runner Parker Sessions was tagged out as he tried to get back to first base to earn the third and deciding out for the Tide.
Despite the disappointing ending, Troy Coach Skylar Meade was happy with his team’s effort.
“Heck of a game and a heck of a crowd. That’s multiple times that we’ve been so close to beating ‘Bama,” Meade said. “The baseball Gods don’t reward you when you play the way we did in the first half. We just weren’t attacking the strike zone and weren’t disciplined enough to be rewarded.
“Alabama is an incredibly great team and when healthy, they are some of the best. They earned it. They were rewarded. We’re going to make every game a fight. This isn’t an anomaly. If you’ve watched 50 Troy baseball games, you know that’s what we do.”
Ethan Kavanagh led Troy at the plate, going 3-for-3 with two RBIs and two runs. Both Butcher and Gilroy hit doubles on the afternoon. Brooks Bryan also tied the single season Troy RBI record with his 81st RBI during the loss.
Connor Burt took the loss on the mound for Troy, giving up one hit and one earned run in one inning. Logan Ross got the start and struck out a pair of batters, while giving up one hit and two earned runs in two and 1/3 innings of work. Jay Dill struck out one and gave up three hits and two earned runs in two and 2/3 innings pitched. Michael Osmond also struck out two and gave up no hits or runs in one and 1/3 innings toeing the rubber.
Bryan wasn’t the only one to set a record against Alabama as Troy Baseball saw its attendance record broken with a crowd of 3,872 in attendance.
For Alabama, William Hamiter went 2-for-3 with a pair of home runs, two RBIs and three runs. Aidan Moza got the win on the mound, striking out three and giving up three this and two earned runs in three innings pitched.
Troy will look to regroup for the Trojans’ final road conference series of the season, as they travel to Texas State for a three-game series May 10-12.
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No NFL team has more Alabama football players than this one
Every April, Alabama football sends a fresh batch of players to the NFL via the NFL draft.
This past April, the Crimson Tide’s streak of having at least one player selected in the first round reached 18 straight years when offensive tackle Kadyn Proctor went to the Miami Dolphins with the 12th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
One pick later, the Los Angeles Rams made the most stunning move of the draft when they selected quarterback Ty Simpson 13th overall.
Alabama’s 18-year streak of having at least one player selected in the draft is the longest in college football history. The Ohio State Buckeyes are second to Alabama, having had a player drafted in the first round in 11 consecutive years. The Georgia Bulldogs have now done it nine years in a row.
The Crimson Tide had 10 players taken overall in the 2026 NFL Draft. Germie Bernard was a second-round selection by the Pittsburgh Steelers, and Alabama had seven players drafted on Day 3: LT Overton (fourth round, Dallas Cowboys), Parker Brailsford (fifth round, Cleveland Browns), Justin Jefferson (fifth round, Cleveland), Josh Cuevas (fifth round, Baltimore Ravens), Domani Jackson (sixth round, Green Bay Packers), Tim Keenan III (seventh round, Rams), and Jam Miller (seventh round, New England Patriots).
As for which team has the most Alabama players on its roster after the draft? Take a look.
Which NFL teams have the most Alabama football players?
Here’s a breakdown of Alabama players on current NFL rosters following the 2026 NFL Draft.
- Philadelphia Eagles: 9 — DeVonta Smith, Landon Dickerson, Tyler Steen, Cameron Latu, Jihaad Campbell, Byron Young, Deontae Lawson, Jaeden Roberts, Jalen Hurts (Alabama/Oklahoma)
- Atlanta Falcons: 5 — Da’Shawn Hand, Tua Tagovailoa, Christian Harris, DeMarcco Hellams, Brian Robinson
- Detroit Lions: 4 — Jameson Williams, Jahmyr Gibbs, Brian Branch, Terrion Arnold
- Seattle Seahawks: 4 — Jarren Reed, Josh Jobe, Jalen Milroe, Robbie Ouzts
- Baltimore Ravens: 3 — Derrick Henry, Marlon Humphrey, Josh Cuevas
- Carolina Panthers: 3 — Bryce Young, John Metchie, LaBryan Ray
- Cleveland Browns: 3 — Jerry Jeudy, Parker Brailsford, Justin Jefferson
- Dallas Cowboys: 3 — Quinnen Williams, Tyler Booker, LT Overton
- Denver Broncos: 3 — Jaylen Waddle, Patrick Surtain II, Que Robinson
- Green Bay Packers: 3 — Josh Jacobs, Xavier McKinney, Domani Jackson
- Los Angeles Chargers: 3 — Dalvin Tomlinson, JK Scott, Justin Eboigbe
- Los Angeles Rams: 3 — Ty Simpson, Tim Keenan III, Nikhai Hill-Green
- New England Patriots: 3 — Christian Barmore, CJ Dippre, Jam Miller
- New Orleans Saints: 3 — Anfernee Jennings, Kool-Aid McKinstry, Dashawn Jones
- Cincinnati Bengals: 2 — Jonathan Allen, Jordan Battle
- Houston Texans: 2 — Will Anderson Jr., Henry To’oTo’o
- Miami Dolphins: 2 — Ronnie Harrison Jr, Kadyn Proctor
- Minnesota Vikins: 2 — Dallas Turner, Will Reichard
- New York Jets: 2 — Minkah Fitzpatrick, Malachi Moore
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 2 — A’Shawn Robinson, Chris Braswell
- Tennessee Titans: 2 — Calvin Ridley, JC Latham
- Arizona Cardinals: 1 — Mack Wilson
- Buffalo Bills: 1 — Phidarian Mathis
- Chicago Bears: 1 — Jedrick Wills Jr.
- Indianapolis Colts: 1 — Tim Smith
- New York Giants: 1 — Evan Neal
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 1 — Germie Bernard
- San Francisco 49ers: 1 — Mac Jones
- Washington Commanders: 1 — Daron Payne
- Jacksonville Jaguars: 0
- Kansas City Chiefs: 0
- Las Vegas Raiders: 0
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LIVE: Alabama GOP Senate candidates take part in forum
MOBILE, Ala. (WSFA) – Four of the six Republican candidates seeking to be the GOP’s nominee for Alabama’s open U.S. Senate seat are set to take part in a forum Monday evening.
WSFA 12 News will carry the forum live at 6 p.m. on our website, as well as our news and smart TV apps, and on our Facebook and Youtube channels.
The forum is being hosted by the Azalea City Republican Women of Mobile.
The participants include Seth Burton, Dale Shelton Deas Jr., Steve Marshall, and Rodney Walker.
Rep. Barry Moore and Jared Hudson are not participating.
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Alabama basketball trainer salaries revealed after injury-filled season
Alabama basketball’s Nate Oats weighs in on 2026 NBA Draft exits | VIDEO
Alabama basketball’s Amari Allen and Labaron Philon are off to the 2026 NBA Draft. Crimson Tide coach Nate Oats weighed in on their decisions.
Alabama basketball’s 2025-26 season was one of the most injury-filled years that Crimson Tide coach Nate Oats has experienced in Tuscaloosa.
The health of last year’s Alabama team was a storyline before exhibition play even began. Veteran Latrell Wrightsell Jr. was returning amid recovery for a ruptured Achilles tendon. Transfer guard Jalil Bethea joined the bench after a left foot injury. Collins Onyejiaka and Davion Hannah both spent the majority of their freshman seasons sidelined with medical conditions. Down the stretch, Taylor Bol Bowen played with a fractured hand. Amari Allen, Aden Holloway, London Jemison and Aiden Sherrell all dealt with tweaks and dings.
As the Crimson Tide’s Sweet 16 run came to a close, even Labaron Philon revealed that his injury wasn’t limited to December or January. He played hurt for the entire year.
With the only Alabama player to appear in each game being Houston Mallette, who redshirted his first year with the program, the training room was busy for athletic training and conditioning staffers Clarke Holter, Henry Barrera and Amanda Branson.
Here’s a breakdown of the salaries for the trio who worked behind the scenes to make another NCAA Tournament possible, per information acquired by The Tuscaloosa News from an open records request to the University of Alabama.
What are salaries of Alabama men’s basketball training staff?
Holter has served as athletic trainer for the men’s basketball team for 11 seasons. Barrera has been the program’s strength and conditioning coach since 2022.
Holter received a salary increase in July 2025, making his new annual salary $139,050.
Barrera also received a pay increase in July 2025. He is the highest-paid of the three at $257,500.20 annually.
The exact date of Branson’s hire is unknown. However, public UA payroll data for Branson dates back to 2019.
Branson’s increase letter ahead of the 2025-26 season said that she would be paid $128,750.16.
In a season defined by injuries, their work became as critical as anything that happened on the court.
Emilee Smarr covers Alabama basketball and Crimson Tide athletics for The Tuscaloosa News. She can be reached via email at esmarr@usatodayco.com.
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