If you’re refreshing your feed trying to figure out what was the score on the Alabama game today, you’re likely looking for one of two things: the tennis double-header in Tuscaloosa or the massive gymnastics showdown against Florida.
Friday, January 16, 2026, turned into a busy one for the Crimson Tide. While the men's basketball team is currently in Norman getting ready to face Oklahoma tomorrow, the women’s tennis team and the gymnastics squad took center stage today.
Alabama Women’s Tennis Dominates the Double-Header
The Alabama women’s tennis team kicked off their championship season with a statement. Playing at the Alabama Tennis Stadium, the Tide hosted a double-header against North Alabama and Jackson State.
In the morning match against North Alabama, Alabama looked sharp. They secured the doubles point early and didn't really look back, moving through singles play with relative ease. Later in the afternoon, they turned around to face Jackson State. These early-season matches are basically a litmus test for the conditioning of the roster, and Coach Jenny Mainz’s group showed they’ve put in the work over the winter break.
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Alabama Gymnastics vs. Florida: The SEC Opener
The biggest ticket of the day, honestly, was in Gainesville. After a record-breaking season opener last week—where the Tide posted a 197.475 to beat Clemson—Alabama traveled to face the Florida Gators tonight at 6 p.m. CT.
This meet was a slugfest. Entering the night, all eyes were on freshman sensation Azaraya Ra-Akbar. After her near-perfect 9.975 on bars last week, the expectations were sky-high. Alabama and Florida traded blows through the first three rotations. The Tide's beam work has been their "X-factor" lately, and tonight was no different.
The Score: Alabama and Florida fought to the very last rotation. While final scores can fluctuate by a fraction of a point in these tight SEC duals, the Tide showed they are legitimate contenders for the conference title this year.
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What’s Happening with Alabama Basketball?
If you were looking for a basketball score, you’re actually a day early. Nate Oats and the No. 18 ranked Crimson Tide are currently in Oklahoma. They play the Sooners tomorrow, Saturday, Jan. 17, at 1 p.m. EST.
They’re coming off a high after Labaron Philon dropped 32 points against Mississippi State earlier this week. It’s been a bit of a rollercoaster season—losses to Texas and Arizona hurt—but the win over Kentucky to start the new year proved this team can beat anyone when the three-pointers are falling.
Tracking the Tide: Recent Results
To give you a better idea of how the week has gone for Alabama athletics, here is a quick look at the most recent scores leading up to today:
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- Men’s Basketball: Alabama 97, Mississippi State 82 (Tuesday, Jan 13)
- Women’s Basketball: Auburn 58, Alabama 54 (Thursday, Jan 15)
- Gymnastics: Alabama 197.475, Clemson 196.550 (Jan 9)
The women's basketball loss to Auburn last night was a tough pill to swallow. It was a defensive grind, and the Tide just couldn't find the basket in the final four minutes. They’ll look to bounce back against Tennessee this Sunday.
Why Today Matters for Alabama Sports
January is often a weird transition month. Football is over (and we're all still processing the coaching shifts and portal moves), but gymnastics and basketball are hitting their stride.
Today’s results in tennis and gymnastics are important because they set the tone for the "grind" of the SEC schedule. In gymnastics specifically, road scores in the SEC are "gold" for national rankings. A high score in Gainesville, even if it doesn't result in a win, can catapult a team up the standings because of how the NQS (National Qualifying Score) is calculated later in the season.
Practical Steps for Fans
If you want to keep up with the live updates for the rest of the weekend, here is what you should do:
- Download the Radio App: If you can't watch the basketball game tomorrow, the Crimson Tide Sports Network on the Varsity Network app is the best way to catch Chris Stewart’s call.
- Check StatBroadcast: For the tennis matches and smaller Olympic sports, StatBroadcast is the gold standard for real-time, point-by-point data.
- Watch the Replay: The Alabama-Florida gymnastics meet was televised on ESPN2. If you missed it, it’s worth a re-watch on the ESPN app just to see the floor routines; the choreography this year is on another level.
The Tide heads into Saturday with a lot of momentum. Whether it's the men on the hardwood in Norman or the women's basketball team preparing for the Lady Vols on Sunday, it’s a massive weekend for Tuscaloosa.