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Alabama's softball season ended with a 6-4 loss to Florida in the Women's College World Series. Despite strong performances from Marlie Giles and Riley Valentine, Alabama couldn't overcome Florida's explosive offense. The Crimson Tide's pitchers struggled, giving up 10 hits, and a three-run homer by Florida's Jocelyn Erickson sealed the game. Alabama was eliminated from the double-elimination tournament after also losing to UCLA.
Alabama's elimination game against Florida in the Women's College World Series has been delayed due to inclement weather in Oklahoma City. The game, originally scheduled for 2 p.m. CT, is now expected to start at 5:06 p.m. CT. The weather has caused multiple delays in the tournament so far.
Alabama softball lost 4-1 to UCLA in their first game of the Women's College World Series after a three-run homer by Jordan Woolery in the sixth inning. The game was delayed due to lightning, and Alabama will face an elimination game on Friday.
Game 3 of the Knoxville Super Regional between Alabama and Tennessee softball teams has been delayed due to rain after Alabama took a 4-0 lead in the first inning. The game is expected to resume at 7:15 p.m. ET, with further updates to be provided.
Tennessee softball is playing a decisive Game 3 against Alabama in the NCAA super regional after a historic 14-inning loss on Saturday. Sunday's game faced a three-hour weather delay after Alabama took a 4-0 lead with a grand slam. The winner will advance to the Women's College World Series.
Tennessee softball lost to Alabama 3-2 in a 14-inning marathon, the longest game in NCAA super regional history, forcing a decisive third game to determine who advances to the Women's College World Series. Despite strong performances from players like Kiki Milloy and pitchers Payton Gottshall and Karlyn Pickens, Tennessee struggled to capitalize on scoring opportunities, leaving 18 runners stranded.
Alabama Softball's season ended with a 2-0 loss to Stanford in an elimination game at the Women's College World Series. Montana Fouts pitched a complete game in her final game for Alabama, finishing her career ranked second in strikeouts, third in shutouts, fourth in wins and complete games, and fifth in ERA. The shutout loss to Stanford was the only time all season the Crimson Tide has been shut out.
Alabama softball was eliminated from the Women's College World Series by Stanford, losing 2-0 in a pitcher's duel. The Tide struggled to generate offense, getting only one hit in the game and failing to score a run. Despite the disappointing end to the season, Alabama battled through an inconsistent regular season and rallied around injured star Montana Fouts to make a run in the NCAA tournament. Stanford's strong pitching duo proved too much for Alabama to overcome, ending their campaign for a national title for the second year in a row.
Alabama softball will face Tennessee in the opening game of the 2023 Women's College World Series. Alabama is the fifth seed and Tennessee is the fourth seed. Tennessee has won three out of four games against Alabama this season and has yet to lose this postseason. The game will feature a battle between NFCA All-American Ashley Rogers and Alabama junior Jaala Torrence.
Alabama softball pitcher Montana Fouts, who suffered a leg injury earlier this month, helped lead her team to victory over Northwestern and secure a spot in the Women's College World Series. Fouts, who earned her 100th career win in the game, had been a spectator during the team's previous games due to her injury. Despite being at "about 70%," Fouts came in as a relief pitcher and helped secure the win. Her teammate Jenna Johnson also played a key role in the victory, hitting a home run.
Alabama Softball defeated Northwestern 3-2 in the Tuscaloosa Super Regional to secure their 14th appearance in the Women's College World Series. Montana Fouts earned her 100th career win in relief, becoming the fourth Alabama pitcher to do so. Jenna Johnson hit a solo home run in the fifth inning to extend the lead. Alabama will face Tennessee on June 1 in their opening game of the World Series.
Alabama softball team secured their spot in the Women's College World Series after beating Northwestern 3-2 for the second time in less than 24 hours. The team relied on their elite pitching, clean defense, and situational hitting to win the game. The two-RBI knock by Ally Shipman and 3⅔ relief innings by Montana Fouts helped the team secure the win. Alabama will play SEC tournament champions Tennessee on June 1 at 12 p.m.
No. 12 seed Northwestern defeated No. 5 seed Alabama 3-1 in the opening game of the Tuscaloosa Super Regional. Alabama will need to win Saturday's game two to force a winner-take-all game three on Sunday, while one more win would send Northwestern to the Women's College World Series. Angela Zedak hit a solo home run for Northwestern, while Jordan Stephens scored for Alabama on some heads-up baserunning.
Alabama softball will face Northwestern in the NCAA Super Regional round, with ace pitcher Montana Fouts expected to return after missing the regional. The 5-seed Crimson Tide won the Tuscaloosa Regional, while the 12-seed Wildcats advanced with wins over Miami (OH), Kentucky, and Eastern Illinois. The best-of-three series begins on Friday, with live updates available.
After a tough season with several losses and injuries, Alabama softball is two wins away from a trip to the Women's College World Series. The team will face Northwestern in a super regional, with ace pitcher Montana Fouts potentially returning from injury. Coach Patrick Murphy praised his team's grit and determination, and hopes to motivate them to make it back to the World Series.