Alabama softball faces SC Upstate for Tuscaloosa Regional championship
Alabama softball will face SC Upstate in the Tuscaloosa Regional championship game with a spot in the NCAA super regionals at stake. The Crimson Tide advanced with back-to-back shutouts, while SC Upstate fought through the elimination bracket after an opening loss. Alabama needs one win to advance, whereas SC Upstate must win twice.
- ▪Alabama defeated SC Upstate 8-0 and Belmont 3-0 to reach the regional final.
- ▪SC Upstate beat Southeastern Louisiana 5-4 and Belmont 10-1 to advance through the elimination bracket.
- ▪The winner of the Tuscaloosa Regional will face the LSU vs. Virginia Tech regional winner in the super regionals.
- ▪Alabama would host the super regional at Rhoads Stadium if it advances.
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