While the Alabama softball team’s previous regional matchup against Western Kentucky was drama-filled, the Crimson Tide quickly squashed any indications of that Sunday, defeating the Hilltoppers 13-1 in a game that was called after five innings. The Crimson Tide’s offense busted things wide open in the second inning after junior Kaila Hunt hit a grand slam, her second home run [...]

The Alabama softball team pulled out a 7-6 slugfest against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Saturday afternoon in a thrilling back-and-forth effort capped by a controversial call at the last at-bat. Both teams had critical opportunities with the bases loaded at various times throughout the game, giving way to explosive scoring plays. Unlike the slow start the Crimson Tide displayed in [...]

The Alabama Crimson Tide softball team won its first matchup of the Tuscaloosa NCAA regional Friday night, outlasting the Jacksonville State Gamecocks 4-0. Senior outfielder Kayla Braud sparked a two-run third inning for Alabama, earning a base hit as that inning’s first batter to keep her current hit streak hit alive at 21 games. Delayed more than two hours due [...]

By Kelly Ward Contributing Writer ^ The Alabama softball team will travel to Baton Rouge, La., for a three-game series with LSU Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The Crimson Tide is 29-35 in its history against the Tigers. Both teams are also tied for No. 1 in the SEC West, with a shared record of 12-6 going into this series. [...]

It is hard to imagine a softball crossing the plate at roughly the same speed as a car driving on the interstate. Step up to the plate against Leslie Jury, however, and this becomes a reality. The University of Alabama sophomore tops out at 72 mph and said she throws consistently at 66 or 67 mph. She is 15-3 on [...]