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Alabama softball set to compete in the Green and Gold Classic this weekend in Birmingham

Alabama softball will play five games this weekend in the Green and Gold Classic

Patrick Murphy and No. 10 Alabama are set to make the short trip to Birmingham on Friday to participate in the Green and Gold Classic that UAB is hosting.

The Crimson Tide enter the weekend with a perfect 11-0 record and will compete in a total of five games over three days.

Alabama returns a talented roster from last year’s World Series appearance but also has several newcomers who have already made an impact in the early portion of the season.

Below is the game-by-game information for each of the Crimson Tide’s five matchups this weekend in the Green and Gold Classic.

Editors Note: Only the matchups with UAB will be available to stream on ESPN+. 

PHOTOS: Top images as Alabama softball advances to WCWS

The top images as the Alabama softball team advances to the Women’s College World Series!

The Alabama softball team advanced to yet another Women’s College World Series on Sunday afternoon after defeating the Northwestern Wildcats 3-2 from Rhoads Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

Once again the pitching duo of Jaala Torrence and Montana Fouts helped secure the victory for the Crimson Tide who is now advancing to its 14th WCWS in program history.

After a one-hour lightning delay at the bottom of the third, two singles and a walk quickly loaded the bases for Alabama senior catcher Ally Shipmen who would hit a two-run single to give Alabama the lead.

Jenna Johnson hit a solo home run in the fifth to extend the Tide lead to 3-1. A one-out solo home run from Maeve Nelson of Northwestern cut the lead to one but a groundout and strikeout sealed the victory to send the Tide to OKC.

Next up for Alabama is a matchup with SEC foe, Tennessee in OKC on Thursday at 11:00 a.m. CT.

Until then, let’s enjoy some of the top images from Alabama’s emotional win over Northwestern on Sunday!

Alabama Softball knocks off No. 12 seed Northwestern in Game 3 to advance to WCWS

The Alabama softball team defated No. 12 seed Northwestern 3-2 on Sunday evening. The Tide will advance to the College World Series for the 14th time in program history.

The Alabama softball team dropped the first game of Super Regionals against No. 12 seed Northwestern, but the Crimson Tide battled back to win games two and game three. In the deciding game, the Tide defeated the Wildcats 3-1. Alabama will advance to the College World Series for the fourteenth time in program history.

In the series finale, graduate senior Ally Shipman and senior Jenna Johnson came through offensively. The two combined to have three hits and three runs batted in.

On the mound,  Crimson Tide pitchers Jaala Torrence and Montana Fouts combined to allow just one run and seven hits while striking out four batters.

The Crimson Tide will travel to Oklahoma City to face the No. 4 seed Tennessee Volunteers. The game will be played on Thursday with the first pitch scheduled for 11 a.m. CST. Also, the game will be televised on ESPN.

Roll Tide Wire will continue to follow the Alabama softball program.

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PHOTOS: Top images from Alabama’s win over Northwestern on Saturday night

Top images from Alabama’s win over Northwestern on Saturday night!

In a must-win scenario, Patrick Murphy and the Alabama softball came through against the Northwestern Wildcats on Saturday night with a 2-1 victory from inside a rocking Rhoads Stadium.

The dynamic duo of Jaala Torrence and Montana Fouts from the mound helped keep the Crimson Tide in the contest. Torrence and Fouts combined for seven innings of work surrending just seven hits and one run against the Wildcats.

Senior Ashley Prange and freshmen Larissa Preuitt came through for the Tide in the top of the seventh to break the 1-1 tie with Prange driving Preuitt in with an RBI double.

Alabama and Northwestern will compete in the decisive game three on Sunday afternoon with the winner advancing to the Women’s College World Series.

Let’s take a look at some of the top images from Alabama’s win on Saturday night!

How to watch Alabama softball vs. Northwestern on Sunday

Alabama softball is in a winner take all scenario with Northwestern on Sunday! Here is how to catch all the action!

The Alabama softball got a season-saving win on Saturday night in Tuscaloosa with a 2-1 victory over the Northwestern Wildcats inside Rhoads Stadium.

The pitching duo of Jaala Torrence and Montana Fouts was outstanding for the Crimson Tide where they combined to give up seven hits and just one run.

Once again, Ashley Prange delivered for the Crimson Tide with a run scored and an RBI in the contest. Freshmen Larissa Preuitt was able to put together a couple of hits in the game while also scoring the go-ahead run in the top of the seventh.

With the win, Alabama has forced a decisive game three on Sunday with the winner advancing to the College World Series. Here is how you can catch Sunday’s action!

How to watch Alabama softball vs. Northwestern on Saturday

Alabama softball is now in must-win mode on Saturday night in the NCAA Tournament Super Regionals against Northwestern!

Patrick Murphy and the Alabama softball team have entered must-win mode following Friday night’s 3-1 loss to the Northwestern Wildcats in Tuscaloosa.

Alabama turned to Montana Fouts on Friday night, but some early errors from both Fouts and the other infielders led to two of the Wildcats’ scores. Fouts threw 3.1 innings in her return from a knee injury and Jaala Torrence would replace her and deliver 3.2 scoreless innings of work from the mound.

Outside of Ashley Prange, the Alabama offense could not muster much success from the plate.

Alabama will need to win on Saturday night to force a game three on Sunday. Here is how you can catch Saturday night’s action from Tuscaloosa!

Alabama Softball advances to Super Regionals with 1-0 win over Middle Tennessee State

The Alabama softball team won a nail-biter in Sunday’s Regional Finals. The Tide defeated Middle Tennessee State by a final score of 1-0.

After losing game one of the Regional Finals to Middle Tennessee State, the Crimson Tide found themselves in a win-or-go-home game against the Blue Raiders. The offense struggled to accumulate run support, but one run was enough for the Crimson Tide.

Alabama defeated Middle Tennessee State by a final score of 1-0. Meaning the Crimson Tide will advance to the Super Regionals to take on the No. 12 overall seed Northwestern Wildcats.

Graduate senior Ally Shipman came through in the seventh inning with a go-ahead home run to left field.

Junior Jaala Torrence shined on the mound and was able to put the Blue Raiders away in the bottom half of the seventh inning.

Altogether, Torrence threw seven scoreless innings while allowing just five hits and striking out eight batters.

Alabama head coach Patrick Murphy will be coaching in his sixth Super Regional next weekend. The Tide are hopeful that star pitcher Montana Fouts will be back in the circle after suffering a knee injury in the SEC Tournament.

Roll Tide Wire will continue to follow the Alabama softball program.

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Alabama Softball advances to Regional Finals after defeating Middle Tennessee State 12-5

The Alabama softball team defeated Middle Tennessee State 12-5 on Saturday afternoon to advance to the Regional Finals. The Tide’s opponent is yet to be determined at this time.

The Alabama softball team defeated Middle Tennessee State 12-5 on Saturday.

The Tide were led offensively by junior Bailey Dowling and sophomore Kali Heivilin. The two combined to have four hits while driving in seven runs.

Redshirt-sophomore Alex Salter started the game on the mound for the Tide. She went 2.1 innings while allowing four runs on three hits.

Salter was replaced by junior Jaala Torrence. Torrence provided 4.2 scoreless innings while striking out four batters along the way.

Alabama has advanced to the Regional Finals which will be played on Sunday afternoon. The Tide will await the winner of Game No. 5 between the winner of the Central Arkansas/Long Island game versus Middle Tennessee State.

The first pitch for tomorrow’s Regional Championship is set for 1 p.m. CST. Alabama would have to win one game to advance to the Super Regionals whereas the opponent would have to defeat Alabama two times to advance to the Super Regionals.

Roll Tide Wire will continue to follow the Alabama softball program.

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Alabama Softball’s Jaala Torrence throws no-hitter to help lead Tide to 10-0 victory

No. 9 Alabama defeated Robert Morris by a final score of 10-0 on Saturday. Tide pitcher Jaala Torrence threw the 42nd no-hitter in Alabama softball history.

Alabama junior pitcher Jaala Torrence had an outstanding outing on the mound on Saturday. The Tide defeated Robert Morris 10-0 and Torrence threw a no-hitter. Her no-hitter became the 42nd in program history.

The Tide were led offensively by graduate senior Lauren Esman and freshman Kenleigh Cahalan.

Esman went 2-for-3 at the plate while driving in two runs. Cahalan also went 2-for-3 and drove in two runs, as well.

Alabama improved to 14-3 with the win while the Colonials fell to 5-7 on the new season. Alabama is scheduled to return to action on Saturday for their second game of the day against Longwood. The first pitch is scheduled for 1:30 CST.

Roll Tide Wire will continue to follow the Alabama softball program as the season progresses.

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Alabama Softball falls short to Kennesaw State 5-3 to close the Easton Bama Bash

No. 7 Alabama fell to Kennesaw State by a final score of 5-3 on Sunday. The Tide will return to Rhoads Stadium to play Southern Miss on Wednesday.

The Alabama softball team closed the Easton Bama Bash with a close loss to Kennesaw State. The Tide fell 5-3 on Sunday afternoon.

Alabama had made it look relatively easy through the first four games of the tournament. However, the Owls gave the Tide more than they could handle in Game 5.

Kennesaw State out-hit Alabama 10-4. Patrick Murphy’s squad was unable to string together enough timely hits to come from behind.

Graduate senior Ashley Prange led the offensive approach for the Tide. Prange went 1-for-2 at the plate while also driving in two runs. The rest of the team combined to have three hits on Sunday.

Jaala Torrence picked up the loss on the mound after throwing three innings and allowing three runs.

Alabama fell to 11-3 on the new season while the Owls improved to 4-10. Alabama will return to action on Wednesday night to host Southern Miss. The first pitch is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. CST.

Roll Tide Wire will continue to follow the Alabama softball program.

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