Alabama Sweeps Ole Miss With Explosive Bats and Clutch Pitching

Overview

• The Crimson Tide took all three games of the weekend series, winning 5-3, 13-2 in six innings, and 2-1.
• Game 1 turned on power and patience as Lauren Johnson hit a two-run homer, Brooke Wells added a solo shot, and late walks by Salen Hawkins and Abby Duchscherer produced the decisive runs.
• Alabama overwhelmed Ole Miss in Game 2 behind Ana Roman’s bases-loaded walk and three-run homer, a multi-RBI day from Brooke Wells, and Ambrey Taylor’s pinch-hit two-run home run that ended the game early.
• The finale tightened into a pitchers’ duel, with RBI singles from Audrey Vandagriff and Alexis Pupillo providing just enough offense in a 2-1 victory.
• Starter Jocelyn Briski delivered six shutout innings in the clincher before freshman Vic Moten recorded her first career save, and coach Patrick Murphy lauded improved situational hitting and steady defense throughout the series.