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Alabama Wins Texas Series, Rises to No. 1 in Softball America Poll

The two-win response after a lopsided opener underscored a pitching surge that strengthened Alabama’s title case.

Overview

  • Alabama sealed the series with a 7-4 win Saturday at Rhoads Stadium in Tuscaloosa, taking two of three from previously top-ranked Texas.
  • The Tide bounced back from a 9-1 loss Thursday by winning 11-4 Friday, producing an 18-8 scoring edge over the final two games.
  • Freshman Vic Moten struck out a career-high seven in the finale, and Jocelyn Briski held Texas to one run over the last three innings to close it.
  • Softball America on Monday elevated Alabama to No. 1 at 35-3, citing the Texas result and six victories this season over top-10 opponents.
  • Rhoads Stadium drew a record 11,254 fans over the weekend, and the result marked Alabama’s first series win over a No. 1 team in about a decade.