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Arkansas Ends No. 6 Alabama’s Perfect Start; Series Goes to Sunday Decider

Arkansas handed Alabama its first loss to set up a rubber match in Tuscaloosa.

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Feb 28, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama base runner Larissa Preuitt is tagged out at second as she tries to steal by Kent State second baseman Brynn Libler at Rhoads Stadium in the Crimson Classic softball invitational.
Feb 28, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama batter Kristen White lays down a bunt against Kent State at Rhoads Stadium in the Crimson Classic softball invitational.

Overview

  • Arkansas beat Alabama 14-9 on Saturday at Rhoads Stadium, snapping the Crimson Tide’s 25-0 start after the hosts briefly took a 7-6 lead in the fourth inning.
  • Coach Patrick Murphy cited poor relief work with too many walks and home runs as Alabama’s undoing in the high-scoring loss.
  • With the series now level at 1-1, the finale is scheduled for Sunday at 1:30 p.m. CT on SEC Network+.
  • Alabama won Friday’s opener 4-1 behind Jocelyn Briski’s 14 strikeouts, as the right-hander carried a no-hitter into the fifth.
  • In Game 1, Alexis Pupillo delivered a bases-clearing single after Brooke Wells was intentionally walked, while Arkansas starter Robyn Herron left after 4 1/3 innings.