The Alabama Crimson Tide play against the Jackson State Tigers in the 2025 NCAA Softball Tournament today. The matchup will begin at 5 p.m. CT on ESPN+. Fans can watch this game online by purchasing a monthly ESPN+ subscription for $11.99.

The Crimson Tide enter this tournament with a 37-21 record, which helped them secure the No. 15 overall seed. Their great performance throughout the season has helped them host a regional this year.

In order to win their tournament opener, the Crimson Tide will need to rely on their star player Audrey Vandagriff. She currently leads the team with a .407 batting average, and she has scored a team-high 49 runs this season.

Kali Heivilin will be another key player to watch for Alabama today, as she leads the team with 13 home runs. The slugger also has a team-high four triples this season, so Heivilin will try to continue her offensive success in the postseason.

The Tigers enter this tournament with a 29-23 record, and they are coming off a 3-1 win against Florida A&M.

In order to win today’s game, the Tigers will need a great performance from their star player Ka’Liyah Gipson. She leads the team with a .445 batting average.

Fans can watch this softball game online by purchasing a monthly ESPN+ subscription for $11.99.