Live updates: Alabama softball faces Virginia Tech for NCAA Tournament super regional spot
Alabama softball has a chance to advance to the NCAA Tournament’s super regional round on Sunday. The Crimson Tide is set to face Virginia Tech in the Tuscaloosa regional, needing just one win to move on.
The Tide and Hokies faced off once already, on Saturday, when Alabama won 4-3 in the early game. VT then faced Belmont later in the day, winning 11-1 in six innings to keep its own season alive.
If Alabama wins the first game, the Crimson Tide advances, likely to the Norman super regional. However, if Virginia Tech wins, UA will get another crack at the Hokies later on Sunday.
The first game of Sunday’s action is scheduled to begin at 1:05 p.m. CT at Rhoads Stadium. The matchup will be aired on ESPN+.
Follow along here for live updates once the game begins.
Pregame
— Catelyn Riley will pitch for Alabama. Emma Lemley will start in the circle for Virginia Tech.
— Alabama batting order: Audrey Vandagriff, Lauren Johnson, Kali Heivilin, Marlie Giles, Salen Hawkins, Brooke Ellestad, Mari Hubbard, Abby Duchscherer, Larissa Preuitt.
— VT batting order: Cori McMillan, Jordan Lynch, Zoe Yaeger, Kylie Aldridge, Bre Peck, Emily LeGette, Trinity Martin, Annika Rohs, Rachel Castine.
— Alabama will bat first as the designated road team, despite playing in its home stadium.