NCAA Softball Live Updates from No. 1 Alabama vs. Belmont
TUSCALOOSA, Ala.- No. 1 Alabama and Belmont both won their opening games of the NCAA tournament to set up one of the best pitching matchups in the country for Saturday's winner's bracket game.
The Crimson Tide (50-7) and Bruins (41-11) meet at Rhoads Stadium with a spot in the regional finals on the line. The game will be streaming only on ESPN+, but Ba,aCentral will be providing updates throughout. First pitch is scheduled for 1 p.m. CT
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Live updates
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Pregame
- It is another beautiful day for softball in Tuscaloosa with sunny skies and temperatures in the low to mid 80s. It is slightly warmer than yesterday.
- Alabama is wearing its all crimson uniform today.
- Belmont beat Southeastern Louisiana 2-0 with Maya Johnson pitching a complete game for the Bruins. The offense did just enough, scoring a run in the first and sixth innings.
- Alabama beat USC Upstate 8-0 in five innings on Friday. Both Marlie Giles and Audrey Vandagriff homered for the Crimson Tide, and freshman Kaitlyn Pallozzi pitched the complete game.
Series history vs. Belmont:Alabama leads, 4-0
In Tuscaloosa: 0-0 | In Nashville: 0-0 | At Neutral Sites: 4-0
Last meeting: April 23, 2019 - Cullman, Ala. - W, 6-4
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This story was originally published May 16, 2026 at 10:00 AM.