Alabama softball is ready for what may be its toughest game of the NCAA Tuscaloosa Regional yet.
No. 1 overall-seeded Alabama hosts the Tuscaloosa Regional, welcoming USC Upstate (36-22), Belmont (41-11) and Southeastern Louisiana (46-15) to Rhoads Stadium.
The Crimson Tide (50-7) started off strong with an 8-0 run-rule win (5 innings) over SC Upstate on Friday, May 15.
Now, Alabama is set to face Belmont, which has a trick up its sleeve in AUSL-bound ace Maya Johnson.
Follow along below for live updates, scores and highlights from the game.
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This section will be updated closer to game time.
When does Alabama softball play vs Belmont in Tuscaloosa Regional?
- Location: Rhoads Stadium, Tuscaloosa, Ala.
- Game time: 1 p.m. CT Saturday, May 16
First pitch in the Alabama softball vs. Belmont matchup is set for 1 p.m. CT Saturday, May 16. The second matchup of the day, SC Upstate vs. Southeastern Louisiana, will begin at 3:30 p.m. CT. The winner of that game will face the loser of the Alabama softball vs. Belmont game at 6 p.m. CT.
What channel is Alabama softball vs Belmont in Tuscaloosa Regional?
- Streaming: ESPN+
Both the Alabama softball vs. Belmont and the SC Upstate vs. Southeastern Louisiana games will air on ESPN+, which offers a free trial.
How to listen to Alabama softball vs Belmont in Tuscaloosa Regional
- LISTEN: Catfish 100.1 FM
You can tune into each Alabama softball game on Catfish 100.1 FM.
Tuscaloosa Regional full schedule, bracket
Friday, May 15
- Alabama 8, SC Upstate 0 (five innings)
- Belmont 2, Southeastern Louisiana 0
Saturday, May 16
- Game 3: Alabama vs. Belmont, 1 p.m. CT
- Game 4: SC Upstate vs. Southeastern Louisiana, 3:30 p.m. CT
- Game 5: Game 4 Winner vs. Game 3 Loser, 6 p.m. CT
Sunday, May 17
- Game 6: Game 3 Winner vs. Game 5 Winner, noon CT
- Game 7: Game 6 Winner vs. Game 6 Loser (if necessary), 2:30 p.m. CT
Amelia Hurley covers high school and college sports for The Tuscaloosa News and USA TODAY Network. You can find her on X at ameliahurley_ or reach her at ahurley@usatodayco.com.
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