Alabama Softball Run Rules Game 1 Of the Tuscaloosa Regional
Audrey Vandagriff spurs the Crimson Tide to an opening day victory in the NCAA Tournament.
Bama takes care of business on Day 1. ALABAMA 8, USC UPSTATE 0 (5 Inn. run rule) The Spartans’ starting pitcher had no problem with the Tide’s first three batters.
It was the middle and the bottom of the Alabama order in the second frame that broke this game open. The inning looked like a cat who had captured a mouse, had it cornered, and was just toying with it. It all started with Marlie Giles with a one-out kablooey over the right center field wall.
The senior catcher sends one out💥 📺 @SECNetwork | https://t. co/WAGo8wcjHA #Team30 #RollTide pic. twitter.
com/V1WKov4jFL — Alabama Softball (@AlabamaSB) May 15, 2026 Audrey Vandagriff followed up with a solid single up the middle and then swiped second base. After a ground out moved her to third, Salen Hawkins was hit by a pitch and then she stole second. Kristen White hit a high chopper that the pitcher fielded and appeared to attempt to tag the plate instead of Vandagriff who was safe.