3 bold predictions for Alabama softball in NCAA Tuscaloosa Regional

The Alabama Crimson Tide will enter the 2026 NCAA Tournament as the top overall seed in the nation following a historic 49-7 regular season.

The Tide will host the opening round of postseason play, as the Tuscaloosa Regional will be held at Rhoads Stadium this weekend. Southeastern Louisiana (46-14), Belmont (40-11), and USC Upstate (36-21) will all partake in the three-day contest in addition to Alabama, as the Tide will face USC Upstate in the first matchup of the weekend on Friday afternoon at 12 p.m. CT.

Here are three bold predictions for Alabama softball in the 2026 NCAA Tuscaloosa Regional this weekend.

Marlie Giles stays hot, records 4+ RBI

April 17, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama batter Marlie Giles turns to see if Kentucky outfielder Reaghan Oney is okay after she hit the fence trying to catch Giles’ home run at Rhoads Stadium as Alabama hosted Kentucky in the first game of the weekend series.

Giles has been one of the most consistent hitters in Alabama’s lineup this season. The star catcher will look to keep things rolling at the plate in the Tuscaloosa Regional this weekend, as Giles could easily get off to a hot start against USC Upstate on Friday.

Giles hit an impressive .382 across the regular season, and the senior will look to cement herself in Alabama history throughout the postseason.

Vic Moten dominates in the circle, records 12+ strikeouts

Moten has been widely regarded among the top freshman pitchers in all of college softball this season. The young star will get her first postseason opportunity this weekend in the Tuscaloosa Regional, and Moten will more than likely continue to shine across the entire tournament.