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Alabama softball falls in rankings after Tennessee series loss
TL;DR
Alabama softball dropped to No. 3 in the USA Softball poll after losing its first series of the season against Tennessee. The team remains at No. 3 in the Softball America rankings but fell to No. 4 in the NFCA Coaches Poll and D1 Softball rankings.
Key points
- Alabama softball dropped its first series of the season
- Ranked No. 3 in the USA Softball poll after the series loss
- Defeated Tennessee in the first game 12-0
- Lost the next two games 2-0 and 4-1
- SEC teams dominate national rankings
Alabama Crimson TideTennessee VolunteersUSA Softball pollNFCA Coaches Poll
Alabama softballâs grip on the top tier loosened Tuesday, April 28, after dropping its first series of the season.
The Crimson Tide (44-6, 16-5 SEC) fell to No. 3 in the USA Softball poll after a top-10 showdown series loss at Tennessee. Alabama stayed put at No. 3 in the Softball America rankings, but fell to No. 4 in the NFCA Coaches Poll and D1 Softball rankings.
As the postseason nears, the SEC dominated in national rankings, with No. 1 Oklahoma, No. 5 Texas, No. 7 Arkansas, No. 8 Florida, No. 9 Tennessee, No. 12 Texas A&M, No. 14 Georgia, No. 16 Mississippi State, No. 19 LSU, and No. 21 South Carolina also appearing in the USA Softball poll.
Alabama started off with a dominant 12-0, run-rule shutout in five innings over the Volunteers on Saturday, April 25. However, the Crimson Tide couldn't sustain the momentum, as Tennessee capitalized with a 2-0 shutout Sunday before taking the rubber match 4-1 on Monday to claim the series.
Alabama softball will host South Carolina in its final series of the regular season. It will be a quick turnaround for the Crimson Tide as first pitch is set for 6 p.m. Thursday, April 30. Alabama will continue the series at 6 p.m. Friday and round out the regular season at 1 p.m. Saturday.
See full 2026 Alabama softball schedule here
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Q&A
Why did Alabama softball drop in the rankings?
Alabama softball dropped in the rankings after losing its first series of the season against Tennessee.
What are Alabama softball's current rankings after the Tennessee series?
After the Tennessee series, Alabama is ranked No. 3 in the USA Softball poll, No. 3 in Softball America, and No. 4 in the NFCA Coaches Poll.
What was the outcome of the Alabama vs. Tennessee softball series?
Alabama lost the series to Tennessee, winning the first game 12-0 but losing the next two games 2-0 and 4-1.
Which teams are currently ranked above Alabama softball?
Currently, Oklahoma is ranked No. 1, and Alabama is ranked No. 3 in the USA Softball poll, with Tennessee at No. 9.