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Alabama Softball Opens SEC Tournament Play Thursday as No. 2 Seed
TL;DR
Alabama Softball, finishing second in the SEC, opens tournament play as the No. 2 seed on Thursday in Lexington, KY. They earned a double bye and will face the winner of the Kentucky vs. Mississippi State matchup.
Key points
- Alabama Softball finished second in the SEC.
- They have a record of 46-6 overall and 18-5 in the conference.
- Alabama receives a double bye in the SEC Tournament.
- They will play on Thursday in Lexington, KY.
- The winner of Kentucky vs. Mississippi State will face Alabama.
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May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Players in the Alabama dugout cheer during a three run inning at Rhoads Stadium in the game 3 of the series between South Carolina and Alabama. | Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
The Sooners (48-7, 20-4 SEC) needed two wins on the final day of the regular season in order to secure the 2026 Southeastern Conference Regular Season Championship outright and did so with two wins over Texas A&M (36-16, 16-8 SEC). Because of these results, the Tide finished second with a record of 46-6 overall, 18-5 in the conference and second place. Stupid AggiesâŠ
Due to the second place finish for the Tide softball team, they get a double bye in the SEC Tournament and play on Thursday in Lexington, KY. Cellar dweller Kentucky faces off against Mississippi State on Tuesday. The winner plays Arkansas. The winner of that one plays Alabama. I am gonna go out on a limb and say itâs Arky, but donât discount the Bullies. If Bama can win their first game, Florida is a likely foe in the semifinals.
UPCOMING SCHEDULE
All times listed in ET. Do the math. Times are subject to change.
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**First round:**Tuesday, May 5
- Game 1 | No. 11 Missouri vs. No. 14 Auburn | 1 p.m. ET | SEC Network
- Game 2 | No. 10 Mississippi State vs. No. 15 Kentucky | 35 mins following Game 1 | SEC Network
- Game 3 | No. 12 South Carolina vs. No. 13 Ole Miss | 35 mins following Game 2 | SEC Network
Q&A
What is Alabama Softball's record heading into the SEC Tournament?
Alabama Softball has an overall record of 46-6 and an SEC record of 18-5.
Who will Alabama Softball play in their first game of the SEC Tournament?
Alabama will face the winner of the Kentucky vs. Mississippi State game in their first match.
What does it mean for Alabama Softball to be the No. 2 seed in the SEC Tournament?
Being the No. 2 seed means Alabama receives a double bye, allowing them to skip the first two rounds of the tournament.
What teams are competing against Alabama in the SEC Tournament?
Alabama could potentially face Arkansas and Florida if they win their first game.