Alabama softball vs Belmont in Tuscaloosa Regional live score, highlights

TL;DR

Alabama softball faces Belmont in the NCAA Tuscaloosa Regional after a strong 8-0 win over USC Upstate. The Crimson Tide, ranked No. 1, aims to continue their success against Belmont's ace, Maya Johnson.

Key points

Alabama softball is the No. 1 overall seed
Alabama won 8-0 against USC Upstate
Belmont's record is 41-11
Maya Johnson is Belmont's ace pitcher
The Tuscaloosa Regional includes four teams

Alabama Crimson TideBelmont BruinsUSC UpstateSoutheastern Louisiana

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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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.

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