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Alabama baseball has risen to the No. 11 seed in NCAA Tournament projections after sweeping Vanderbilt. This would allow them to host a regional in Tuscaloosa alongside USC, NC State, and Wright State.
Where Alabama sits in NCAA Tournament projections after huge sweep
After securing a huge series sweep of Vanderbilt last weekend, Alabama baseball saw a significant jump in the latest seeding projections for the upcoming NCAA Tournament.
According to D1Baseball, Alabama is projected to be the nation's No. 11 overall seed in the NCAA Tournament, as of Tuesday, May 5, which would mean the Crimson Tide host a regional in Tuscaloosa. Per D1Baseball, Alabama would be joined by No. 22 overall seed USC, NC State, and Wright State in the Tuscaloosa Regional.
Last week, Alabama was projected to travel for the regional round, with D1Baseball listing the Crimson Tide as the nation's No. 17 overall seed prior to sweeping Vanderbilt.
This past weekend, Alabama swept the Vanderbilt Commodores in Tuscaloosa, a team which is likely on the NCAA Tournament bubble. Over the three games, Alabama outscored Vanderbilt a combined 18-9, and had a walk-off win during Game 1 on Thursday night after a John Lemm home run.
Sitting at 32-16 overall (13-11 SEC), Alabama will play two final SEC series' to close out the regular season, the first of which starts this upcoming Friday at South Carolina. The Crimson Tide will close out the regular season at home against Ole Miss next weekend.
May 1, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama shortstop Justin Lebron (1) makes the play on a bouncer to short as the Crimson Tide downed Vanderbilt in game 2 of the series 5-0 in Sewell-Thomas Stadium.
Alabama is currently projected as the No. 11 overall seed in the NCAA Tournament.
Alabama is projected to be joined by No. 22 seed USC, NC State, and Wright State in the Tuscaloosa Regional.
The sweep of Vanderbilt significantly improved Alabama's NCAA Tournament projections, moving them from a No. 17 seed to a No. 11 seed.
The latest NCAA Tournament projection for Alabama was released on Tuesday, May 5.

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May 1, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama batter Justin Lebron (1) connects for a single as the Crimson Tide downed Vanderbilt in game 2 of the series 5-0 in Sewell-Thomas Stadium.
May 1, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama pitcher Ashton Crowther (48) goes through his delivery as the Crimson Tide downed Vanderbilt in game 2 of the series 5-0 in Sewell-Thomas Stadium.
May 1, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; The Crimson Tide bullpen has little to do as the Crimson Tide downed Vanderbilt in game 2 of the series 5-0 in Sewell-Thomas Stadium.
May 1, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama shortstop Justin Lebron (1) fields a grounder up the middle before throwing to first for the final out of the game as the Crimson Tide downed Vanderbilt in game 2 of the series 5-0 in Sewell-Thomas Stadium.
May 1, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama batter Justin Lebron (1) runs to first after hitting a single into the outfield as the Crimson Tide downed Vanderbilt in game 2 of the series 5-0 in Sewell-Thomas Stadium.
May 1, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama outfielder Bryce Fowler (9) runs down a fly ball in left-center as the Crimson Tide downed Vanderbilt in game 2 of the series 5-0 in Sewell-Thomas Stadium.
May 1, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama pitcher Ashton Crowther (48) goes through his delivery as the Crimson Tide downed Vanderbilt in game 2 of the series 5-0 in Sewell-Thomas Stadium.
May 1, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Crimson Tide player high five fans as the Crimson Tide downed Vanderbilt in game 2 of the series 5-0 in Sewell-Thomas Stadium.
May 1, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama infielder Brennan Holt (4) and Alabama shortstop Justin Lebron (1) embrace as the Crimson Tide downed Vanderbilt in game 2 of the series 5-0 in Sewell-Thomas Stadium.
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May 1, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama shortstop Justin Lebron (1) makes the play on a bouncer to short as the Crimson Tide downed Vanderbilt in game 2 of the series 5-0 in Sewell-Thomas Stadium.
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May 1, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama shortstop Justin Lebron (1) makes the play on a bouncer to short as the Crimson Tide downed Vanderbilt in game 2 of the series 5-0 in Sewell-Thomas Stadium.
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May 1, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama batter Justin Lebron (1) connects for a single as the Crimson Tide downed Vanderbilt in game 2 of the series 5-0 in Sewell-Thomas Stadium.
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May 1, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama pitcher Ashton Crowther (48) goes through his delivery as the Crimson Tide downed Vanderbilt in game 2 of the series 5-0 in Sewell-Thomas Stadium.
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May 1, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; The Crimson Tide bullpen has little to do as the Crimson Tide downed Vanderbilt in game 2 of the series 5-0 in Sewell-Thomas Stadium.
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May 1, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama shortstop Justin Lebron (1) fields a grounder up the middle before throwing to first for the final out of the game as the Crimson Tide downed Vanderbilt in game 2 of the series 5-0 in Sewell-Thomas Stadium.
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May 1, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama batter Justin Lebron (1) runs to first after hitting a single into the outfield as the Crimson Tide downed Vanderbilt in game 2 of the series 5-0 in Sewell-Thomas Stadium.
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May 1, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama outfielder Bryce Fowler (9) runs down a fly ball in left-center as the Crimson Tide downed Vanderbilt in game 2 of the series 5-0 in Sewell-Thomas Stadium.
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May 1, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama pitcher Ashton Crowther (48) goes through his delivery as the Crimson Tide downed Vanderbilt in game 2 of the series 5-0 in Sewell-Thomas Stadium.
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May 1, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Crimson Tide player high five fans as the Crimson Tide downed Vanderbilt in game 2 of the series 5-0 in Sewell-Thomas Stadium.
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May 1, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama infielder Brennan Holt (4) and Alabama shortstop Justin Lebron (1) embrace as the Crimson Tide downed Vanderbilt in game 2 of the series 5-0 in Sewell-Thomas Stadium.
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