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Tuscaloosa, AL 
Alabama softball split a pair of close contests Saturday at the T-Mobile Crimson Classic, taking its first loss of the season to South Alabama, 2-0, before bouncing back with a 1-0 shutout over 19th-ranked Arizona.
Alabama (19-1) could not get the bats going in a 2-0 loss to South Alabama (12-5) but a solo home run from Marlie Giles proved enough against Arizona (16-3). The pitching and defense held the Wildcats at bay for the Crimson Tide's second win over the ranked Pac-12 foe this weekend. 
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Sunday, March 3, 2024
Saturday, March 2, 2024
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Tuscaloosa, AL 
In its first ranked matchup of the season, No. 10 Alabama came out victorious over No. 19 Arizona, 2-1, Friday night under the lights at Rhoads Stadium.
Alabama (18-0) took the first lead of the game with a first inning two-run home run from Abby Duchscherer before Arizona (16-2) got on the board in the next half-inning with a solo homer. The Tide loaded the bases in the third inning but could not add to its lead and the Wildcats left a combined four runners on base through the sixth inning.
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Friday, March 1, 2024
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Tuscaloosa, AL 
A first inning RBI groundout was the entire offensive output for either team in a Thursday night pitcher's duel between Alabama and Northern Iowa, with Kayla Beaver and the Crimson Tide defense keeping the Panthers out of the run column for the 1-0 win.
Alabama (17-0) took the lead in the first inning over Northern Iowa (8-4) on a bases-loaded groundout as Jenna Johnson scored from third. The 1-0 score held the rest of the way behind solid defense and a complete game shutout from Kayla Beaver (6-0). |
Monday, February 26, 2024
Tuscaloosa, ALAlabama softball's bats remained hot in Sunday's finale at the Green & Gold Classic, as the Crimson Tide blasted four home runs en route to a 15-0 run rule shutout over tournament host UAB. Alabama (16-0) scored three runs in both the first and second innings against UAB (6-9) before breaking the game open with a seven-run third to make it a 13-0 game. |
Saturday, February 24, 2024
Tuscaloosa, ALAlabama softball opened action at the Green & Gold Classic on Friday with a pair of wins, defeating tournament host UAB, 8-0, in five innings before beating Western Carolina, 4-1. Alabama (13-0) started off the day with a bang, scoring eight runs in the first inning against UAB (5-7), including Jenna Johnson's first home run of the season. |
Monday, February 19, 2024
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Tuscaloosa, AL 
Alabama softball capped an undefeated weekend at the Easton Bama Bash with a 2-0 shutout win over Southern Indiana Sunday afternoon at Rhoads Stadium. Alabama (10-0) scored both of its runs in the first inning before the Crimson Tide and Southern Indiana (1-4) battled in a pitchers' duel the rest of the way. |
Sunday, February 18, 2024
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Tuscaloosa, AL Alabama softball grabbed another pair of wins Saturday at the Easton Bama Bash, defeating St. Thomas 8-0 in five innings before holding out for a hard-fought 3-2 win over Virginia. Alabama's (9-0) bats led the way vs. St. Thomas (1-7), scoring eight runs backed by 5.0 shutout innings in the circle from Jaala Torrence (3-0). The Tide scored three unanswered to start the second game against Virginia (4-4) before the Cavaliers narrowed it with two in the third inning. The pitching combination of Jocelyn Briski (3-0) and Kayla Beaver kept the score the same the rest of the way, earning the win and a save, respectively. |
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
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Tuscaloosa, AL The legend of Montana Fouts took on a new scope on Tuesday as Alabama softball confirmed that Fouts suffered a torn ACL in her left leg during the Crimson Tide’s conference tournament run last May. Fouts, a four-time first-team All-SEC selection and one of the best pitchers in program history, slipped after delivering a pitch in the seventh inning against Arkansas. |
Sunday, February 11, 2024
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Tuscaloosa, AL ATLANTA - Alabama softball capped an undefeated weekend at the Buzz Classic with a 7-2 win over Longwood and a clutch finish to earn a 5-1 win over tournament host Georgia Tech. Alabama (5-0) opened the day with a 7-2 win over Longwood (1-3), including a 3-for-4 day from Abby Duchscherer at the plate with a career-best four RBIs, and multi-hit games from Kenleigh Cahalan, Bailey Dowling and Lauren Johnson. In the second game against Georgia Tech (1-3), the Tide led 2-0 and held the Yellow Jackets hitless until a sixth-inning single. |
Thursday, February 8, 2024
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Tuscaloosa, AL Team 28 has a new ace. During Alabama softball’s 3-0, opening day win over Villanova, fifth-year senior Kayla Beaver made the most of her Crimson Tide debut. Beaver, a Central Arkansas transfer, recorded the third no-hitter in her career and 46th in school history. She struck out 14, the only hitter reaching via a walk. It’s the first time Alabama has begun a season by keeping its opponent hitless across seven innings — Montana Fouts and Sarah Cornell shut down Alabama State for five innings in 2021. |
Thursday, November 23, 2023
Tuscaloosa, AL Alabama softball announced its 2024 schedule, which features two home tournaments and four SEC home series. Highlights of the schedule include 27 games against 10 teams that made the 2023 NCAA Tournament, including six games against Super Regional participants Florida and Georgia and four games against Women's College World Series teams Tennessee and Florida State. Fans can experience the best atmosphere in college softball with 29 regular season home games at Rhoads Stadium, including the Easton Bama Bash, T-Mobile Crimson Classic and SEC home series against Florida, Ole Miss, Texas A&M and Tennessee. The Crimson Tide will also play in the Buzz Classic in Atlanta hosted by Georgia Tech (Feb. 8-10) and the Green & Gold Classic hosted by UAB in Birmingham (Feb. 23-25). The 2024 SEC Tournament will take place May 7-11 in Auburn, Ala. Additional information regarding home game ticketing, game times and television broadcasts will be announced at a later date. Game dates and times are subject to change. 2024 Alabama Softball Schedule Highlights Four games against two 2023 Women's College World Series teams at Florida State (Tallahassee, Fla. – March 13) 3x vs. Tennessee (Tuscaloosa, Ala. – April 26-28) Six games against two 2023 NCAA Super Regional teams 3x vs. Florida (Tuscaloosa, Ala. – March 8-10) 3x at Georgia (Athens, Ga. – March 15-17) Two regular season home tournaments at Rhoads Stadium Bama Bash (Feb. 16-18) Southern Indiana, St. Thomas, Virginia Crimson Classic (Feb. 29-March 3) Arizona, South Alabama, UNI Eight SEC series vs. Florida - March 8-10 at Georgia - March 15-17 at Kentucky - March 28-30 vs. Ole Miss - April 5-7 vs. Texas A&M - April 12-14 at Arkansas - April 19-21 vs. Tennessee - April 26-28 at Auburn - May 3-5 Buzz Classic - Atlanta, Ga. - Feb. 8-10 Georgia Tech, Longwood, Villanova Green & Gold Classic - Birmingham, Ala. - Feb. 23-25 UAB, Bradley, Western Carolina, UNA 2024 SEC Softball Tournament - Auburn, Ala. - May 7-11 |
Monday, November 13, 2023
• Softball Welcomes Four on National Signing Day •
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Tuscaloosa, AL Alabama softball welcomed four new members to its family Wednesaday on National Signing Day. The four high school seniors will join the Crimson Tide next fall ahead of the 2025 season. "We set out to find the best fits for Alabama softball and were extremely fortunate to find our four signees on the recruiting trail," UA head coach Patrick Murphy said. "We look forward to having these outstanding young ladies and their families represent Alabama over the next several years." 
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Wednesday, October 11, 2023
• Softball Opened Fall Slate Sunday Against Shelton St. •
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Tuscaloosa, AL Alabama softball opened its fall schedule with a Sunday afternoon doubleheader against Shelton State, winning 18-2 and 10-0. The Crimson Tide scored at least one run in every inning it came to bat in both games. Highlights: Jenna Johnson, Bailey Dowling and Abby Duchscherer each had three RBIs in the first game of the doubleheader, combining to go 7-for-10 with a double, two triples and six runs scored Emma Broadfoot was a single shy of the cycle in game two, going 3-for-3 with a home run, triple and double while driving in four runs The first home run of the day came from Lauren Esman in game one, a two-run shot in the sixth inning Kayla Beaver threw 4.0 perfect innings to start game one, including four strikeouts Jocelyn Briski and Jaala Torrence threw a combined shutout in game two, striking out eight with just three base runners allowed The Crimson Tide also saw multi-hit games from Kali Heivilin, Lauren Johnson and Riley Valentine in game one and Kenleigh Cahalan, Kat Grill and Kristen White in game two Alabama also welcomed back softball alum Leona Lafaele (2013-16), who is on the Shelton State coaching staff Game One Scoring Summary: B1 | Abby Duchscherer cleared the bases with a three-run double (3-0) B1 | Kali Heivilin drove in Duchscherer with an RBI triple (4-0) B2 | Bailey Dowling drove in Kendal Clark with an RBI groundout (5-0) B2 | An RBI double from Riley Valentine scored Jenna Johnson (6-0) B3 | Larissa Preuitt scored on an RBI single from Lauren Johnson (7-0) B3 | Jenna Johnson tacked on two more with a two-run single (9-0) B3 | Bailey Dowling drove in Jenna Johnson with an RBI double (10-0) B3 | Valentine added her second RBI of the day, a double to score Dowling (11-0) B4 | Heivilin scored on a Emma Broadfoot RBI single (12-0) B5 | Jenna Johnson drove in her younger sister Lauren with an RBI triple (13-0) B5 | After the triple, Johnson tagged up and scored on a Dowling sac fly RBI (14-0) B5 | Kenleigh Cahalan smacked an RBI double as Preuitt scored (15-0) B6 | Heivilin added another RBI on a double to drive in Marlie Giles (16-0) B6 | Lauren Esman smacked a two-run home run (18-0) T7 | Shelton State erased the shutout with a two-run home run (18-2) Game Two Scoring Summary: B1 | Emma Broadfoot got the scoring started with a two-run double (2-0) B2 | A Kristen White RBI single drove in Larissa Preuitt (3-0) B3 | Broadfoot added another extra-base hit with an RBI triple (4-0) B4 | Kinley Pate came home on another RBI single from White (5-0) B4 | A Kat Grill RBI single scored M'Kay Gidley (6-0) B5 | Broadfoot crushed a solo home run (7-0) B5 | Gidley scored from third on a Preuitt sac fly (8-0) B6 | Pate scored on an RBI fielder's choice from Grill (9-0) B6 | Grill scored on a fielding error (10-0) Up Next: vs. Wallace State (DH) - Sunday, Oct. 15 – Tuscaloosa, Ala. – 1 p.m. CT
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Thursday, October 5, 2023
• Bama Softball to Play Eight Fall Games at Rhoads Stadium •
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Tuscaloosa, AL The Crimson Tide welcomes back 15 returnees from last season, adds seven newcomers Fans can get an early look at #Team28 this fall, as Alabama Softball will play eight exhibition games at Rhoads Stadium during the month of October. Admission for fall games is $5 and are only available for purchase at the gate the day of the game. All proceeds from fall softball games directly benefit the Bama Softball Walk-Off Club, the official booster club for Alabama Softball. Fans who are not a member of the Walk-Off Club will have the opportunity to sign up at the fall games. Alabama Softball Fall Schedule: Sunday, Oct. 8 vs. Shelton State doubleheader - 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 15 vs. Wallace State doubleheader - 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 20 vs. Jones College doubleheader - 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 22 vs. Chipola College doubleheader - 1 p.m. #Team28: Alabama returns 15 players from last year's team, including All-SEC honorees Jenna Johnson and Larissa Preuitt and NFCA All-Region award winner Kenleigh Cahalan Seven newcomers will join the Crimson Tide this year: Fifth-year Sr. Kayla Beaver (Central Arkansas), Jr.Kendal Clark (Des Moines Area CC), Soph's Alea Johnson (LSU), Riley Valentine (Texas A&M) and Kinley Pate (Samford) and Fresh. Jocelyn Briski and Lauren Johnson. The Crimson Tide made its 14th Women's College World Series appearance last season, finishing the year ranked as high as No. 7 in the final polls. This summer, Alabama took its third international trip as 20 members of the team along with coaches and staff spent 10 days in Italy.
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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
• Kayla Braud returning to Tuscaloosa as assistant coach •
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Tuscaloosa, AL Alabama softball’s coaching staff finished its major overhaul with a star-studded addition. Crimson Tide great Kayla Braud will be returning to Tuscaloosa and join Patrick Murphy’s staff, Murphy confirmed on social media. Braud, an outfielder from Eugene, Ore., was the SEC Freshman of the Year in 2010. Braud then helped Alabama capture its lone national title in 2012 before spending nine years as an analyst for ESPN and SEC Network. Braud currently ranks top three in hits, batting average and runs scored in UA’s record books. Murphy said after the Tide was eliminated from the Women’s College World Series in June that there would be additions to his staff next spring partially due to new NCAA rules and increased financial support by the University. UA promoted Ryan Iamurri, a former teammate of Braud’s, to a full-time position as coordinator of player management after she volunteered for the past two years. Murphy also hired Adam Arbour as an assistant coach to work with hitters and catchers. Their presence along with Braud’s should help fill the gap left by Alyson Habetz, who retired last month after being Murphy’s associate head coach for 25 years. It’ll also be one of the many changes to “Team 28,” with legendary pitcher Montana Fouts since graduated and four new incoming transfers. D1Softball ranked Alabama’s transfer class fifth in the country.
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Sunday, August 27, 2023
• Softball Coach Alyson Habetz Announces Retirement •
Tuscaloosa, AL
After 25 seasons with Alabama Softball, Associate Head Coach Alyson Habetz has announced her retirement.
"It is with a heavy heart overflowing with gratitude that I am retiring from The University of Alabama to help care for my mom," Habetz said. "Twenty-five years ago, Patrick Murphy asked me to help him start a softball program in Tuscaloosa. Accepting his invitation led me to discover a career that has truly filled my life beyond measure." Habetz joined the Crimson Tide staff on Sept. 21, 1998, the program's third year overall and its first under Head Coach Patrick Murphy. "I can't thank Aly enough for her loyalty and servant heart for the past 25 years," Alabama Head Softball Coach Patrick Murphy said. Working primarily with Alabama's outfielders during her tenure in Tuscaloosa, she has helped mentor many All-Americans including four-time honorees Kelly Kretschman (1998-2001), Brittany Rogers (2006-09) and Haylie McCleney (2013-16). "To those who have worn and who currently wear the Bama Softball jersey - without a doubt, you have been the most fulfilling part of my career," Habetz said. "For 25 years, Coach Habetz has played a significant role in Alabama softball," said AD Greg Byrne. "We are so grateful for her contributions not only to the program, but also to the lives of the countless people she's impacted." "To my fellow Alabama Softball coaches and support staff over the years - the complete buy-in from everyone associated with Alabama Softball is unlike anywhere else," Habetz said! Habetz was inducted into the University of Louisiana at Lafayette's Hall of Fame in 2003, the Louisiana High School Coaches Association Hall of Fame in 2006 and the West Alabama Softball Hall of Fame in 2019. "Coaching softball at The University of Alabama has truly been one of the greatest honors of my life," Habetz said. "Thank You from the bottom of my heart! God Bless & Roll Tide Forever!"
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Sunday, August 20, 2023
• Sophomore Outfielder Kinley Pate to Join Alabama Softball •
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Tuscaloosa, AL  Pate appeared in 36 games as a freshman last year with the Bulldogs, including 17 starts. She scored 13 runs and was second on the team with eight stolen bases in nine attempts. As a senior at Northside High School, she hit .523 with 25 RBIs and 68 stolen bases, earning First Team All-State honors. Pate is seventh newcomer on the current 2024 Crimson Tide roster, alongside fifth-year transfer Kayla Beaver, sophomore transfers Alea Johnson and Riley Valentine, junior college transfer Kendal Clark and freshmen Jocelyn Briski and Lauren Johnson.
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Saturday, August 12, 2023
• Adam Arbour Named Assistant Softball Coach, •
• Ryan Iamurri Coordinator of Player Management •
• Ryan Iamurri Coordinator of Player Management •
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Tuscaloosa, AL
Alabama softball solidified its coaching and support staff heading into the 2024 season, with Adam Arbour moving into a new role as a third assistant coach while Ryan Iamurri was elevated to a full-time position as the Coordinator of Player Management.
"Adam Arbour and Ryan Iamurri are two of the best people I know," UA head softball coach Patrick Murphy said. "We are so fortunate to have both of them in our program right now. They are both former national champions at Alabama and know how important softball is to our community." Arbour's primary role as an assistant coach will be working with the Crimson Tide hitters and catchers. He was the Coordinator of Player Management last season after previously serving as a volunteer assistant with Alabama from 2011-14 and 2015-17. He began his softball career as a student manager at the University of Michigan under Hall of Fame head coach Carol Hutchins and later served as an assistant coach at the University of Iowa. He also worked as an account executive at Blast Motion and was a high performance coach and trainer in Ann Arbor, Mich. In her new role as Coordinator of Player Management, Iamurri is responsible for gathering and interpreting data for all positions on the field, coordinating analytics for both offense and defense, as well as incorporating new technology for the team and staff. She was previously a volunteer assistant with the team over the past two seasons and played with the Crimson Tide from 2011-14 as part of three SEC championship squads and the 2012 national championship team.
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