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Alabama softball season ends with back-to-back losses to Texas Tech

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Last updated Jun 3, 2026

Alabama softball season ends with back-to-back losses to Texas Tech

Summary

Alabama softball's remarkable season concluded on June 1 in Oklahoma City after consecutive semifinal losses to Texas Tech at the Women's College World Series. The Crimson Tide, pursuing their first national championship, fell 5-4 in the first game, marked by Jena Young's late game-tying home run. However, Texas Tech won with a walk-off shot, forcing a decisive second game. In the follow-up, the Tide managed only two hits, losing 2-0 as Texas Tech secured a spot in the finals. Alabama finished the season with a record of 56-9.

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By the Numbers

•Alabama finishes the season 56-9 after CCWS semifinal losses.
•Jena Young hit a key two-run home run in game one.
•Texas Tech eliminated Alabama with a 2-0 win in the second game.
•Brooke Wells and Alexis Pupillo led a strong offensive season for Alabama.
•Jocelyn Briski anchored Alabama’s pitching staff throughout the year.

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4:45 AMYahoo Sports — Alabama Softball’s Historic Season Ends in Heartbreaking Fashion at the Women’s College World Series

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Despite Jena Young’s clutch heroics, back-to-back semifinal losses to Texas Tech derailed the Crimson Tide’s record-shattering 56-win campaign just steps away from the national championship series.
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