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The University of Alabama softball team is gearing up for the SEC Tournament, entering as the No. 10 seed and facing No. 15 seed Auburn on May 6. Alabama concluded its regular season with a 36-20 record, while Auburn struggled with a 32-21 record. This historic rivalry will be reignited in the postseason as Alabama aims for success to secure a spot in the NCAA tournament.
Tuscaloosa, Alabama – The University of Alabama softball team is poised to begin postseason play at the 2025 Southeastern Conference (SEC) Tournament, drawing the No. 10 seed to face off against No. 15 seed Auburn on Tuesday, May 6. The contest is scheduled to take place around 6 p.m. Central Time, following the conclusion of the day’s second game.
Alabama concluded its regular season with an overall record of 36 wins and 20 losses, including a conference record of 12 wins and 12 losses. Recent struggles in their series against South Carolina, where they lost two out of three games, contributed to their placement as the 10th seed in the SEC tournament. Meanwhile, Auburn finished last in the conference with an overall record of 32 wins and 21 losses, combined with a SEC record of 6 wins and 18 losses.
This matchup will mark the first time these two teams have faced each other in the 2025 season, and their first meeting in the SEC tournament since 2018. Historically, the rivalry has heavily favored Alabama, which leads the overall series against Auburn with a record of 52 wins to 24 losses.
Highlighting Alabama’s roster are several standout players, contributing significantly to the team’s performance this season. Notably, Audrey Vandagriff boasts an impressive batting average of .404, making her one of the top hitters in the conference. Additionally, Brooke Ellestad has driven in 44 runs batted in (RBIs), while Kali Heivilin leads the team with 13 home runs. On the pitching side, Catelyn Riley has recorded an earned run average (ERA) of 2.54 with 15 victories to her name. Also noteworthy is Jocelyn Briski, who has tallied 101 strikeouts and matched Riley’s 15 wins.
Performance in the SEC tournament is critical for Alabama as the team aims to secure a regional hosting opportunity in the upcoming NCAA tournament. The Crimson Tide has a history of success in this tournament format, having claimed six SEC tournament titles, with their most recent championship win occurring in 2021.
The winner of the game between Alabama and Auburn will advance to play against South Carolina, the 7th seed, on Wednesday in the tournament bracket. This matchup promises to be an exciting opener for Alabama as they strive to reclaim their form and push through the postseason for a chance at NCAA tournament glory.
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