Alabama walks off Tennessee, ties up Knoxville Super Regional
Two full softball games were played in Knoxville on Saturday. Unfortunately for Alabama, there is only one win added to the record but they will take it. Tying up their Super Regional matchup against Tennessee was the top priority and the mission was accomplished.
Kristen White was up in the bottom of the 14th inning with the bases loaded and nobody out. If there was ever a time to end the softball game, White had an incredible chance.
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She came through in the clutch moment, hitting a chopper to the left side of the infield. Freshman outfielder Lauren Johnson was tasked with beating the throw to home and made the play more than difficult for Tennessee.
Johnson scored, sending the Alabama dugout into a frenzy. They will play at least one more game this season, with a spot in the Women’s College World Series on the line in Game 3. You can check out the full moment here.
With the Alabama win, everything will be on the line Sunday. The Crimson Tide are looking to make Oklahoma City for the WCWS for the second season in a row and the program’s third appearance in four seasons.
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As for Tennessee, they were also there last year but it was their first since 2015. Back-to-back WCWS appearances have not happened since 2012 and 2013, though. A lot on the line at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium.
Alabama-Tennessee becomes longest NCAA Tournament game between SEC opponents
When Alabama vs. Tennessee went to the 14th inning, it meant the two teams would play the equivalent of two games on Saturday. The Knoxville Super Regional turned into a marathon contest, and if the Crimson Tide managed to pull out the victory, it meant the two teams would play again on Sunday.
By going past the 13th inning, the matchup made unique history.
The longest Super Regional game in history also became the longest NCAA Tournament game between SEC opponents in history. It was also the longest NCAA Tournament game between conference since the 2011 Women’s College World Series, which saw Florida and Alabama play 14 innings.
It turns out 14 was the magic number. Kristen White came up with the clutch hit with the bases loaded and nobody out, giving Alabama the 3-2 victory and forcing a decisive Game 3 on Sunday with a trip to Oklahoma City on the line.