Alabama Softball

A new addition is coming to Rhoads Stadium, this time with the student experience in mind.

Team26 will kick their season off this weekend at Hillenbrand Stadium in Tucson, Arizona for the Candrea Classic.

Team 26 will have a new radio home this year.

The Board of Directors of the State of Alabama Sports Hall of Fame announced on Thursday morning that Alabama softball head coach Patrick Murphy and former Bama basketball forward Keith Askins will be inducted into the hall in May 2022.

Former and current Alabama softball stars Montana Fouts, Bailey Hemphill, and Haylie McCleney invited to Team USA Softball Trials.

Star softball pitcher Montana Fouts had an exciting weekend in which she launched her own website for fans to connect with her. Fouts' website offers softball fans an opportunity to learn more about the Kentucky native.

The United States were led by former Alabama Crimson Tide outfielder, four-time All American Haylie McCleney. The Morris, Al. native was instrumental in the American's 5-0 group stage record.

Team USA Softball carries a perfect 4-0 record into its final game of group play on Sunday against Japan. Former Alabama outfielder Haylie McCleney has been a key cog in the United States lineup, in particular scoring the game-winning run against Australia on Saturday night.

Alabama softball's Team 25 captured the hearts of Crimson Tide fans by winning the SEC Tournament and making a deep run in the WCWS. The team lost many key players from its 2021 roster but is still expected to be a national contender in 2022. Alabama head coach Patrick Murphy announced on Twitter when and where Team 26 will start its new campaign.

Today, Sides announced on her Instagram that she would be staying in the SEC West to play her graduate transfer year with the Arkansas Razorbacks. Sides, a Dora, AL. native started 47 games for the Crimson Tide last season, primarily in right field.