# Alabama Softball Secures Top Seed, Hosts NCAA Tournament

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Podcast: [Birmingham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/birmingham-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7604728)
Published: 2026-05-11T00:17:01+00:00
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Alabama softball secures top seed in NCAA tournament, hosting Tuscaloosa regional at Rhoads Stadium. They face USC Upstate Friday at noon, with Belmont playing Southeastern Louisiana at 2:30 p.m. Double elimination format, regional winner advances to super regionals. Alabama, with 49 wins and 7 losses, aims for program peak, heading to Oklahoma City for Womens College World Series. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/30528fd5eb16151c

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