Alabama Softball Faces No. 1 Texas in Crucial Series

The No. 5 Crimson Tide look to take down the top-ranked Longhorns

Apr. 2, 2026 at 3:45pm

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The No. 5 Alabama Crimson Tide softball team is set to take on the No. 1 Texas Longhorns in a highly anticipated series. Alabama is coming off a week-long break from SEC play, during which they picked up four nonconference wins, including a 10-3 victory over Jacksonville State.

Why it matters

This series represents Alabama's biggest challenge of the season so far, as they look to take down the top-ranked team in the country and bolster their own NCAA Tournament resume. A series win over Texas would be a major statement for the Crimson Tide program.

The details

The Crimson Tide (33-2, 7-2 SEC) will host the Longhorns (35-1, 8-0 Big 12) for a three-game set over the weekend. Alabama is coming off a week-long break from SEC play, during which they picked up four nonconference wins to stay sharp before facing their toughest opponent of the season.

  • The series begins on Friday, April 4, 2026.
  • The teams will play again on Saturday, April 5 and Sunday, April 6.

The players

Alabama Crimson Tide

The No. 5 ranked softball team in the country, with a 33-2 overall record and 7-2 mark in SEC play.

Texas Longhorns

The top-ranked softball team in the country, with a 35-1 overall record and 8-0 mark in Big 12 play.

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What’s next

The winner of this series will take a major step towards securing a top seed in the upcoming NCAA Tournament.

The takeaway

This matchup between two of the nation's elite softball programs will be a true test for the Crimson Tide, who are looking to prove they can compete with the best teams in the country.