Alabama Softball Sweeps Ole Miss in SEC Opener

Tide pitchers Briski and Moten shine as star hitter Wells stays red-hot at the plate

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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The Alabama softball team completed a three-game sweep over the Ole Miss Rebels in Oxford to begin SEC play this past weekend. The undefeated Tide (23-0) dominated both in the circle and at the plate, led by standout performances from pitcher Jocelyn Briski and hitter Brooke Wells.

Why it matters

Alabama has been widely regarded as one of the top teams in college softball this season, and this series sweep over a conference rival to open SEC play further solidifies their status as a national title contender. The Tide's dominant start to the season has them positioned well for a deep postseason run.

The details

On Friday, Briski recorded a complete game shutout, striking out eight batters over six innings. In Sunday's 2-1 victory, freshman Vic Moten earned her first career save to secure the sweep. At the plate, Wells went an impressive 7-for-9 over the three games, recording three walks and four RBIs.

  • The series sweep took place over the weekend of March 6-8, 2026.
  • Alabama will host Samford on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 7 p.m. CT, looking to improve to 24-0.

The players

Jocelyn Briski

Alabama's star pitcher who continued her dominant start to the season, recording a complete game shutout and eight strikeouts in the series opener.

Vic Moten

Alabama freshman pitcher who earned her first career save in the series finale, securing the Tide's 3-0 sweep over Ole Miss.

Brooke Wells

Alabama's star infielder who stayed red-hot at the plate, going 7-for-9 with three walks and four RBIs over the three-game series.

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What’s next

Alabama will host Samford on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 7 p.m. CT, as the Tide will look to improve to 24-0 to begin the 2026 campaign.

The takeaway

Alabama's dominant start to the 2026 season continued with this series sweep over SEC rival Ole Miss, further cementing their status as a national title contender. The Tide's standout pitching and hot-hitting offense have them poised for a deep postseason run as they enter conference play undefeated.