Alabama Softball Climbs to No. 4 in Softball America's Top 25

Crimson Tide goes 4-0 in Florida, including two ranked wins

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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The Alabama softball team has moved up two spots to No. 4 in the latest Softball America top-25 poll after a perfect 4-0 weekend in Tallahassee, Florida. The Crimson Tide picked up two ranked wins against No. 9 Florida State, outscoring their opponents 23-3 over the four games.

Why it matters

Alabama is now the third-highest ranked team in the competitive SEC, which features six teams in the Softball America top 25. The Crimson Tide's strong start to the season, including dominant pitching performances, has them positioned as a national title contender.

The details

Alabama went 13-0 to start the 2026 season and outscored opponents 106-12 in its first 13 games. This past weekend, the Tide outscored opponents 23-3, including an 8-0 shutout win and a 5-1 victory over No. 9 Florida State. Freshman pitcher Kaitlyn Pallozzi also threw a perfect game against Elon.

  • Alabama moved up to No. 4 in the latest Softball America top-25 poll.
  • The Crimson Tide went 4-0 in the Dugout Club Classic in Tallahassee, Florida over the weekend of February 21-23, 2026.
  • Kaitlyn Pallozzi threw a perfect game against Elon on February 21, 2026.

The players

Kaitlyn Pallozzi

A freshman pitcher for the Alabama softball team who threw a perfect game against Elon.

Patrick Murphy

The head coach of the Alabama softball team.

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What’s next

Alabama will be back in action on Tuesday, February 25, 2026 against UAB in Rhoads Stadium with first pitch scheduled for 4 p.m. CT.

The takeaway

Alabama softball's strong start to the 2026 season, including dominant pitching performances and ranked wins, has propelled them to a No. 4 national ranking and solidified their status as a top contender in the competitive SEC.