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Alabama Softball Trio Honored With National Recognitions
Pupillo, Pallozzi, and Moten earn national awards after strong weekend
Published on Feb. 25, 2026
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The undefeated Alabama softball team had a big weekend at the Dugout Classic in Tallahassee, going 4-0 with wins over Florida State, Elon, and Dartmouth. Three Crimson Tide stars were honored with national awards after the successful weekend - senior Alexis Pupillo was named Softball America's Star Player of the Week, freshman Kaitlyn Pallozzi was chosen as the D1Softball National Freshman of the Week, and Pallozzi and fellow freshman Vic Moten were selected as SoftballOnSI's Co-Freshmen of the Week.
Why it matters
Alabama softball has gotten off to an impressive 14-0 start to the season, and these national recognitions highlight the talent and depth of the Crimson Tide roster. The team's success early on could set them up for a deep postseason run and potential national championship contention.
The details
Pupillo batted .538 on the weekend with five runs scored, a double, three home runs, and six RBIs. Pallozzi threw Alabama's 10th perfect game in program history and had nine strikeouts on the weekend. Moten threw a complete-game shutout against Florida State and added 2.2 hitless innings in relief against Dartmouth to earn the win.
- The Crimson Tide went 4-0 in the Dugout Classic in Tallahassee last week.
- Pupillo, Pallozzi, and Moten were honored with their national awards on February 24, 2026.
The players
Alexis Pupillo
A senior on the Alabama softball team who was named the Softball America Star Player of the Week.
Kaitlyn Pallozzi
A freshman on the Alabama softball team who was named the D1Softball National Freshman of the Week.
Vic Moten
A freshman on the Alabama softball team who was named the SoftballOnSI Co-Freshman of the Week.
Patrick Murphy
The head coach of the Alabama softball team.
Montana Fouts
A former Alabama softball pitcher who threw a perfect game for the Crimson Tide in 2023.
What they’re saying
“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”
— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)
“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”
— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)
The takeaway
Alabama softball is off to a dominant start to the 2026 season, with several young stars emerging and earning national recognition. The Crimson Tide's depth and talent could make them a force to be reckoned with in the postseason as they pursue a potential national championship.
