Alabama's Tyler Fay pitches no-hitter against Florida

Tide's first complete-game no-hitter since 1942

Mar. 21, 2026 at 11:50am

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Tyler Fay, a redshirt junior pitcher for the University of Alabama, pitched a complete-game no-hitter against the University of Florida on Friday night. Fay struck out 13 batters and threw 132 pitches in the 6-0 victory, marking Alabama's first nine-inning no-hitter since 1942.

Why it matters

No-hitters are rare feats in college baseball, and Fay's performance is especially significant as it is Alabama's first complete-game no-hitter in 84 years. The Crimson Tide have struggled in SEC play this season, making Fay's dominant outing an important boost for the team.

The details

Fay retired the last 10 batters he faced, including getting the final out on a fly ball to left field. He issued two walks but was otherwise perfect, striking out 13 Florida batters. The Gators entered the game ranked as high as No. 17 nationally.

  • Fay pitched the no-hitter on Friday, March 21, 2026.
  • Alabama's last complete-game no-hitter was on April 24, 1942.
  • Florida was last no-hit on June 1, 1963.

The players

Tyler Fay

A redshirt junior pitcher for the University of Alabama who pitched the no-hitter.

University of Alabama

The college baseball team that Tyler Fay plays for, who earned their first complete-game no-hitter since 1942.

University of Florida

The opposing team that was no-hit by Tyler Fay, marking the first time they've been no-hit since 1963.

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The takeaway

Tyler Fay's dominant no-hitter performance is a historic accomplishment for the University of Alabama baseball program, providing a much-needed boost after their slow start to SEC play this season. The feat also marks the first time Florida has been no-hit in over 60 years, highlighting Fay's impressive outing against a highly-ranked opponent.