North Alabama Softball Sweeps Bellarmine

Lions' bats power 12-2 win to complete 3-game series victory

Mar. 30, 2026 at 12:48am

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A vibrant, fragmented painting depicting the action and energy of a softball game, with sharp geometric shapes and planes of color representing the players and field.North Alabama's softball team celebrates their series sweep of Bellarmine with a dynamic, cubist-inspired illustration.Louisville Today

The North Alabama softball team completed a series sweep of Bellarmine with a 12-2 victory on Sunday in Louisville, Kentucky. Jenna Madison, Briley Dover, and Holly Merritt all hit home runs to lead the Lions' offensive outburst.

Why it matters

The series sweep is an important early-season accomplishment for the North Alabama softball team, which is looking to build momentum and establish itself as a contender in the Gulf South Conference.

The details

North Alabama's offense erupted for 12 runs on Sunday, powered by home runs from Jenna Madison, Briley Dover, and Holly Merritt. The Lions' pitching staff also held Bellarmine to just 2 runs, securing the decisive victory and completing the 3-game sweep.

  • The series took place on March 28-30, 2026.

The players

Jenna Madison

A North Alabama softball player who hit a home run in the series finale.

Briley Dover

A North Alabama softball player who hit a home run in the series finale.

Holly Merritt

A North Alabama softball player who hit a home run in the series finale.

North Alabama softball team

The Division II softball program that swept Bellarmine in a 3-game series.

Bellarmine

The opponent that North Alabama swept in the 3-game series.

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What’s next

North Alabama will look to build on this series sweep as they continue their Gulf South Conference schedule.

The takeaway

The North Alabama softball team's offensive outburst and series sweep of Bellarmine demonstrates their potential to be a contender in the Gulf South Conference this season.