A sudden downpour swept across Tuscaloosa on the evening of June 7, forcing the postponement of the second game of the NCAA Tuscaloosa Super Regional.
The contest between the St. John’s Red Storm and the Alabama Crimson Tide, originally scheduled for Sunday, will now resume on Monday as the field at Sewell‑Thomas Stadium dried.
Footage captured by videographer Micah Beutell shows rain pelting the stands and the diamond, underscoring the intensity of the weather that halted play.
Rain Stalls Super Regional Action
Organizers announced that the delay was due to unsafe playing conditions, with the NCAA emphasizing player safety as the top priority.
The Tuscaloosa Super Regional is a key step toward the College World Series, and the rescheduled game will be closely watched by fans and analysts alike.
While the delay adds an extra day to the tournament schedule, it also provides both teams with additional preparation time before the next matchup.
Authorities expect the stadium to be ready for a full crowd on Monday, as the rain is forecast to clear later in the day.