
Alabama Opens 2026 NCAA Tuscaloosa Regional with Record‑Setting Victory
The Alabama baseball team opened the 2026 Tuscaloosa Regional with a 21‑3 win over Alabama State, setting new program marks and preparing for a matchup against USC Upstate.
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The Alabama baseball team opened the 2026 Tuscaloosa Regional with a 21‑3 win over Alabama State, setting new program marks and preparing for a matchup against USC Upstate.

The Crimson Tide opened their Tuscaloosa Regional campaign with a 21-3 victory over Alabama State, a performance that set a new program record for runs in an NCAA Tournament game.
With a top‑16 seed on the line, Ole Miss and Alabama meet in Tuscaloosa for the decisive third game of their series, a contest that could reshape the SEC Tournament bracket.
The Rebels rallied after a 5‑4 opening loss, with Austin Fawley’s two‑run blast, Will Furniss’s three‑run shot and Owen Paino’s solo homer extending a 7‑0 lead, while pitcher Taylor Rabe struck out nine and kept Alabama hitless through four innings.