
Spartans Nearly Pull Off Upset Against No.15 Alabama
USC Upstate’s baseball team pushed No.15 Alabama to the brink in Tuscaloosa before a late surge fell short, setting up a crucial elimination showdown.
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USC Upstate’s baseball team pushed No.15 Alabama to the brink in Tuscaloosa before a late surge fell short, setting up a crucial elimination showdown.

The Spartans battled the Crimson Tide in a tightly contested NCAA Regional game, with Sweeney’s two‑run homer and Benton’s shutout relief, but fell 7‑5 and now face Oklahoma State in an elimination match.

Despite a hour‑long delay, Alabama’s offense erupted in the third inning and a steady bullpen effort secured a 7‑5 win over USC Upstate, with coach Rob Vaughn hailing the team’s toughness.

Alabama advances to the regional final after a 7-5 win, setting up a Sunday showdown.

USC Upstate baseball rallied late against No. 15 Alabama in the Tuscaloosa Regional, with Johnny Sweeney’s two‑run homer and Brad Benton’s clutch relief, but a late error and a near walk‑off left the Spartans just short of victory.

In a weather‑delayed contest that began at 8:36 p.m. ET, the Alabama Crimson Tide edged past USC Upstate 7‑5, propelled by strong hitting from Justin Lebron and a three‑run blast by Eric Hines. The win sends the Tide into the regional final and underscores their depth heading into the next round.

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.
Despite an early home run by Miguel Oropeza, Alabama State could not contain a six-run fourth inning from Alabama, and now faces elimination against Oklahoma State.
The Crimson Tide were outmatched by Florida's 16‑hit attack, with Tyler Fay surrendering the bulk of the damage before the game was called early.

The 15th‑ranked Alabama baseball team lost 13‑3 to the 18th‑ranked Florida Gators at Hoover Metropolitan Stadium, with Florida’s fifth‑inning explosion and strong pitching securing the victory.
The Crimson Tide’s 2026 SEC Tournament campaign ended in a 13‑3 defeat to Florida, with pitcher Liam Peterson delivering eight strikeouts. Coach Rob Vaughn remains optimistic about a NCAA regional bid, to be decided on May 25.

The 2026 SEC baseball tournament quarterfinal pits the 4‑seed Alabama Crimson Tide against the 5‑seed Florida Gators in Hoover, Alabama, with a pitching duel that could reshape the bracket.

The Alabama baseball team closed its regular season with a 6-2 triumph over Ole Miss, a performance that not only capped a strong stretch of play but also locked in the program’s highest SEC tournament seed since 2009.

The Crimson Tide closed the regular season with a 6-2 triumph over Ole Miss, earning the fourth seed and showcasing standout performances from Myles Upchurch and Bryce Fowler.

Alabama's baseball team clinched a 6-2 win over Ole Miss, completing a three-game sweep and extending its streak of consecutive SEC series victories.

Alabama’s baseball team edged Ole Miss 5-4 in a tightly contested series opener, highlighted by strong pitching and timely hitting.