How Alabama outlasted LSU after long delays to reach Women’s College World Series

Alabama softball defeated LSU 4-1 at Rhoads Stadium on May 23, 2026, in the NCAA Super Regionals, securing a spot in the Women's College World Series for the 16th time in program history and third time in four years. The game was played despite multiple weather delays caused by lightning and rain. The No. 1 overall seed Crimson Tide, now 54-7 on the season, also beat No. 16 seed LSU 7-0 the previous day.