The No. 3 seed Tennessee softball team is in a must-win situation as they face off against the No. 14 seed Alabama in a third NCAA super regional game on Sunday. The Lady Vols lost the previous game 3-2, resulting in a tied series at 1-1.
The matchup on Sunday will determine whether Tennessee advances to the Women’s College World Series or not, with the winner moving on to the championship. However, their offensive challenges have been ongoing and they will need to regroup to secure the win against Alabama.
The latest game was delayed due to lightning in the area, with Alabama taking an early 4-0 lead off a grand slam before play was halted. Despite their struggles, Tennessee had a strong start in Game 1, securing a victory with Laura Mealer’s two-run homer in the fifth inning.
If Tennessee wins on Sunday, it will mark the first time since 2013 that they have made consecutive trips to Oklahoma City for the College World Series. However, they will need to overcome their offensive challenges and regroup to secure the win against Alabama. To follow live updates of the game and learn more about Tennessee softball, fans can tune in to ESPN for the broadcast.