TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (March 26, 2026) – The University of North Alabama softball team took the field against one of the premiere programs in the country Wednesday, falling 12-0 to the sixth-ranked Alabama Crimson Tide at Rhoads Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala.

Despite the loss, North Alabama (21-8) remains among the top NCAA teams in win percentage, ranked 32nd at .724.

This was game two of a doubleheader for No. 6 Alabama (31-2), which hosted Jacksonville State just 30 minutes prior to first pitch against UNA. The Tide now have the fifth-best win percentage in the country.

Following a 10-3 win over JSU, the nationally-ranked Crimson Tide continued to roll against the Lions with five runs in the first inning and seven the rest of the way. The pitching staff completed a perfect game.

For UNA, three pitchers took the circle. Senior Rylee Tittle pitched the fourth and allowed just one run. Senior Katie Simon led with three strikeouts over two innings.
 

Pitchers of Record
W – Jocelyn Briski (13-0)
L – Alivia Wilken (8-4)
S – None
 

COMING UP NEXT

The Lions return to ASUN play this weekend at Bellarmine. Saturday begins with a doubleheader, followed by one game Sunday. Both days begin at 12 p.m. CT.

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