In the opening game of the Women’s College World Series, No. 14 seed Alabama softball will face off against No. 6 UCLA on Thursday at 11 a.m. CT. The game will be broadcast on ESPN, and both teams have earned their spots in the tournament after hard-fought battles in their respective super regionals.
Alabama has shown resilience and determination to reach this point, despite a rocky end to their regular season with losses in conference play and an early exit from the SEC Tournament. UCLA, on the other hand, finished strong with a sweep over No. 11 seed Georgia in the Los Angeles Super Regional.
Kenleigh Cahalan is a key player for Alabama, leading the offense with a .317 batting average and 29 RBIs. Kristen White has also been a standout player in the leadoff spot, bringing consistency and multi-hit performances to the team. Jocelyn Briski and Kayla Beaver have delivered solid performances in the pitching department, with a combined ERA of 1.77.
The matchup between these two talented teams promises to be an exciting and competitive game as they both strive to make their mark on the Women’s College World Series stage.
