Following a series win over Oklahoma, Alabama softball rose five spots in the ESPN.com/USA Softball Collegiate Top 25 Poll, now tied with Duke at No. 17 with 195 votes. The Crimson Tide (30-16, 7-8 SEC) clinched the series against Oklahoma with a 6-1 victory, securing their second conference series win this season.
Alabama is one of 12 SEC teams featured in the poll, alongside other top-ranked teams like Texas A&M, Tennessee, and Florida. The team is set to face Florida in a three-game conference series in Gainesville from April 17 to April 19. The recent success has positioned Alabama favorably in the national rankings, reflecting their strong performance in the SEC and beyond.