A Top Ten match-up is a normal event at Rhoads Stadium. It excites the crowd and electrifies the atmosphere which fuels Alabama Softball to a victory.
The Crimson Tide found itself in a dogfight against Washington. Alabama trailed the Huskies 3-1 heading to the bottom of the seventh inning when they rallied to pull within one run. However, the comeback fell short as the go-ahead run flied out and Alabama Softball lost 3-2.
Alabama head coach Patrick Murphy has been in numerous Top Ten match ups and knows how important every at bat is as he told rolltide.