Under first-year head coach Mike White, Texas Longhorns softball will play its first road Super Regional against the Alabama Crimson Tide starting on Thursday evening at Rhoads Stadium in Tuscaloosa, a stadium known for its intimidating home environment.
Following four straight wins to take the Austin Regional — with every single pitch in those games thrown by Oregon transfer Miranda Elish — Texas will attempt to continue that momentum against the No. 8 seed.
And don’t be surprised if Elish continues to play at a high level, as she’s been excellent during his NCAA Tournament career with a 12-1 record in 16 appearances with a 1.