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Alabama sweeps LSU, advances to WCWS this weekend

PUBLISHED May 21, 2026, 11:33 PM ET

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Tuscaloosa, Ala. Alabama swept No. 16 LSU in the NCAA Super Regional this weekend, defeating the Tigers 7-0 in Game 1 on Friday and 4-1 in Game 2 on Saturday at Rhoads Stadium. The Crimson Tide, the No. 1 overall seed, closed the series to secure a berth in the Women’s College World Series. After the 4-1 Saturday victory that ended LSU’s season, Alabama’s pitching was credited with series control: Jocelyn Briski totaled 16 strikeouts in the series and the staff amassed 23 strikeouts across both games. Game two featured extended lightning delays and a nearly 6.5-hour completion; Alabama will advance to the WCWS in the coming weeks.

By Lauren Mitchell | JQJO News

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Timeline of Events

Pre-series preview published outlining schedule and matchups for May 22–23, 2026.
May 22, 2026 (Friday): Alabama defeated LSU 7-0 to open the Super Regional.
May 23, 2026 (Saturday): Alabama won Game 2, 4-1, completing the sweep and eliminating LSU.
Game two experienced multiple lightning delays and an extended completion time on Saturday.
Alabama advanced to the Women’s College World Series; LSU’s 2026 season concluded.

News Intelligence

If you're a fan of college softball, this is big. Alabama's sweep of LSU shows the strength of their team. Their pitching, especially, was on fire. So, keep an eye on Jocelyn Briski and the rest of the staff in the Women's College World Series.

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Who Benefited

The Alabama softball program and its players benefited by securing a berth in the Women's College World Series after sweeping No. 16 LSU in the Tuscaloosa Super Regional.

Who Impacted

The LSU softball program and its departing seniors suffered a season-ending defeat when they lost the Super Regional series to No. 1 Alabama, bringing the Tigers' 2026 season to a close.

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Articles Published:: 7
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Who Benefited

The Alabama softball program and its players benefited by securing a berth in the Women's College World Series after sweeping No. 16 LSU in the Tuscaloosa Super Regional.

Who Impacted

The LSU softball program and its departing seniors suffered a season-ending defeat when they lost the Super Regional series to No. 1 Alabama, bringing the Tigers' 2026 season to a close.