The Alabama Crimson Tide suffered their first SEC series loss of the season vs. Tennessee in Knoxville this past weekend.
Alabama now holds an overall record of 44-6 (16-5 SEC) following the series loss. The Tide struggled immensely following Saturday’s 12-0 win, as the Vols were able to secure back-to-back victories in the final two games of the series.
Here are three takeaways from Alabama’s series loss on the road vs. Tennessee.
Briski has been excellent in the circle for the Tide this season. The star flamethrower surrendered just two hits and a walk during Saturday’s 12-0 win, as Briski delivered five scoreless innings to begin the series in Knoxville.
Briski’s performance on Saturday was one of the Tide’s lone bright spots this past weekend, as the talented pitcher continues to shine throughout SEC play.
Wells has been one of the best hitters in Alabama’s lineup during the entire 2026 campaign. The first baseman went 1-for-3 with a RBI on Saturday, as Wells hit a towering home run to begin the game in the first inning.
Wells is currently hitting a team high .419 on the season, as the star continues to dominate at the plate throughout the month of April.
Alabama softball coach Patrick Murphy meets Tennessee softball coach Karen Weekly during before the start of the NCAA college softball game between the Tennessee Lady Vols and Alabama Crimson Tide on April 27, 2026.Alabama's Jocelyn Briski (23) pitches against Tennessee in an NCAA college softball game in Knoxville, Tennessee, on April 27, 2026.Alabama's Jena Young (4) fields a ground ball during an NCAA college softball game against Tennessee in Knoxville, Tennessee, on April 27, 2026.Tennessee's Karlyn Pickens (23) pitches agaist Alabama batter during an NCAA college softball game in Knoxville, Tennessee, on April 27, 2026.Tennessee's Emma Clarke (13) celebrates after hitting a double against Alabama in an NCAA college softball game in Knoxville, Tennessee, on April 27, 2026.Alabama's Jena Young (4) fields a ground ball during an NCAA college softball game against Tennessee in Knoxville, Tennessee, on April 27, 2026.Alabama's Jena Young (4) is forced out at first base by Tennessee's Emma Clarke (13) during an NCAA college softball game in Knoxville, Tennessee, on April 27, 2026.Tennessee's Taelyn Holley (27) imitates smoking a cigar after hitting an RBI single against Alabama during an NCAA college softball game in Knoxville, Tennessee, on April 27, 2026.Alabama's Kristen White (3) makes a catch for the out during an NCAA college softball game against Tennessee in Knoxville, Tennessee, on April 27, 2026.Alabama's Kaitlyn Pallozzi (18) pitches against Tennessee during an NCAA college softball game in Knoxville, Tennessee, on April 27, 2026.Alabama's Audrey Vandagriff (12) and Salen Hawkins (47) miss the ball as they collide during an NCAA college softball game against Tennessee in Knoxville, Tennessee, on April 27, 2026.Tennessee's Karlyn Pickens (23) acknowledges catcher Elsa Morrison (22) after striking out an Alabama batter during an NCAA college softball game in Knoxville, Tennessee, on April 27, 2026.1 / 12Alabama softball photos from top-10 SEC clash vs Tennessee Lady VolsAlabama softball coach Patrick Murphy meets Tennessee softball coach Karen Weekly during before the start of the NCAA college softball game between the Tennessee Lady Vols and Alabama Crimson Tide on April 27, 2026.1 / 12Alabama softball photos from top-10 SEC clash vs Tennessee Lady VolsAlabama softball coach Patrick Murphy meets Tennessee softball coach Karen Weekly during before the start of the NCAA college softball game between the Tennessee Lady Vols and Alabama Crimson Tide on April 27, 2026.2 / 12Alabama softball photos from top-10 SEC clash vs Tennessee Lady VolsAlabama's Jocelyn Briski (23) pitches against Tennessee in an NCAA college softball game in Knoxville, Tennessee, on April 27, 2026.3 / 12Alabama softball photos from top-10 SEC clash vs Tennessee Lady VolsAlabama's Jena Young (4) fields a ground ball during an NCAA college softball game against Tennessee in Knoxville, Tennessee, on April 27, 2026.4 / 12Alabama softball photos from top-10 SEC clash vs Tennessee Lady VolsTennessee's Karlyn Pickens (23) pitches agaist Alabama batter during an NCAA college softball game in Knoxville, Tennessee, on April 27, 2026.5 / 12Alabama softball photos from top-10 SEC clash vs Tennessee Lady VolsTennessee's Emma Clarke (13) celebrates after hitting a double against Alabama in an NCAA college softball game in Knoxville, Tennessee, on April 27, 2026.6 / 12Alabama softball photos from top-10 SEC clash vs Tennessee Lady VolsAlabama's Jena Young (4) fields a ground ball during an NCAA college softball game against Tennessee in Knoxville, Tennessee, on April 27, 2026.7 / 12Alabama softball photos from top-10 SEC clash vs Tennessee Lady VolsAlabama's Jena Young (4) is forced out at first base by Tennessee's Emma Clarke (13) during an NCAA college softball game in Knoxville, Tennessee, on April 27, 2026.8 / 12Alabama softball photos from top-10 SEC clash vs Tennessee Lady VolsTennessee's Taelyn Holley (27) imitates smoking a cigar after hitting an RBI single against Alabama during an NCAA college softball game in Knoxville, Tennessee, on April 27, 2026.9 / 12Alabama softball photos from top-10 SEC clash vs Tennessee Lady VolsAlabama's Kristen White (3) makes a catch for the out during an NCAA college softball game against Tennessee in Knoxville, Tennessee, on April 27, 2026.10 / 12Alabama softball photos from top-10 SEC clash vs Tennessee Lady VolsAlabama's Kaitlyn Pallozzi (18) pitches against Tennessee during an NCAA college softball game in Knoxville, Tennessee, on April 27, 2026.11 / 12Alabama softball photos from top-10 SEC clash vs Tennessee Lady VolsAlabama's Audrey Vandagriff (12) and Salen Hawkins (47) miss the ball as they collide during an NCAA college softball game against Tennessee in Knoxville, Tennessee, on April 27, 2026.12 / 12Alabama softball photos from top-10 SEC clash vs Tennessee Lady VolsTennessee's Karlyn Pickens (23) acknowledges catcher Elsa Morrison (22) after striking out an Alabama batter during an NCAA college softball game in Knoxville, Tennessee, on April 27, 2026.Alexis Pupillo goes ice cold, records 0 hits across seriesPupillo struggled immensely on the road in Knoxville this weekend. The star hitter went 0-for-8 with one RBI across three games vs. Tennessee, as Pupillo simply struggled this past weekend in Knoxville.
The star hitter could easily bounce back during Alabama’s three-game set vs. South Carolina next weekend, as Pupillo was a non-factor on the road against Tennessee.
Alabama will begin a three-game set vs. South Carolina on April 30 at 6 p.m. CT, as the Tide will look to get back in the win column following the first series loss of the 2026 season.
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