The stakes couldn't be higher as No. 1 overall seed Alabama softball takes on Belmont in Day 2 of the NCAA Tuscaloosa Regional. After a dominant 8-0 run-rule victory over USC Upstate on Friday, the Crimson Tide is looking to keep the momentum rolling—but the Bruins have a secret weapon.

Belmont brings a 41-11 record and ace pitcher Maya Johnson, who is already headed to the Australian Softball League. She's the kind of arm that can make even the best lineups uncomfortable, so Alabama's bats will need to stay hot. The Tide, sitting at 50-7, have been nearly unstoppable at Rhoads Stadium this season, but this matchup promises to be their toughest test yet.

First pitch is set for 1 p.m. CT on Saturday, May 16. The action doesn't stop there: USC Upstate and Southeastern Louisiana will face off at 3:30 p.m. CT, with the winner taking on the loser of Alabama-Belmont at 6 p.m. CT. That means every pitch counts—for both teams.

If you're following from home, both games will stream on ESPN+ (free trial available), or you can tune in locally on Catfish 100.1 FM. Whether you're wearing your favorite Alabama gear or just love postseason softball, this is the kind of day that defines a tournament run.

Can the Crimson Tide keep rolling, or will Belmont pull off the upset? Stay locked in for live updates, scores, and highlights as the drama unfolds in Tuscaloosa.