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How to Watch: No. 15 Alabama Softball vs. No. 12 Virginia Tech

The Crimson Tide hosts the Hokies for two games at Rhoads this weekend.

Alabama softball has its bye weekend from the SEC this weekend, but that doesn't mean things get any easier for the Crimson Tide. 

Instead, No. 15 Alabama hosts No. 12 Virginia Tech more two high-profile games at Rhoads Stadium. 

Here's everything you need to know about the top-15 matchup between the Crimson Tide and Hokies:

How to Watch: No. 15 Alabama vs. No. 12 Virginia Tech

Who: Alabama (24-5, 2-4 SEC) vs. Virginia Tech (24-4-1, 9-0 ACC)

When: 

  • Friday, March 22- 6 p.m. CT
  • Saturday, March 23- 1 p.m. CT

Where: Rhoads Stadium, Tuscaloosa, Ala.

TV: SEC Network+ (Gray Robertson and Kaylee Tow on the call)

Radio: The Crimson Tide Sports Network on 97.5 FM in Tuscaloosa with Tom Canterbury on the call

Last time out, Alabama: The Crimson Tide beat UAB, 4-3 on Wednesday night behind four combined hits from the top two in the lineup (Jenna Johnson and Kali Heivilin) and three hitless innings of relief from Jocelyn Briski. 

Last time out, Virginia Tech: The Hokies run ruled Maryland Eastern Shore, 25-0 in five innings with 23 hits and five home runs, including three home runs from Michelle Chatfield alone. 

Alabama leaders:

  • Batting average: Abby Duchscherer- .361
  • Home runs: Abby Duchscherer- 6
  • RBIs: Abby Duchscherer- 26
  • ERA: Kayla Beaver- 0.91

Virginia Tech leaders:

  • Batting average: Addy Greene- .446
  • Home runs: Michelle Chatfield- 13
  • RBIs: Cameron Fagan- 32
  • ERA: Emma Mazzarone- 1.80