Katie Windham

Joined: Jan 19, 2021

Katie Windham is the assistant editor for BamaCentral, primarily covering football, basketball, gymnastics and softball. She is a two-time graduate of the University of Alabama and has covered a variety of Crimson Tide athletics since 2019 for outlets like The Tuscaloosa News, The Crimson White and the Associated Press before joining BamaCentral full time in 2021. Windham has covered College Football Playoff games, the Women's College World Series, NCAA March Madness, SEC Tournaments and championships in multiple sports.

Softball

Former Tennessee pitcher Kailey Plumlee announced her commitment to the Crimson Tide on Wednesday.

Softball

Keeping up with the comings and going of the Crimson Tide roster and the transfer portal action following the 2026 season.

Softball

The Crimson Tide earned the top seed and reached the semifinals this season without a lot of postseason experience in the starting lineup.

Alabama's Alexis Pupillo (31) celebrates a home run with head coach Patrick Murphy in the fifth inning during a Women's College World Series softball game between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the UCLA Bruins at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, May 28, 2026.

All Things Bama

Even at the top overall seed, the Crimson Tide had anything but an easy path at the Women's College World Series.

Softball

Less than an hour after facing the Texas Tech ace in the first semifinal, Canady completely shut down the Crimson Tide to eliminate Alabama at the WCWS.

Jun 1, 2026; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Patrick Murphy talks with pitcher Jocelyn Briski (23) during a timeout in the third inning against the Texas Tech Red Raiders during the NCAA Women’s College World Series at Devon Park.

Softball

Full transcript from the Crimson Tide head coach, plus infielder Jena Young and catcher Marlie Giles after Texas Tech eliminated top-seeded Alabama.

Texas Tech pitcher Nijaree Canady (24) and Texas Tech players celebrate beating Alabama at the Women’s College World Series at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, on Monday, June 1, 2026.

Softball

Full transcript from Red Raiders head coach Gerry Glasco, plus student athletes NiJaree Canady, Kaitlyn Terry and Mia Williams.

Softball

After the Crimson Tide lost a closely contested game in the first semifinal, NiJaree Canady shut down Alabama in the rematch to end the Tide's season.

Marlie Giles celebrates a home run against Texas Tech- June 1, 2026

Softball

Score updates and analysis from Devon Park in Oklahoma City as the Crimson Tide takes on the Red Raiders with a spot in the national championship series on the line.

May 30, 2026; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide catcher Marlie Giles (34) stomps on home plate and surrounded by teammates after a three run home run in the first inning against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the NCAA Women’s College World Series at Devon Park.

Softball

The Crimson Tide needs one win against No. 11 Texas Tech on Monday night to advance to its first WCWS Championship Series since 2014.

Alabama fan George Harris shags balls in the outfield at a practice at Rhoads Stadium

Softball

From the first practice in the fall to the last out of super regionals, George Harris spends most of the year at Rhoads Stadium. Now, he's in Oklahoma City cheering on the Tide as it tries to win its first national title since 2012.

Softball

Thoughts and takeaways from inside Devon Park in Oklahoma City after the Crimson Tide earned its spot in the Women's College World Series semifinals.

Katie Windham

Joined: Jan 19, 2021

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Softball

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Softball

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Softball

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All Things Bama

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Softball

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Softball

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Softball

Everything Texas Tech Softball Said after Eliminating Alabama at WCWS

Softball

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