Alabama Softball Falls in Final Two Games of JoAnne Graf Classic

The Crimson Tide wrapped up weekend tournament with surprising 1-3 record

Alabama Athletics

Alabama softball lost its final two weekend games in the JoAnne Graf Classic on Saturday.

The Crimson Tide took an 8-0 loss to Florida State before dropping in walk-off fashion to North Carolina, 9-8.

During the first game of the day, the No. 8 Seminoles secured six runs over Alabama in the third inning which allowed it to take the 8-0 lead. Florida State maintained that lead all the way to the five-inning victory.

No. 1 Alabama (1-3) looking for a quick comeback against UNC, only to see the Tar Heels nail a three-run home run that placed it in the lead in the bottom of the fourth. 

Alabama answered with two runs, grabbing the 6-4 lead. Junior Kaylee Tow smashed a two-run double which added to Alabama’s lead making it 8-4. UNC responded with a walk-off double, driving in two including the game-winning run.

Earlier, sophomore Skylar Wallace had a two-run single, while seniors Ellisa Brown and Alexis Mack scored on back-to-back ground balls that gave Alabama an early lead.

Brown was 3-of-4 on the day, and scored three runs against UNC.

Freshman Savannah Woodard had a two-hit performance during Alabama’s second game, which secured at least one hit from three of the weekend games.

Alabama travels back to Florida for the St. Pete/ Clearwater Elite Invitation on Feb. 13-15. The Crimson Tide will play five games against Liberty, Washington,USF, UCLA and Oklahoma State.