Dominating pitching powers Alabama to Super Regional berth

On a balmy Tuscaloosa weekend, the only thing hotter than the weather was Alexis Osorio and Sydney Littlejohn. Alabama swept through the competition, allowing a total of one run, en route to a Super Regional appearance next Saturday, where it looks to host the winner of the No. 11 Washington Huskies and the Minnesota Golden Gophers.

In a Regional where offense was hard to come by, Osorio was the star. The Sophomore, who had been touched up a bit this season, was practically unhitabble. She blanked Samford 3-0 on Friday night, came in for the assist in a 3-1 game vs. Cal on Saturday, and, in the rematch with the Golden Bears, was dominant again, as the Tide blanked the Bears 8-0 to take the region. Osorio did not allow a run in any of her appearances.

It has, as expected, been a great weekend for the SEC's powers thus far: as of this writing, the Auburn Tigers, Florida Gators, and LSU Tigers have punched their super regional tickets. By tonight, the less-decorated Texas A&M Aggies, Tennessee Volunteers, Kentucky Wildcats, and Ole Miss Rebels can join them in Super Regional play next weekend.

Roll Tide, Ladies.

NCAA Super Regional (best of 3) at Rhoads Stadium Tuscaloosa, AL
05/27/16 vs. Washington  8:00 p.m. CT
05/28/16 vs. Washington 4:30 p.m. CT
05/28/16 vs. Washington 7:30 p.m. CT if necessary