Game 3 of the Knoxville Super Regional between Alabama and Tennessee softball was halted due to a weather delay after Alabama took an early 4-0 lead thanks to a grand slam by Riley Valentine in the top of the first inning. The game, which is the deciding match in the best-of-three series, was halted before Alabama could take the field on defense.
Tennessee, the No. 3 overall seed, won Game 1 of the series on Friday while Alabama bounced back with a marathon 14-inning win on Saturday, setting up the winner-take-all Game 3.
The delay in the game was caused by a lightning strike, with updates on resumption set to be given at 5:30 p.m. CT. Both teams’ official social media accounts confirmed that there was no updated start time as the delay continued.
The game, one of the most highly anticipated matchups in the NCAA softball tournament, is part of the super regionals and has generated significant buzz among fans and analysts.
The winner of Game 3 will advance to the Women’s College World Series, while the loser will see their season come to an end. It remains to be seen how the delay will impact the momentum and performance of both teams as they fight for a spot in the prestigious tournament.
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