re: Bama Softball 39-20 (10-14) (2023-24)

From what I’ve read, the last 3/4 hosting sites were a toss up - arguments for and against any of them. Bama’s losing conference record is glaring - but every SEC team made the post season (and 8 are hosting).

Bama’s highlights (from Twitter)
-Had a non-conf strength of schedule 49 spots higher than Texas A&M (who is hosting as the #16 seed)
-Had a 7 overall SOS (A&M: 33)
-Had 10 Q1 wins to A&M's 7
-No Q4 losses; A&M had one

If, truly, the last few hosting spots were up for grabs, I’m sure having one of the largest, nicest stadiums that will sell out and probably turn a profit didn’t hurt Bama’s chances. We’ve got it, now we need to demonstrate we deserved it. If Bama wins the regional, they will be heading to Tennessee for super regionals unless Tennessee stumble in their regional. (In which case Bama would host super regionals as well)