The Tide will look to bounce back this weekend following their first series loss of the year.

The Alabama Crimson Tide will host the South Carolina Gamecocks for their final three-game series of the regular season, beginning Thursday evening. 

The Tide enter the matchup with an overall record of 44-6 (16-5 SEC), as Alabama suffered their first series loss of the season against Tennessee on the road this past weekend. Star pitcher Jocelyn Briski will look to keep things rolling against the Gamecocks following an excellent outing last Friday, as Alabama as a whole will need to bounce back in authoritative fashion this weekend. 

Here are three bold predictions for Alabama’s three-game set vs. South Carolina. 

Jocelyn Briski continues to dominate, records 7+ innings pitched

Briski has been widely regarded as one of the top pitchers in all of college softball this season. The star flamethrower surrendered just two hits across five innings against Tennessee last Friday, as Briski recorded an impressive six strikeouts in the 12-0 victory as well. 

Briski will look to stay hot against the Gamecocks on Thursday evening, as the talented pitcher continues to dominate on a nightly basis in 2026. 

Alexis Pupillo bounces back, records 2+ home runs

Pupillo struggled immensely against Tennessee in Knoxville last weekend. The talented utility player went 0-for-8 across the series, but Pupillo could quickly find herself bouncing back against South Carolina. 

Pupillo currently holds a .404 batting average on the year, as the star hitter will look to shine once again against the Gamecocks. 

Vic Moten thrives, records 8+ strikeouts

Moten has been nothing short of elite throughout her freshman campaign with the Tide this season. The star pitcher surrendered two earned runs on four hits over six innings against Tennessee on Sunday, as Moten was excellent in the circle despite Alabama struggling offensively. 

Moten finds herself in prime position for yet another impressive performance this weekend against South Carolina, as the freshman continues to shine throughout her first season in Tuscaloosa.

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ORANGEBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) — Students at South Carolina State University are protesting the potential selection of Lieutenant Governor Pam Evette as the Spring 2026 commencement speaker.

The protests at the state’s only public Historically Black College and University in Orangeburg County against Evette highlight controversy surrounding her political stances and affiliations.

Evette, who was at the welcome ceremony for the British monarch and queen consort at the White House on the day the protests began, addressed the situation on her Facebook page.

“Let’s be clear: facts trump feelings in the real world. President Trump and conservatives have done more for HBCUs than any administration in history. I must be doing something right because ‘woke mobs’ are coming after me like a champion of eliminating radical DEI scams on college campuses, so bring it on,” Evette said.

A petition calling for her removal has gathered close to 9,000 signatures as of Wednesday morning. Organizers of the petition cite her political positions and affiliations as a gubernatorial candidate, noting they have generated significant controversy across South Carolina.

This controversy is particularly felt among communities that report feeling marginalized by current state policies, according to organizers.

In a separate Facebook post, Evette reiterated her position, stating, “These leftist protestors are coming after me because they know I will not bend a knee or compromise on South Carolina’s conservative values.”

South Carolina State University has not yet issued a formal announcement regarding the selection of its 2026 commencement speaker.