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Alabama vs. Miami live updates, score: Highlights, predictions for Hattiesburg Regional
Alabama vs. Miami live updates, score: Highlights, predictions for Hattiesburg Regional On Friday afternoon, the Alabama Crimson Tide and Miami Hurricanes are set to meet for the opening round of the 2025 Hattiesburg Regional. A matchup of the No. 2 and No. 3 seeded teams in Hattiesburg, this matchup between Alabama and Miami is one of storied college baseball programs, the latter of which has four national championships to its' name. As for this season however, Alabama is coming off a 40-win regular season in which the Crimson Tide went 41-16 overall, as well as 16-14 against SEC competition. Miami however went 31-24 overall as a member of the ACC, as well as 15-14 against conference opponents. Following are live updates from the 2025 Harrisburg Regional opening round matchup between Alabama and Miami. Alabama vs. Miami score updates in 2025 Hattiesburg Regional What channel is Alabama vs. Miami on today? Where to watch, stream live TV Channel: ESPN2 ESPN2 Stream: Fubo, ESPN+ Alabama vs. Miami will be broadcast live on ESPN2, with streaming options for the game including ESPN+, as well as Fubo, which offers a free trial to new subscribers. Watch Alabama vs. Miami live on Fubo (free trial) Watch Alabama vs. Miami live on ESPN+ Alabama vs. Miami start time, TV channel, location Start Time: 3 p.m. ET 3 p.m. ET TV Channel: ESPN2 ESPN2 Location: Pete Taylor Park, Hattiesburg, Mississippi Alabama vs. Miami preview Alabama: The Crimson Tide enter the NCAA Tournament coming off a regular season in which they owned a 41-16 overall record. Alabama also owned a 16-14 record in SEC play, are currently ranked as the No. 20 overall team nationally according to the latest USA TODAY Sports College Baseball Coaches Poll, and are considered among the most dangerous two-seed's in the NCAA Tournament. The Crimson Tide enter the NCAA Tournament coming off a regular season in which they owned a 41-16 overall record. Alabama also owned a 16-14 record in SEC play, are currently ranked as the No. 20 overall team nationally according to the latest USA TODAY Sports College Baseball Coaches Poll, and are considered among the most dangerous two-seed's in the NCAA Tournament. Miami: Miami is coming off a regular season in which the Hurricanes finished with a 31-24 overall record. A member of the ACC, Miami also owned a record of 15-14 against conference opponents during the regular season, and are currently unranked. Alabama vs. Miami odds, betting line, spread Odds according to BetMGM Spread: Alabama (-1.5) Alabama (-1.5) Over/Under: 9.5 9.5 Money Line: Alabama (-150), Miami (+115) Alabama vs. Miami prediction, game picks Prediction: Alabama 6, Miami 2 - Alabama is the better team between the two here, and while anything can happen in the NCAA Tournament, expect the Crimson Tide's bats to be the difference. Alabama vs. Miami stats Alabama AVG: .280 .280 OPS: .885 .885 HR: 91 91 RBI: 402 402 SB: 52-of-59 52-of-59 ERA: 5.11 5.11 WHIP: 1.47 1.47 AVG Against: .266 Miami AVG: .273 .273 OPS: .918 .918 HR: 68 68 RBI: 330 330 SB: 61-of-73 61-of-73 ERA: 5.03 5.03 WHIP: 1.37 1.37 AVG Against: .251 Alabama vs. Miami top players Alabama Justin Lebron , Shortstop , Shortstop Kade Snell , Outfielder , Outfielder Riley Quick , Right-Handed Pitcher , Right-Handed Pitcher Carson Ozmer , Right-Handed Pitcher , Right-Handed Pitcher Richie Bonomolo Jr., Outfielder Miami Daniel Cuvet , Infielder , Infielder AJ Ciscar , Right-Handed Pitcher , Right-Handed Pitcher Jake Ogden , Infielder , Infielder Tate DeRias , Right-Handed Pitcher , Right-Handed Pitcher Max Galvin, Outfielder Alabama vs. Miami national championship odds Odds according to BetMGM Alabama: +8000 +8000 Miami: +15000 Alabama NCAA Tournament history The Crimson Tide are making their third consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance, and are looking to advance to a super regional for the first time since 2023. Alabama has also never won the College World Series, last advancing to Omaha back in 1999, their fifth-ever. Miami NCAA Tournament history Another program with a rich college baseball history, Miami is making its' first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2023, and are trying to reach the super regionals having not done so since 2016. The Hurricanes have also made it to Omaha an extensive amount of times in the program's history, and have won four national championships, most recently coming back in 2001. Alabama baseball schedule 2024-25 The past five games of Alabama's 2025 baseball season. For the full schedule, click here. May 15: at Florida (L, 7-6) at Florida (L, 7-6) May 16: at Florida (W, 9-6) at Florida (W, 9-6) May 17: at Florida (L, 9-3) at Florida (L, 9-3) May 20: vs. Missouri (W, 4-1) in SEC Tournament vs. Missouri (W, 4-1) in SEC Tournament May 21: vs. Tennessee (L, 15-10) in SEC Tournament vs. Tennessee (L, 15-10) in SEC Tournament May 30: vs. Miami in NCAA Tournament Miami baseball schedule 2025 The past five games of Miami's 2025 baseball season. For the full schedule, click here.
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19-05-2025
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Where Alabama sits in USA TODAY Sports' Coaches Poll entering SEC Tournament
Where Alabama sits in USA TODAY Sports' Coaches Poll entering SEC Tournament Following a weekend series loss in Gainesville, the Alabama Crimson Tide have moved yet again in the USA TODAY Sports College Baseball Coaches Poll. With the latest update released Monday, Alabama has dropped a total of five spots to now rank as nation's No. 21 overall team. Florida, who defeated the Crimson Tide this past weekend in two-of-three games to that the series, rose six spots up to No. 15. This past weekend, Alabama traveled to Florida in an important series for both programs that could end up having seeding implications for the NCAA Tournament. Alabama would drop two-of-three in Gainesville, which included a 9-3 defeat in the rubber match Game 3 on Saturday. Now sitting at 40-15 overall this season, Alabama officially concluded the regular season at 16-14 in SEC play. The Crimson Tide will return to action Tuesday morning at 10:30 a.m. ET for the first round of the SEC Tournament in Hoover where No. 9 seeded Alabama will face No. 16 seed Missouri. Contact/Follow us @RollTideWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Alabama news, notes and opinion.
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13-05-2025
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Alabama Baseball 2025 Opponent Preview: Florida Gators
Alabama Baseball 2025 Opponent Preview: Florida Gators After picking up a big series win at home last weekend over Georgia, the Alabama Crimson Tide are now set to travel for their final SEC series of the regular season this week to Gainesville for a three-game set with the Florida Gators. A ranked matchup, Florida comes into this weekend fresh off an impressive weekend series as well, one in which the Gators took two-of-three from Texas in Austin. As a result, the Gators catapulted themselves into many Top 25 polls this week, and are playing very well as we inch closer to the postseason. An opponent that could certainly give Alabama some problems, especially on their home field, can the Crimson Tide go into Gainesville to pickup yet another series win to boost their chances at hosting a regional? Here is a preview of Alabama's final regular season opponent, the Florida Gators. Florida Gators 2025 Team Overview Conference: SEC SEC Stadium: Condron Family Ballpark, Gainesville, Florida Condron Family Ballpark, Gainesville, Florida 2025 Record: 35-18 overall (13-14 in SEC) 35-18 overall (13-14 in SEC) Ranking: No. 21 in USA TODAY Sports College Baseball Coaches Poll, No. 23 in D1Baseball Top 25 As mentioned previously, Florida comes into this weekend ranked in the latest Top 25 polls, sitting at No. 21 in the nation following their weekend series win over Texas. The Gators also come into the weekend with a 35-18 overall record for the season that includes a 13-14 mark in SEC play, and have won each of their last five SEC series'. Florida Gators 2025 Coaching Staff Head Coach: Kevin O'Sullivan Kevin O'Sullivan Associate Head Coach: Chuck Jeroloman Chuck Jeroloman Assistant Coach: Taylor Black Taylor Black Pitching Coach: David Kopp Leading the Florida Gators baseball program is Kevin O'Sullivan, who is currently in season No. 18 in Gainesville. Since his arrival at Florida back in 2008, O'Sullivan, a three-time SEC Coach of the Year, has led the Gators to nine College World Series appearances, six SEC regular season titles, and a national championship back in 2017. Florida Gators 2025 Hitting Stats AVG: .296 (.272 in SEC) .296 (.272 in SEC) OBP: .407 (.375 in SEC) .407 (.375 in SEC) SLG: .507 (.453 in SEC) .507 (.453 in SEC) OPS: .914 (.828 in SEC) .914 (.828 in SEC) HR: 81 (36 in SEC) 81 (36 in SEC) RBI: 374 (159 in SEC) 374 (159 in SEC) SB: 80-of-97 (37-of-50 in SEC) Florida enters this weekend batting for a combined .296 AVG as a team, while also owning a .272 AVG in SEC play. The Gators have also been active on the base paths this season stealing 80 bags, and have a combined .914 OPS as a team. Florida Gators 2025 Pitching Stats ERA: 5.01 (6.37 in SEC) 5.01 (6.37 in SEC) WHIP: 1.45 (1.65 in SEC) 1.45 (1.65 in SEC) K: 568 (271 in SEC) 568 (271 in SEC) BB: 220 (134 in SEC) 220 (134 in SEC) AVG: .248 (.272 in SEC) Florida's pitching staff has struggled at times this season, owning a 5.01 ERA for the year with opponents owning a combined .248 AVG against. Some of those same struggles have continued into SEC play as well, as Florida owns a 6.37 ERA in conference action with a .272 AVG against. Florida Gators 2025 Hitters to Know Colby Shelton, Infielder - Junior - Junior Bobby Boser, Infielder/Outfielder - Senior - Senior Brody Donay, Catcher - Junior - Junior Luke Heyman, Catcher - Junior - Junior Brendan Lawson, Infielder - Freshman Likely the biggest name to know for Florida offensively is a familiar face to Alabama in former transfer Colby Shelton, who is leading the Gators with a .377 AVG across 45 games this season. Among the additional names to know at the plate for Florida are Bobby Boser and Brody Donay, each of which own an OPS over 1.000+ with 14 home runs, while Luke Heyman is also an experienced member of the Gators lineup. Florida Gators 2025 Pitchers to Know Aidan King, Right-Handed Pitcher - Freshman - Freshman Liam Peterson, Right-Handed Pitcher - Sophomore - Sophomore Jake Clemente, Right-Handed Pitcher - Redshirt Sophomore - Redshirt Sophomore Caden McDonald, Right-Handed Pitcher/First Baseman - Redshirt Freshman - Redshirt Freshman Jackson Barberi, Right-Handed Pitcher - Freshman Florida's pitching staff is likely headlined by a pair of right-handed starters in freshman Aidan King and sophomore Liam Peterson, who own a combined 2.90 ERA and 3.81 ERA for the season, respectively. In the bullpen, Florida's biggest name to know is likely right-hander Jake Clemente, who owns a 3.66 ERA with six saves and a .183 AVG against across 46.2 innings this season. Contact/Follow us @RollTideWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Alabama news, notes and opinion.
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12-05-2025
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Updated USA TODAY Sports college baseball coaches poll
Updated USA TODAY Sports college baseball coaches poll As conference races tighten up and the regular season winds down, the May 12 edition of the USA TODAY Sports College Baseball Coaches Poll has seen many changes from this past week's action, including a major shakeup at the top of the rankings. LSU moved up three spots to the top national position as the Tigers took two out of three games against Arkansas. The Tigers replace Texas, which slipped to No. 3 after losing two out of three games against Florida. Florida State rose one spot to No. 2 following a series win over California, and Arkansas dipped three spots to No. 5. The largest jump in this week's poll belonged to the Gators, who soared 11 spots from unranked to the No. 21 position. Duke's leap in the polls was not too far behind as the Blue Devils moved nine spots to No. 24 thanks to a series win over now-No. 13 Clemson. Inversely, Oklahoma suffered the largest fall in the polls as the Sooners dropped completely out of the Top 25 after being swept by Kentucky. For the Big Ten, Oregon remained at No. 7 with a series sweep of Washington, while UCLA rose two spots to No. 15 after sweeping Illinois. Following a series loss against now-No. 10 Oregon State that included a rare tie on Sunday, Iowa baseball (37-17-1, 21-6) dropped further the receiving votes category as the Hawkeyes now only hold six votes compared to their 19 from last week. Iowa will have its best opportunity of the season to jump into the Top 25 this week as they host No. 7 Oregon for a three-game series from Duane Banks Field on Thursday. If the Hawkeyes win at least two games over the Ducks, Iowa will clinch their first conference regular-season title since 1990. Iowa is amongst 18 other programs also vying for recognition, so a series victory over Oregon coupled with a Big Ten regular-season crown could possibly be enough to vault the Hawkeyes into the Top 25. Below is how the full USA TODAY Sports College Baseball Coaches Poll appears for the week of May 12-19: Rank Team Record Change 1 LSU 40-12 +3 2 Florida State 36-11 +1 3 Texas 40-10 -2 4 North Carolina 37-11 +1 5 Arkansas 41-11 -3 6 Auburn 36-15 +2 7 Oregon 38-13 — 8 Georgia 40-13 -2 9 Vanderbilt 36-16 +1 10 Oregon State 37-12-1 +1 11 Coastal Carolina 41-11 +3 12 UC Irvine 38-11 +3 13 Clemson 38-15 -4 14 Tennessee 39-13 -2 15 UCLA 37-14 +2 16 Alabama 39-13 +4 17 West Virginia 40-10 -4 18 NC State 32-16 +1 19 Southern Miss. 38-13 +2 20 Troy 37-16 -2 21 Florida 35-18 +11 22 Dallas Baptist 36-13 +3 23 Louisville 34-17 +1 24 Duke 35-16 +9 25 Ole Miss. 34-17 +3 Schools Dropped Out No. 16 Oklahoma; No. 23 Arizona; Others Receiving Votes Georgia Tech 59; Northeastern 54; Oklahoma 42; TCU 36; UTSA 33; Arizona State 15; Arizona 14; Miami (FL) 11; Virginia 8; Western Kentucky 6; Kansas 6; Iowa 6; Austin Peay 4; Kentucky 2; Wake Forest 1; USC 1; Lamar 1; Kansas State 1; Connecticut 1; We occasionally recommend interesting products and services. If you make a purchase by clicking one of the links, we may earn an affiliate fee. USA TODAY Network newsrooms operate independently, and this doesn't influence our coverage. Contact/Follow us @HawkeyesWire on X and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Iowa news, notes, and opinions. Follow Scout on X: @SpringgateNews.
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12-05-2025
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Where Alabama sits in USA TODAY Sports' Coaches Poll following series win vs. Georgia
Where Alabama sits in USA TODAY Sports' Coaches Poll following series win vs. Georgia Throughout the 2025 season, the Alabama Crimson Tide likely haven't had any bigger results than what took place this past Sunday afternoon inside of Sewell-Thomas Stadium. After dropping Game 1 of a big series Friday night against Georgia in Tuscaloosa, 19-3, Alabama bounced back in a significant way Sunday to take the series, sweeping both Games 2 and 3. As a result, the Crimson Tide improved their chances to potentially host a regional in the coming weeks, picking up a series win over a Top 10 ranked team. Because of this, Alabama is now back on the rise in the latest polls, as expected, with the Crimson Tide now sitting at No. 16 according to the latest USA TODAY Sports College Baseball Coaches Poll. Released on Monday afternoon, Alabama jumped a total of four spots as a result of their series win over Georgia, which also followed a dominant 10-2 road win over another ranked team, the Troy Trojans, earlier in the week. Now sitting at 39-13 overall, as well as 15-12 in SEC play, Alabama will conclude the regular season this weekend with a road series at Florida. The Gators jumped 11 spots into the Top 25 on Monday, with Florida now sitting at No. 21 nationally. Contact/Follow us @RollTideWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Alabama news, notes and opinion.
