TUSCALOOSA- For the first time since 2010, Patrick Murphy's team sits atop the NCAA Tournament bracket.Â
Alabama softball earned the top overall seed in the field. They'll host a regional for the 21st-consecutive year. USC Upstate, Belmont and Southeastern join them in the double-elimination regional.Â
The Crimson Tide enter the tournament at 49-7 on the year. They have made it to every NCAA Tournament since 1999.Â
