Former Brookwood Panthers right-hander Brandon Johnson struck out the side and recorded a save in the 9th inning to clinch the Rebels' first national title.
After taking down No. 7 Ole Miss in three straight appearances, the Tide tallies its first SEC sweep since May of 2021 and moves to 7-5 in conference play.
Alabama (30-26,12-18 SEC) had difficulty meeting its high expectations for the 2015 season. The team was projected to finish 2nd in the SEC West standings despite having to play their home games 50 miles away from Tuscaloosa.
The Crimson Tide finished 6th in the SEC West standings, and, instead of coasting into the SEC tournament with ease, they had to rely on a Georgia loss to Arkansas just to gu
A doubleheader sweep over Mississippi Valley State on Tuesday afternoon may be the confidence boost Alabama needed as they head to Oxford for a three-game series against Ole Miss.