Northwestern was aiming for its seventh WCWS appearance and second in a row but dropped the last two games of a best-of-three super regional at Alabama.

It was win-or-go-home time for Alabama softball and the Crimson Tide answered the call. It staved off elimination to beat Northwestern, 2-1. Here’s how it happened: 7TH INNING Top: Preuitt started the frame with a line drive to left field.

Alabama softball outlasted Northwestern Sunday to advance to its 3rd Women’s College World Series in the past 4 seasons. The Crimson Tide withstood a rain delay and came out on top on the back of some strong performances from Jenna Johnson and Ally Shipman.

Alabama softball is headed to Oklahoma City for the Women's College World Series after beating Northwestern in Game 3 at Tuscaloosa Super Regional.

The Alabama softball program is back in the Women’s College World Series after knocking off Northwestern in their Super Regional finals on Sunday. The Tide lost the first game to the Wildcats and had to battle back to win games two and three to advance out of Tuscaloosa.