Follow our live score updates as the Alabama Crimson Tide and Tennessee Volunteers face off in the decisive Game 3 of the NCAA Super Regional.
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* Alabama: 0
* Tennessee: 0
The game began with a quick pace, with both teams going scoreless in the first inning. Alabama's Montana Fouts and Tennessee's Erin Edmoundson traded zeros, setting up an intriguing showdown in the middle innings.
* Alabama: 1
* Tennessee: 0
Alabama broke the deadlock in the second inning. Kendall Johnson led off with a single and stole second base. Kaylee Tow sent a sacrifice fly to center field, scoring Johnson to give the Crimson Tide an early 1-0 lead.
* Alabama: 1
* Tennessee: 1
Tennessee responded quickly in the third inning. Kiki Milloy lined a double to right field, and Amanda Ayala singled to score Milloy, tying the game at 1-1.
* Alabama: 2
* Tennessee: 1
Alabama regained the lead in the fourth inning when Sydney Booker drove in Bailey Hemphill with a single. However, Tennessee threatened to tie the game again, but a timely double play by Alabama ended the inning.
* Alabama: 2
* Tennessee: 2
Tennessee tied the game once more in the fifth inning. Ashley Morgan led off with a double and came around to score on a throwing error by Alabama.
* Alabama: 3
* Tennessee: 2
Alabama took the lead for good in the sixth inning. Megan Patrick reached on a single and advanced to second on a sacrifice bunt. Booker singled again, this time driving in Patrick to make it 3-2.
* Alabama: 3
* Tennessee: 2
Montana Fouts retired the side in order in the seventh inning to secure the win for Alabama. The Crimson Tide advance to the Women's College World Series in Oklahoma City.
**Player of the Game:** Sydney Booker
Booker played a crucial role in Alabama's victory, going 2-for-3 with 2 RBIs. Her timely hits in the fourth and sixth innings proved to be the difference-makers in the game.
Alabama's victory completes a 2-1 series win over Tennessee, securing their spot in the Women's College World Series. The Crimson Tide will now face the winner of the Oklahoma-Texas series in the opening round of the WCWS.
The Alabama-Tennessee Super Regional provided an unforgettable series filled with drama and excitement. In Game 3, it was Alabama who emerged victorious, thanks to a strong performance by Montana Fouts and timely hitting from Sydney Booker. The Crimson Tide will now travel to Oklahoma City with high hopes of capturing their seventh national championship.