Who the Crimson Tide will host in the Tuscaloosa Regional, plus Alabama's path back to the Women's College World Series in the NCAA bracket.

Alabama enters the NCAA Tournament at 37-21, 12-12 in the SEC. The Crimson Tide lost to South Carolina in the second round of the SEC Tournament after beating Auburn in the first round in Athens.

The Crimson Tide secured the No. 15 national seed, meaning it will host a regional and be the top seed in Tuscaloosa. The regional field will consist of Jackson State, Belmont and Virginia Tech. Alabama opens play Friday vs. Jackson State on ESPN+.