NCAA Division I softball’s second weekend was another stunner.
Upsets, offense and fresh pitching talent captivated the softball audience. It was also the first group of games televised on ESPN for a national audience.
Every Monday throughout the season, Softball On SI will publish a weekly trending report. Here is who is hot, heating up, cooling, and ice cold after two weeks of play.
Hot
Alabama Crimson Tide (9-0)
The Alabama Crimson Tide continued its hot start and ran through the field at the 2026 Easton Bama Bash. In four games against Purdue and Liberty, Alabama outscored its opponents 32-3 and pitched three complete-game shutouts…