The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
Wednesday, May 7
12:00 PM
UAB
vs
University of Memphis
Conference Championship Journey Starts Wednesday Against Memphis
5/6/2025 1:01:00 PM | Softball
TAMPA – The UAB Softball team (24-30, 10-17) will play a first-round matchup against Memphis (30-26, 17-10) on May 7th at 1:00 p.m. ET.
LAST TIME OUT
UAB was swept by Charlotte last weekend making the Blazers a seven seed in the AAC Tournament. UAB has four wins in its last eight attempts with a big series win over East Carolina. Memphis came off a series loss to Wichita State, but did get the game one win 4-3. Before that the Tigers lost three games against RV Florida Atlantic in Boca Raton. Memphis lost 14 straight games before that win against Wichita State.
BETWEEN THE LINES
The journey through the AAC tournament starts in round one with seeds 7-10 playing in the first round on Wednesday. The winners of the first two games will play again on Wednesday night with the winners of those games moving on to the quarterfinals on Thursday.
Ashlyn Shirah is coming into the tournament hot, going three for three on Sunday against Charlotte. She went five for eight over the series with two RBI and a double. Lindsey Smith also had a good weekend hitting two home runs and batting .400 over three games.
MILESTONES
Hannah Miles got her 100th career hit at North Texas a few weeks ago. Lindsey Smith moved into second all-time in UAB history for career doubles (40). Bella Wiggins hit her 14th career triple and is now first all-time in UAB Softball history. Wiggins is eight hits away from 200 career hits and Hannah Dorsett is one away from 100 career hits.
BROADCAST SCHEDULE
The game will be streamed on ESPN+ Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. ET, while live statistics can be found here. All games are in central time.
If UAB wins the game, they would go on to play East Carolina in the quarterfinals on May 7th at 7:00 p.m.
QUICK NOTES
The Blazers hold a 23-9 record against Memphis dating back to the first ever contest in 2006. UAB has not lost a series against Memphis since 2007 and has won 13 out of the last 14 games. UAB beat Memphis two out of three back in March winning games two and three.
FOLLOW THE BLAZERS
To keep up with UAB Softball, follow @UAB_SB on Instagram and Twitter.
Your Support Fuels Success!
With your help, Blazer Student-Athletes are given the resources, tools, and opportunities they need to achieve greatness. Every contribution you make directly supports our teams, ensuring they excel not only on the field but in the classroom as well. We invite you to renew your support to UAB Athletics today and for more information on ways to show your generosity through the Blazer Scholarship Fund, capital initiatives, and sport specific giving go to blazerboosters.com or call us at (205) 996-9969.
LAST TIME OUT
UAB was swept by Charlotte last weekend making the Blazers a seven seed in the AAC Tournament. UAB has four wins in its last eight attempts with a big series win over East Carolina. Memphis came off a series loss to Wichita State, but did get the game one win 4-3. Before that the Tigers lost three games against RV Florida Atlantic in Boca Raton. Memphis lost 14 straight games before that win against Wichita State.
BETWEEN THE LINES
The journey through the AAC tournament starts in round one with seeds 7-10 playing in the first round on Wednesday. The winners of the first two games will play again on Wednesday night with the winners of those games moving on to the quarterfinals on Thursday.
Ashlyn Shirah is coming into the tournament hot, going three for three on Sunday against Charlotte. She went five for eight over the series with two RBI and a double. Lindsey Smith also had a good weekend hitting two home runs and batting .400 over three games.
MILESTONES
Hannah Miles got her 100th career hit at North Texas a few weeks ago. Lindsey Smith moved into second all-time in UAB history for career doubles (40). Bella Wiggins hit her 14th career triple and is now first all-time in UAB Softball history. Wiggins is eight hits away from 200 career hits and Hannah Dorsett is one away from 100 career hits.
BROADCAST SCHEDULE
The game will be streamed on ESPN+ Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. ET, while live statistics can be found here. All games are in central time.
If UAB wins the game, they would go on to play East Carolina in the quarterfinals on May 7th at 7:00 p.m.
QUICK NOTES
- Bella Wiggins is ranked 82nd in the nation and fifth in the conference in hits (64).
- Bella Wiggins is ranked 40th in the nation and second in the conference in toughest to strikeout (25.0)
- Hope Tucker is ranked 43rd in the nation and two in the conference in sacrifice bunts per game (.21).
- Hannah Miles is ranked 15th in the nation and first in the conference in triples with six and Bella Wiggins is ranked 29th in the nation and second in the conference with five triples.
- UAB ranks eighth in the nation and second in the conference in sacrifice bunts (50).
- UAB ranks 16th in the nation and first in the conference in triples (18).
- UAB ranks 72nd in the nation and second in the conference in fielding % (.968).
- UAB ranks 52nd in the nation and fifth in the conference in hits (426).
- UAB ranks 65th in the nation and second in the conference in stolen bases (69).
The Blazers hold a 23-9 record against Memphis dating back to the first ever contest in 2006. UAB has not lost a series against Memphis since 2007 and has won 13 out of the last 14 games. UAB beat Memphis two out of three back in March winning games two and three.
FOLLOW THE BLAZERS
To keep up with UAB Softball, follow @UAB_SB on Instagram and Twitter.
Your Support Fuels Success!
With your help, Blazer Student-Athletes are given the resources, tools, and opportunities they need to achieve greatness. Every contribution you make directly supports our teams, ensuring they excel not only on the field but in the classroom as well. We invite you to renew your support to UAB Athletics today and for more information on ways to show your generosity through the Blazer Scholarship Fund, capital initiatives, and sport specific giving go to blazerboosters.com or call us at (205) 996-9969.
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