Photos: Women's College World Series Arizona vs Alabama
Arizona begins their NCAA Women's College World Series run against No. 3 Alabama at the USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City, Okla., on June 3, 2021.
Arizona enters the loser bracket with their 5-1 loss against Alabama.
WCWS: Arizona vs Alabama
Arizona pitcher Alyssa Denham (22) lowers head before throwing a pitch against Alabama during the 2021 Women's College World Series at the USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City on June 3, 2021.
WCWS: Arizona vs Alabama
Arizona outfielder Janelle Meoño (6) yells after Arizona outfielder Alyssa Palomino-Cardoza's (32) catch against Alabama during the 2021 Women's College World Series at the USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City on June 3, 2021.
WCWS: Arizona vs Alabama
Arizona outfielder Isabella Dayton (4) bunts the ball against Alabama during the 2021 Women's College World Series at the USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City on June 3, 2021.
WCWS: Arizona vs Alabama
Arizona shortstop Jessie Harper (19) waits for the pitch from Alabama pitcher Montana Fouts (14) during the 2021 Women's College World Series at the USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City on June 3, 2021. Harper hit Arizona's only home run in the 7th inning.
WCWS: Arizona vs Alabama
Arizona pitcher Hanah Bowen (7) pitches against Alabama in front of a packed crowd of Arizona fans during the 2021 Women's College World Series at the USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City on June 3, 2021.
WCWS: Arizona vs Alabama
Arizona pitcher Alyssa Denham (22) celebrates against Alabama during the 2021 Women's College World Series at the USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City on June 3, 2021.
WCWS: Arizona vs Alabama
Arizona infielder Carlie Scupin (20) catches the ball before Alabama outfielder Alexis Mack (11) gets to first base during the 2021 Women's College World Series at the USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City on June 3, 2021.
WCWS: Arizona vs Alabama
Arizona Head Coach Mike Candrea works in the dugout against Alabama during the 2021 Women's College World Series at the USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City on June 3, 2021.
WCWS: Arizona vs Alabama
Arizona outfielder Janelle Meoño (6) gets out at first base by Alabama infielder Kaylee Tow (12) during the 2021 Women's College World Series at the USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City on June 3, 2021.
WCWS: Arizona vs Alabama
Rene Carranco, Arizona second baseman Reyna Carranco's father, cheers while Arizona takes the field against Alabama before the 2021 Women's College World Series at the USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City on June 3, 2021.
Rebecca Sasnett
Photojournalist
The 11th-seeded Wildcats will next play No. 10 Florida State on Saturday.
Jennie Finch and other Arizona Wildcats softball greats are in the stands for Thursday's Women's College World Series opener, supporting a coa…
The 11th-seeded Wildcats (41-14) can extend their stay in the double-elimination tournament by beating No. 10 Florida State (44-11-1) at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium. But even if they do, the road ahead could be brutal.