FLORENCE – The University of North Alabama softball will welcome Alabama on March 26 at the Florence Sportsplex, and Lions coach Ashley Cozart is expecting another attendance record.
“I cannot wait to host Alabama in Florence again this spring,” said Cozart, who enters her 12th season at the helm. “The atmosphere we had two years ago was electric. It was one of my all-time favorite games as a head coach. I can’t thank (Alabama) Coach (Pat) Murphy enough for agreeing to come back.
“Our goal is to pack the park and aim for 5,000 fans or more. It will be a great night for softball and our community.”
On March 14, 2023, UNA hosted Alabama at the Sportsplex and broke the all-time UNA attendance record with more than 4,000 fans. Alabama, who was ranked No. 13 at the time, won a tight game, 5-2. UNA took a lead into the fourth inning of that game.
“We are thrilled to partner with the City of Florence Parks and Recreation Department to host another major event at the Florence Sportsplex,” said UNA Director of Athletics Dr. Josh Looney. “After the 2023 softball game vs. Alabama drew a UNA-record 4,009 fans, we look forward to an even bigger event in 2025 that showcases top-tier softball and The Shoals community.”
The season begins Feb. 7 for both teams. The Lions finished the 2024 season 35-19 and the Crimson Tide is coming off a 39-20 record and its 15th appearance in the Women’s College Word Series.
Game tickets and parking passes can be purchased here.
