KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE - MARCH 25: Alex Salter #27 of the Alabama Crimson Tide throws a pitch against the Tennessee Lady Vols in the first inning at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium on March 25, 2023 in Knoxville, Tennessee. (Photo by Eakin Howard/Getty Images)

The Crimson Tide drop yet another conference series on the road at the hands of the Razorbacks.

On Sunday, No. 15 Alabama softball (32-11, 11-7 SEC) was dominated on the road by No. 14 Arkansas (32-11, 11-7 SEC), suffering an 8-0 loss in just five innings during the final game of the series.

Arkansas’ offensive dominance began early at Bogle Park, with seven runs scored in the first inning, setting the tone for the remainder of the game. Bri Ellis kickstarted the scoring with a two-run home run to left field off Crimson Tide starter Kayla Beaver, granting Arkansas an early 2-0 lead.

The momentum continued as the Razorbacks loaded the bases multiple times. Following Ellis’ lead, Hannah Gammill reached on a fielder’s choice, and Kennedy Miller singled, advancing Gammill to third. Rylin Hedgecock then delivered a single to right field, driving in Gammill and Miller to extend the lead to 4-0.

Arkansas wasn’t done yet. After a walk loaded the bases again, a passed ball allowed another run to cross the plate. The scoring spree was capped by Nia Carter’s single to left-center, bringing in two more runs to make it 7-0, all in the first inning.

The Razorbacks added their final run in the fourth inning on a sac-fly from Gammill, bringing the game to an 8-0 scoreline. The Alabama pitching staff, led by Jaala Torrence and Alea Johnson in relief of Beaver, struggled to contain Arkansas’ hitters, who consistently capitalized on every opportunity.

The game concluded in the top of the fifth inning, with Alabama unable to overcome the significant deficit.

Following the loss, the Crimson Tide will now shift their focus to an upcoming home series against No. 4 Tennessee, scheduled for April 26-28.