Samford's baseball team is set to face the No. 8 Alabama Crimson Tide in Tuscaloosa on Tuesday at 6 p.m. The Bulldogs will start right-handed pitcher Will Andre, while Alabama counters with J.T. Blackwood. Historically, Alabama leads the series 103-15, and they won their last meeting on February 17, 3-2. Samford, currently 14-16 overall and 2-4 in SoCon play, recently dropped two out of three games against ETSU.

By the Numbers
  • Samford is 14-16 overall this season.
  • Alabama holds a 25-8 overall record.
  • Alabama leads the historical series 103-15 against Samford.
  • Brady Neal from Alabama is hitting .367 with 34 RBIs this season.
State of Play
  • Samford has played eight games this season against SEC teams.
  • Samford's Jake Souders is hitting .404 with seven home runs.
  • Alabama recently won two of three games against Oklahoma.
What's Next

Following the game against Alabama, Samford will host Mississippi State on April 14 and play against Auburn on April 21 at Hoover Metropolitan Stadium.

Bottom Line

Samford faces a formidable challenge against Alabama, a team with a strong lineup and a winning record. Success in this matchup will be critical for the Bulldogs to gain momentum moving forward in their SEC schedule.