SEC, Alabama flex dominance in NCAA Softball Tournament selection (2:59) The Rally Cap crew breaks down the SEC's depth after 12 teams earn NCAA Softball Tournament bids, highlighted by the Crimson Tide securing the No. 1 overall seed. (2:59) Associated Press May 10, 2026, 08:56 PM ET The SEC received six of the top eight seeds in the NCAA Division I softball championship when the 64-team field was revealed Sunday, including Alabama at No. 1 and defending national champion Texas at No. 2. In all, the SEC got 12 of its 15 teams into the field. Regional play starts Friday, with the top 16 seeds hosting. The eight teams that get through super regionals the next week will play in the Women's College World Series, which starts May 28 at Devon Park in Oklahoma City. Alabama (49-7) didn't catch a break in the seeding -- the Crimson Tide could face Belmont superstar pitcher Maya Johnson in regional play. Johnson leads the nation with a 0.66 ERA and was the No. 3 pick in the Athletes Unlimited Softball League draft.…