When Alabama vs. Tennessee went to the 14th inning, it meant the two teams would play the equivalent of two games on Saturday. The Knoxville Super Regional turned into a marathon contest, and if the Crimson Tide pulled out the victory, it meant the two teams would play again on Sunday.
By going past the 13th inning, the matchup made unique history.
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The longest Super Regional game in history also became the longest NCAA Tournament game between SEC opponents in history. It was also the longest NCAA Tournament game between conference since the 2011 Women’s College World Series, which saw Florida and Alabama play 14 innings.
It turns out 14 was the magic number. Kristen White came up with the clutch hit with the bases loaded and nobody out, giving Alabama the 3-2 victory and forcing a decisive Game 3 on Sunday with a trip to Oklahoma City on the line.
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