Lady Vols softball smoke cigars to celebrate defeating Alabama in the NCAA super regional

Two years ago, Tennessee softball had to watch Alabama's players smoke cigars on the Lady Vols logo in center field as they celebrated their win in the NCAA super regional at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium. Tennessee didn't forget that image when it faced the Crimson Tide for the first time since the heartbreaking loss that ended its 2024 season one game short of the Women's College World Series. After No. 8 Tennessee won 4-1 in Game 3 on April 27, players ran on to the field with cigars to take part in the longstanding tradition for the winners of the rivalry — and to reclaim their logo. To read more, click the link below: https://www.knoxnews.com/story/sports/college/university-of-tennessee/other-sports/2026/04/27/tennessee-softball-smoking-cigars-alabama-lady-vols-logo-field/89830472007/