Alabama softball has its back against the wall after falling to Oklahoma. But the Crimson Tide isn't panicking.

Coach Patty Gasso and the second-seeded OU softball team will open their best-of-three NCAA super regionals against Alabama on Friday at Love's Field. The Sooners are looking to make their ninth consecutive Women's College World Series appearance.

Here are three takeaways from Alabama's NCAA super regional loss to Oklahoma in the first game of super regionals. The first inning seemingly set the tone for Alabama’s offense against Oklahoma pitcher Sam Landry.