The excitement of the 2025 Women’s College World Series is heating up as the super regionals kick off this weekend. The Oklahoma Sooners, seeded No. 2 in the NCAA softball tournament, now face a shifting landscape after top-seeded Texas A&M was upset by Liberty, marking a historic moment as the first No. 1 seed to exit a regional round. This unexpected turn of events solidifies the Sooners as a strong contender in their quest for a fifth consecutive national championship.
The first batch of super regionals features sixteen teams battling for eight coveted spots in the Women’s College World Series, set to commence on May 29 in Oklahoma City. Among the thrilling matchups to watch is the Nebraska team, led by former Oklahoma pitcher Jordy Bahl, as they look to upset No. 7 Tennessee.
Here’s the latest on the super regional round:
– **Gainesville Super Regional:** No. 3 Florida vs. Georgia
– Game 1: Florida 6, Georgia 1 (Florida leads series 1-0)
– Game 2: Scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday
– Game 3*: TBD Sunday
– **Fayetteville Super Regional:** No. 4 Arkansas vs. Ole Miss
– Game 1: Ole Miss 9, Arkansas 7 (Ole Miss leads series 1-0)
– Game 2: Scheduled for 8 p.m. Saturday
– Game 3*: TBD Sunday
– **Tallahassee Super Regional:** No. 5 Florida State vs. No. 12 Texas Tech
– **Austin Super Regional:** No. 6 Texas vs. No. 11 Clemson
– **Knoxville Super Regional:** No. 7 Tennessee vs. Nebraska
– Game 1: Scheduled for 6 p.m. Friday (ESPN2)
– Game 2: Scheduled for 4 p.m. Saturday
– Game 3*: TBD Sunday
– **Columbia Super Regional:** No. 8 South Carolina vs. No. 9 UCLA
– Game 1: South Carolina 9, UCLA 2 (South Carolina leads series 1-0)
– Game 2: Scheduled for Noon Saturday
– Game 3*: TBD Sunday
– **Eugene Super Regional:** No. 16 Oregon vs. Liberty
– Game 1: Scheduled for 9 p.m. Friday (ESPNU)
– Game 2: Scheduled for 6 p.m. Saturday
– Game 3*: TBD Sunday
As the teams gear up for these critical matchups, fans remain eager to see who will rise to the occasion and secure a place in the prestigious Women’s College World Series. Anticipation is high, and with the unpredictable nature of the tournament, underdogs may very well surprise their adversaries, making for an exhilarating weekend of softball.