The Division II portion of THE Spring Games features a strong field that includes nine teams that are either ranked or appeared in the NCAA Tournament last season.

Rogers State head coach Andrea Vaughan wasn't shy about sharing the goal for her team in 2023, despite knowing it hadn't been done in decades: Repeat as the Division II national champion.

With the return of NCAA softball just days away, the storylines heading into the 2023 season are endless, particularly at the Division II level, where a new power could be emerging in the sport, while other top programs return loaded lineups, strong pitching staffs or some combination of the two – all with their sights set on a trip to Denver.

While offense has boomed in softball of late, the key to sustained success remains having dominant arms in the circle.

College softball has seen an explosion of offense lately, with batters make harder and more frequent contact than ever before.