College Softball Rankings 2026: Texas, Texas Tech, Oklahoma Lead Polls

Texas and Texas Tech sit atop the three main college softball preseason rankings that have been released, including D1Softball, Softball America and ESPN/USA Softball.

Jan 23

College Softball Rankings: Texas Leads Top 25 After First Two Weeks

As the season continues its trek towards the all-important Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic later this week, the undefeated Texas Longhorns softball team continued to reign supreme in the top spot.

Feb 18, 2025

College Softball Preseason All-Americans 2025. Here's Both Lists

Preseason All-American nods have been divvied out by both D1Softball and Softball America. As we head towards opening day, let's take a look at who experts believe will be at the top of their game in 2025.

Feb 13, 2025

SEC Softball Preview Ahead Of The 2025 Season

Is it safe to say that the Southeastern Conference is the most powerful conference in collegiate softball? It would be hard to say no.

Feb 3, 2025

The 2024 USA Today / NFCA Division I Top 25 Coaches Poll: OU Softball No. 1

Three-time defending NCAA champion Oklahoma Softball received all 32 first-place votes in the NFCA Division I Coaches Poll as the Sooners aim to win a historic fourth consecutive championship.

Jan 30, 2024

Five Takeaways From The 2023 NCAA Softball Regional Round

A golden rule in postseason play is to never assume that any game is a gimme.

May 25, 2023

Sooners Boom Their Way Past UCLA And Other College Softball Takeaways

The path to a college softball national championship rarely is straightforward, as Oklahoma was reminded of this past week.

Mar 2, 2023

Five Division I Softball Newcomers To Watch For The 2023 Season

It’s one thing to have returning talent, but long-term success is impossible if you don’t find ways to replace it.

Feb 10, 2023

College Softball Rankings Roundup As 2023 Season Begins

The 2023 NCAA softball schedule is in full swing as Division I teams from across the country begin their seasons on Feb. 9 with the goal of reaching Oklahoma City for the Women’s College World Series.

Feb 9, 2023

Top 50 Watch List For 2023 USA Softball Collegiate Player Of The Year

USA Softball has officially unveiled the Top 50 Watch List for the 2023 USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year. With sights set on the highly anticipated NCAA collegiate softball season, the prestigious award will look to recognize a Collegiate Player of the Year based on outstanding play throughout the entire NCAA Division I collegiate softball season.

Jan 25, 2023

SEC Softball: Team-By-Team Preview: Can The Hogs Get To Oklahoma City?

Many leagues have tried to imitate the Southeastern Conference softball scene from top-to-bottom over the past few seasons, but no one has ever duplicated it.

Jan 14, 2023

Rising Star: Sierra Daniel Brings Speed, Power & Finesse

Speed can be a powerful weapon in a batting lineup. It also can bail out a baserunner when a mistake is made.

Aug 19, 2022

2022 Division I Softball Tournament Preview

Basketball has its madness in March. But college softball can lay claim to some mayhem of its own that begins in mid-May and runs into June.

May 17, 2022

USA Softball Reveals Watch List For Collegiate Player Of The Year

With just over two weeks until the start of the 2022 NCAA Division I Softball season, USA Softball has announced the Top 50 “Watch List” for the 2022 USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year award. Entering its 20th season, the USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year award recognizes outstanding athletic achievement by Division I female collegiate softball players from across the nation.

Jan 26, 2022