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.

Two runs were all that separated Grand Valley State from advancing to Denver and the 2022 Div. II Women's College World Series. The Lakers head into 2023 ranked No. 10 nationally, but return a corps with the potential to finish No. 1.

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.