NCAA softball tournament bracket: Texas gets top seed; Oklahoma seeks 4th straight title (2024)

NCAA softball tournament bracket: Texas gets top seed; Oklahoma seeks 4th straight title (1)

The NCAA Division I softball tournament field has been announced, and once again the ultimate destination is Oklahoma City for the Women’s College World Series.

The 64-team bracket was unveiled Sunday night, with four-team regionals at 16 sites set to get underway later this week. Those 16 regional winners will advance to the super regionals, and those eight best-of-three series winners will move on to OKC. The event has been dominated by a certain program in recent years — more on that below —but this year’s tournament figures to be more wide open with numerous title contenders. Whether you’re new to the sport or a long-time follower, here’s what you need to know about the 2024 field.

Who are the top teams?

Oklahoma will be going for its fourth consecutive national title. The Sooners enter on a bit of a roll having won the Big 12 tournament, but they haven’t been as dominant this season. Fellow league members Texas and Oklahoma State should also be in the hunt. The SEC also has its share of high seeds, including league tournament champ Florida and perennial powers Tennessee and LSU, while UCLA and Stanford lead the west-coast candidates. If you’re looking for a possible newcomer to the WCWS, watch out for ACC champ Duke, hoping to reach Oklahoma City for the first time after superregional appearances the last two seasons.

Who are the top players?

Texas catcher Reese Atwood is one of the nation’s most dangerous sluggers, earning Big 12 player of the year honors mashing 21 homers and driving in a school record 86 runs. Oklahoma lost some star power from its recent title teams but still has Tiare Jennings (19 HR, 56 RBI). If you like pitching, Tennessee’s duo of Payton Gottshall and Carlyn Pickens, Oklahoma State ace Lexi Kilfoyl and Duke stopper Jala Wright are names to know.

NCAA softball tournament bracket, schedule

All times Eastern.

Regionals

At Austin, Texas

Friday, May 17

Game 1: No. 1 Texas (47-7) vs. Siena (33-20), 4 p.m.
Game 2: Saint Francis (Pa.) (40-12) vs. Northwestern (33-11), 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, May 18

Game 3: Game 1 winner vs. Game 2 winner, 1 p.m.
Game 4: Game 1 loser vs. Game 2 loser, 3:30 p.m.
Game 5: Game 3 loser vs. Game 4 winner, 6 p.m.

Sunday, May 19

Game 6: Game 3 winner vs. Game 5 winner, TBD
Game 7: Game 3 winner vs. Game 5 winner, TBD, if necessary

At Norman, Oklahoma

Friday, May 17

Game 1: Boston University (52-4-1) vs. Oregon (28-19). 5:30 p.m.
Game 2: No. 2 Oklahoma (49-6) vs. Cleveland State (22-24), 8 p.m.

Saturday, May 18

Game 3: Game 1 winner vs. Game 2 winner, 3 p.m.
Game 4: Game 1 loser vs. Game 2 loser, 5:30 p.m.
Game 5: Game 3 loser vs. Game 4 winner, 8 p.m.

Sunday, May 19

Game 6: Game 3 winner vs. Game 5 winner, TBD
Game 7: Game 3 winner vs. Game 5 winner, TBD, if necessary

At Knoxville, Tennessee

Friday, May 17

Game 1: Miami (Ohio) (48-7) vs. Virginia (32-18), noon
Game 2: No. 3 Tennessee (40-10) vs. Dayton (33-19), 2:30 p.m.

Saturday, May 18

Game 3: Game 1 winner vs. Game 2 winner, 1 p.m.
Game 4: Game 1 loser vs. Game 2 loser, 3:30 p.m.
Game 5: Game 3 loser vs. Game 4 winner, 6 p.m.

Sunday, May 19

Game 6: Game 3 winner vs. Game 5 winner, TBD
Game 7: Game 3 winner vs. Game 5 winner, TBD, if necessary

At Gainesville, Florida

Friday, May 17

Women's College World Series bracket, schedule

At Devon Park, Oklahoma City (all times Eastern).

Thursday, May 30

Game 1:TBD vs. TBD, noon, ESPN
Game 2: TBD vs. TBD, 2:30 p.m., ESPN
Game 3: TBD vs. TBD, 7 p.m., ESPN2
Game 4: TBD vs. TBD, 9:30p.m., ESPN2

Friday, May 31

Game 5: Game 1 loser vs. Game 2 loser, 7 p.m., ESPN2
Game 6: Game 3 loser vs. Game 4 loser, 9:30 p.m., ESPN2

Saturday, June 1

Game 7: Game 1 winner vs. Game 2 winner, 3 p.m., ABC
Game 8: Game 3 winner vs. Game 4 winner, 7 p.m., ESPN

Sunday, June 2

Game 9: Game 5 winner vs. Game 8 loser, 3 p.m., ABC
Game 10: Game 6 winner vs. Game 7 loser, 7 p.m., ESPNU

Monday, June 3

Game 11: Game 7 winner vs. Game 9 winner, noon, ESPN
Game 12: Game 7 winner vs. Game 9 winner, 2:30 p.m., ESPN, if necessary
Game 13: Game 8 winner vs. Game 10 winner, 7 p.m., ESPN2
Game 14: Game 8 winner vs. Game 10 winner, 9:30 p.m., ESPN2, if necessary

Wednesday, June 5

Championship series Game 1: TBD vs. TBD, 8 p.m., ESPN

Thursday, June 6

Championship series Game 2: TBD vs. TBD, 8 p.m., ESPN

Friday, June 7

Championship series Game 3: TBD vs TBD,8 p.m., ESPN, if necessary

NCAA softball tournament bracket: Texas gets top seed; Oklahoma seeks 4th straight title (2024)

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What teams are going to the softball world series? ›

The 2024 NCAA DI softball Women's College World Series is here. The eight-team field consists of (1) Texas, (2) Oklahoma, (4) Florida, (5) Oklahoma State, (6) UCLA, (8) Stanford, (10) Duke and (16) Alabama. The initial championship bracket was announced on Sunday, May 12 in a selection show.

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Is Alabama out of the softball world series? ›

Alabama Softball's Season Ends in 6-4 Loss to Florida Sunday at the Women's College World Series. OKLAHOMA CITY – Alabama softball's 2024 season came to an end Sunday night at Devon Park, as the Crimson Tide lost to Florida, 6-4, in an elimination game at the Women's College World Series.

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The field is set for the 2024 Women's College World Series. The double-elimination tournament begins on Thursday at USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City. Among the competing teams is No. 2-seeded Oklahoma, which is searching for its fourth straight national championship.

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Where is the WCWS played? ›

The event has been held in Oklahoma City at Devon Park - OGE Energy Field every year since 1990, except for 1996 in Columbus, Georgia. Ticket packages are available now.

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Oklahoma City has long served as the capital of softball long before the Women's College World Series, as USA Softball, formerly known as the Amateur Softball Association, moved there in 1966.

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Who won WCWS in 2024? ›

A recap of the Gators' semifinal victory over the No. 2 Sooners in Monday's game at Oklahoma City.

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Did Florida beat Oklahoma softball? ›

The No. 4-seeded Florida Gators (54-14) offensive production defeated the No. 2 Oklahoma Sooners (53-7) 9-3 in the WCWS Semifinals at Devon Park.

How many times has Alabama softball been to the WCWS? ›

Since Murphy took over in 1999, the Crimson Tide has won 12 SEC championships (6 regular season and 6 tournaments), made 17 consecutive NCAA tournaments (every year since 1999) and have advanced to the Women's College World Series ten times.

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Florida ended Oklahoma's 20-game win streak in NCAA softball tournament play, with a 9-3 win at the 2024 Women's College World Series.

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Who is in Super Regionals 2024? ›

UGA will host NC State, which also came out if its home regional without a loss. As of Sunday, Tennessee, Kentucky, Florida State, Kansas State, Virginia, West Virginia, Oregon, Texas A&M and Clemson had also clinched spots in the Super Regionals, leaving five spots still available on Monday.

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Coyt Wisdom. OU softball head coach Patty Gasso during the NCAA WCWS game against UCLA on June 1. OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma (56-7, 22-5 Big 12) lost to Florida (54-14, 17-7 SEC) 9-3 in the Women's College World Series at Devon Park on Monday.

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The Women's College World Series field is set with softball's final eight teams heading to Oklahoma City, Okla., to continue the chase for a national title.

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What does WCWS stand for? ›

The Women's College World Series (WCWS) is the final portion of the NCAA Division I softball tournament for college softball in the United States.

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How long has the Women's College World Series been in Oklahoma? ›

We hope you experience this great championship, as well as all the other exciting attractions within the Adventure District. The event has been held in Oklahoma City at the Devon Park OGE Energy Field every year since 1990, except for 1996 when it traveled to Columbus, GA.

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How many teams go to the College World Series? ›

Those 16 teams will compete one-on-one for eight spots in the College World Series with a shot at a national championship. For fans who just experienced the thrill of the tournament regionals, perhaps you are anticipating a similar series of games to trim the field even further.

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The eight winners of the super regionals head to the MCWS in Omaha. They are split into two double-elimination brackets, consisting of four teams each. The winners of the two MCWS brackets meet in the MCWS Finals, a best-of-three series to decide the NCAA champion.

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What teams are going to Super Regionals? ›

Already, the SEC has Tennessee, Kentucky, A&M, Georgia and Florida in the Super Regionals. The ACC has No. 6 national seed Clemson, No. 8 national seed Florida State, NC State and Virginia in the Super Regionals. Oregon and Oregon State will represent the Pac-12.

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