The 2026 NCAA softball tournament bracket has been unveiled, setting the stage for the Road to the Women's College World Series in Oklahoma City. Predictions for the 16 regional winners highlight a competitive field with teams like Texas, Nebraska, and Oklahoma in contention.
Key points
2026 NCAA softball tournament bracket unveiled
Road to Women's College World Series in Oklahoma City
Texas Longhorns, Nebraska Cornhuskers, Oklahoma Sooners in contention
Predictions for 16 regional winners
Wide open field for the tournament
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Who are the favorites to win the 2026 NCAA softball tournament?
The Texas Longhorns, Nebraska Cornhuskers, and Oklahoma Sooners are among the favorites to win the tournament.
When does the 2026 NCAA softball tournament start?
The 2026 NCAA softball tournament began with the unveiling of the bracket on Sunday night, marking the start of the Road to the Women's College World Series.
What teams are competing in the 2026 NCAA softball regionals?
All 16 regional winners are competing in the 2026 NCAA softball tournament, with predictions suggesting a wide-open field.
How many titles have the Oklahoma Sooners won in recent years?
The Oklahoma Sooners are aiming for their fifth title in six years at the 2026 NCAA softball tournament.
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Jenni Carlson:Ā Alabama. The Crimson Tide got no favors with Southeastern Louisiana, a mid-major spoiler, and Belmont with pitching star Maya Johnson. But Alabama is good enough to handle both.
Joe Mussatto: Alabama. Keep an eye on Belmont, though. Bruins ace Maya Johnson was drafted by the Oklahoma City Spark with the No. 3 pick in the AUSL draft.
Colton Sulley: Alabama. The committee didn't do Alabama any favors with this regional by sending them Southeastern Louisiana and Belmont ā the Lions knocked out LSU in its own regional last season and the Bruins own one of the best pitchers nationally. I'll go with the Tide escaping, but it won't be easy.
Scott Wright:Ā Alabama. Belmontās Maya Johnson is an elite pitcher, but taking down āBama in a regional format is too much to ask.
ā Virginia Tech (46-10) vs. South Alabama (32-25), 3 p.m. Friday,Ā ESPN+
Jenni Carlson:Ā Virginia Tech. Maybe it figures that the 16th overall seed has a tough regional assignment, but Virginia Tech has some big boppers. And the Hokiesā pitching can win in Baton Rouge.
Joe Mussatto: Virginia Tech. The Hokies went 21-4 on the road. Virginia Tech is every bit of LSUās equal.
Colton Sulley: Virginia Tech: LSU has been too shaky this season. Give me Virginia Tech, which will be motivated after it felt like it should've hosted.
Scott Wright:Ā Virginia Tech. After a mid-April stumble, the Hokies are back on track, and theyāve been strong on the road this season.
The winners of the Tuscaloosa Regional and Baton Rouge Regional will meet in the NCAA super regionals.
ā UCF (38-16-1) vs. Jacksonville State (45-14), 1:30 p.m. Friday,Ā ESPN+
ā (9) Florida State (49-8) vs. Stetson (36-20), 11 a.m. Friday,Ā ESPNU
Jenni Carlson:Ā Florida State. The Seminoles are hot, not only claiming the ACC Tournament title but also winning 13 of their last 14 games.
Joe Mussatto: Florida State. The ACC champs have won 13 of their last 14 games. The Seminoles should roll in this regional.
Colton Sulley: Florida State. While UCF and Stetson are formidable opponents, FSU should get to Supers weekend.
Scott Wright:Ā Florida State. The Seminoles have the firepower to dominate this regional, but donāt count out UCF, which made some important strides as a program this year.
Los Angeles Regional
ā South Carolina (30-26) vs. Cal State Fullerton (40-13), 6:30 p.m. Friday,Ā ESPN+
ā (8) UCLA (47-8) vs. California Baptist (43-17), 9 p.m. Friday,Ā ESPN2
Jenni Carlson:Ā UCLA. The Bruinsā pitching has been the question mark all season. South Carolina presents an interesting challenge, but the UCLA bats are too powerful.
Joe Mussatto: UCLA. The Bruins, led by the powerful bat of Megan Grant, lead the nation in slugging percentage.
Colton Sulley: UCLA. The Bruins' bats are the nation's best, leading the country in homers, OBP, slugging and runs per game.
Scott Wright:Ā UCLA. The Bruins hit a couple speedbumps late in the year, but enter the regional having won 18 of their last 21 games.
The winners of the Tallahassee Regional and Los Angeles Regional will meet in the NCAA super regionals.
UCLA's Megan Grant (43) runs the bases after a home run in the seventh inning of the Women's College World Series softball game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the UCLA Bruins at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, Sunday, June, 1, 2025.
UCLA utility Megan Grant (43) catches a pop fly in the second inning during a softball game between Texas Tech and UCLA at the Womenās College World Series at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, on Saturday, May 31, 2025.
UCLA utility Megan Grant (43) catches a pop fly in the second inning during a softball game between UCLA and Oregon at the Womenās College World Series at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, on Thursday, May 29, 2025.
UCLA utility Megan Grant (43) forces out a runner at first base in the first inning during a softball game between UCLA and Oregon at the Womenās College World Series at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, on Thursday, May 29, 2025.
UCLA utility Megan Grant (43) forces out a runner at first base in the first inning during a softball game between UCLA and Oregon at the Womenās College World Series at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, on Thursday, May 29, 2025.
UCLA's Alexis Ramirez (28) helps Megan Grant (43) touch home plate after a home run in the 7th inning of the Women's College World Series softball game between the UCLA Bruins and the Tennessee Volunteers at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, Sunday, June, 1, 2025.
UCLA utility Megan Grant (43) foul tips to Texas Tech catcher Victoria Valdez (13) in the sixth inning during a softball game between Texas Tech and UCLA at the Womenās College World Series at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, on Saturday, May 31, 2025.
Texas Tech infielder Alexa Langeliers (23) beats the force-out at first base by UCLA utility Megan Grant (43) in the sixth inning during a softball game between Texas Tech and UCLA at the Womenās College World Series at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, on Saturday, May 31, 2025.
UCLA utility Megan Grant (43) forces out a runner at first in the fifth inning during a softball game between Texas Tech and UCLA at the Womenās College World Series at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, on Saturday, May 31, 2025.
UCLA's Megan Grant laughs during a press conference at media and practice day for the Women's College World Series at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, Wednesday, May, 28, 2025.
UCLA's Megan Grant (43) is tossed a piece of candy after hitting a home run in the second inning of a Women's College World Series softball game between the Stanford Cardinal and the UCLA Bruins at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, Sunday, June 2, 2024. Stanford won 3-1.
UCLA's Megan Grant (43) celebrates after hitting a home run in the second inning of a Women's College World Series softball game between the Stanford Cardinal and the UCLA Bruins at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, Sunday, June 2, 2024. Stanford won 3-1.
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - NOVEMBER 13: Lauren Betts #51 and Megan Grant #43 of the UCLA Bruins celebrate after their team's 78-60 victory over the North Carolina Tar Heels in a 2025 WBCA Challenge game at Michelob ULTRA Arena on November 13, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ian Maule/Getty Images)
PHOENIX, ARIZONA - APRIL 05: Members of the UCLA Bruins pose with the trophy after their victory against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the National Championship of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at Mortgage Matchup Center on April 05, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - NOVEMBER 13: Megan Grant #43 of the UCLA Bruins looks on before her team's 2025 WBCA Challenge game against the North Carolina Tar Heels at Michelob ULTRA Arena on November 13, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ian Maule/Getty Images)
Jan 21, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; UCLA Bruins guard Megan Grant (43) is charged with a foul on Purdue Boilermakers guard Tara Daye (44) in the second half at Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescom Financial. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
May 30, 2024; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; UCLA Bruins utility Megan Grant (43) gets ready to the throw the ball in after fielding an Alabama Crimson Tide hit in the third inning during a Women's College World Series softball game at Devon Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 2, 2024; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; UCLA Bruins utility Megan Grant (43) rounds third and heads home after hitting a home run in the second inning against the Stanford Cardinals during a Women's College World Series softball losers bracket elimination game at Devon Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 2, 2024; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; UCLA Bruins players celebrate after utility Megan Grant (43) hit a home run in the second inning against the Stanford Cardinals during a Women's College World Series softball losers bracket elimination game at Devon Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports
May 29, 2025; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; UCLA Bruins utility Megan Grant (43) gets Oregon Ducks infielder Paige Sinicki (38) out at first in the first inning during the NCAA Softball Women's College World Series at Devon Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-Imagn Images
May 29, 2025; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; UCLA Bruins utility Megan Grant (43) makes an out in the second inning against the Oregon Ducks during the NCAA Softball Women's College World Series at Devon Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-Imagn Images
May 31, 2025; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; UCLA Bruins utility Megan Grant (43) catches the ball for an out in the sixth inning against the Texas Tech Red Raiders during the NCAA Softball Women's College World Series at Devon Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-Imagn Images
Jun 1, 2025; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; UCLA Bruins utility Megan Grant (43) touches the bag for an out in the third inning against the Tennessee Lady Volunteers during the NCAA Softball Women's College World Series at Devon Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-Imagn Images
Jun 1, 2025; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; UCLA Bruins utility Megan Grant (43) rounds the bases after hitting a two run home run tying the game in the seventh inning against the Tennessee Lady Volunteers during the NCAA Softball Women's College World Series at Devon Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-Imagn Images
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Megan Grant, UCLA softball star, NCAA single-season home run leader
UCLA's Megan Grant (43) runs the bases after a home run in the seventh inning of the Women's College World Series softball game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the UCLA Bruins at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, Sunday, June, 1, 2025.
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Megan Grant, UCLA softball star, NCAA single-season home run leader
UCLA's Megan Grant (43) runs the bases after a home run in the seventh inning of the Women's College World Series softball game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the UCLA Bruins at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, Sunday, June, 1, 2025.
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Megan Grant, UCLA softball star, NCAA single-season home run leader
UCLA utility Megan Grant (43) catches a pop fly in the second inning during a softball game between Texas Tech and UCLA at the Womenās College World Series at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, on Saturday, May 31, 2025.
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Megan Grant, UCLA softball star, NCAA single-season home run leader
UCLA utility Megan Grant (43) catches a pop fly in the second inning during a softball game between UCLA and Oregon at the Womenās College World Series at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, on Thursday, May 29, 2025.
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Megan Grant, UCLA softball star, NCAA single-season home run leader
UCLA utility Megan Grant (43) forces out a runner at first base in the first inning during a softball game between UCLA and Oregon at the Womenās College World Series at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, on Thursday, May 29, 2025.
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Megan Grant, UCLA softball star, NCAA single-season home run leader
UCLA utility Megan Grant (43) forces out a runner at first base in the first inning during a softball game between UCLA and Oregon at the Womenās College World Series at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, on Thursday, May 29, 2025.
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Megan Grant, UCLA softball star, NCAA single-season home run leader
UCLA's Alexis Ramirez (28) helps Megan Grant (43) touch home plate after a home run in the 7th inning of the Women's College World Series softball game between the UCLA Bruins and the Tennessee Volunteers at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, Sunday, June, 1, 2025.
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Megan Grant, UCLA softball star, NCAA single-season home run leader
UCLA utility Megan Grant (43) foul tips to Texas Tech catcher Victoria Valdez (13) in the sixth inning during a softball game between Texas Tech and UCLA at the Womenās College World Series at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, on Saturday, May 31, 2025.
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Megan Grant, UCLA softball star, NCAA single-season home run leader
Texas Tech infielder Alexa Langeliers (23) beats the force-out at first base by UCLA utility Megan Grant (43) in the sixth inning during a softball game between Texas Tech and UCLA at the Womenās College World Series at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, on Saturday, May 31, 2025.
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Megan Grant, UCLA softball star, NCAA single-season home run leader
UCLA utility Megan Grant (43) forces out a runner at first in the fifth inning during a softball game between Texas Tech and UCLA at the Womenās College World Series at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, on Saturday, May 31, 2025.
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Megan Grant, UCLA softball star, NCAA single-season home run leader
UCLA's Megan Grant laughs during a press conference at media and practice day for the Women's College World Series at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, Wednesday, May, 28, 2025.
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Megan Grant, UCLA softball star, NCAA single-season home run leader
UCLA's Megan Grant (43) is tossed a piece of candy after hitting a home run in the second inning of a Women's College World Series softball game between the Stanford Cardinal and the UCLA Bruins at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, Sunday, June 2, 2024. Stanford won 3-1.
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Megan Grant, UCLA softball star, NCAA single-season home run leader
UCLA's Megan Grant (43) celebrates after hitting a home run in the second inning of a Women's College World Series softball game between the Stanford Cardinal and the UCLA Bruins at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, Sunday, June 2, 2024. Stanford won 3-1.
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Megan Grant, UCLA softball star, NCAA single-season home run leader
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - NOVEMBER 13: Lauren Betts #51 and Megan Grant #43 of the UCLA Bruins celebrate after their team's 78-60 victory over the North Carolina Tar Heels in a 2025 WBCA Challenge game at Michelob ULTRA Arena on November 13, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ian Maule/Getty Images)
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Megan Grant, UCLA softball star, NCAA single-season home run leader
PHOENIX, ARIZONA - APRIL 05: Members of the UCLA Bruins pose with the trophy after their victory against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the National Championship of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at Mortgage Matchup Center on April 05, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
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Megan Grant, UCLA softball star, NCAA single-season home run leader
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - NOVEMBER 13: Megan Grant #43 of the UCLA Bruins looks on before her team's 2025 WBCA Challenge game against the North Carolina Tar Heels at Michelob ULTRA Arena on November 13, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ian Maule/Getty Images)
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Megan Grant, UCLA softball star, NCAA single-season home run leader
Jan 21, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; UCLA Bruins guard Megan Grant (43) is charged with a foul on Purdue Boilermakers guard Tara Daye (44) in the second half at Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescom Financial. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
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Megan Grant, UCLA softball star, NCAA single-season home run leader
May 30, 2024; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; UCLA Bruins utility Megan Grant (43) gets ready to the throw the ball in after fielding an Alabama Crimson Tide hit in the third inning during a Women's College World Series softball game at Devon Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports
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Megan Grant, UCLA softball star, NCAA single-season home run leader
Jun 2, 2024; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; UCLA Bruins utility Megan Grant (43) rounds third and heads home after hitting a home run in the second inning against the Stanford Cardinals during a Women's College World Series softball losers bracket elimination game at Devon Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports
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Megan Grant, UCLA softball star, NCAA single-season home run leader
Jun 2, 2024; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; UCLA Bruins players celebrate after utility Megan Grant (43) hit a home run in the second inning against the Stanford Cardinals during a Women's College World Series softball losers bracket elimination game at Devon Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports
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Megan Grant, UCLA softball star, NCAA single-season home run leader
May 29, 2025; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; UCLA Bruins utility Megan Grant (43) gets Oregon Ducks infielder Paige Sinicki (38) out at first in the first inning during the NCAA Softball Women's College World Series at Devon Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-Imagn Images
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Megan Grant, UCLA softball star, NCAA single-season home run leader
May 29, 2025; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; UCLA Bruins utility Megan Grant (43) makes an out in the second inning against the Oregon Ducks during the NCAA Softball Women's College World Series at Devon Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-Imagn Images
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Megan Grant, UCLA softball star, NCAA single-season home run leader
May 31, 2025; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; UCLA Bruins utility Megan Grant (43) catches the ball for an out in the sixth inning against the Texas Tech Red Raiders during the NCAA Softball Women's College World Series at Devon Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-Imagn Images
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Megan Grant, UCLA softball star, NCAA single-season home run leader
Jun 1, 2025; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; UCLA Bruins utility Megan Grant (43) touches the bag for an out in the third inning against the Tennessee Lady Volunteers during the NCAA Softball Women's College World Series at Devon Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-Imagn Images
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Megan Grant, UCLA softball star, NCAA single-season home run leader
Jun 1, 2025; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; UCLA Bruins utility Megan Grant (43) rounds the bases after hitting a two run home run tying the game in the seventh inning against the Tennessee Lady Volunteers during the NCAA Softball Women's College World Series at Devon Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-Imagn Images
Fayetteville Regional
ā Washington (36-18) vs. South Florida (42-15), 7 p.m. Friday,Ā ESPNU
ā (5) Arkansas (42-11) vs. Fordham (27-26), 4:30 p.m.,Ā ESPN+
Jenni Carlson:Ā Arkansas. Iām not sold on Washington. The Huskies have been unpredictable, and Arkansas has a team good enough to make OKC.
Joe Mussatto: Arkansas. Itās hard to bet against Heather Tarr and the Huskies this time of year, but Washington has struggled against quality competition. Arkansas is No. 1 in the RPI.
Colton Sulley: Arkansas. The Razorbacks have been the No. 1 team in the country by RPI for most of the season. Give me the Hogs.
Scott Wright:Ā Arkansas. The Razorbacks ended the year at No. 1 in the RPI and they have an incredible home environment that helped them to a 24-3 record at Bogle Park.
Durham Regional
ā Arizona (35-16) vs. Marshall (37-17), 1:30 p.m. Friday,Ā ESPN+
ā (12) Duke (39-14) vs. Howard (28-17), 11 a.m. Friday,Ā ACC Network
Jenni Carlson:Ā Duke. Oh, how Iād like to pick Marshall. We need a mid-major breakthrough. But the Blue Devils have played a super-tough schedule to be ready for the postseason.
Joe Mussatto: Duke. The Blue Devils didnāt drop a series in conference play. Good luck beating Duke twice in one weekend.
Colton Sulley: Arizona. Arizona-Duke is one of the better regional matchups but give me the Wildcats' pitching to prevail.
Scott Wright:Ā Arizona. The Wildcats looked like a top-16 lock for much of the year, but some late-season hiccups hurt their seeding. The postseason reboot should be just what they need.
The winners of the Fayetteville Regional and Durham Regional will meet in the NCAA super regionals.
Arkansas Razorbacks infielder Ella McDowell (6) is greeted at home after hitting a home run in the fifth inning of a college softball game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Arkansas Razorbacks at Love's Field in Norman, Okla., Friday, April 17, 2026.
Arkansas Razorbacks infielder Ella McDowell (6) is greeted at home after hitting a home run in the fifth inning of a college softball game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Arkansas Razorbacks at Love's Field in Norman, Okla., Friday, April 17, 2026.
ā (13) Oklahoma State (38-15) vs. Eastern Illinois (36-21), 3:30 p.m. Friday,Ā ESPN+
Jenni Carlson:Ā Oklahoma State. I changed my mind since picking Stanford on Sunday night. Even with OSUās lack of pitching depth, Stanford has been way too erratic.
Joe Mussatto: Oklahoma State. OSU is a different team than the one Stanford went 2-0 against with a 14-2 run differential in February.
Colton Sulley: Oklahoma State. Stanford beat Oklahoma State twice this season, outscoring the Cowgirls 14-2 across both matchups. But Ruby Meylan has OSU surging, give me the Cowgirls to squeak by.
Scott Wright:Ā Oklahoma State. The Cowgirls were 0-2 against Stanford in the first week of the season, but ace Ruby Meylan is a much different pitcher now. She will carry the Cowgirls back to a super regional.
Lincoln Regional
ā Louisville (44-12) vs. Grand Canyon (52-8), 3 p.m. CT Friday,Ā ESPNU
ā (4) Nebraska (46-6) vs. South Dakota (20-34-1), 5:30 p.m. Friday,Ā ESPN+
Jenni Carlson:Ā Nebraska. Louisville and Grand Canyon are proof of the sportās improved depth and quality, but they arenāt in Nebraskaās class just yet.
Joe Mussatto: Nebraska. Give me the team that has Jordy Frahm.
Colton Sulley: Nebraska. Huskers move on. Jordy Frahm pushes Nebraska to supers for the second consecutive year.
Scott Wright:Ā Nebraska. The Huskers have been as consistent as any program around, and Jordy Frahm is as clutch as they come.
The winners of the Stillwater Regional and Lincoln Regional will meet in the NCAA super regionals.
Oklahoma State's Rosie Davis (26) celebrates a walk-off home run in the 11th inning during the college softball game between the Oklahoma State University Cowgirls and the Nebraska Cornhuskers in Stillwater, Okla., Thursday Feb. 26, 2026.
Oklahoma State's Rosie Davis (26) celebrates a walk-off home run in the 11th inning during the college softball game between the Oklahoma State University Cowgirls and the Nebraska Cornhuskers in Stillwater, Okla., Thursday Feb. 26, 2026.
Oklahoma State's Rosie Davis (26) celebrates a walk-off home run in the 11th inning during the college softball game between the Oklahoma State University Cowgirls and the Nebraska Cornhuskers in Stillwater, Okla., Thursday Feb. 26, 2026.
Oklahoma State's Ruby Meylan (66) celebrates a strike out during the college softball game between the Oklahoma State University Cowgirls and the Nebraska Cornhuskers in Stillwater, Okla., Thursday Feb. 26, 2026.
Oklahoma State celebrates the walk-off home run by Rosie Davis (26) in the 11th inning during the college softball game between the Oklahoma State University Cowgirls and the Nebraska Cornhuskers in Stillwater, Okla., Thursday Feb. 26, 2026.
Oklahoma State celebrates the walk-off home run by Rosie Davis (26) in the 11th inning during the college softball game between the Oklahoma State University Cowgirls and the Nebraska Cornhuskers in Stillwater, Okla., Thursday Feb. 26, 2026.
Oklahoma State celebrates the walk-off home run by Rosie Davis (26) in the 11th inning during the college softball game between the Oklahoma State University Cowgirls and the Nebraska Cornhuskers in Stillwater, Okla., Thursday Feb. 26, 2026.
Nebraska 's Jordyn Frahm (98) throws a pitch during the college softball game between the Oklahoma State University Cowgirls and the Nebraska Cornhuskers in Stillwater, Okla., Thursday Feb. 26, 2026.
Nebraska 's Jordyn Frahm (98) throws a pitch during the college softball game between the Oklahoma State University Cowgirls and the Nebraska Cornhuskers in Stillwater, Okla., Thursday Feb. 26, 2026.
Oklahoma State's Ruby Meylan (66) throws a pitch during the college softball game between the Oklahoma State University Cowgirls and the Nebraska Cornhuskers in Stillwater, Okla., Thursday Feb. 26, 2026.
Oklahoma State's Tia Warsop (9) celebrates a score in the 7th inning during the college softball game between the Oklahoma State University Cowgirls and the Nebraska Cornhuskers in Stillwater, Okla., Thursday Feb. 26, 2026.
Oklahoma State's Tia Warsop (9) celebrates a score in the 7th inning during the college softball game between the Oklahoma State University Cowgirls and the Nebraska Cornhuskers in Stillwater, Okla., Thursday Feb. 26, 2026.
Oklahoma State celebrates with fans following the college softball game between the Oklahoma State University Cowgirls and the Nebraska Cornhuskers in Stillwater, Okla., Thursday Feb. 26, 2026.
Oklahoma State's Aubrey Jones (7) throws to first for an out in the first inning during the college softball game between the Oklahoma State University Cowgirls and the Nebraska Cornhuskers in Stillwater, Okla., Thursday Feb. 26, 2026.
Oklahoma State's Aubrey Jones (7) fields a ground ball in the first inning during the college softball game between the Oklahoma State University Cowgirls and the Nebraska Cornhuskers in Stillwater, Okla., Thursday Feb. 26, 2026.
Oklahoma State 's Jayelle Austin (34) slides into second in the first inning during the college softball game between the Oklahoma State University Cowgirls and the Nebraska Cornhuskers in Stillwater, Okla., Thursday Feb. 26, 2026.
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Oklahoma State's Rosie Davis (26) celebrates a walk-off home run in the 11th inning during the college softball game between the Oklahoma State University Cowgirls and the Nebraska Cornhuskers in Stillwater, Okla., Thursday Feb. 26, 2026.
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Oklahoma State Cowgirls vs Nebraska Cornhuskers college softball, see top photos
Oklahoma State's Rosie Davis (26) celebrates a walk-off home run in the 11th inning during the college softball game between the Oklahoma State University Cowgirls and the Nebraska Cornhuskers in Stillwater, Okla., Thursday Feb. 26, 2026.
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Oklahoma State Cowgirls vs Nebraska Cornhuskers college softball, see top photos
Oklahoma State's Rosie Davis (26) celebrates a walk-off home run in the 11th inning during the college softball game between the Oklahoma State University Cowgirls and the Nebraska Cornhuskers in Stillwater, Okla., Thursday Feb. 26, 2026.
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Oklahoma State Cowgirls vs Nebraska Cornhuskers college softball, see top photos
Oklahoma State's Rosie Davis (26) celebrates a walk-off home run in the 11th inning during the college softball game between the Oklahoma State University Cowgirls and the Nebraska Cornhuskers in Stillwater, Okla., Thursday Feb. 26, 2026.
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Oklahoma State Cowgirls vs Nebraska Cornhuskers college softball, see top photos
Oklahoma State's Ruby Meylan (66) celebrates a strike out during the college softball game between the Oklahoma State University Cowgirls and the Nebraska Cornhuskers in Stillwater, Okla., Thursday Feb. 26, 2026.
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Oklahoma State Cowgirls vs Nebraska Cornhuskers college softball, see top photos
Oklahoma State celebrates the walk-off home run by Rosie Davis (26) in the 11th inning during the college softball game between the Oklahoma State University Cowgirls and the Nebraska Cornhuskers in Stillwater, Okla., Thursday Feb. 26, 2026.
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Oklahoma State Cowgirls vs Nebraska Cornhuskers college softball, see top photos
Oklahoma State celebrates the walk-off home run by Rosie Davis (26) in the 11th inning during the college softball game between the Oklahoma State University Cowgirls and the Nebraska Cornhuskers in Stillwater, Okla., Thursday Feb. 26, 2026.
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Oklahoma State Cowgirls vs Nebraska Cornhuskers college softball, see top photos
Oklahoma State celebrates the walk-off home run by Rosie Davis (26) in the 11th inning during the college softball game between the Oklahoma State University Cowgirls and the Nebraska Cornhuskers in Stillwater, Okla., Thursday Feb. 26, 2026.
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Oklahoma State Cowgirls vs Nebraska Cornhuskers college softball, see top photos
Nebraska 's Jordyn Frahm (98) throws a pitch during the college softball game between the Oklahoma State University Cowgirls and the Nebraska Cornhuskers in Stillwater, Okla., Thursday Feb. 26, 2026.
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Oklahoma State Cowgirls vs Nebraska Cornhuskers college softball, see top photos
Nebraska 's Jordyn Frahm (98) throws a pitch during the college softball game between the Oklahoma State University Cowgirls and the Nebraska Cornhuskers in Stillwater, Okla., Thursday Feb. 26, 2026.
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Oklahoma State Cowgirls vs Nebraska Cornhuskers college softball, see top photos
Oklahoma State's Ruby Meylan (66) throws a pitch during the college softball game between the Oklahoma State University Cowgirls and the Nebraska Cornhuskers in Stillwater, Okla., Thursday Feb. 26, 2026.
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Oklahoma State Cowgirls vs Nebraska Cornhuskers college softball, see top photos
Oklahoma State's Tia Warsop (9) celebrates a score in the 7th inning during the college softball game between the Oklahoma State University Cowgirls and the Nebraska Cornhuskers in Stillwater, Okla., Thursday Feb. 26, 2026.
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Oklahoma State Cowgirls vs Nebraska Cornhuskers college softball, see top photos
Oklahoma State's Tia Warsop (9) celebrates a score in the 7th inning during the college softball game between the Oklahoma State University Cowgirls and the Nebraska Cornhuskers in Stillwater, Okla., Thursday Feb. 26, 2026.
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Oklahoma State Cowgirls vs Nebraska Cornhuskers college softball, see top photos
Oklahoma State celebrates with fans following the college softball game between the Oklahoma State University Cowgirls and the Nebraska Cornhuskers in Stillwater, Okla., Thursday Feb. 26, 2026.
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Oklahoma State Cowgirls vs Nebraska Cornhuskers college softball, see top photos
Oklahoma State's Aubrey Jones (7) throws to first for an out in the first inning during the college softball game between the Oklahoma State University Cowgirls and the Nebraska Cornhuskers in Stillwater, Okla., Thursday Feb. 26, 2026.
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Oklahoma State Cowgirls vs Nebraska Cornhuskers college softball, see top photos
Oklahoma State's Aubrey Jones (7) fields a ground ball in the first inning during the college softball game between the Oklahoma State University Cowgirls and the Nebraska Cornhuskers in Stillwater, Okla., Thursday Feb. 26, 2026.
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Oklahoma State Cowgirls vs Nebraska Cornhuskers college softball, see top photos
Oklahoma State 's Jayelle Austin (34) slides into second in the first inning during the college softball game between the Oklahoma State University Cowgirls and the Nebraska Cornhuskers in Stillwater, Okla., Thursday Feb. 26, 2026.
Norman Regional
ā Kansas (35-19) vs. Michigan (34-20), 5 p.m. Friday,Ā ESPNU
Jenni Carlson:Ā Oklahoma. Another easy regional path. Kansas is a feel-good story with the long-suffering Jayhawks getting an at-large, but no oneās keeping up with the Sooners.
Joe Mussatto: Oklahoma. OU has won a regional in every year since 2010. The Sooners havenāt lost a game in regionals since 2019.
Colton Sulley: Oklahoma. Sooners cruise. No one wants to face an angry Patty Gasso-led team.
Scott Wright:Ā Oklahoma. Michigan is a strong program and Kansas made an impressive climb this year, but neither is ready to take down the Sooners in Loveās Field.
Eugene Regional
ā Mississippi State (38-18) vs. Saint Mary's (40-14), 6:30 p.m. Friday,Ā ESPN+
ā (14) Oregon (40-12) vs. Idaho State (37-18), 9 p.m. Friday,Ā ESPNU
Jenni Carlson:Ā Oregon. Another team with erraticness, but being in Eugene, the Ducks have the edge over Mississippi State, who will be tested in the opener against Saint Maryās.
Joe Mussatto: Oregon. The Ducks took two of three at UCLA in their final Big Ten series. Oregon is 21-2 at home.
Colton Sulley: Mississippi State. Samantha Ricketts' team gets out of Eugene. The Ducks have been inconsistent all year and the Bulldogs' SEC experience will lead to an upset.
Scott Wright:Ā Oregon. This might be the most highly contested regional in the tournament. Mississippi State and Saint Maryās both have the talent to contend, but the home field edge will lift the Ducks.
The winners of the Norman Regional and Eugene Regional will meet in the NCAA super regionals.
Oklahoma's Gabbie Garcia (42) fields a grounder during the college softball game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Georgia Bulldogs at Love's Field in Norman, Okla., Saturday, April, 25, 2026.
Oklahoma's Kendall Wells (1) celebrates a home run during the college softball game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Georgia Bulldogs at Love's Field in Norman, Okla., Saturday, April, 25, 2026.
Oklahoma's Kendall Wells (1) celebrates a home run during the college softball game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Georgia Bulldogs at Love's Field in Norman, Okla., Saturday, April, 25, 2026.
Oklahoma's Kendall Wells (1) celebrates a home run during the college softball game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Georgia Bulldogs at Love's Field in Norman, Okla., Saturday, April, 25, 2026.
Oklahoma's Kasidi Pickering (7) fields a ground ball during the college softball game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Georgia Bulldogs at Love's Field in Norman, Okla., Saturday, April, 25, 2026.
Oklahoma's Kendall Wells (1) fields a bunt during the college softball game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Georgia Bulldogs at Love's Field in Norman, Okla., Saturday, April, 25, 2026.
Oklahoma's Kendall Wells (1) throws to first during the college softball game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Georgia Bulldogs at Love's Field in Norman, Okla., Saturday, April, 25, 2026.
Oklahoma's Abby Dayton (16) throws the ball during the college softball game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Georgia Bulldogs at Love's Field in Norman, Okla., Saturday, April, 25, 2026.
Oklahoma's Ella Parker (5) celebrates a home run with head coach Patty Gasso during the college softball game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Georgia Bulldogs at Love's Field in Norman, Okla., Saturday, April, 25, 2026.
Oklahoma's Ella Parker (5) celebrates a home run during the college softball game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Georgia Bulldogs at Love's Field in Norman, Okla., Saturday, April, 25, 2026.
Oklahoma's Ella Parker (5) celebrates a home run during the college softball game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Georgia Bulldogs at Love's Field in Norman, Okla., Saturday, April, 25, 2026.
Oklahoma's Ella Parker (5) celebrates a home run during the college softball game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Georgia Bulldogs at Love's Field in Norman, Okla., Saturday, April, 25, 2026.
Oklahoma's Ella Parker (5) celebrates a home run during the college softball game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Georgia Bulldogs at Love's Field in Norman, Okla., Saturday, April, 25, 2026.
Oklahoma's Miali Guachino (99) throws a pitch during the college softball game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Georgia Bulldogs at Love's Field in Norman, Okla., Saturday, April, 25, 2026.
Oklahoma's Miali Guachino (99) prepares to throw a pitch during the college softball game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Georgia Bulldogs at Love's Field in Norman, Okla., Saturday, April, 25, 2026.
Oklahoma's Miali Guachino (99) throws a pitch during the college softball game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Georgia Bulldogs at Love's Field in Norman, Okla., Saturday, April, 25, 2026.
Oklahoma's Gabbie Garcia (42) fields a ground ball during the college softball game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Georgia Bulldogs at Love's Field in Norman, Okla., Saturday, April, 25, 2026.
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OU softball hosts Georgia in an SEC game at Love's Field, see top photos
Oklahoma's Gabbie Garcia (42) fields a grounder during the college softball game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Georgia Bulldogs at Love's Field in Norman, Okla., Saturday, April, 25, 2026.
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OU softball hosts Georgia in an SEC game at Love's Field, see top photos
Oklahoma's Gabbie Garcia (42) fields a grounder during the college softball game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Georgia Bulldogs at Love's Field in Norman, Okla., Saturday, April, 25, 2026.
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Kendall Wells, OU softball catcher, Sooners' single-season HR leader
Oklahoma's Kendall Wells (1) celebrates a home run during the college softball game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Georgia Bulldogs at Love's Field in Norman, Okla., Saturday, April, 25, 2026.
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Kendall Wells, OU softball catcher, Sooners' single-season HR leader
Oklahoma's Kendall Wells (1) celebrates a home run during the college softball game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Georgia Bulldogs at Love's Field in Norman, Okla., Saturday, April, 25, 2026.
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Kendall Wells, OU softball catcher, Sooners' single-season HR leader
Oklahoma's Kendall Wells (1) celebrates a home run during the college softball game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Georgia Bulldogs at Love's Field in Norman, Okla., Saturday, April, 25, 2026.
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OU softball hosts Georgia in an SEC game at Love's Field, see top photos
Oklahoma's Kasidi Pickering (7) fields a ground ball during the college softball game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Georgia Bulldogs at Love's Field in Norman, Okla., Saturday, April, 25, 2026.
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Kendall Wells, OU softball catcher, Sooners' single-season HR leader
Oklahoma's Kendall Wells (1) fields a bunt during the college softball game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Georgia Bulldogs at Love's Field in Norman, Okla., Saturday, April, 25, 2026.
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Kendall Wells, OU softball catcher, Sooners' single-season HR leader
Oklahoma's Kendall Wells (1) throws to first during the college softball game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Georgia Bulldogs at Love's Field in Norman, Okla., Saturday, April, 25, 2026.
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OU softball hosts Georgia in an SEC game at Love's Field, see top photos
Oklahoma's Abby Dayton (16) throws the ball during the college softball game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Georgia Bulldogs at Love's Field in Norman, Okla., Saturday, April, 25, 2026.
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OU softball hosts Georgia in an SEC game at Love's Field, see top photos
Oklahoma's Ella Parker (5) celebrates a home run with head coach Patty Gasso during the college softball game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Georgia Bulldogs at Love's Field in Norman, Okla., Saturday, April, 25, 2026.
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OU softball hosts Georgia in an SEC game at Love's Field, see top photos
Oklahoma's Ella Parker (5) celebrates a home run during the college softball game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Georgia Bulldogs at Love's Field in Norman, Okla., Saturday, April, 25, 2026.
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OU softball hosts Georgia in an SEC game at Love's Field, see top photos
Oklahoma's Ella Parker (5) celebrates a home run during the college softball game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Georgia Bulldogs at Love's Field in Norman, Okla., Saturday, April, 25, 2026.
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OU softball hosts Georgia in an SEC game at Love's Field, see top photos
Oklahoma's Ella Parker (5) celebrates a home run during the college softball game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Georgia Bulldogs at Love's Field in Norman, Okla., Saturday, April, 25, 2026.
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OU softball hosts Georgia in an SEC game at Love's Field, see top photos
Oklahoma's Ella Parker (5) celebrates a home run during the college softball game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Georgia Bulldogs at Love's Field in Norman, Okla., Saturday, April, 25, 2026.
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OU softball hosts Georgia in an SEC game at Love's Field, see top photos
Oklahoma's Miali Guachino (99) throws a pitch during the college softball game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Georgia Bulldogs at Love's Field in Norman, Okla., Saturday, April, 25, 2026.
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OU softball hosts Georgia in an SEC game at Love's Field, see top photos
Oklahoma's Miali Guachino (99) prepares to throw a pitch during the college softball game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Georgia Bulldogs at Love's Field in Norman, Okla., Saturday, April, 25, 2026.
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OU softball hosts Georgia in an SEC game at Love's Field, see top photos
Oklahoma's Miali Guachino (99) throws a pitch during the college softball game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Georgia Bulldogs at Love's Field in Norman, Okla., Saturday, April, 25, 2026.
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OU softball hosts Georgia in an SEC game at Love's Field, see top photos
Oklahoma's Gabbie Garcia (42) fields a ground ball during the college softball game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Georgia Bulldogs at Love's Field in Norman, Okla., Saturday, April, 25, 2026.
