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Where Texas softball ranks in NFCA national poll entering NCAA Tournament
TL;DR
Texas softball is ranked No. 6 in the NFCA poll entering the NCAA Tournament after winning its first SEC championship. The Longhorns, with a record of 42-10, will face Wagner in the Austin Regional this Friday.
Key points
- Texas softball is ranked No. 6 in the NFCA poll.
- The Longhorns won their first SEC championship.
- Texas has a record of 42-10.
- They will face Wagner in the NCAA Tournament.
- Nebraska is ranked No. 1 after winning the Big Ten tournament.
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After winning its first SEC championship and fifth overall conference title, Texas softball will enter the NCAA Tournament as the No. 6 team in the National Fastpitch Coaches Association poll.
Texas (42-10) beat No. 3 Alabama Saturday for the SEC title, which helped the Longhorns claim the No. 2 overall seed in the NCAA Tournament that begins this weekend. The Tide secured the top overall NCAA seed despite the loss.
Texas picked up 603 votes in Tuesday’s poll, which makes the Longhorns one of six SEC squads ranked in the top 10. Overall, 10 SEC teams earned a spot in the poll. Texas A&M fell two spots to No. 17 after getting upset by Auburn in the second round of the SEC Tournament.
Nebraska took over the No. 1 spot after winning the Big Ten tournament title. Oklahoma, which got upset by Georgia in the SEC quarterfinals, fell to No. 2.
Texas, which won last season’s national championship, begins the NCAA Tournament Friday against Wagner in the first game of the Austin Regional.
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Q&A
What is Texas softball's ranking in the NFCA poll for the NCAA Tournament?
Texas softball is ranked No. 6 in the NFCA national poll entering the NCAA Tournament.
Who did Texas softball beat to win the SEC championship?
Texas softball won the SEC championship by defeating No. 3 Alabama.
What seed did Texas softball receive in the NCAA Tournament?
Texas softball received the No. 2 overall seed in the NCAA Tournament.
When does Texas softball begin its NCAA Tournament?
Texas softball begins its NCAA Tournament on Friday against Wagner in the Austin Regional.
