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Softball America’s Week 3 Top 25 recap highlights how teams are adjusting after the opening weeks, with the Clearwater Invitational influencing movement as Tennessee’s Lady Vols climb to No. 1 and others trend up or down.
Freshman pitcher Alexis Jensen earned the win as No. 8 Nebraska softball rallied to a 3-2 upset of No. 1 Texas Tech at the Shriners Children's Clearwater Invitational, marking NU’s second win over a top-ranked opponent this season and the first time beating two No. 1 teams in the same year. Frahm earned the save, Farrell hit a two-run homer, and Coor delivered the go-ahead RBI in the fourth after Camenzind’s double; Nebraska improved to 6-4, while Tech fell to 11-1. The Huskers stay active with aMary Nutter Classic slate featuring five games against South Carolina, Hawaii, Texas A&M, Seattle, and California.
No. 10 Nebraska Softball split its opening day at the UTSA Invitational, with freshman Alexis Jensen earning the win in her debut (10 strikeouts) and transfer catcher Jesse Farrell homering in both games. The Huskers beat Washington 8-5 and fell to No. 1 Texas 15-10, led by Farrell’s two homers and Hannah Coor’s early RBIs, while injuries and illness left NU shorthanded.
Texas softball secured a 2-1 victory over Texas Tech in the WCWS finals, with Reese Atwood breaking an 0-for-10 slump and Teagan Kavan pitching a complete game. The series is tied, with Game 3 scheduled to determine the champion, and the game is delayed by thunderstorms but can be watched on ESPN and ESPN+.
Texas and Texas Tech are competing in the historic WCWS finals, with Texas aiming for its third title in four years and Texas Tech seeking its first, led by star pitcher NiJaree Canady. The game is closely contested, with Texas Tech holding a small lead in the first game of the series, and live updates are provided from Oklahoma City.
The article discusses the upcoming Women's College World Series finals between Texas and Texas Tech, highlighting Texas's previous experience and success against star pitcher NiJaree Canady of Texas Tech, and emphasizing the importance of strategic, disciplined play over power hitting in the matchup. The game will be broadcast on ESPN.
Oklahoma softball outfielder Maya Bland announced her transfer via Instagram, ending her two-year stint with the Sooners. Bland, a highly ranked recruit, played sparingly in her sophomore year and will leave a team that is set to return its core outfielders and other key players for the 2026 season, following their recent exit from the Women's College World Series.
Oklahoma defeated Oregon 4-1 in the Women's College World Series quarterfinals, with Cydney Sanders hitting two home runs, advancing to the semifinals where they will face Texas Tech. The game featured strong performances from both teams, and Oklahoma's coach expressed pride and determination moving forward.
Oregon, seeded 16th, won a dramatic 6-5 victory over Ole Miss in 10 innings at the Women’s College World Series, advancing to face the loser of Texas and Oklahoma, while Ole Miss was eliminated.
Oklahoma defeated Texas 8-3 in Game 1 of the Women's College World Series finals, putting the Sooners one win away from a fourth consecutive national title. Texas struggled with errors and poor hitting, while Oklahoma's Kelly Maxwell dominated on the mound. Texas will need to win Game 2 to keep their championship hopes alive.
Florida State senior pitcher Allison Royalty will miss the rest of the 2024 season due to an injury, impacting the Seminoles' upcoming Super Regional matchup with the Oklahoma Sooners. Royalty, who transferred from Arizona State, had been a key player for FSU, but will now support the team from the dugout as they continue their season without her.
College softball's opening day saw No. 4 Florida State upset by Charlotte in extra innings, while No. 17 Nebraska's debut was marred by an injury to Oklahoma transfer Jordy Bahl. No. 1 Oklahoma had a strong start, defeating No. 8 Duke and Utah Valley, and No. 3 Stanford secured a 3-0 win over No. 24 San Diego State.
Despite concerns over low ratings due to the absence of big-market teams, the NBA Finals and Stanley Cup have been performing well in terms of viewership. The Women's College World Series finals begin Wednesday, while the Belmont Stakes will be broadcast on Fox for the first time. Meanwhile, Apple's streaming deal with MLS has yet to reveal specific subscription numbers, but the company claims to be doing better than forecasted.
The NCAA College Softball Super Regionals are set to begin, with 16 teams vying for eight spots in the Women's College World Series. Top-seeded Oklahoma looks to continue its dominant run, while unseeded teams Oregon, Louisiana, and San Diego State hope to pull off upsets. Each team's key to victory is analyzed, with Oklahoma's high-powered offense and pitching staff, Tennessee's offensive power, and Florida State's strong pitching highlighted as potential difference-makers.
Oklahoma Sooners remain at the top of the USA Softball/ESPN top 25 rankings for the 10th straight week, while Florida State re-enters the top three after defeating Florida and Notre Dame. Tennessee drops to fourth place after losing two out of three games to Arkansas. Central Arkansas enters the rankings for the first time at No. 25.