Other top-seeded teams in the 2025 NCAA softball tournament outside the SEC include No. 5 seed Florida State, No. 9 seed UCLA, No. 11 seed Clemson, No. 13 seed Arizona State, No. 14 seed Duke and No. 16 seed Oregon.

OU fell behind 6-1 to Arkansas in the third inning of last Friday’s SEC tournament semifinal, got to within 6-5 by the sixth, then won 8-6 on Garcia’s walk-off three-run homer. It was the biggest comeback in SEC tourney history. The next day’s championship game against Texas A&M was rained out and the teams were named co-champions.

Oklahoma State is ready to begin its postseason journey away from home. For the first time since 2018, OSU softball will begin the NCAA Tournament somewhere other than Stillwater. The Stillwater Regional had been a constant for Kenny Gajewski’s team across five straight trips to the Women’s College World Series.

A look at the teams in the Norman Regional and the Key Players in the opening round of the NCAA Softball Tournament.

The Santa Clara Broncos, Stanford Cardinal and Cal Bears begin their quest to reach the College World Series on Friday.

FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas earned the No. 4 national seed for the 2025 NCAA Softball Tournament and is set to host a home regional for the fifth consecutive season.

Jenni Carlson of The Oklahoman explains why these softball stars are worth keeping an eye on during the road to the Women's College World Series.

Texas A&M softball's regional consists of Saint Francis, Marist and Liberty. Who poses the biggest threat to the Aggies?