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July 24-28, 2024, lake of the ozarks, july 17-21, 2024, world series event highlights, vacation destinations, skills competition.

Put your skills to the test on Day 2 with athletes from across the nation. Winners receive cool awards and special invitations to   Softball Youth's All-American Games !

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All-tournament teams.

Opposing coaches will nominate players from your team to be named to the Softball World Series All- Tournament Team. All nominees will receive special invitations to the prestigious Softball Youth All-American Games held in July/ August and December/ January!

UNIQUE DOUBLE-SIDED BRACKET

A world series made for your team.

The Softball World Series is THE tournament for your travel softball team. Spend a fun packed, 4 day weekend at some amazing family vacation destinations at some of the best synthetic turf facilities in the country!

10U, 12U, 14U, 16U and 18U softball teams from around the country will compete in a national championship / world series environment featuring fun-packed opening ceremonies, skills competitions, 5-7 games with unique double sided bracket play, Gold, Silver and Bronze brackets and more. Played close to water parks, thrill parks, beaches and more, the Softball World Series is the perfect end of season tournament for your team!

National coverage of the Softball World Series will be provided by Softball Youth, youth softball’s #1 source for media coverage with nearly 400,000 social media followers from around the country and world.

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Hurry and pencil in your team to lock in your spot! We will only be taking 16 teams per age division, so don’t miss out!

The World Series experience

CHECK IN & POOL PLAY BEGINS at 8am

POOL PLAY & SKILLS COMPETITIONS

POOL PLAY CONCLUDES, BRACKET PLAY BEGINS

Your team will wrap up their pool play games and depending on seeding, will begin bracket play. The Softball World Series features a unique double-sided bracket with Gold, Silver and depending on number of teams, Bronze and Consolation brackets as well, giving your team numerous opportunities to take home a trophy!

IT’S CHAMPIONSHIP DAY!

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2022 USSSA Space Coast World Series

June 26, 2022 - july 1, 2022.

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Tentative itinerary , sunday june 26, 2022:.

• Holiday Inn Convention Center: 8298 Wickham Road Melbourne, FL 32940
• Please have team birth certificates and team insurance certificate available upon request 
• 2:00PM-5:00PM   Opening Ceremony Festivities/Pin Trading @Casey Statue
• 2:00PM-5:00PM Battle of the Bats (see description below) @ Cages next to main stadium
• 5PM Staging for parade (10U and 12sU Teams meet at Casey Statue, 14U Teams meet on Blue Rawlings Outfield, 16U and 18U Teams meet on Blue Easton Outfield)
• 7PM USSSA Pride vs Vipers @ Main Stadium

Monday June 27, 2022:

• 7PM USSSA Pride vs Vipers

Tuesday June 28, 2022:

• Pool Games/Bracket
• 1PM Pride Chalk Talk @ Casey Statue

Wednesday June 29, 2022:

• Bracket Play

Thursday June 30, 2022:

• Eliminations and Championships based on age division

Friday July 1, 2022:

Usssa pride instructional clinic (open to ages 8-18).

• These instructional-based clinics are focused on athlete development and instruction. Clinics will be instructed by current players on the USSSA Pride, a member of the National Pro Fastpitch league. The clinic is designed to offer low athlete to coach ratios which provide participants an engaging experience with some of their favorite professional fastpitch players! Instruction will focus on offense, defense, game strategy, and athleticism.
• $95  (Walk ups welcome,   $100   for onsite registration)
• Location:   USSSA Space Coast Complex (White Quad)
• Event Date and Time:   Sunday June 26th from 8AM-12PM (Registration will begin at 7:30AM)

Battle of the Bats

• Battle of the Bats will feature our top manufacturers – Easton, Rawlings, Demarini, Louisville Slugger, and Marucci
• Set up to allow athletes the opportunity to swing all the newest bats and try them out before having to buy them.
• Bat manufacturers will be on hand to answer any questions
• Helmets must be worn when hitting off the machines!

RAINOUT LINE

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PIN TRADING

USSSA does not have any formal pin trading event set up for the Space Coast World Series however teams are able to trade pins during this event at any time. Most times teams will trade pins while waiting for the Opening Ceremonies/Parade of Champions.

GIFT EXCHANGE

All teams must have their rosters online before the tournament begins. This allows us to utilize our game scoring and live streaming apps and protects the integrity of your roster should there be a protest. Managers can upload rosters by logging on to their Team Manager account.   

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GUEST PLAYERS

Guest Players . A player already rostered on a USSSA team may be a “Guest Player” for another USSSA registered team. The manager of the team seeking the guest player must use the online guest player system at www.usssa.com and abide by its policies and rules. A State Director can choose to allow or not allow guest players for the State Tournament.

The guest players must be eligible. See https://usssa.com/docs/2019/guest_player_guidelines.pdf for details.

Guest players can be added to locked rosters up to 3 hours before the event starts, not the teams first game.

LODGING/TRAVEL INFORMATION

• 24 Hour Assistance During Tournament Dates
• Room Type Guarantee – if hotel is unable to honor your reservation as booked they are responsible for covering your stay
• Oversold Protection – if hotel is oversold, they cannot move Anthony Travel guests
• Tournament Cancellation Protection – if the entire tournament is cancelled, your reservation is automatically cancelled with no penalty regardless of the timeline
• Price Protection – our rate has to be lower than the hotel website’s best flexible rate
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This event will be hosted at the USSSA Space Coast Stadium and Complex in Viera, FL.

5800 Stadium Pkwy | Melbourne, FL 32940

SPACE COAST COMPLEX

SPACE COAST COMPLEX A-Z COMPLEX POLICIES

Wristbands will be distributed to guests at the gate after their ticket is scanned each day. Guests will be required to wear the wristband on your wrist, until you have left the Complex for the day.

Outside Food and Beverage

Space Coast Complex does not allow any outside food or Beverages inside the complex. Each team is allowed (1) Team cooler with water, ice, and towels ONLY. Wristbands for team coolers are required and will be distributed by the Tournament Director. Teams will not be allowed to bring in coolers until a team representative has checked in with the Tournament Director. A team cooler will no longer be allowed to any team who attempts to bring in any outside food and beverage other than water inside the Team cooler. Individual players are permitted 1 personal water jug up to 74fl oz. in size and 1 small cooler with ice and towels only.

Lost and Found

Lost and Found is located at the Pro Shop near the Space Coast Stadium.

No metal cleats. Only molded cleats and athletic shoes are accepted. No gum or sunflower seeds are allowed at Space Coast Complex.

All guests are required to leave the complex until the lightning delay has cleared. The gates will be locked until the delay has been cleared by Complex Staff.

Restrooms will be available at Space Coast Stadium Concourse as well as the Clubhouse located near the Red Quad.

Tents are restricted to low traffic areas around the outfield fence. No tents are permitted in high traffic areas including behind home plate. In the Event of inclement weather, tents must be taken down for safety.

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DAILY ADMISSION

SCWS participants will receive credentials at check in and will not need to purchase tickets for themselves.  Participant credentials will also get them into the Pride games.  Spectators will be able to get into the Pride games using their daily or weekly pass.

Daily Tickets: $16.00

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Ticket Package: Presale: $72.00 / Day-Of: $88.00

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• All tickets are General Admission, children 12 and under are free.
• All advanced price tickets will end two days prior to each event start, at 11:59pm.
• Each day guests will receive a wristband upon arrival, after having their ticket scanned. Wristbands must be worn on your wrist. You will not be allowed entry if they are placed anywhere else.
• Teams will be given 3 coaching credentials. All other coaches must purchase a ticket.
• Tickets and ticket prices are valid at Space Coast Complex ONLY. They will not be accepted at any other facility.
• Space Coast Complex will not accept event tickets purchased from any other facility or website.
• Player Credentials, Weekly and Daily tickets will get you admission into the Pride games.

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No. 1 OU Opens WCWS Thursday

June 01, 2022 | Softball

WCWS BASICS

• The defending national champion and No. 1 overall seed Oklahoma (54-2) looks to defend its crown at the 2022 Women's College World Series in Oklahoma City beginning Thursday, June 2.

• Oklahoma is vying for back-to-back national titles, a fourth in the last six seasons and the program's sixth crown all-time.

• The Sooners are making their sixth consecutive and 15th appearance all-time in the Women's College World Series, including 10th trip in the last 11 years. No other program in the country has made as many trips to the WCWS as OU since the 2011 season.

• Oklahoma opens WCWS play versus Northwestern on Thursday at 1:30 p.m. CT. The game can be seen on ESPN with Beth Mowins, Michele Smith, Jessica Mendoza and Holly Rowe on the call.

• The games can be heard on 107.7 The Franchise in Oklahoma and nationwide on The Varsity app with OU play-by-play announcer Chris Plank and alum DJ Sanchez on the call.

• After 56 games played, the Sooners are batting .369 as a team with a nation-leading 138 home runs, 515 runs scored on 508 hits and 486 RBIs. They are outscoring opponents 515-48 with only 37 runs given up being earned. The team is slugging .731, holds a .476 on-base clip and has swiped 59 bases on 76 attempts.

• The pitching staff holds a nation-best 0.80 ERA and has 435 strikeouts, allowing opponents to bat just .139 on the year. The staff has also thrown a program-record eight no-hitters and 32 shutouts on the year.

• The Sooners have won by run-rule in a program-record 38 of their 56 games (68% of games).

BACK TO OKC

• Oklahoma is making its 15th overall appearance at the WCWS, the third-most showings all-time. The Sooners trail only UCLA (31 appearances) and Arizona (25).

• Overall, this season marks Oklahoma's 28th consecutive appearance in the NCAA postseason, including every year under head coach  Patty Gasso . Only Arizona holds a longer active streak (35 straight), while the Sooners are tied with Washington for second-longest run.

• With five national titles (2000, '13, '16, '17, '21) Oklahoma trails only UCLA (12) and Arizona (8) for most in NCAA history, and no other team has more than two.

• In 2021, OU capped a record-breaking 56-4 campaign by claiming the program's fifth national title. Super senior Giselle Juarez claimed Most Outstanding Player of the WCWS while Jocelyn Alo launched four homers throughout the tourney. OU broke records for runs scored (49) and home runs (15). Alo's four home runs tied for the most all-time at the WCWS.

SECOND HOME

• The Sooners will make the familiar trip to USA Softball Hall of Fame Complex this weekend, traveling less than 30 miles from Marita Hynes Field to the historic stadium.

• Oklahoma has already played seven games at HOF Stadium this season, going 6-1 in March at the Hall of Fame Classic and at the Big 12 Tournament in May.

• All-time, the program is 125-49 under head coach  Patty Gasso  in Oklahoma City, including regular season and postseason games.

OU VS. THE FIELD

• Northwestern : The Sooners are 20-2 all-time versus Northwestern. In 2019, the teams met in the NCAA Norman Super Regional, with the Sooners sweeping the Wildcats by scores of 3-0 and 8-0. The teams met in the abbreviated 2020 season in Norman, with OU taking two games by scores of 8-3 and 5-1.

• UCLA : The two historic programs met early this season in Irvine at the inaugural Mark Campbell Invitational with the No. 1 Sooners beating the No. 3 Bruins 4-1. The teams met in the 2021 WCWS with the Sooners besting the Bruins 10-3 to eliminate UCLA from the World Series. All-time, UCLA holds a 12-6 advantage.

• Texas : OU took the series from its Red River rival in Austin in April, winning two of three. Texas ended OU's 40-game win streak and 38-0 start to the season. OU leads the series 50-25 and the teams have met in the World Series once in 2013, a 10-2 OU run-rule win in five innings.

• Oklahoma State : OU is 3-1 over their Bedlam rivals in 2022 and 100-72 all-time against the Cowgirls. The programs met in the 2019 WCWS with OU cruising to a 6-1 win.

• Arizona : OU run-ruled then-No. 8 Arizona, 10-2 at the Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic earlier this season. All-time, OU is 22-29 versus the 'Cats. The teams last met in the World Series in 2001, a 5-4 Arizona win in eight innings.

• Florida : OU is 7-1 all-time versus the Gators, including a 3-0 mark at the WCWS, highlighted by a two-game sweep of UF in the 2017 Championship Series. Most recently, the Sooners beat the Gators at the 2018 WCWS, 2-0.

• Oregon State : OU leads the series over the Beavers, 16-3. The teams last met in 2019 in Norman, a 3-0 OU victory.

LAST TIME OUT

• The top-seeded Sooners breezed through the Norman Super Regional, beating UCF in two games to advance to OKC, outscoring the Knights 15-1.

• Redshirt senior Hope Trautwein led OU to a 8-0 run-rule win in five innings in game one, throwing her second individual no-hitter of the season and fourth of her career.

• Oklahoma's offense was firing on all cylinders in game two of the Supers, blasting four home runs, highlighted by a two-homer game from shortstop Grace Lyons . Chipping in homers of their own was Jocelyn Alo and Jana Johns . In storybook fashion, Alo homered in her last official at-bat at Marita Hynes Field.      

HOMER HAPPY

• In 2022, the Sooners pace the NCAA with 138 home runs and a 2.5 HR/game average.

• Three Sooners occupy the top-11 in the country in home runs: Alo is second in the NCAA with 29 blasts while Jennings (24) ranks fourth and Lyons (21) sits at 11th.

• 14 Sooners have went yard already in 2022 with 11 hitting multiple blasts and eight hitting four-plus.

• 19 times this season a Sooner has hit two or more homers in one game.  Jocelyn Alo  and Tiare Jennings lead the way with five games of 2+ HRs, Alyssa Brito and Grace Lyons have done so three times, while  Lynnsie Elam  has twice and  Jana Johns  once. Alo, Elam and Lyons each have one game of three homers a piece. 

• They have hit back-to-back home runs nine times on the year. 

• As a team, Oklahoma has hit homers in 50 of its 56 contests, including hitting two or more in 35 games, three-plus in 26 games, four-plus in 17 games, five-plus five times, six or more in four games and seven once. 

• The team has hit two-plus home runs in one inning 24 times, three in one inning four times and four in one inning once.

• The Sooners have homered in 23 consecutive games dating back to April 6 vs. Tulsa.

PITCHING PACING THE NATION 

• Oklahoma's pitching staff is not to be overlooked by the potent offense. The OU staff of Jordy Bahl , Nicole May , Hope Trautwein and Macy McAdoo leads the country with a 0.80 ERA, allowing just 37 earned runs (48 R) in OU's 56 games. Additionally, the staff holds a nation-best 32 shutouts on the season, good for a school record.

• OU has three pitchers in the top-five nationally in ERA: Trautwein ranks first in the country with her 0.40 while Bahl (0.95) holds fourth and May (0.99) sits at fifth.

• The staff have a combined 435 strikeouts in 323.0 innings pitched, a product of OU's 38 run-rules.

• Freshman Jordy Bahl leads the group with 199 strikeouts in 132.1 IP, while Trautwein (104.1 IP) and May (85.0 IP) have 141 and 93 K's, respectively.

• Bahl has six games with double-digit strikeouts, including a 16-K performance vs. Tennessee and 15-K showing at Texas. Trautwein holds four double-digit K games while May has two.

• The staff has thrown two perfect games and six no-hitters. Bahl, May and Trautwein combined on a perfect game in the season opener, Trautwein threw a no-no vs. McNeese on Feb. 19 and Bahl tossed her first career perfect game Feb. 25 vs. CSU-Fullerton. May and Bahl combined on a no-hitter at Hawaii on March 12, Bahl threw a no-hitter in OU's 20-0 win over Iowa on March 20 and Bahl and May combined on a no-no at Texas Tech on April 10. Most recently, May and Trautwein combined on a no-hit performance in OU's regional opener vs. Prairie View A&M, allowing just one walk. Trautwein tossed her second no-no of the season vs. UCF in game one of Super Regionals.

• The eight no-hitters on the year is the most in a single season in program history, besting 2013, 2015 and 2019's mark of six.

ALO GOES BACK-TO-BACK

• Redshirt senior Jocelyn Alo was crowned the 2022 USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year, winning the award in back-to-back seasons.

• Alo becomes the fifth player to win the national player of the year award in consecutive seasons and the second Sooner to accomplish the feat, joining Keilani Ricketts (2012-13).

• The newly-crowned POTY, Alo, has had another season for the record books in 2022. Alo broke the NCAA career home run record in early March in her home state of Hawaii, hitting career No. 96 vs. Hawaii on March 12. The Hauula, Hawaii, product now has 117 career home runs and 29 on the season to go with 72 RBIs and 11 doubles. She ranks second in the country with her .497 batting average, first in the NCAA with a 1.163 slugging percentage and .634 on-base clip, drawing 49 walks on the year. Alo has five multi-homer games on the year including one game with three blasts.

• In NCAA postseason play, Alo is batting .643 with four home runs and 10 RBIs, slugging 1.500 with a .750 on-base percentage. She has not struck out in five postseason games and drawn five walks and one HBP. Alo has homered in four of OU's five postseason games and six of OU's last eight games.

• Recently collecting her second straight Big 12 Player of the Year honor, Alo also claimed All-Big 12 First Team accolades for the fourth time of her career and NFCA All-Region accolades for a fourth season.

BAHL NAMED FRESHMAN OF THE YEAR

• Freshman Jordy Bahl was named the 2022 Schutt Sports/NFCA Division I National Freshman of the Year, the NFCA announced Tuesday. 

• Oklahoma swept both national softball awards as Alo was crowned the 2022 USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year and freshman Bahl took home Freshman of the Year.

• Bahl makes it consecutive seasons and three of the last four that OU has had a frosh claim NFCA Freshman of the Year. Additionally, a Sooner has won the award four times in its eight-year history (Paige Parker, 2015; Jocelyn Alo , 2018; Tiare Jennings , 2021; Bahl, 2022).

• Oklahoma has swept the two major awards in consecutive seasons, becoming the first program to do so. In 2021, OU was the first school to claim both in one season.

• The freshman phenom has taken college softball by storm in her first-year campaign with the Sooners. In 132.1 innings pitched, Bahl holds a 0.95 ERA with 199 strikeouts to 29 walks. Her earned run average ranks fifth in the country. She has allowed just 18 earned runs on the season (23 runs total) and is allowing opponents to bat just .137. Bahl has surrendered 16 extra-base hits, with only three being home runs.

• In conference play, Bahl held a 1.30 ERA in 53.2 IP to go with 71 strikeouts to 13 walks. She surrendered nine extra-base hits in Big 12 play, and no homers for a .157 opponent BA.

• The Big 12 Freshman of the Year, Co-Pitcher of the Year and All-Big 12 First Team selection has one individual perfect game and one solo no-hitter on the year, along with combining on one perfect game and two no-hitters. Additionally, Bahl, a First Team All-Region honoree, has six double-digit strikeout performances, including a career-high 16 vs. Tennessee on Feb. 26 and a 15-K game at Texas (4/14).

MORE NOTES & NUMBERS

• Oklahoma has won 110 of its last 116 games dating back to the start of the 2021 season.

• Of those 116 games, 73 have been run-rule victories (63%).

• The Sooners have gone on consecutive run-rule stretches of nine games (Feb. 13-26) and 13 games (Feb. 27-March 26).

• The top-ranked Sooners have six top-10 and 11 top-25 wins on the season and rank first in the NCAA DI RPI.

• Of their six top-10 wins, two have been by run-rule. Four of their 11 top-25 W's have also been mercy-rule wins.

• In their six top-10 wins, the Sooners have outscored opponents 41-8. The margin is 84-22 in OU's favor in their 11 top-25 victories.

• The OU offense has 138 home runs on the year to 140 strikeouts. 10 Sooners hold double-digit strikeouts this season, and none have struck out more than 16 times.

• The Sooners have held opponents to one run or fewer in 47 of 56 games.

• The pitching staff has sacrificed just 48 runs (37 ER) on the season to opponents. Individually, four Sooners have 48 or more runs scored.

• OU has 215 extra-base hits on the season to opponents' 40. Jocelyn Alo has 40 extra-base hits on the season by herself.

• Oklahoma has outhit its opponents in 51 of 56 games, and is undefeated when outhitting the opponent, and in the five games they have not registered more hits, the Sooners are 3-2.

• OU is outscoring opponents 105-2 in the first inning and has not given up a first-inning run since March 25 vs. Baylor.

• In her career, Jana Johns has been hit by pitch 95 times, good for second all-time in NCAA DI history (No. 1 - 111—Becky Mantel, Radford, 2013-16).

SOONERS DOMINATE BIG 12 AWARDS

• Oklahoma softball collected or earned a share of all five end-of-the-year Big 12 awards and placed seven across the All-Big 12 First and Second Teams, including a league-best six on the first team. The conference announced the honors Wednesday.

• Redshirt senior Jocelyn Alo was named Big 12 Player of the Year for the second straight season in unanimous fashion, while senior Grace Lyons earned Defensive Player of the Year accolades for the second consecutive year. Garnering Freshman of the Year honors was pitcher Jordy Bahl . Bahl was also named the league's Co-Pitcher of the Year, sharing the honor with OSU's Kelly Maxwell. OU head coach Patty Gasso was the unanimous choice for Coach of the Year, her 10th straight Big 12 Coach of the Year honor.

• Alo collects OU's 15th Big 12 Player of the Year award and sixth in the last seven seasons. She was chosen unanimously as the conference player of the year and is the first repeat winner since OU alum Amber Flores (2009-10) went back-to-back. She joins Flores and Shelby Pendley (2013, '15) as the only Sooners to claim two Big 12 Player of the Year awards.

• OU's defensive anchor, Lyons, wins her second consecutive Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year award and OU's fourth in the last five years. Lyons joins Heather Scaglione (2004-05) and Kelsey Arnold (2016, '18) as repeat winners in program history.

• The freshman phenom and finalist for NFCA National Freshman of the Year and USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year, Bahl, collects her first career conference awards in Big 12 Co-Pitcher of the Year and Freshman of the Year. Her pitcher of the year honor is OU's eighth in school annals, while her unanimous freshman of the year accolade is OU's seventh consecutive.

• The NFCA Hall of Fame head coach, Gasso, wins an unprecedented 10th consecutive Big 12 Coach of the Year award and 14th overall in her 28 seasons at the helm in Norman.

• Of the 12 student-athletes that made up the All-Big 12 First Team, six of the selections are Sooners: Jocelyn Alo , Jordy Bahl , Jayda Coleman , Tiare Jennings , Grace Lyons and Hope Trautwein . OU's league-best six selections tie a program-best and outpaces the next-highest school by three.

• Alo collects her fourth career First Team honor, while Coleman, Jennings and Lyons all earn their second and Bahl and Trautwein were named First Team honorees for the first time of their Big 12 careers. Alo, Bahl, Jennings and Lyons were all unanimous choices. Bahl was also named to the All-Freshman Team.

• Sophomore Alyssa Brito brings OU's All-Big 12 Team total to seven Sooners as the outfielder was named to the All-Big 12 Second Team, her first career Big 12 all-conference team accolade.

HOME RUN QUEEN

• Jocelyn Alo is the new home run queen of college softball. In front of the home crowd of friends of family in Honolulu on March 12, Alo hit career home run No. 96 to break the tie with OU alum Lauren Chamberlain to be the NCAA career home run leader.

• After an eight-game stretch that saw Alo walk a combined 16 times including three intentional walks, the Hauula, Hawaii, native left no doubt when she finally saw the pitch she wanted.

• The historic homer came in the top of the sixth inning versus Hawaii, a two-run blast to right center on a 2-1 count. Alo went 3-for-3 in the game with three RBIs.

• Alo hit the 96 mark in 224 games and 651 at-bats, she hit the record-tying No. 95 in 215 games, less games than Chamberlain (220) and anyone else in the all-time top 10. Chamberlain registered 607 at-bats in her career, hitting home run No. 95 in her last career at-bat.

• OU has been the top-ranked squad since March 2, 2021, or 65 weeks, or 456 days.

• The Sooners have held the top spot in both the USA Today/NFCA Coaches Poll and ESPN.com/USA Softball Collegiate Top 25 for 28 straight polls.

• OU has been the wire-to-wire No. 1 team in 2022 and has spent a school-record 14 straight weeks at No. 1 in the 2022 season, recently breaking the tie with the 2021 team's run of 13 weeks.

• Oklahoma was chosen as the unanimous No. 1 in both the NFCA Division I Preseason Coaches Poll and USA Softball Collegiate Preseason Top 25 and has held the top spot for all 14 weeks of the 2022 season.

• Oklahoma's No. 1 spot in the NFCA preseason poll marked the third time the Sooners enter a season in the top spot (2017, '18) and just the second time OU has been the unanimous choice in the coaches poll, joining the 2017 squad.

• Additionally, it's the 11th straight year the Sooners have started in the NFCA's top 10, good for the nation's longest active streak. OU has been ranked in the top five nine of the past 10 years, the most over that stretch.

• Overall, the Sooners rank third with 22 top-10 appearances in the NFCA preseason poll, trailing only Arizona (24) and UCLA (23).

• Oklahoma, Michigan, UCLA and Washington are the only programs to be ranked in every NFCA preseason poll, which dates back to 1995. OU also extended its streak of being the only program ranked every week in the 28-year existence of the NFCA's poll (392 straight).

ALO WRECKING THE NCAA RECORD BOOK

• Along with her new title as the all-time NCAA Home Run Queen, Jocelyn Alo is in rare air with numerous other all-time softball records:

    • Total Bases: 1st - 723 (Passed UCLA's Stacy Nuveman (1997-2002) total of 653)

    • SLG %: 1st - .969 (Above Lauren Chamberlain's career .960)

    • Consecutive Games with a HR: T1st - 7 games (3/7-26/21)

    • Consecutive Game Hit Streak: 3rd - 40 games (2/21/20-4/3/21)

    • RBIs: 4th - 306 (1st - Jenny Dalton [Arizona, 1993-96] 328)

THE TROPHY CLUB

• The Oklahoma softball program has announced the launch of its restructured booster club under a new name,  The Trophy Club .

• The Trophy Club replaces the former Diamond Club as the program's premier booster initiative to continue to enhance the student-athlete experience at Oklahoma, both on and off the field.

• Softball fans can join now and take part in exclusive events, including the annual golf tournament, coaches luncheon and more.

For membership details and how donations will be utilized, visit The Trophy Club landing page on SoonerSports.com .

• Gifts to the Trophy Club and Oklahoma softball will be utilized for: resources for the development of our student-athletes, facility upgrades to enhance recruiting and student-athlete experiences and improved quality of travel to increase academic participation by our student-athletes.

• The #LaunchPad is back in 2022! Cheer on your Sooners and support our student-athletes in a fun, new and creative way by joining the #LaunchPad. The #LaunchPad is all about #homers. Pledge to donate your own customized dollar amount for every #homer that OU Softball hits in 2022!

 • All donations are 100% tax deductible and will be directed to help fund the facility project of your choice - the new Love's Field - OU Softball Stadium Project and/or the OU Baseball Stadium Renovation Project. 

How It Works

• Donate  an amount to be charged per home run for softball for the 2022 season.

• Include  if you'd like to make a gift for every home run hit in the 2022 season or start your pledge as of today.

• Watch  the Sooners and cheer us on to victory while supporting future OU facility projects for baseball and softball. 

• #Homers hit prior to your gift date will be included in your pledge. Monthly updates on the Pledge Per Home Run Campaign and other important Sooner Club information will be shared throughout the season. 

• All donations from the Pledge Per Home Run Campaign will be treated as charitable donations supporting either the OU Softball Stadium Project or the OU Baseball Stadium Renovation Project and are tax-deductible.

Payment Dates

• Each month, we will charge your card on the first business day of the proceeding month for the amount you have elected to pledge per home run multiplied by the number of home runs in that month.  For example, if OU Softball hits 20 home runs in March after you pledged $10 per #Homer, on April 1 we will charge your card $200.

Monthly Payment Dates:

• Tuesday, March 1, 2022 
• Friday, April 1, 2022
• Monday, May 2, 2022
• Wednesday, June 1, 2022

• Have fun along the way by interacting with @OU_Baseball & @OU_Softball on social media with your favorite term to use for #homers!  Some of our favorites include #dingers #taters #bombs #ruthianblast #yack #fourbagger #jimmyjack

For updates and more information on Oklahoma softball, follow the Sooners on Twitter and Instagram ( @OU_Softball ) and like  Oklahoma Softball  on Facebook.

WCWS 2022: Game times, scores & TV schedule for NCAA softball Women's College World Series

We're down to the final eight teams in the 2022 NCAA Division I softball tournament . Even though there are only Power 5 conferences represented at the Women's College World Series , the road to Oklahoma City has been far from only outlined in chalk.

Top-seeded Oklahoma is back trying to defend its crown. But only five of the 16 national seeds advance past super regionals — OU, No. 5 UCLA, No. 7 Oklahoma State , No. 9 Northwestern and No. 14 Florida.

The rest of the field in OKC includes unseeded teams in Arizona, Oregon State, Texas.

The WCWS is set to begin Thursday at USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium. Here's a look at the schedule and past results:

More: What you need to know about NCAA softball tournament, road to WCWS in OKC

Women's College World Series

June 2-9/10 at USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City:

Thursday, June 2

Game 1: Texas 7, UCLA 2

Game 2: Oklahoma 13, Northwestern 2 (5)

Game 3: Florida 7, Oregon State 1

Game 4:   Oklahoma State 4, Arizona 2

Friday, June 3

Game 5:   UCLA 6, Northwestern 1

Game 6:   Arizona 3, Oregon State 1

Saturday, June 4

Game 7: Oklahoma 7, Texas 2

Game 8:   Oklahoma State 2, Florida 0

Sunday, June 5

Game 9:   UCLA 8, Florida 0 (6)

Game 10:   Texas 5, Arizona 2

Monday, June 6

Game 11: UCLA 7, Oklahoma 3

Game 12: Oklahoma 15, UCLA 0 (5)

Game 13:   Texas 5, Oklahoma State 0

Game 14: Texas 6, Oklahoma State 5

WCWS finals: OU vs. Texas

Game 1: Oklahoma 16, Texas 1

Game 2: Oklahoma 10, Texas 5

NCAA Super Regionals

All times CDT (x-if necessary)

No. 1 OU vs. No. 16 UCF

At Marita Hynes Field in Norman

Friday, May 27: Oklahoma 8, UCF 0

Saturday, May 28: Oklahoma 7, UCF 1

OU wins series 2-0, advances to WCWS

Carlson: How OU softball's super regional sweep became a Jocelyn Alo Appreciation Day

No. 8 Arizona State vs. No. 9 Northwestern

in Tempe, Ariz.

Friday, May 27: Northwestern 4, Arizona State (11)

Saturday, May 28: Arizona State 7, Northwestern 4 (8)

Sunday, May 29: Northwestern 8, Arizona State 6

Northwestern wins series 2-1, advances to WCWS

No. 5 UCLA vs. No. 12 Duke

in Los Angeles

Friday, May 27: UCLA 3, Duke 2

Saturday, May 28: UCLA 8, Duke 2

UCLA wins series 2-0, advances to WCWS

No. 4 Arkansas vs. Texas

in Fayetteville, Ark.

Thursday, May 26: Arkansas 7, Texas 1

Friday, May 27: Texas 3, Arkansas 1

Saturday, May 28: Texas 3, Arkansas 0

Texas wins series 2-1, advances to WCWS

No. 3 Virginia Tech vs. No. 14 Florida

in Blacksburg, Va.

Friday, May 27: Virginia Tech 6, Florida 0 (susp. Friday, completed Saturday)

Saturday, May 28: Florida 7, Virginia Tech 2

Sunday, May 29: Florida 12, Virginia Tech 0 (5)

Florida wins series 2-1, advances to WCWS

Stanford vs. Oregon State

in Stanford, Calif.

Friday, May 27: Oregon State 3, Stanford 1

Saturday, May 28: Oregon State 2, Stanford 0

OSU wins series 2-0, advances to WCWS

No. 7 Oklahoma State vs. No. 10 Clemson

at Cowgirl Stadium in Stillwater

Thursday, May 26: Oklahoma State 2, Clemson 0

Friday, May 27: Oklahoma State 5, Clemson 1

Carlson: How Oklahoma State took off emergency brake, ignited NCAA softball run to WCWS

Arizona vs. Mississippi State

In Starkville, Miss.

Friday, May 27: Arizona 3, Mississippi State 2

Saturday, May 28: Arizona 7, Mississippi State 1

Arizona wins series 2-0, advances to WCWS

Carlson: OU softball & Oklahoma State meeting again in WCWS for NCAA title would be epic

NCAA softball tournament regionals

All times CDT (Double elimination; x-if necessary):

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Norman Regional

Friday, May 20

Game 1: Texas A&M 5, Minnesota 1

Game 2: No. 1 seed Oklahoma 14, Prairie View A&M 0

Saturday, May 21

Game 3: Oklahoma 3, Texas A&M 2

Game 4: Minnesota 13, Prairie View A&M 1

Game 5: Texas A&M 10, Minnesota 7

Sunday, May 22

Game 6: Oklahoma 20, Texas A&M 0 (OU advances)

Meet Norman Regional teams: Which hurdles await OU softball early in NCAA Tournament?

Orlando (Fla.) Regional

Game 1: Michigan 2, South Dakota State 1

Game 2: No. 16 seed UCF 6, Villanova 0

Game 3: UCF 3, Michigan 2

Game 4: South Dakota State 5, Villanova 4 (susp. from Saturday)

Game 5: Michigan 4, South Dakota State 1

Game 6: UCF 9, Michigan 4 (UCF advances)

More: Patty Gasso's reaction to OU softball's Big 12 tournament loss? Sooners 'walk away with a lot of value'

Evanston (Ill.) Regional

Game 1: McNeese 11, Notre Dame 1

Game 2: No. 9 seed Northwestern 9, Oakland 2

Game 3: Northwestern 17, McNeese 3

Game 4: Notre Dame 16, Oakland 1

Game 5: McNeese 3, Notre Dame 1

Game 6: Northwestern 10, McNeese 2 (Northwestern advances)

Carlson: OU softball isn't here to start no trouble. Jocelyn Alo & Co. are here for Sooner Shuffle.

Tempe (Ariz.) Regional

Game 1: San Diego State 10, LSU 5

Game 2: No. 8 seed Arizona State 5, Cal State Fullerton 2

Game 3:  Arizona State 11, San Diego State 8

Game 4: Cal State Fullerton 3, LSU 2

Game 5: San Diego State 8, Cal State Fullerton 5

Game 6: Arizona State 8, San Diego State 4  (Arizona State advances)

More: Oklahoma State softball earns No. 7 overall seed, will open vs. Fordham in NCAA Regional

Los Angeles Regional

Game 1:  Loyola Marymount 4, Mississippi 2

Game 2: No. 5 seed UCLA 12, Grand Canyon 1

Game 3: UCLA 7, Loyola Marymount 1

Game 4: Mississippi 9, Grand Canyon 5

Game 5: Mississippi 4, Loyola Marymount 2

Game 6: UCLA 9, Mississippi 1 (UCLA advances)

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Durham (N.C.) Regional

Game 1: Liberty 2, Georgia 0

Game 2: No. 12 seed Duke 4, UMBC 0

Game 3: Duke 5, Liberty 0

Game 4: Georgia 6, UMBC 3

Game 5: Georgia 7, Liberty 2

Game 6: Georgia 5, Duke 3

Game 7: Duke 13, Georgia 5 (Duke advances)

More: Get to know the 2022 Oklahoma State Cowgirls softball team and schedule

Seattle Regional

Game 1: Texas 6, Weber State 0

Game 2: No. 13 seed Washington 9, Lehigh 2

Game 3: Texas 8, Washington 2

Game 4: Lehigh 5, Weber State 4

Game 5: Washington 6, Lehigh 1

Game 6: Washington 2, Texas 1

Game 7: Texas 3, Washington 2 (Texas advances)

Carlson: Racing for foul balls? How Oklahoma State softball has upped its competitiveness

Fayetteville (Ark.) Regional

Game 1: No. 4 seed Arkansas 11, Princeton 0

Game 2: Oregon 10, Wichita State 2

Game 3: Arkansas 6, Oregon 2

Game 4:  Wichita State 5, Princeton 4

Game 5: Oregon 8, Wichita State 1

Game 6: Arkansas 9, Oregon 3 (Arkansas advances)

Tramel: What will future of Big 12 softball look like after OU & Texas flee to SEC?

Blacksburg (Va.) Regional

Game 1: No. 3 seed Virginia Tech 4, St. Francis (Pa.) 0

Game 2: Kentucky 15, Miami (Ohio) 1

Game 3: Kentucky 5, Virginia Tech 4

Game 4:  Miami (Ohio) 4, St. Francis (Pa.) 0

Game 5: Virginia Tech 5, Miami (Ohio) 4

Game 6: Virginia Tech 9, Kentucky 2

Game 7: Virginia Tech 5, Kentucky 4 (Virginia Tech advances)

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Gainesville (Fla.) Regional

Game 1: Georgia Tech 2, Wisconsin 1

Game 2: No. 14 seed Florida 10, Canisius 1

Game 3: Florida 7, Georgia Tech 1

Game 4: Wisconsin 3, Canisius 0

Game 5: Wisconsin 7, Georgia Tech 6

Game 6: Florida 11, Wisconsin 0 (Florida advances)

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Knoxville (Tenn.) Regional

Game 1: Oregon State 4, Ohio State 3

Game 2: No. 11 seed Tennessee 9, Campbell 1

Game 3: Tennessee 3, Oregon State 0

Game 4: Ohio State 10, Campbell 0

Game 5: Oregon State 5, Ohio State 1

Game 6: Oregon State 8, Tennessee 3

Game 7: Oregon State 3, Tennessee 1 (Oregon State advances)

Tuscaloosa (Ala.) Regional

Game 1: No. 6 seed Alabama 3, Chattanooga 0

Game 2: Stanford 3, Murray State 1

Game 3: Stanford 6, Alabama 0

Game 4: Chattanooga 1, Murray State 0

Game 5: Alabama 6, Chattanooga 2

Game 6: Alabama 4, Stanford 0

Game 7: Stanford 6, Alabama 0 (Stanford advances)

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Stillwater Regional

Game 1: Nebraska 3, North Texas 0

Game 2: No. 7 seed Oklahoma State 12, Fordham 0

Game 3: Oklahoma State 7, Nebraska 4

Game 4: North Texas 5, Fordham 3

Game 5: North Texas 3, Nebraska 0

Game 6: Oklahoma State 2, North Texas 0 (OSU advances)

Clemson (S.C.) Regional

Game 1: No. 10 seed Clemson 9, UNC Wilmington 0

Game 2: Auburn 4, Louisiana 3

Game 3: Clemson 1, Auburn 0

Game 4: Louisiana 3, UNC Wilmington 1

Game 5:  Louisiana 4, Auburn 3

Game 6: Clemson 8, Louisiana 0 (Clemson advances)

Columbia (Mo.) Regional

Game 1: No. 15 seed Missouri 3, Missouri State 1

Game 2: Arizona 8, Illinois 3

Game 3: Arizona 2, Missouri 0

Game 4: Missouri State 2, Illinois 0

Game 5: Missouri 2, Missouri State 0

Game 6: Arizona 1, Missouri 0 (Arizona advances)

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Tallahassee (Fla.) Regional

Game 1: South Florida 4, Mississippi State 0

Game 2: No. 2 seed Florida State 8, Howard 0

Game 3: Florida State 8, South Florida 0

Game 4: Mississippi State 6, Howard 3

Game 5: Mississippi State 6, South Florida 0

Game 6: Mississippi State 5, Florida State 0

Game 7: Mississippi State 4, Florida State 3 (Mississippi State advances)

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Printable 2022 NCAA Softball Championship bracket 

Previous ncaa softball champions.

2021: Oklahoma (56-4)

2020: Canceled due to pandemic

2019: UCLA (56-6)

2018: Florida State (58-12)

2017: Oklahoma (61-9)

2016: Oklahoma (57-8)

2015: Florida (60-7)

2014: Florida (55-12)

2013: Oklahoma (57-4)

2012: Alabama (60-8)

2011: Arizona State (60-6)

2010: UCLA (50-14-1)

2009: Washington (51-12)

2008: Arizona State (66-5)

2007: Arizona (50-14-1)

2006: Arizona (54-11)

2005: Michigan (65-7)

2004: UCLA (47-9)

2003: UCLA (54-7)

2002: California (56-19)

2001: Arizona (65-4)

2000: Oklahoma (66-8)

1999: UCLA (63-6)

1998: Fresno State (52-11)

1997: Arizona State (61-5)

1996: Arizona (58-9)

1995: UCLA (50-6)

1994: Arizona (64-3)

1993: Arizona (44-8)

1992: UCLA (54-2)

1991: Arizona (56-16)

1990: UCLA (62-7)

1989: UCLA (48-4)

1988: UCLA (53-8)

1987: Texas A&M (56-8)

1986: Cal State Fullerton (57-9-1)

1985: UCLA (41-9)

1984: UCLA (45-6-1)

1983: Texas A&M (41-11)

1982: UCLA (33-7-2) 

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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College softball fans bore witness to a year unlike any other this past season.

Records previously thought to be near-untouchable were smashed, familiar stars did their things, new standouts emerged from the ranks and much more occurred all throughout the year.

Though plenty of programs were able to look back fondly on their 2022 seasons, only one program - Oklahoma - could claim itself as being at the cream of the crop.

During a monumental week at the Women's College Series in front of plenty of home fans at the USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City, the Sooners sent their faithful home happy with a historic performance worthy of their historic 2022 season. 

The challenge for OU in 2023 is to become the first team to win three consecutive national titles since the legendary UCLA teams of 1988-1990.

First, though, it's worth looking back at the WCWS that was and the key events that made it worthwhile to so many involved.

With the year coming to a close and the college softball season quickly approaching, here's a look back at some of the moments that made the 2022 Women's College World Series special.

Oklahoma Runs Through The Competition - And Record Book

It's only right that Oklahoma finished arguably the most dominant college softball season ever with one of the most dominant Women's College World Series performances ever. 

The Sooners closed the curtain on their record-smashing 59-3 campaign in style, winning back-to-back titles. Oklahoma became just the third program in history (along with UCLA and Arizona) to win consecutive national championships multiple times. 

Redshirt senior utility player Jocelyn Alo solidified her spot as the college game's greatest longball hitter by smacking five home runs in Oklahoma City, giving her 12 for her WCWS career and 122 with the Sooners, both national records. 

Freshman dynamo Jordy Bahl ended her phenomenal first season on the mound by picking up her final win of the year in OU's most important game of the year - its title-clinching victory over rival Texas in the national championship series. 

Oh, and infielder Tiare Jennings set the individual WCWS record for RBIs with 15, a massive part of the record-breaking 64 runs the Sooners scored - the most in a single WCWS and a mark OU had broken before its second win over the Longhorns. 

Things got a bit hairy when rival UCLA beat the Sooners 7-3 in the semis, meaning the Bruins had coach Patty Gasso's unit on the brink of elimination. But a dominant 15-0 response from Oklahoma silenced concerns, and the Sooners ended up lifting the trophy three days later. 

Jordy Bahl Returns From Injury To Shine On The Biggest Stage

It's not as if Oklahoma's rotation was shaky or in dire condition entering 2022, anyway, but the Sooners lost their ace - 2021 WCWS Most Outstanding Player Giselle Juarez - to graduation, following an incredible 53-6 record (including a 23-1 mark in 2021) during her time in Norman, leaving massive shoes to fill on the mound. 

It didn't take long for OU to find Juarez's fill-in. 

Bahl, a prep standout who won the Gatorade National Softball Player of the Year award during her senior campaign in high school, was spectacular during her freshman college season.

She established, with authority, her place as the Sooners' ace, going 22-1 and winning the NFCA Division I National Freshman of the Year award. 

Bahl threw a perfect game and contributed to two more no-hitters during the regular season, but during pregame warmups prior to a game against Oklahoma State (the Sooners' final series of the regular season) in May, the Nebraskan suffered an arm injury that sidelined her for nearly a month. She missed much of OU's postseason charge to the WCWS. 

Bahl returned to the rotation in OU's WCWS-opening win against Northwestern on June 2, and she got her first start since the injury a week later in the title-clinching game against Texas, where she allowed four hits and two earned runs in four innings to give the Sooners' electric offense enough insurance to seal the deal on the program's sixth national championship. 

That's not a bad way to close out your teens, as Bahl only turned 20 in July. 

Texas Sets New Standard For Unseeded Teams

Texas softball showed hints of being an elite team throughout the regular season, evidenced by the facts that the Longhorns handed Oklahoma one of its few losses on the year (a 4-2 win on April 16) and that they had three All-Big 12 first-team selections in pitcher Hailey Dolcini, catcher/first baseman Mary Iakopo and infielder Janae Jefferson - the most selections of any program not named Oklahoma. 

But it still was a year that included many of its ups and downs - that is, until the Longhorns hit postseason play. 

Needing to go on the road to win both its regional (Seattle) and super regional (Fayetteville), Texas ended the WCWS hopes of two contenders in back-to-back rounds in Washington State and Arkansas, entering Oklahoma City as an unseeded team with plenty of hope and recent confidence backing it up. 

BELLA'S SHOWING OFF IN CENTER!! Add another GREAT catch to the @b3lladayton highlight reel as she comes out of nowhere to retire Jayda Coleman! 📺 ESPN2: https://t.co/Q5uZaea2sz T5 - OU 2 - TEXAS 2 pic.twitter.com/3PK6g3Pbcj — Texas Softball (@TexasSoftball) June 10, 2022

The Longhorns immediately announced their arrival by beating title contender UCLA on the event's first day, and though a loss to Oklahoma left Texas in a win-or-go-home scenario, UT stormed back to beat Arizona in the second round, then beat Big 12 rival Oklahoma State twice in the semis to clinch a spot in the championship series, becoming the first unseeded team in WCWS ever to do so. 

The Sooners, much like they did to most other opponents during their historic 2022 season, made quick work of the Longhorns in the title series, but Texas could hold its head high in pride for the heights it achieved, with pitcher Estelle Czech, first baseman Courtney Day and outfielder Bella Dayton all securing spots on the All-Tournament Team for their performances throughout their week in Oklahoma City.

Oregon State's Unlikely Journey Back To Oklahoma City

Does a program with 19 regular-season losses and a losing conference record scream "WCWS material" at first glance to you? 

For Oregon State, that was exactly the position it was in as a program that struggled at times in the elite Pac-12 Conference but had its moments nonetheless, including a regular-season series win over Arizona. 

The Beavers also went on a brutal 10-game losing run in conference play that stretched into May, being swept by powerhouses Washington, UCLA and rival Oregon in the process, suggesting that OSU was a good team, but perhaps a step behind the elite ones that could make serious runs to the WCWS. 

But momentum is a funny thing in softball, and the Beavers found it at just the right time. 

Oregon State beat both Ohio State and Tennessee twice to escape out of the Knoxville Regional, then swept Pac-12 adversary Stanford at the Cardinal's own Super Regional to get back to the WCWS for the first time since 2006 and just the second time in program history. 

Underdogs all the way through, Florida and Arizona beat the Beavers on back-to-back nights to send them home, but it still was an epic run for coach Laura Berg and her team. It also marked Berg's return to the WCWS for the first time since helping take Fresno State to the national title as a player in 1998. 

Arizona Coach Caitlin Lowe Gets Back To Familiar Spot

Speaking of former standout players who got back to the biggest stage in college softball as coaches, Arizona coach (and past All-American Wildcat player) Caitlin Lowe experienced that feeling during the 2022 WCWS, as well.

It established that even after a significant change in the coaching ranks of the Wildcats' program, Arizona likely wasn't moving far from the best of the best in college softball anytime soon. 

Lowe, a former Olympian with Team USA, who led Arizona to back-to-back WCWS wins in 2006 and 2007, had been an assistant coach at her alma mater for eight seasons, before being hired on as head coach, following the retirement of legendary coach and eight-time WCWS winner Mike Candrea after the 2021 campaign. 

After a 19-4 start, a 1-10 beginning to Pac-12 play seemed to indicate there were some bumps in the road Arizona still needed to get past, before it truly could be considered elite again. 

An epic breakout campaign by sophomore utility player Allie Skaggs (.367 average, 24 home runs, 58 RBIs) contributed heavily to the Wildcats' second-half charge, winning both the Columbia Regional and Starkville Super Regional, to make it back to the WCWS for the 25th time - and, of particular importance, the first time with Lowe at the helm. 

Arizona went 1-2 in Oklahoma City, beating Pac-12 foe Oregon State and losing to a pair of Big 12 opponents in Oklahoma State and Texas, but it was a major year of growth for the Wildcats program, giving Lowe a sturdy foundation to build on for years to come - just like her hall-of-fame predecessor. 

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Travel Softball Rankings 2022

The travel softball rankings for the year 2022 have been released by the Amateur Softball Association (ASA). The rankings are based on the results of tournaments that teams have competed in since January 1, 2022.

The top 5 teams in the rankings are the California Gold Rush, the Oklahoma Chaos, the Texas Thunder, the Florida Crush, and the Georgia Impact.

The California Gold Rush are the current champions of the ASA National Championships, and they are the clear leaders in the rankings. The Oklahoma Chaos are in second place, and they are the current champions of the ASA Midwest Championships. The Texas Thunder are in third place, and they are the current champions of the ASA South Central Championships. The Florida Crush are in fourth place, and they are the current champions of the ASA Sunshine State Championships. The Georgia Impact are in fifth place, and they are the current champions of the ASA Southeast Championships.

Several other teams are also ranked in the top 20. The Minnesota Chill are in sixth place, the Nebraska Nightmare are in seventh place, the Pennsylvania Power are in eighth place, the Illinois Inferno are in ninth place, the New Jersey Thunder are in tenth place, the Arizona Heat are in eleventh place, the Washington Pride are in twelfth place, the Ohio cats are in thirteenth place, the Tennessee Thunder are in fourteenth place, the Michigan Mayhem are in fifteenth place, the Utah Blaze are in sixteenth place, the Colorado Comets are in seventeenth place, the Texas Tornados are in eighteenth place, and the New Mexico Flash are in nineteenth place.

The only team from outside the United States in the top 20 is the Toronto Thunder in twentieth place.

The travel softball rankings for 2022 provide a snapshot of the teams that are currently performing the best in the sport. They can be used as a tool for tournament directors as they set their brackets, and they can also be used as a tool for teams as they set their goals for the year.

• 1 What are the top travel softball organizations?
• 2 Who is the best 12U softball team in the nation?
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• 4 Who is the best 10U softball team?
• 5 What is Class C Softball?
• 6 What should I look for in a travel Softball team?
• 7 What is the best softball team in USA?

What are the top travel softball organizations?

There are many different travel softball organizations around the country. Each one offers its own unique set of benefits and opportunities for players. Here is a look at some of the most popular organizations:

1. ASA (Amateur Softball Association)

The Amateur Softball Association is the largest softball organization in the world. It offers a variety of programs for players of all ages and skill levels. The ASA is also responsible for setting the rules and regulations for softball competitions.

2. USSSA (United States Specialty Sports Association)

The USSSA is the second largest softball organization in the world. It offers a wide range of programs for players of all ages and abilities. The USSSA is also responsible for setting the rules and regulations for softball competitions.

3. PONY (Pony Baseball/Softball)

PONY is a youth sports organization that offers programs for players of all ages. PONY is best known for its baseball and softball programs.

4. NSA (National Softball Association)

The NSA is the largest softball organization in the United States. It offers a variety of programs for players of all ages and skill levels. The NSA is also responsible for setting the rules and regulations for softball competitions.

5. WSL (World Softball League)

The WSL is a professional softball league that is home to the best players in the world. The WSL offers a variety of programs for players of all ages and abilities.

Who is the best 12U softball team in the nation?

There are many great 12U softball teams in the nation, but only one can be the best. So who is it?

One contender for the title of best 12U softball team in the nation is the So Cal Choppers. This team is from southern California and is made up of some of the best young softball players in the country. The Choppers have won many championships and tournaments, and they are sure to give any team in the nation a run for their money.

Another top 12U softball team is the Arizona Hotshots. This team is from the Grand Canyon State and is known for their powerful offense. The Hotshots have won many tournaments and are always a threat to take home the crown.

There are many other great teams in the running for the title of best 12U softball team in the nation, but these two are certainly at the top of the list. It will be interesting to see who comes out on top!

What is the best 14U softball team?

There is no definitive answer to the question of who has the best 14U softball team. However, there are a few factors to consider when trying to answer this question.

One factor to consider is the level of competition that the team faces. Teams that compete in more competitive leagues and tournaments are likely to be better than teams that compete in less competitive leagues and tournaments.

Another factor to consider is the talent of the players on the team. The best 14U softball teams are typically composed of players who are very talented and have a lot of experience playing together.

Finally, the coaching and training that the team receives is also important. The best 14U softball teams typically have coaches who are experienced and know how to help their players improve.

Who is the best 10U softball team?

There are a lot of great softball teams at the 10U level, but there is one team that stands out above the rest. That team is the _______ _____ _____ _____.

The _____ _____ _____ _____ has a well-rounded roster that features a mix of talented young players and experienced veterans. The team has a lot of speed and athleticism, and it also has a lot of firepower at the plate.

The _____ _____ _____ _____ has a strong defense that can make big plays when it counts. And the team’s pitchers are always able to keep opposing batters off balance.

The _____ _____ _____ _____ is the clear favorite to win the 10U softball championship this year.

What is Class C Softball?

Class C softball is a classification of softball overseen by the National Softball Association. The classification is for teams whose players are mostly 18 and younger. There are three classifications in softball overseen by the NSA, Class A, Class B, and Class C. Class A is for the most skilled teams, Class B is for teams who are moderately skilled, and Class C is for teams who are the least skilled.

The Class C softball season typically runs from late May to early July. Class C softball tournaments are typically played in late July and early August. The Class C softball World Series is typically played in early August.

Class C softball is a great way for young players to learn the game of softball. Class C softball is also a great way for young players to develop their skills.

What should I look for in a travel Softball team?

There are a few things you should look for when joining a travel softball team.

The first thing to consider is the team’s experience and level. Make sure the team is at a level that is appropriate for your skill set. Joining a team that is too advanced or too beginners can be frustrating and can lead to a lot of lost playing time.

The team’s location is also something to consider. If you don’t live close by, you’ll need to factor in travel time and expenses when considering joining a team.

The team’s coaches and parents are also important to consider. Make sure the coaches are experienced and that the parents are supportive and positive. You’ll be spending a lot of time with these people, so it’s important that you get along with them.

The team’s philosophy is also something to consider. Some teams emphasize winning over development, while others focus on player growth. Make sure the team’s philosophy aligns with your own values.

Finally, make sure the team has a good team chemistry. This is one of the most important things to look for when joining a team. If the team doesn’t have good chemistry, it can be a frustrating and unhappy experience.

What is the best softball team in USA?

There is no definitive answer to the question of who is the best softball team in the United States. However, there are a few teams that stand out as some of the strongest contenders.

One of the top softball teams in the country is the University of Washington Huskies. The Huskies have a long history of success in the sport, and they continue to rank among the top teams in the nation.

Another top contender is the Oklahoma Sooners. The Sooners are a powerhouse team that has consistently made it to the playoffs and has even won a few national championships.

The Florida Gators are also a top-ranked softball team. The Gators have a long history of dominance in the sport, and they continue to be a force to be reckoned with.

These are just a few of the top softball teams in the United States. There are many other teams that could also be considered contenders for the title of best softball team in the country.

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South commons softball complex – columbus, ga, may 16-19, 2024.

The National Club Softball Association is excited to announce the 2024 NCSA World Series will be returning to the South Commons Sports Complex in Columbus, Georgia for the 14th year.  Sixteen NCSA collegiate club softball teams will qualify through regional playoffs to advance to the World Series, which is set to take place Thursday, May 16th through Sunday, May 19th. The event will be feature pool play leading into double elimination bracket play which will ultimately determine the 2024 National Champion.

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Attendance and Travel Information

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For more information about Columbus and the surrounding area and attractions, check out the official tourism site of  Visit Columbus .

If you are interested in becoming a sponsor for the NCSA World Series, please email Christian Smith .

Game Schedule and Brackets

The 2024 NCSA World Series will begin on Thursday, May 16th with the first two rounds of pool play for each team and third round of pool play will be played the morning of Friday, May 17th. After the conclusion of Pool Play, teams will be re-seeded and the Double-Elimination portion of the tournament will begin in the afternoon of Friday, May 17th and continue until a National Champion is declared on Sunday, May 19th.

NCSA World Series Schedule & Brackets ( VIEW HERE )

If your trip to the NCSA National Championship requires you to fly, Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is just 1.5 hours from Columbus, GA.  There is also a local airport in Columbus – Columbus Metropolitan Airport (CSG).

Host Hotels

Hyatt Place Columbus- North : 2974 Northlake Pkwy, Columbus, GA 31909 (706-507-5003).  Click HERE to reserve your rooms. King Rooms w/ Queen pullout sofas at a rate of $129 and Two Queen Rooms at a rate of $139. Complimentary Hot Breakfast included.

La Quinta Inn and Suites :  1711 Rollins Way, Columbus, GA  31904 (706-604-5400). Click HERE to reserve your rooms.  Two Queen Bed Rooms at a rate of $119. Complimentary Hot Breakfast included.

Holiday Inn Express-Columbus Ft. Benning : CLOSEST TO SOUTH COMMONS SOFTBALL COMPLEX .  3901 Victory Drive, Columbus, GA 31903 (706-507-7080).  Click HERE to reserve your rooms.  Reserve either Double Queen or King Suite with pull out Queen sofa bed at a rate of $139. Complimentary Hot Breakfast included.

Holiday Inn Express-Columbus at Northlake : 7336 Bear Lane Columbus, GA 31909 (706-507-7200).  To reserve rooms call hotel directly at 706-507-7200 and referencing the block name “NCSA World Series.” King Suites with a Queen pullout sofa and Double Suite rooms available at a rate of $139 a night.

NCSA World Series Admission & Program

All fans interested in attending the 2024 NCSA DI World Series will need to purchase online tickets prior to arrival.  No worries, we still offer day passes and full tournament passes through the online ticketing platform.  Should you arrive at the entry gate without an online ticket, you will be directed to this very online ticketing platform as there will be no on site ticket sales.  These new procedures should help with expediting entry into the complex for all spectators.

PURCHASE TICKETS HERE

Programs will be available for purchase at the souvenir stand only for the duration of the tournament – while supplies last.

South Commons Softball Complex Tournament Policy

Pets are not allowed in the South Commons Softball Complex.

Coolers will only be allowed in if they are designated for team use only and must be entered in with the team itself.  Concessions will be available for purchasing food & beverages inside the complex.

Entry Gates will be open for teams two hours prior to the first game time and will be open for parents, fans & spectators 1 hour prior to the first game time.

PARKING: We have been asked to route all NCSA World Series attendees to the back entrance of the South Commons Complex. Please see the NCSA World Series Parking Map that shows the appropriate entrance off Lumpkin Blvd. The entrance to the softball complex that is between the football field and the 5-field fan will be closed. All teams and spectators will enter through the gate located closest to the softball stadium.  Please allow yourself extra time to drive to the park due to graduation ceremonies taking place at the Civic Center from May 14th through May 18th.

Please see SOUTH COMMONS PARKS POLICY for a full list of regulations.

We look forward to seeing you in Columbus!

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During the NCSA World Series, fans not in attendance will have the opportunity to watch LIVE via the SportsChannelMedia website.

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Tournament Information

Come join us for the best weekend of the summer with all the fun of a World Series including: Opening Ceremonies, All Star Games, Parade of Teams, and Skills Competitions! All teams get a 5 game guarantee!  ‍ What’s a game with no fans? We provide a no admission fee for all parents and fans . Please note the city of Columbus does collect a $5/day parking fee.

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Adams Deals Again, Offense Comes Alive as Alabama Baseball Claims Series Over Ole Miss

The Alabama baseball team has its first road series win of conference play.

• Author: Will Miller

The No. 23 Alabama baseball team needed a win on Saturday afternoon to clinch its first road series win of the SEC slate. Thanks to another veteran performance by southpaw pitcher Zane Adams and a 10-run day from the bats, the Crimson Tide (28-16, 9-12 SEC) won the rubber match against Ole Miss at Swayze Field 10-3.

Ole Miss trotted out right-hander Mason Nichols for the third start of his career, and he had a solid day with four innings of one-run ball before being removed from the contest after a leadoff walk in the top of the fifth. The Rebels (23-20, 7-14 SEC) won Friday night's game 9-8, and head coach Mike Bianco opted to use seven pitchers throughout the course of the series finale, a decision which did not pay the dividends he was hoping for. All told, the series could have been worse for Ole Miss, which offered hardly any life in a 12-0 loss against the Crimson Tide on Thursday.

"That was just a gutty team effort, to be honest with you," Alabama head coach Rob Vaughn said. "The story of this whole thing, man, is Zane Adams... At one point, retires 17 in a row. It's hard to imagine that kid's a freshman. His poise, his ability to not make the situation bigger than it is, and just go execute pitches, was impressive. That allowed that offense to settle in and get going."

Adams, who memorably spun an eight-inning shutout performance against Arkansas on April 14, dealt once again Saturday and remained in the game at the start of the eighth inning in Oxford. His afternoon finally came to a close following a two-run home run by Rebels leadoff man Jackson Ross, which turned an 8- score in favor of Alabama to 8-3. The freshman's final line was seven innings and three runs on six hits, a quality start.

The Rebels got on the board first in the second inning when catcher Eli Berch singled to bring home center fielder Ethan Groff. Until the eighth inning, that was the only run the home team pushed across with Adams on the bump. Third baseman Gage Miller then sent a rocket out to left field in the top of the third for his 18th home run of the season, tying the game. There would be no more runs for either side until a disastrous top of the sixth inning for Ole Miss.

Wes Mendes, who took the hill in relief of Nichols, got the first out of the frame on a flyout by Miller. He hit the next batter, left fielder Ian Petrutz, and then shortstop Justin Lebron hit a two-run home run to break the 1-1 tie. The blast was his 11th of the spring. He was anything but an easy out for the Rebels all weekend long. Things cascaded from there, as a double by Will Hodo on a ball the outfield lost in the sun turned into a run, and then the batter who sent Hodo home, Kade Snell, eventually scored on a wild pitch.

"That kind of jumpstarted everyone else," Vaughn said of Lebron's home run. He had previously noticed his team's at-bats in the early innings were uncharacteristic. "Just didn't have much going for us," he said.

After entering the sixth inning tied 1-1, Ole Miss' lineup grabbed the bats for the bottom half down by four runs. Adams sat them down in order. Catcher Mac Guscette sent a home run to left field, his fourth in the past two weekends, to lead off the seventh inning. Mendes was out of the game by that point. The Crimson Tide added the seventh and eighth runs of its tally when Guscette and second baseman Bryce Eblin each hit their way aboard and later scored in the eighth.

Closer Alton Davis II entered the contest in relief of Adams. Ole Miss did not get a run off of him. The continued pitching changes on the Rebels' side offered no answer. Ryne Rodriguez was sent in to pitch during the top of the ninth, and gave up an RBI single to former Rebel TJ McCants. McCants now has a 10-game hitting streak. Rodriguez was subsequently lifted for Connor Spencer, the seventh pitcher of the game, who gave up the final Alabama run on a Guscette single that scored McCants.

The Mississippi gauntlet is still only halfway over for the Crimson Tide. Next weekend, Alabama will travel to Starkville to take on Mississippi State. There is no midweek between Saturday's outing and that three-game set. The last time the Crimson Tide played at Dudy Noble Field was in the 2022 season. It very well could have swept the then-reigning College World Series champions, but had to settle for a series-salvaging win in the Sunday game.

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LeBron James , in the Lakers ’ white uniform, stood at the scorer’s table, filled his hands with chalk and tossed it into the evening air — the same as always.

Yet Saturday, even if it was like the previous 11 meetings with the Denver Nuggets , was always going to be different.

Before Saturday, a loss didn’t mean the Lakers might make a coaching change.

Before Saturday, a loss didn’t mean the Lakers were going to have to reimagine their roster.

Before Saturday, a loss didn’t mean James might’ve thrown that chalk into the air for the last time as a Laker.

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The stakes were so high — but the feeling was so familiar.

With 12 minutes left — two hours or so since James threw the powder into the air — the Lakers were at that point again.

Stand or fall. Resist or crumble. Lead or lose.

Back to Denver or off to Cancún.

For the first time in this Western Conference playoff series — really for the first time since the end of the 2022 season — the Lakers didn’t fall apart against the Nuggets’ second-half force. They didn’t panic as Denver pushed and as the Lakers’ shots rimmed in and out.

James drove through the Denver defense to hit the big buckets in the fourth quarter, D’Angelo Russell bounced back from a nightmare Game 3, Austin Reaves was aggressive and Anthony Davis dominated as the Lakers won 119-108 in Game 4 at Crypto.com Arena to extend their series with the Nuggets at least through Monday.

“Beautiful day to be alive in order to stay alive,” Lakers coach Darvin Ham said. “That was the message yesterday and the message today. Just win one game.”

The win ended a stretch of 11 straight losses to the Nuggets.

“We get another opportunity to go play one more game. And if we win, we’ll come back and play another and keep moving from there,” Reaves said. “I obviously wish we won 4-0. The odds aren’t stacked in our favor. But anytime we can keep ourselves floating above water, we have an opportunity to do something special. And we’re ready for the challenge.”

James scored 30 points, Russell and Reaves had 21 each and Davis scored 25 with 23 rebounds.

Nikola Jokic led Denver with 33 to go with 14 assists and 14 rebounds.

Russell, for the second time this series, bounced back from a bad game with a strong one — finishing with a team-best plus-15 rating.

“I mean, this isn’t a place that you can come out and try to dominate the game when you got LeBron and AD right next to you. So, for me to come out [in] Game 3 and not score and then come out and be ultra aggressive and do all that extra stuff, that’s not really me,” Russell said. “I know that’s what people were expecting me to do, so it may be easy for me to prepare my mind for that approach and let the game come to me and be aggressive and it was as simple as that. We looked up, everybody was aggressive, everybody was pitching in.”

The Lakers, as they have all series, outplayed the Nuggets early, outscoring them by five to extend their point differential to 27 points in first quarters.

That lead grew to double figures in the second quarter, the fourth time that has happened this series despite the Nuggets’ spotless record.

It grew to 15 early in the third quarter, as Denver took a timeout to try to gather itself. And while Jokic sank consecutive threes, the Lakers, for the first time this series, punched back.

The Nuggets’ late-game shot making, which has broken the Lakers’ backs for the last 15 months, surprisingly dried up.

And the Lakers’ attention to detail was at a series high, led by James, who was extra demonstrative. He screamed at the Lakers’ assistant coaches for not calling a timeout to trigger a fourth-quarter review. And after the Lakers got beat on a backdoor cut by Aaron Gordon, he yelled at Reaves.

The intensity, which has dipped throughout the series, never faded, the Nuggets never leading.

“The only opportunity for us is just to play the next game. And we’ve given ourselves another life. We’ve given ourselves another lifeline and it’s a one-game series for us,” James said. “…Monday’s game is the most important game of the season for us and we understand that and we know that, so it’s that stage where you lose, you’re done. You win and you keep going. So, it’s not much to talk about.”

Not yet, at least. The big decisions, the big moments move forward to a Game 5 when they start over again.

“It sucks to get swept. Nobody wants that feeling, especially going into the summer. You gotta live with that feeling for the rest of the summer. So we didn’t really talk about it, not just me and Bron, but the entire team. We know what’s at stake,” Davis said. “Like I said, nobody wants that feeling in their mouth for the rest of the summer. So the way we play tonight is the way we gotta play for the rest of the series: a sense of desperation and coming out with a sense of urgency.”

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2024 dii softball championship: how to watch the selection show, bracket, schedule.

The 2024 DII softball championship kicks off with a selection show on Monday, May 6 at 10 a.m. ET streamed live on NCAA.com. Regional competition will begin May 9 and championship games will take place May 19-25 in Boombah-Soldiers Creek Park in Longwood, FL.

2024 NCAA DII softball championship bracket 

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2024 NCAA DII softball championship schedule 

• Monday, May 6 | 10 a.m. ET | NCAA.com
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• Tuesday, May 14 - Wednesday, May 15
• Sunday, May 19 - Saturday, May 25

2024 NCAA DII softball championship history 

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Tap here for a full list of every DII softball national champion since 1982.

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