Arizona softball is expected to be a Women’s College World Series contender in 2021 and they will be tested right off the bat.
The Wildcats will open the season at the Texas Classic in Austin against Texas, Alabama and a third team. Texas was ranked No. 4 in the country when the 2020 season was cut short due to the coronavirus. Alabama was No. 10.
The tournament is scheduled for Feb. 12 through Feb. 14. Arizona is expecting to play Texas and Alabama once and Sam Houston State twice. However, Alabama’s schedule shows Colorado State in the field instead of Sam Houston State, so it’s possible SHSU is no longer participating.