With the release of the USA Today/NFCA Coaches 2018 softball rankings, it’s a good time to preview the strength of schedule for Arizona Softball, and in particular, the strength of their conference, which boasts some of the best teams in the country.
There are six Pac-12 teams in the top-25, with the University of California just narrowly being edged out of a seventh spot. The University of Oregon came in at No. 3, with Washington right behind them at No. 4, and following them is UCLA at No. 5.
The Wildcats came in at No. 7, fourth out of Pac-12 teams, and head coach Mike Candrea said that’s just about where they belong.