CORVALLIS, Ore. – Following a 14-2 start, tied for the best record at this point in program history, along with multiple wins over quality opponents, the Oregon State softball team has entered the ESPN.com/USA Softball Collegiate Top 25 Poll ranked at No. 22.
The Beavers are tied at No. 22 with their Friday opponent, the Baylor Bears (11-3). Each school is receiving 62 votes.
Oregon State (14-2) enters the national rankings for the first time this season, and is nationally ranked for the first time by a major poll since April 2, 2013, when the Beavers were ranked No.