The No. 1 Sooners have been the team to beat this year and the defending champs’ repeat bid begins with a matchup against the a record-smashing Northwestern team.
More than two weeks ago, 64 teams punched their tickets to the 2022 NCAA softball tournament. The field has been trimmed to the country’s top eight programs and the stage is set for the 40th Women’s College World Series. As each team hopes to storm the mound in celebration and hoist the WCWS championship trophy at USA Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City, this year’s final eight teams are an intriguing group.