The Women’s College World Series is fast approaching featuring 16 softball teams super regional round of ncaa tournament, All but two wins away from a trip to Oklahoma City to play for the national championship.
But only eight can make it. The winners of the best-of-three Super Regionals at the campus sites will advance to the WCWS.
So which eight will make it? The experts covering softball for USA TODAY Sports Network pick the Super Regional winners and eventual WCWS champions. Here are his picks:
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Tallahassee Super Regional
Georgia in the state of Florida
Ryan Eber, The Oklahoman: Florida State
Corey Diaz, The Daily Advertiser: Florida State
Maxwell Donaldson, The Tuscaloosa News: Florida State
Cora Hall, Knoxville News Sentinel: State of Florida
Thomas Jones, Austin American-Statesman: State of Florida
Ainslie Lee, The Gainesville Sun: Florida State
Christina Long, Greenville News: Florida State
Tyler Tachman, Indianapolis Star: Florida State
Jack Williams, Tallahassee Democrat: State of Florida
Scott Wright, The Oklahoman: Florida State
Stillwater Super Regional
Oregon at Oklahoma State
Ryan Eber, The Oklahoman: Oklahoma State
Corey Diaz, The Daily Advertiser: Oregon
Maxwell Donaldson, Tuscaloosa News: Oregon
Cora Hall, Knoxville News Sentinel: Oregon
Thomas Jones, Austin American-Statesman: Oklahoma State
Ehsan Kassim, Tallahassee Democrat: Oregon
Ainslie Lee, The Gainesville Sun: Oklahoma State
Christina Long, The Greenville News: Oklahoma State
Tyler Tachman, Indianapolis Star: Oklahoma State
Jack Williams, Tallahassee Democrat: Oregon
Scott Wright, The Oklahoman: Oklahoma State
Norman Super Regional
Clemson in Oklahoma
Ryan Eber, The Oklahoman: Oklahoma
Corey Diaz, The Daily Advertiser: Oklahoma
Maxwell Donaldson, Tuscaloosa News: Oklahoma
Cora Hall, Knoxville News Sentinel: Oklahoma
Thomas Jones, Austin American-Statesman: Oklahoma
Ehsan Kasim, Tallahassee Democrat: Oklahoma
Ainslie Lee, The Gainesville Sun: Oklahoma
Christina Long, Greenville News: Oklahoma
Tyler Tachman, Indianapolis Star: Oklahoma
Jack Williams, Tallahassee Democrat: Oklahoma
Scott Wright, The Oklahoman: Oklahoma
Durham Super Regional
Stanford at Duke
Ryan Eber, The Oklahoman: Stanford
Corey Diaz, The Daily Advertiser: Stanford
Maxwell Donaldson, Tuscaloosa News: Stanford
Cora Hall, Knoxville News Sentinel: Stanford
Thomas Jones, Austin American-Statesman: Duke
Ehsan Kassim, Tallahassee Democrat: Stanford
Ainslie Lee, The Gainesville Sun: Stanford
Christina Long, Greenville News: Stanford
Tyler Tachman, Indianapolis Star: Stanford
Jack Williams, Tallahassee Democrat: Stanford
Scott Wright, The Oklahoman: Stanford
Tuscaloosa Super Regional
Northwest in Alabama
Ryan Eber, The Oklahoman: Alabama
Corey Diaz, The Daily Advertiser: Alabama
Maxwell Donaldson, The Tuscaloosa News: Alabama
Cora Hall, Knoxville News Sentinel: Alabama
Thomas Jones, Austin American-Statesman: Alabama
Ehsan Kasim, Tallahassee Democrat: Northwestern
Ainslie Lee, The Gainesville Sun: Alabama
Christina Long, Greenville News: Northwestern
Tyler Tachman, Indianapolis Star: Alabama
Jack Williams, Tallahassee Democrat: Alabama
Scott Wright, The Oklahoman: Northwestern
Knoxville Super Regional
Texas and Tennessee
Ryan Eber, The Oklahoman: Tennessee
Corey Diaz, The Daily Advertiser: Tennessee
Maxwell Donaldson, Tuscaloosa News: Tennessee
Cora Hall, Knoxville News Sentinel: Tennessee
Thomas Jones, Austin American-Statesman: Texas
Ainslie Lee, The Gainesville Sun: Tennessee
Ehsan Kassim, Tallahassee Democrat: Tennessee
Christina Long, Greenville News: Tennessee
Tyler Tachman, Indianapolis Star: Tennessee
Jack Williams, Tallahassee Democrat: Tennessee
Scott Wright, The Oklahoman: Texas
Seattle Super Regional
Ryan Eber, The Oklahoman: Washington
Corey Diaz, The Daily Advertiser: Louisiana
Maxwell Donaldson, Tuscaloosa News: Louisiana
Cora Hall, Knoxville News Sentinel: Louisiana
Thomas Jones, Austin American-Statesman: Washington
Ehsan Kassim, Tallahassee Democrat: Washington
Ainslie Lee, The Gainesville Sun: Washington
Christina Long, Greenville News: Louisiana
Tyler Tachman, Indianapolis Star: Washington
Jack Williams, Tallahassee Democrat: Louisiana
Scott Wright, The Oklahoman: Louisiana
Salt Lake City Super Regional
San Diego State in Utah
Ryan Eber, The Oklahoman: Utah
Corey Diaz, The Daily Advertiser: Utah
Maxwell Donaldson, Tuscaloosa News: Utah
Cora Hall, Knoxville News Sentinel: Utah
Thomas Jones, Austin American-Statesman: San Diego State
Ehsan Kassim, Tallahassee Democrat: San Diego State
Ainslie Lee, The Gainesville Sun: San Diego State
Christina Long, Greenville News: Utah
Tyler Tachman, Indianapolis Star: San Diego State
Jack Williams, Tallahassee Democrat: Utah
Scott Wright, The Oklahoman: Utah
Women’s College World Series
Ryan Eber, The Oklahoman: Oklahoma. With UCLA off the field, the number of teams that could seriously push the Sooners for several games dwindles even more. The Sooners’ pitching depth is the primary reason why it is difficult to see the Sooners being beaten in a series.
Corey Diaz, The Daily Advertiser: Florida State. The Seminoles tasted a little adversity during the regionals and it didn’t seem to matter. FSU will need just as much of a lift, as Katherine Sanderk and company showed they can on their way to victory in Oklahoma City.
Maxwell Donaldson, Tuscaloosa News: Oklahoma. The Sooners are still the safe bet to win the softball title, and nothing happened in the regional round that would change that thought process.
Cora Hall, Knoxville News Sentinel: Oklahoma. The Sooners showed no signs of slowing down in their on-field run, posting run-rule wins in every game. There are still other legitimate contenders in the mix, but none quite as well-rounded as Oklahoma, and it’s hard to imagine this season not ending in a three-peat.
Thomas Jones, Austin American-Statesman: Oklahoma. The Sooners entered the tournament as heavy favorites to win their third consecutive title, and they did nothing to change anyone’s opinion in the first round. Oklahoma tied an NCAA tournament record with six home runs in a 16–3 victory over California in the regional finals and outscored its three regional foes 38–3.
Ehsan Kassim, Tallahassee Democrat: State of Florida. The Seminoles exorcised their demons by overcoming last season’s upset loss at the hands of Mississippi State. Ace Katherine Sandercock is making her strides at the right time, and freshman sensation Makena Reid has improved as the season continues.
Ainslie Lee, The Gainesville Sun: Oklahoma. There was plenty of drama in the NCAA regional round. That is, with the exception of the Norman Regional, where the hometown Sooners outscored their opponents 38–3. Simply put, no one is playing better softball than Oklahoma right now.
Christina Long, Greenville News: Oklahoma. The Sooners are the most complete team in the field, and they have a deep pitching staff for the post-season. He has won 46 straight and it is hard to imagine anyone stopping him now.
Tyler Tachman, Indianapolis Star: Florida State. Choosing Oklahoma may be the safe option, but don’t sleep on Florida State. The Seminoles won the ACC regular-season and tournament championships, as well as having the league’s Pitcher and Coach of the Year.
Jack Williams, Tallahassee Democrat: Oklahoma. It all still stands with the Sooners winning this spring. They have outscored their opposition 38–3 in three games and none of those games went past six innings. So far, they have not been challenged.
Scott Wright, The Oklahoman: Oklahoma. The Sooners’ regional dominance did nothing to diminish their status as the far-flung favorites going into this tournament. Be it hitting, pitching or fielding, this team is elite in everything.
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