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The Women's College World Series is back, and the wide-open nature of the 2026 softball season will be front and center from the very beginning.
Let's start with who isn't in Oklahoma City for the WCWS: After reaching the final series seven of the last nine years and winning six national ******* les in the process, Oklahoma will not contend for the trophy this year. Mississippi State stunned the Sooners in the Norman super regional to reach its first WCWS as one of five SEC teams still alive.
While there is no clear pick for the ******* le, top seed Alabama and reigning champion Texas will be the favorites heading in. There are no guarantees, though, as we've seen in past World Series and throughout this year's tournament.
It's sure to be another thrilling week of twists and turns in OKC. Here's everything you need to know to follow all the action.
The Women's College World Series is back, and the wide-open nature of the 2026 softball season will be front and center from the very beginning.
Let's start with who isn't in Oklahoma City for the WCWS: After reaching the final series seven of the last nine years and winning six national ******* les in the process, Oklahoma will not contend for the trophy this year. Mississippi State stunned the Sooners in the Norman super regional to reach its first WCWS as one of five SEC teams still alive.
While there is no clear pick for the ******* le, top seed Alabama and reigning champion Texas will be the favorites heading in. There are no guarantees, though, as we've seen in past World Series and throughout this year's tournament.
It's sure to be another thrilling week of twists and turns in OKC. Here's everything you need to know to follow all the action.
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