The 2024 Women’s College World Series concluded in historic fashion.
The Oklahoma Sooners swept the Texas Longhorns to win their fourth straight national championship. The Sooners become the first Division I softball program to accomplish a four-peat and match Arizona for the second-most titles in Division I softball history with eight championships total.
How does the top 25 shake out after the NCAA tournament? Which teams have climbed into the rankings?
Here’s the final ESPN/USA Softball Collegiate top 25 poll of the 2024 season, plus top plays and players of the WCWS.
Key players of the WCWS
Jayda Coleman, OF, Oklahoma
Coleman made hoisting the national championship possible for Oklahoma. A day after Florida had snapped Oklahoma’s 20-game NCAA tournament win streak, the Sooners’ season and chase at history was on the line. Coleman hit a stunning walk-off home run in the bottom of the eighth inning to send the Sooners back to Oklahoma City and keep her college career alive. In the outfield, she also showcased her talent, making two home run robberies at the WCWS.
Teagan Kavan, RHP, Texas
The Longhorns’ freshman pitcher stepped up and delivered all season for her team, and the WCWS was no different. Kavan threw two complete game shutouts against Stanford to…
