The stage is set for the 2023 Women’s College World Series.
Last year’s Oklahoma squad dominated en route to a 59-3 season and a sixth national championship. This year’s team might be even better despite losing National Player of the Year and softball home run record holder Jocelyn Alo.
But making it three straight titles will be easier said than done. The field is loaded with talent, with all but one of the remaining seven teams ranking in the top 10 nationally. Tennessee might have this year’s National Player of the Year and Stanford boasts a pitcher with an ERA below 0.50.
Who will be in this year’s College World Series? Here’s what you need to know.
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Who is in the Women’s College World Series in 2023?
Following the super regionals, the College World Series bracket has been made official. Here’s a look at the teams that have reached Oklahoma City.
No. 1 Oklahoma
The Sooners have won back-to-back national championships. And there’s no reason to expect anything less in 2023. Top-ranked Oklahoma is 56-1 this season, with the loss having come all the way back on Feb. 19 against Baylor. The Sooners come into the College World Series on a 48-game winning streak.
Oklahoma leads the nation with a 1.00 ERA, .462 on-base…