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No. 1 seed Alabama and defending champ Texas lead talented field at Women's College World Series
Alabama and Texas lead a field that includes first-time entrant Arkansas and Nebraska's 26-game winning streak, with every team capable of winning the title.
The Women's College World Series begins today in Oklahoma City, featuring top-seeded Nebraska, defending champion Texas, and Alabama as part of a balanced and widely competitive field.
Eight-Time national champion Oklahoma will miss the tournament for the first time since 2015 after being eliminated by Mississippi State, leaving a wide-open path for new title contenders.
Defending titleholder Texas opens its defense Thursday against Tennessee and pitcher Karlyn Pickens, while Alabama relies on star pitcher Jocelyn Briski, who recorded 198 strikeouts this season.
Texas Tech coach Gerry Glasco described the tournament talent level as "unbelievable," noting that "anyone in the field can win it" and predicting a war from start to finish.
UCLA remains a significant contender, featuring 2026 Big Ten Player of the Year Jordan Woolery, who is chasing an unprecedented.500 batting average, and USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year finalist Grant.