In Norman, Oklahoma, the 2025 NCAA Softball Tournament is in full swing with a busy slate of games happening Saturday. As the competition heats up, several teams that entered the tournament hoping to compete for the national title will be facing elimination. With over two dozen games scheduled for the day, approximately half of them are do-or-die matches where teams that lost previously must win to keep their hopes alive.
The tournament kicked off on Friday, and while the favorites mostly had smooth sailing, some surprising results caught everyone’s attention. A major upset occurred when the LSU Tigers, who secured the national No. 10 seed and were hosting a regional, lost a close game to Southeastern Louisiana with a final score of 4-3. This unexpected loss means LSU must now win against UConn on Saturday to stay in the tournament.
Interestingly, LSU was the only national seed among the 16 regional hosts to stumble on Friday. In stark contrast, the top seven seeds dominated their matches, scoring a whopping combined total of 81 runs while only allowing three. Notable performances included Texas A&M, the No. 1 seed, crushing Saint Francis 18-0, and Tennessee, the No. 7 seed, defeating Miami (Ohio) with a score of 17-0.
As Saturday unfolds, excitement builds in the stands and on the field. Fans are eager to see which teams will rise to the challenge and continue their championship run, and which teams will unfortunately see their seasons come to an end. The second day of the tournament promises to deliver more thrilling action, and all eyes will be on the teams still vying for a shot at the title.
Stay tuned for ongoing updates as the day progresses and final scores are posted. The anticipation surrounding this year’s tournament makes it clear – anything can happen in the world of college softball.
