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Texas A&M outfielder Kelsey Mathis (99) celebrates a catch for an out by outfielder Scout Lovell (21) during the game against Kennesaw State in the Texas A&M Invitational at Davis Diamond on Friday, February. 27, 2026 in College Station, Texas.<\/p>\n
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If\u00a0Texas A&M softball<\/a> wants to extend its season, it has to battle through a couple of conference tournament champions.\u00a0<\/p>\n The Aggies had a disappointing exit from the SEC tournament<\/a> when they lost 11-8<\/a> to Auburn and the loss also dropped them in the NCAA’s RPI<\/a>. But, A&M found its way as a top 16 seed of the NCAA Tournament and host a regional at Davis Diamond in College Station.\u00a0<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n Joining the Aggies in hopes to appear in the Austin Super Regional are conference champions UConn (Big East), McNeese (Southland) and Arizona State (Big 12). All games are double elimination so in order to avoid going home early, teams must avoid losing twice. Last year, Liberty shocked Texas A&M<\/a> for a spot in the Eugene Super Regional.\u00a0<\/p>\n Texas A&M infielder KK Dement (16) throws the ball to first after tagging out Oklahoma utility player Ella Parker (5) during the game at Davis Diamond on Saturday, May 2, 2026 in College Station, Texas.<\/p>\n Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman Texas A&M infielder Kennedy Powell (1) walks to the dugout after a strikeout during the game against Oklahoma at Davis Diamond on Saturday, May 2, 2026 in College Station, Texas.<\/p>\n Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman Texas A&M pitcher Sidne Peters (2) throws a pitch during the game against Oklahoma at Davis Diamond on Saturday, May 2, 2026 in College Station, Texas.<\/p>\n Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman Texas A&M outfielder Kelsey Mathis (99) hits a pitch during the game against Oklahoma at Davis Diamond on Saturday, May 2, 2026 in College Station, Texas.<\/p>\n Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman Texas A&M infielder KK Dement (16) throws the ball to first after tagging out Oklahoma utility player Ella Parker (5) during the game at Davis Diamond on Saturday, May 2, 2026 in College Station, Texas.<\/p>\n Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman Texas A&M infielder Tallen Edwards (44) celebrates a hit for a double during the game against Oklahoma at Davis Diamond on Saturday, May 2, 2026 in College Station, Texas.<\/p>\n Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman Texas A&M infielder KK Dement (16) steps up to bat during the game against Oklahoma at Davis Diamond on Saturday, May 2, 2026 in College Station, Texas.<\/p>\n Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman Texas A&M catcher Maddie Sauni (92) swings at a pitch during the game against Oklahoma at Davis Diamond on Saturday, May 2, 2026 in College Station, Texas.<\/p>\n Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman Texas A&M head coach Trisha Ford talks to players during the game against Oklahoma at Davis Diamond on Saturday, May 2, 2026 in College Station, Texas.<\/p>\n Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman Texas A&M pitcher Kate Munnerlyn (88) throws a pitch during the game against Oklahoma at Davis Diamond on Saturday, May 2, 2026 in College Station, Texas.<\/p>\n Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman Texas A&M outfielder Kelsey Mathis (99) throws the ball to the infield during the game against Oklahoma at Davis Diamond on Saturday, May 2, 2026 in College Station, Texas.<\/p>\n Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman Texas A&M outfielder Frankie Vrazel (8) swings at a pitch during the game against Oklahoma at Davis Diamond on Saturday, May 2, 2026 in College Station, Texas.<\/p>\n Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman Texas A&M catcher Ariel Kowalewski (47) misses a tag on Oklahoma catcher Kendall Wells (1) at home during the game at Davis Diamond on Saturday, May 2, 2026 in College Station, Texas.<\/p>\n Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman Texas A&M catcher Ariel Kowalewski (47) misses a tag on Oklahoma catcher Kendall Wells (1) at home during the game at Davis Diamond on Saturday, May 2, 2026 in College Station, Texas.<\/p>\n Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman Texas A&M outfielder Frankie Vrazel (8) throws the ball to the infield during the game against Oklahoma at Davis Diamond on Saturday, May 2, 2026 in College Station, Texas.<\/p>\n Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman Texas A&M pitcher Sidne Peters (2) talks to catcher Ariel Kowalewski (47) during the game against Oklahoma at Davis Diamond on Saturday, May 2, 2026 in College Station, Texas.<\/p>\n Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman Texas A&M infielder Micaela Wark (14) swings at a pitch during the game against Oklahoma at Davis Diamond on Saturday, May 2, 2026 in College Station, Texas.<\/p>\n Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman Texas A&M players celebrate a home run by infielder Tallen Edwards (44) during the game against Oklahoma at Davis Diamond on Saturday, May 2, 2026 in College Station, Texas.<\/p>\n Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman Texas A&M infielder Tallen Edwards (44) celebrates a home run during the game against Oklahoma at Davis Diamond on Saturday, May 2, 2026 in College Station, Texas.<\/p>\n Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman Texas A&M outfielder Kelsey Mathis (99) stands in the outfield during the game against Oklahoma at Davis Diamond on Saturday, May 2, 2026 in College Station, Texas.<\/p>\n Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman Texas A&M pitcher Sydney Lessentine (7) throws a pitch during the game against Oklahoma at Davis Diamond on Saturday, May 2, 2026 in College Station, Texas.<\/p>\n Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman Texas A&M infielder Tallen Edwards (44) misses a hit during the game against Oklahoma at Davis Diamond on Saturday, May 2, 2026 in College Station, Texas.<\/p>\n Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman Oklahoma catcher Kendall Wells (1) lies on the ground after colliding with a gate during the game against Texas A&M at Davis Diamond on Saturday, May 2, 2026 in College Station, Texas.<\/p>\n Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman Oklahoma pitcher Miali Guachino (99) throws a pitch during the game against Texas A&M at Davis Diamond on Saturday, May 2, 2026 in College Station, Texas.<\/p>\n Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman Texas A&M infielder Ariel Kowalewski (47) swings at a pitch during the game against Oklahoma at Davis Diamond on Saturday, May 2, 2026 in College Station, Texas.<\/p>\n Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman Texas A&M infielder Ariel Kowalewski (47) steps up to bat during the game against Oklahoma at Davis Diamond on Saturday, May 2, 2026 in College Station, Texas.<\/p>\n Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman Texas A&M infielder Kennedy Powell (1) celebrates a home run during the game against Oklahoma at Davis Diamond on Saturday, May 2, 2026 in College Station, Texas.<\/p>\n Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman Texas A&M infielder Tallen Edwards (44) celebrates a home run during the game against Oklahoma at Davis Diamond on Saturday, May 2, 2026 in College Station, Texas.<\/p>\n Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman Texas A&M players celebrate a home run by infielder Kennedy Powell (1) during the game against Oklahoma at Davis Diamond on Saturday, May 2, 2026 in College Station, Texas.<\/p>\n Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman Oklahoma infielder Ailana Agbayani (50) runs home for a score during the game against Texas A&M at Davis Diamond on Saturday, May 2, 2026 in College Station, Texas.<\/p>\n Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman Texas A&M pitcher Sydney Lessentine (7) throws a pitch during the game against Oklahoma at Davis Diamond on Saturday, May 2, 2026 in College Station, Texas.<\/p>\n Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman Texas A&M outfielder Frankie Vrazel (8) makes a catch in the outfield during the game against Oklahoma at Davis Diamond on Saturday, May 2, 2026 in College Station, Texas.<\/p>\n Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman Texas A&M assistant coach Russ Heffley disputes a call with an official during the game against Oklahoma at Davis Diamond on Saturday, May 2, 2026 in College Station, Texas.<\/p>\n Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman Texas A&M infielder Mya Perez (24) runs to first during the game against Oklahoma at Davis Diamond on Saturday, May 2, 2026 in College Station, Texas.<\/p>\n Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman Texas A&M infielder Mya Perez (24) steps up to bat during the game against Oklahoma at Davis Diamond on Saturday, May 2, 2026 in College Station, Texas.<\/p>\n Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman Texas A&M infielder Tallen Edwards (44) celebrates a hit for a single during the game against Oklahoma at Davis Diamond on Saturday, May 2, 2026 in College Station, Texas.<\/p>\n Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman Texas A&M infielder Kennedy Powell (1) misses a pitch during the game against Oklahoma at Davis Diamond on Saturday, May 2, 2026 in College Station, Texas.<\/p>\n Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman Texas A&M infielder Kennedy Powell (1) walks to the dugout after a strikeout during the game against Oklahoma at Davis Diamond on Saturday, May 2, 2026 in College Station, Texas.<\/p>\n Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman Oklahoma players celebrate beating Texas A&M at Davis Diamond on Saturday, May 2, 2026 in College Station, Texas.<\/p>\n Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman<\/p>\n Here is what to know about all four teams playing in the College Station Regional.\u00a0<\/p>\n Texas A&M Aggies<\/p>\n A&M has been battling some consistency issues, but they know how to dig themselves out of holes.\u00a0<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n The bats of designated hitter Mya Perez and first baseman Micaela Wark deliver for the Aggies, but since the Aggies third in the SEC in on-base percentage<\/a>, batters after\u00a0Wark can’t leave potential runs stuck in the infield. In the Auburn loss<\/a>, Paislie Allen’s homer helped extend A&M’s lead, but the Aggies left seven runners stranded and some of those runs could make the difference if they survive and advance or if the season is over.\u00a0<\/p>\n A&M’s bullpen is young, but Ford used her three main pitchers in one game. At most, the Aggies could play six games over the course of three days. Head coach Trisha Ford said in February<\/a> that she wishes the Aggies had more arms with experience at the end of the 2025 season. Can young pitching staff<\/a> lead the Aggies into a deep postseason run?\u00a0<\/p>\n MORE:Aggies relying on newfound pitching depth in 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n Arizona State Sun Devils<\/p>\n A team riding high on momentum can be dangerous in the postseason and after knocking off Texas Tech in the Big 12 tournament title game 4-0, the Sun Devils got plenty of it heading to College Station.\u00a0<\/p>\n Pitcher Kenzie Brown<\/a> (15-6, 2.29 ERA) is a lethal in the circle, no wonder she\u00a0was drafted by the AUSL’s Portland Cascade<\/a>. The right-hander finished the season with a 2.29 ERA and 238 strikeouts through 143 \u2154 innings pitched. Against Texas Tech, the senior pitched a complete game, allowing two hits and three walks while dishing nine strikeouts.\u00a0<\/p>\n Infielder Katie Chester is tied for 33rd in the country<\/a> with 19 homes runs and 27th with<\/a> 64 RBIs; she leads the Sun Devils in that category as well as RBIs (64). But Emily Schepp leads the team in hits (64) and Tanya Windle leads in on-base percentage (.491). With a lineup of lethal hitters, the Sun Devils can challenge any team for a spot in the Austin Super Regional.\u00a0<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n MORE COLLEGE SOFTBALL:\u00a0How ‘Smash Sisters’ Reese Atwood, Katie Stewart super-charge Texas softball<\/a><\/p>\n Connecticut Huskies<\/p>\n The Big East Tournament champions finished the season 31-26 and while the conference doesn’t compare to the others, that doesn’t mean the Huskies can’t challenge anyone in the regional.\u00a0<\/p>\n Cat Petteys\u00a0leads UConn with 58\u00a0RBIs<\/a> and 19 homers, while\u00a0Kaitlyn Breslin is close behind with 56 RBIs. While the Huskies have five players with an on-base percentage above .400, they team has left a total of 356 runners stranded during the season.\u00a0<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n Connecticut’s pitching though may not last through the weekend since the heavy lifting<\/a> is done by Caprice Bohmer (13-9, 3.92 ERA) and Jessica Walter (8-8, 3.31). Both combine for 243 innings pitched and 204 strikeouts.\u00a0<\/p>\n McNeese Cowboys<\/p>\n McNeese won bracket play of the Southland Conference Tournament by a combine three runs, but won the championship series 2-1 against Lamar.\u00a0<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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