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NCAA softball: Three Super Regional matchups to watch

Jayda Coleman and the Sooners are looking to repeat as national champions. (Bryan Terry/USA TODAY NETWORK)

The NCAA softball Super Regionals are here, with 16 teams competing for trips to the Women’s College World Series.

Just Women’s Sports has three matchups to keep an eye on this weekend, plus the full schedule.

No. 1 Oklahoma vs. No. 16 UCF

Oklahoma returns to the field after winning its regional final 20-0 and setting an NCAA record in the process. Freshman phenom Jordy Bahl remains a question mark with a forearm injury, but the pitcher’s hasn’t set the Sooners back so far in this tournament.

UCF will look to its pitching staff of Gianna Mancha and Kama Woodall to help stall the Sooners’ bats long enough to put up some runs. While it’s a tough task, it’s not impossible. After all, Texas A&M held Oklahoma to just three runs in their first regional meeting — before the Sooners’ offense exploded in the final.

No. 8 Arizona State vs. No. 9 Northwestern

Northwestern posted two run-rule wins in its regional, both against a very good McNeese team that thrashed Notre Dame. Pitcher Danielle Williams recorded her 300th strikeout of the season while Rachel Lewis – who ranks top 10 in the NCAA in homers – got her postseason party started.

The Wildcats will go up against a hot Sun Devils program that got two quality wins over San Diego State. Cydney Sanders will be one to watch for ASU, as she can put up some quality home runs of her own. She has 21 homers so far this season, a single-season program record.

Oregon State vs. Stanford

These two unseeded teams pulled off surprising upsets at regionals and now find themselves fighting for a WCWS spot. Oregon State and Stanford knocked off Alabama and Tennessee, respectively.

The Cardinal could be riding the school’s championship wave (including a recent NCAA golf title) after shutting out Alabama twice behind Alana Vawter.

Something to keep an eye on: Oregon State won two out of three against Stanford in the regular season. But those were all low-scoring games. Vawter pitched the one win Stanford had against the Beavers, so look for her once again to dominate from the pitching circle.

Full Schedule

No. 1 Oklahoma and No. 16 UCF

  • Game 1: UCF vs. Oklahoma, 4:30 p.m. ET Friday on ESPN2
  • Game 2 : UCF vs. Oklahoma, 2 p.m. ET Saturday on ESPN
  • Game 3: Sunday, May 29, if necessary

No. 8 Arizona State and No. 9 Northwestern

  • Game 1: Northwestern vs. Arizona State 8 p.m. Friday on ESPNU
  • Game 2: Northwestern vs. Arizona State, 11 p.m. Saturday on ESPN2
  • Game 3: Sunday, May 29, if necessary

No. 5 UCLA and No. 12 Duke

  • Game 1: Duke vs. UCLA at 11 p.m. Friday on ESPN2
  • Game 2: Duke vs. UCLA at 8:30 p.m. Saturday on ESPN2
  • Game 3: Sunday, May 29, if necessary

No. 4 Arkansas and Texas

  • Game 1: Texas vs. Arkansas at 7 p.m. Thursday on ESPN2
  • Game 2: Texas vs. Arkansas at 4 p.m. Friday on ESPN
  • Game 3: Saturday, May 28, if necessary

No. 3 Virginia Tech and No. 14 Florida

  • Game 1: Florida vs. Virginia Tech at 2 p.m. Friday on ESPN2
  • Game 2: Florida vs. Virginia Tech at noon Saturday on ESPN
  • Game 3: Sunday, May 29, if necessary

Oregon State and Stanford

  • Game 1: Oregon St. vs. Stanford at 10:30 p.m. Friday on ESPNU
  • Game 2: Oregon St. vs. Stanford at 6 p.m. Saturday on ESPNU
  • Game 3: Sunday, May 29, if necessary

No. 7 Oklahoma State vs. No. 10 Clemson

  • Game 1: Clemson vs. Oklahoma State at 9:30 p.m. Thursday on ESPN2
  • Game 2: Clemson vs. Oklahoma State at 6 p.m. Friday on ESPN2
  • Game 3: Saturday, May 28, if necessary

Arizona and Mississippi State

  • Game 1: Arizona vs. Mississippi State at noon Friday on ESPNU
  • Game 2: Arizona vs. Mississippi State at 4 p.m. Saturday on ESPNU
  • Game 3: Sunday, May 29, if necessary

USWNT Announces End-of-Year Friendlies Against Italy

USWNT midfielder Sam Coffey celebrates a goal during a 2025 friendly.
The USWNT will take on Italy in two friendlies to close out the 2025 calendar year. (Jamie Schwaberow/ISI Photos/USSF/Getty Images)

The USWNT announced their 2025 season finale on Monday, setting a pair of friendlies against Italy at Orlando's Inter & Co Stadium on November 28th and Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale on December 1st.

Facing the now-world No. 2 US for the first time in 15 years, Italy's recent run to the 2025 Euro semifinals shot them to No. 12 in the FIFA rankings.

"As we prepare for World Cup qualifying at the end of 2026, we want to play teams from all parts of the world with different styles and different strengths, so getting to play Italy, one of Europe's up-and-coming teams, will be a great way to end the year," said USWNT head coach Emma Hayes in a statement announcing the friendlies.

After an extended break following a series of early July matchups, the US now has five matches left on the books, with the year-ending Italy matches rounding out three already-announced October friendlies.

The USWNT kicks off next month's lineup with two matches against Euro 2025 participant No. 23 Portugal, followed by a third friendly against No. 33 New Zealand.

As Hayes's year of roster evaluation comes to a close, expect stakes to rise as the 2027 World Cup comes into sharper view.

How to purchase tickets to the final 2025 USWNT friendlies

Though a myriad of presale opportunities are available throughout this week, tickets to both the November 28th match in Orlando and the December 1st friendly in Fort Lauderdale will go on sale to the general public on Friday.

Tickets will drop at 10 AM ET online.

Las Vegas Aces Shoot for 18th Straight Win in WNBA Playoffs Game 2

Las Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson is introduced before Game 1 of the 2025 WNBA Playoffs.
The Las Vegas Aces can punch their ticket to the 2025 WNBA semifinals with a win over the Seattle Storm on Tuesday. (David Becker/NBAE via Getty Images)

The red-hot No. 2 Las Vegas Aces will hit the court in the 2025 WNBA Playoffs again on Tuesday night, facing off against the No. 7 Seattle Storm in Game 2 of the postseason's first round with an eye on scoring their 18th consecutive victory — and a trip to this year's semifinals.

"You guys celebrate this more than we do," MVP frontrunner A'ja Wilson said, brushing off the team's recent dominance. "The streak stopped in the regular season."

"It's the first to nine wins [for the championship], so that's how we want to approach it," Las Vegas head coach Becky Hammon echoed, voicing a renewed focus on retaking the WNBA crown.

Following the league's new home-away-home first-round format, Seattle has the chance to extend their season on their home court on Tuesday night, as the Storm arrives back in market with few answers after suffering a 102-77 Game 1 loss.

"Our fans deserve for us to play well," said Seattle forward Nneka Ogwumike. "We have to figure out how to do it, no matter what. That's going to be the test on Tuesday."

How to watch the Las Vegas Aces vs. Seattle Storm

No. 7 Seattle will try stay alive against No. 2 Las Vegas at 9:30 PM ET on Tuesday, with live coverage of Game 2 of the 2025 WNBA Playoffs airing on ESPN.

Indiana Fever Fight to Extend WNBA Playoffs Run Against Atlanta Dream

Indiana Fever star Aliyah Boston argues a call with an official during Game 1 of the 2025 WNBA Playoffs.
The Indiana Fever face potential elimination from the 2025 WNBA Playoffs when they take on the Atlanta Dream on Tuesday. (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

With their backs against the wall, the No. 6 Indiana Fever will face down both the No. 3 Atlanta Dream and potential elimination from the 2025 WNBA Playoffs when they host their first home postseason game in nearly a decade on Tuesday night.

"I think you give yourself an edge as the home team. When they punched us, they punched us hard," Indiana guard Kelsey Mitchell said after Sunday's 80-68 loss in Atlanta. "So we have to do the same thing."

"I would like to think that being back at home can kind of give us a sense of comfort, so hopefully we could use it for what it's worth and not take it for granted," she continued.

Mitchell will likely be the key to the Fever's survival, after an onslaught of season-ending injuries forced the three-time WNBA All-Star to step up as a scoring leader — with Mitchell dropping a postseason career-high 27 points in Sunday's Game 1.

"It's a lot of little things," said Indiana head coach Stephanie White following the weekend result. "I like where we are, I'm proud of our group for continuing to fight, and we're going to be better on Tuesday."

How to watch Atlanta vs. Indiana in the 2025 WNBA Playoffs

No. 6 Indiana will tip off against No. 3 Atlanta in Game 2 of the 2025 WNBA Playoffs at 7:30 PM ET on Tuesday, with live coverage airing on ESPN.

USA Basketball Hires Retired WNBA Star Elena Delle Donne as 3×3 Managing Director

Retired WNBA star Elena Delle Donne poses holding an official 3x3 basketball.
Retired basketball great Elena Delle Donne will become the first-ever 3×3 Women's National Team managing director for USA Basketball. (USA Basketball)

WNBA legend Elena Delle Donne is returning to the court, with USA Basketball announcing on Monday that the two-time league MVP will join the 3×3 Women's National Team as its first-ever managing director.

The 36-year-old officially retired in April 2025 after struggling with injuries, capping a career that spanned winning gold at the 2016 Olympics and the 2018 FIBA World Cup with Team USA as well as two WNBA championships.

"Elena has been a member of the USA Basketball family for almost 15 years," USA Basketball CEO Jim Tooley said in Monday's press release. "Her wealth of knowledge of the sport of basketball and our organization will be an asset as we continue our journey."

As part of her duties, Delle Donne will be responsible for selecting the USA Basketball 3x3 team's coaching staff and players prior to the 2028 LA Olympics, the FIBA 3x3 World Cup, and other major international competitions.

"USA Basketball was an important part of my on-court career for a decade and a half. To have the opportunity to continue my journey with the organization, and to help shape and grow the 3x3 program, is something that I take very seriously," Delle Donne said. "I'm excited to get started."

Delle Donne's new position is the 3x3 version of fellow WNBA icon Sue Bird's role, as the newly minted Hall of Famer became the managing director of the USA Basketball women's 5x5 arm in May.

"To now think that I'm going to be on the other side of the phone letting someone know that their dream has come true and they've made the team is going to be such a fulfilling, full circle moment for me," Delle Donne said.

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