A new No. 1 has emerged! Following Texas Tech’s first loss of the season to Nebraska at the Clearwater Invitational, a slot opened up for a new leader in the rankings. Undefeated Tennessee seized the opportunity and took the top spot. The Lady Vols are now one of only four teams left undefeated in this week’s poll, which retains the same 25 teams as last week.
Here’s the full ranking for this week.
Player to watch
Megan Grant, UCLA
although a shaky beginning for the Bruins, they boast one of the most intriguing players in the nation. This utility player spent her winter competing with UCLA’s No. 2-ranked basketball team. Now, with the softball season in full swing, the senior is back on the field, aiming for a professional career. She’s currently hitting .522 and has launched 9 home runs.
How to watch
Catch all college softball games on various ESPN platforms including ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, SEC Network, ACC Network, Big 12 Now on ESPN+, ESPN3, ESPN+, SEC Network+, and ACCNX. You can also access everything via the ESPN App.
What’s the full schedule
Stay updated this spring by checking out the complete scoreboard here.
Subscribe to ESPN | Stream college softball on ESPN
Week 1 Top 25
Below is the ESPN.com/USA Softball Collegiate Top 25 ranking, including each team’s record and upcoming game.
All times Eastern.
1. Tennessee
Previous rank: 3
Record: 10-0
Next game: Friday vs. Missouri State, 5:30 p.m.
2. Texas Tech
Previous rank: 1
Record: 11-1
Next game: Thursday at Fresno State, 6:30 p.m., Flo College
3. Texas
Previous rank: 2
Record: 9-1
Next game: Friday vs. Arizona, 3 p.m.
4. Oklahoma
Previous rank: 4
Record: 8-1
Next game: Thursday vs. Cal State Fullerton, 8:30 p.m.
5. Florida
Previous rank: 5
Record: 12-0
Next game: Tuesday vs. North Florida, 6 p.m., SEC Network+
6. Nebraska
Previous rank: T8
Record: 6-4
Next game: Friday vs. South Carolina, 1 p.m.
7. Florida State
Previous rank: 6
Record: 8-2
Next game: Tuesday vs. Louisiana, 6 p.m., ACC Extra
8. Arkansas
Previous rank: 11
Record: 8-1
Next game: Friday vs. Southeast Missouri State, 2:30 p.m.
9. Alabama
Previous rank: 13
Record: 9-0
Next game: Friday vs. Elon, 10 a.m.
10. Stanford
Previous rank: 12
Record: 8-1
Next game: Thursday vs. Arizona, 8 p.m.
11. UCLA
Previous rank: 7
Record: 7-3
Next game: Thursday vs. Auburn, 6 p.m.
12. Georgia
Previous rank: 17
Record: 9-2
Next game: Wednesday vs. Samford, 4 p.m., SEC Network+
13. Texas A&M
Previous rank: T8
Record: 7-3
Next game: Thursday vs. Oregon, 3:30 p.m.
T14. Oregon
Previous rank: 14
Record: 5-4
Next game: Thursday vs. Auburn, 1 p.m.
T14. Duke
Previous rank: 19
Record: 7-3
Next game: Tuesday vs. Elon, 4 p.m., FloCollege
16. Arizona
Previous rank: 15
Record: 8-3
Next game: Tuesday vs. Nevada, 8 p.m.
17. LSU
Previous rank: 10
Record: 7-4
Next game: Tuesday vs. South Alabama, 7 p.m., SEC Network+
18. Mississippi State
Previous rank: 21
Record: 10-0
Next game: Wednesday vs. Memphis, 4 p.m., SEC Network+
19. Oklahoma State
Previous rank: 23
Record: 6-4
Next game: Thursday vs. Kansas City, noon
20. Virginia Tech
Previous rank: 16
Record: 7-2
Next game: Friday vs. Seton Hall, 10:30 a.m.
21. Arizona State
Previous rank: 22
Record: 10-1
Next game: Friday vs. Michigan, 5:30 p.m., ESPN+
22. South Carolina
Previous rank: 20
Record: 7-2
Next game: Thursday vs. Washington, 4 p.m.
23. Washington
Previous rank: 24
Record: 7-3
Next game: Thursday vs. South Carolina, 4 p.m.
24. Clemson
Previous rank: 18
Record: 6-4
Next game: Wednesday at Charlotte, 5 p.m., ESPN+
25. Virginia
Previous rank: 25
Record: 7-1
Next game: Thursday vs. Maryland, 3 p.m., ACC Extra
