Who's going to the Women's College World Series? Experts make NCAA softball super regional picks

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Who will make the Women's College World Series in Oklahoma?

Hope Trautwein and Nicole May look awfully strong, even if freshman phenom Jordy Bahl remains on the shelf. Even if those two slip up, it’s difficult to keep the Sooners’ bats in check.The Sooners won the regional final 20-0 and outscored opponents 37-2. Every batter is a home run threat, too.With the way Oklahoma is steamrolling teams and the talented pitching staff it has, no one is standing between the reigning champs and Oklahoma City.

Mississippi State pulled off one of the most shocking runs in recent regional history by winning four straight to stunningly eliminate Florida State. But the Wildcats have the pedigree.This is one of the tougher super regional matchups to pick, but the Bulldogs just took down No. 2 FSU and have all the momentum in front of their home crowd.

The Bulldogs stunned the college softball world with their wins in Tallahassee. The job becomes easier this week as Mississippi State brings the momentum back to Starkville. Mississippi State pulled off one of the most stunning upsets of the tournament to advance. They’ll have to fight, but the Bulldogs are hot at the right time. One of two super regionals in which an unseeded team is guaranteed to reach the Women’s College World Series.

The Sun Devils were challenged in their regional, while the Wildcats won each of their games by at least seven runs. That has Arizona State primed and ready to go as they pull off a home sweep just as they did in 2008 vs. Northwestern.The Sun Devils went undefeated in the regional round and are competing in their ninth super regional since 2005. Arizona State becomes the third team to represent the Pac-12 in OKC. This series could be a slugfest.

 

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