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Before many of the super regionals even began, Washington was putting the finishing touches on a 1-0 victory against Missouri, advancing the Huskies to the Women's College World Series.

After Michigan gave up the tying and go-ahead home runs in consecutive innings, Ashley Lane stunned Louisiana-Layfette with a walk-off homer in the eighth for a 1-0 series lead.

Washington coach Heather Tarr stuck to a philosophy, and her plan paid off. The Huskies didn't give up any outs and were able to take advantage of Missouri errors to grab a 2-1 eight-inning win in Game 1 of their super regional.

One swing of the bat. That was all it took for Kelly Hensley to rewrite history and help Florida State earn its first super regionals berth.

For years, Oregon's softball squad seemed content with its bucolic surroundings and subpar record, but coach Mike White and pitcher Jessica Moore have keyed a turnaround.

Few expected Florida to do much this season, but the youthful Gators have used discipline at the plate to their advantage. The question is, will it get the No. 2 seed to Oklahoma City?

Louisiana-Lafayette, Florida State and UAB all are unseeded in the NCAA softball tournament. And all three are just one victory from moving on to the super regionals.

Lannah Campbell tossed a complete game in UAB's big victory over UCLA. A few hundred miles away, sister Hannah Campbell threw a six-inning perfect game in South Alabama's 10-0 win against Mississippi Valley State.

Will a mid-major pull an upset in Knoxville, Louisville or Tuscaloosa? Can Florida finally master an in-state foe? Graham Hays answers those questions and more in his regional capsules.

Graham Hays breaks down the opening round of the NCAA tournament, where the host teams are favored to win.

With the NCAA softball tournament set to start, Graham Hays breaks down the seeds, sleepers and players to watch in Norman, College Station, Ann Arbor and Baton Rouge.

With 90-plus games on tap and double-elimination at stake, Graham Hays highlights the teams to beat and the players to watch in the opening round of the NCAA softball tournament.

Teammates and friends since the age of 7, Cal seniors Lindsey Ziegenhirt and Jolene Henderson have had different experiences with the Bears but have one unified goal for their team.

Oklahoma enters the NCAA tournament with a chance to win a national championship with four or fewer losses. And the Sooners have the reigning national player of the year in Keilani Ricketts, who's a good bet to win it again.

Their mom Susan's no-nonsense fight with breast cancer has made Virginia Tech softball stars Courtney and Bailey Liddle appreciate her strength even more.

With her father and beloved mentor, Ralph, suffering from terminal cancer, LSU star pitcher Rachele Fico is grateful for every day they have together.