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More than two weeks ago, 64 teams punched their tickets to the 2022 NCAA softball tournament. The field has been trimmed to the country’s top eight programs and the stage is set for the 40th Women’s College World Series. As each team hopes to storm the mound in celebration and hoist the WCWS championship trophy at USA Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City, this year’s final eight teams are an intriguing group.
Five are seeded in the top 16, including three teams that earned top-eight seeds ahead of the tournament. However, beyond college softball’s bluebloods that have become staples this time of year, the remaining field also includes three dangerous unseeded teams aiming to continue their journey until the final out is called.
