The 2018 NCAA Division 1 Softball season is down to the final 8 teams who will be playing for the chance to win the Women’s College World Series. An updated bracket can be found here. Each game of the 2018 Women’s College World Series will take place from ASA Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
The 8 teams will compete in a double-elimination format until only two teams are left. The last two teams will then play in a best of three championship series to determine the 2018 National Champion.
The Oklahoma Sooners are the two-time defending National Champions after winning in 2016 and 2017. Should the Sooners complete the trifecta, they will join the UCLA Bruins from 1988 to 1990 as the only teams to win three straight National Titles since 1982. Speaking of UCLA, they too are in this year’s WCWS for the 28th time in school history.
All eight schools in the Women’s College World Series have previously made an appearance in Oklahoma City. Of the eight teams, Arizona State has had the longest absence since their last appearance in 2013. The below table shows the eight teams taking part in the WCWS along with their last appearance, record, conference affiliation, and all-time WCWS appearances.
| Seed | Team | Last WCWS | Record | Conf. | WCWS Appearances |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oregon | 2017 | 52-8 | Pac-12 | 6th |
| 2 | Florida | 2017 | 55-9 | SEC | 9th |
| 3 | UCLA | 2017 | 55-5 | Pac-12 | 28th |
| 4 | Oklahoma | 2017 | 55-3 | Big 12 | 12th |
| 5 | Washington | 2017 | 49-8 | Pac-12 | 13th |
| 6 | Florida State | 2016 | 52-11 | ACC | 10th |
| 7 | Georgia | 2016 | 48-11 | SEC | 4th |
| 8 | Arizona State | 2013 | 48-11 | Pac-12 | 12th |
The Women’s College World Series will get underway on Thursday, May 31 with four games scheduled for the opening day. The entire schedule can be found in the table below with the Championship Series located in a separate table.
The tables below will be updated with final scores as the games go final each day. Please note all times listed below are Eastern.
| Date | Game | Time (EST) TV | Team #1 | Team #2 | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/31/18 | Game 1 | 12 PM ESPN | #8 ASU | #1 Oregon | 6-11 | |
| 5/31/18 | Game 2 | 2:30 PM ESPN | # 5 Wash. | #4 Okla. | 2-0 | |
| 5/31/18 | Game 3 | 7 PM ESPN2 | #7 Georgia | #2 Florida | 3-11 | 5 Innings |
| 5/31/18 | Game 4 | 9:30 PM ESPN2 | #6 FSU | #3 UCLA | 4-7 | |
| 6/1/18 | Game 5 | 7 PM ESPN | #1 Oregon | #5 Wash. | 2-6 | |
| 6/1/18 | Game 6 | 9:30 PM ESPN | #3 UCLA | #2 Florida | 6-5 | |
| 6/2/18 | Game 7 | 12 PM ESPN | #4 Okla. | #8 ASU | 2-0 | ASU Elim. |
| 6/2/18 | Game 8 | 2:30 PM ESPN | #7 Georgia | #6 FSU | 2-7 | Georgia Elim. |
| 6/2/18 | Game 9 | 7 PM ESPN | #2 Florida | #4 Okla. | 0-2 | Florida Elim. |
| 6/2/18 | Game 10 | 9:30 PM ESPN | #6 FSU | #1 Oregon | 4-1 | Oregon Elim. |
| 6/3/18 | Game 11 | 1 PM ESPN | #4 Okla. | #5 Wash. | 0-3 | Okla. Elim |
| 6/3/18 | Game 12 | 3:30 PM ESPN | #3 UCLA | #6 FSU | 1-3 | Possible Elim Game |
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| 6/3/18 | Game 13 | 7 PM ESPN2 | #6 FSU | #3 UCLA | 12-6 | UCLA Elim. |
The schedule for Championship Series is shown below.
2018 Women’s College World Series Championship Series
| Date | Game | Time (EST) TV | Team #1 | Team #2 | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/4/18 | Game 1 | 7 PM ESPN | #6 FSU | #5 Wash. | 1-0 |
| 6/5/18 | Game 2 | 8 PM ESPN | #5 Wash. | #6 FSU | 3-8 |
(If Necessary) | ESPN |