The beginning of the 2025 college softball season was filled with excitement.
We have witnessed two distinct squads ascending to the No. 1 position, with frequent changes occurring below them. Due to Oklahoma’s significant victory against unbeaten South Carolina, they continue to hold onto their ranking at the top this week. Following strong performances, Texas Tech moved up several positions after defeating Oklahoma State twice, whereas Alabama keeps slipping down the rankings.
Here’s the
SofTech/USA Softball Top 25 Rankings
rankings, along with our game highlight of the week and what to anticipate in Week 6.
Play of the week
Hello, 911. I want to report a theft happening in College Station, Texas.
Take a look at this amazing play by Kendra Falby from Florida, who made an outstanding catch to prevent Texas A&M from hitting a potential grand slam.
Player to watch
Alexis DeBoer, INF, Washington.
Over the last five matches, she’s been unstoppable. During the weekend series, DeBoer smashed five home runs and maintained a impressive .371 batting average. Currently, she shares the national lead with 12 home runs this season. One of these homers came during the first weekend when they played against Alabama, where her father, Kalen, serves as the football coach.
Series to watch
No. 2 Texas vs. No. 3 Florida
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Saturday at 2 p.m. on the SEC Network
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Sunday at 1 PM on SECN+
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Monday at 7 p.m. on the SEC Network
Will the Longhorns manage to extend their impressive 15-game win streak? Alternatively, can the Gators put a stop to Texas’ star pitcher Teagan Kavan? With Florida leading the nation in both home runs with 56 and holding the third-highest team batting average at .387, this game promises to be thrilling. The outcome of this series might also have significant implications for upcoming rankings next week.
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Week 5 Top 25
Here is the
SofTech/USA Softball Women’s Collegiate Top 25 Rankings
rankings, along with each squad’s upcoming match.
All times Eastern.
1. Oklahoma (received 20 first-place votes)
Previous rank:
1
2025 record:
22-0
Next game:
In Tulsa, Wednesday at 6 p.m. on SofTech+
2. Texas
Previous rank:
2
2025 record:
26-1
Next game:
on Saturday at 2 p.m. on the SEC Network in Florida
3. Florida
Previous rank:
3
2025 record:
26-2
Next game:
against UCF, Wednesday at 6 p.m. on SEC Network Plus
4. LSU
Previous rank:
5
2025 record:
23-1
Next game:
vs. Louisiana, Tuesday at 7 p.m. on SEC Network Plus
5. UCLA
Previous rank:
6
2025 record:
23-4
Next game:
against San Diego, Tuesday at 10 p.m.
6. Texas A&M
Previous rank:
4
2025 record:
21-4
Next game:
on Friday at 6 p.m. on SECN+, in Auburn
7. Tennessee
Previous rank:
8
2025 record:
21-4
Next game:
against Duke, Tuesday at 6 p.m. on SEC Network Plus
8. Oregon
Previous rank:
12
2025 record:
24-2
Next game:
on Friday at 7 p.m. in Washington
9. South Carolina
Previous rank:
T10
2025 record:
20-3
Next game:
against Coastal Carolina, Wednesday at 6 p.m. on SEC Network Plus
10. Florida State
Previous rank:
9
2025 record:
20-5
Next game:
At Portland State, Tuesday at 5 p.m. on SofTech+
11. Arizona
Previous rank:
7
2025 record:
23-4
Next game:
against Utah, Friday at 9 p.m. on SofTech+
12. Texas Tech
Previous rank:
15
2025 record:
20-7
Next game:
On Friday at 7:30 p.m., at Baylor on SofTech+.
13. Georgia
Previous rank:
14
2025 record:
19-4
Next game:
against Georgia Southern, Wednesday at 6 p.m. on SEC Network Plus
14. Oklahoma State
Previous rank:
13
2025 record:
16-6
Next game:
against Houston, Friday at 7 p.m. on SofTech+
15. Arkansas
Previous rank:
T10
2025 record:
20-3
Next game:
against Oklahoma, Friday at 7 p.m. on SEC Network Plus
16. Virginia Tech
Previous rank:
18
2025 record:
19-5
Next game:
On Friday at 5 p.m., the event will take place in Kentucky and can be viewed on SEC Network Plus.
17. Duke
Previous rank:
16
2025 record:
17-7
Next game:
On Tuesday at 6 p.m., it will be available on SECN+. This event is taking place in Tennessee.
18. Nebraska
Previous rank:
19
2025 record:
19-6
Next game:
on Thursday at 6 p.m. at Ohio State
19. Mississippi State
Previous rank:
22
2025 record:
22-3
Next game:
vs. Middle Tennessee, Wednesday at 4 p.m. on SEC Network Plus
20. Stanford
Previous rank:
20
2025 record:
17-3
Next game:
vs. Cal Baptist, Friday at 7:30 p.m. on ACC Network Extra
21. Ole Miss
Previous rank:
25
2025 record:
20-4
Next game:
At Western Kentucky, Tuesday at 6 p.m. on SofTech+
22. Auburn
Previous rank:
17
2025 record:
20-4
Next game:
On Wednesday at 6 p.m., it will be available on the ACC Network at Georgia Tech.
23. Alabama
Previous rank:
21
2025 record:
19-7
Next game:
On Tuesday at 6 p.m., it will be happening at South Alabama via SofTech+.
24. Liberty
Previous rank:
24
2025 record:
20-4
Next game:
on Tuesday at 6 p.m. at Marshall
25. Virginia
Previous rank:
23
2025 record:
17-7
Next game:
against James Madison, Tuesday at 4 p.m. on ACC Network Extra
