The selection show for the 2025 DII softball tournament began on Monday, May 5 at 10 a.m. ET on NCAA.com. Eight teams have advanced to the final rounds of the super regionals, which will take place at Frost Stadium at Warner Park in Chattanooga, Tennessee, from Thursday, May 22, to Wednesday, May 28.
First, there will be a double-elimination competition with four teams at each of 16 regional locations. Following regional competition, 16 teams will advance to eight sites for a two-team, best-of-three super regional. The eight super regional winners will advance to the finals. A best-of-three final series will decide the national champion.
NCAA DII Softball Championship Bracket 2025-
NCAA DII Softball Championship Schedule 2025-
- National championship series (best of three) — May 27 – 28
- Game 1: No. 1 UT Tyler vs. No. 2 Tampa, May 27, 11 a.m.
- Game 2: No. 1 UT Tyler vs. No. 2 Tampa, May 28, 3 p.m.
- Game 3 (if necessary): No. 1 UT Tyler vs. No. 2 Tampa, May 28, 5:30 p.m.
- Selection Show
- Monday, May 5
- Regionals — Thursday, May 8 – Saturday, May 11
- Atlantic 1 Region
- May 8
- Game 1: No. 1 East Stroudsburg 3, No. 8 Bowie St
- Game 2: No. 4 Shippensburg 4, No. 5 West Chester 3
- May 9
- Game 3: No. 4 Shippensburg 5, No. 1 East Stroudsburg 4
- May 10
- Game 4: No. 5 West Chester 5, No. 8 Bowie St. 4
- Game 5: No. 1 East Stroudsburg 2, No. 5 West Chester 1
- Game 6: No. 4 Shippensburg 10, No. 1 East Stroudsburg 5
- May 8
- Atlantic 2 Region
- May 8
- Game 1: No. 2 Kutztown 4, No. 7 Charleston 3
- Game 2: No. 6 Bloomsburg 1, No. 3 Shepherd 0
- May 10
- Game 3: No. 6 Bloomsburg 8, No. 2 Kutztown 6
- Game 4: No. 7 Charleston 1, No. 3 Shepherd 0
- Game 5: No. 2 Kutztown 3, No. 7 Charleston 1
- May 11
- Game 6: No. 2 Kutztown 6, No. 6 Bloomsburg 0
- Game 7: No. 2 Kutztown 1, No. 6 Bloomsburg 0
- May 8
- Central 1 Region
- May 8
- Game 1: No. 1 Central Oklahoma 8, No. 8 Minnesota St. 0
- Game 2: No. 4 Rogers St. 2, No. 5 Pittsburg St. 1
- May 9
- Game 3: No. 1 Central Oklahoma 9, No. 4 Rogers St. 2
- Game 4: No. 8 Minnesota St. 5, No. 5 Pittsburg St. 1
- Game 5: No. 4 Rogers St. 4, No. 8 Minnesota St. 1
- May 10
- Game 6: No. 1 Central Oklahoma 5, No. 4 Rogers St. 0
- May 8
- Atlantic 1 Region
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- Central 2 Region
- May 8
- Game 1: No. 3 Augustana (SD) 2, No. 6 Mo. Southern St. 1
- Game 2: No. 2 Southern Arkansas 3, No. 7 Harding 1
- May 9
- Game 3: No. 3 Augustana (SD) 4, No. 2 Southern Arkansas 2
- Game 4: No. 6 Mo. Southern St. 9, No. 7 Harding 0
- Game 5: No. 6 Mo. Southern St. 3, No. 2 Southern Arkansas 0
- May 10
- Game 6: No. 3 Augustana (SD) 4, No. 6 Mo. Southern St. 0
- May 8
- East 1 Region
- May 8
- Game 1: No. 1 Pace 3, No. 8 D’Youville 0
- Game 2: No. 5 St. Thomas Aquinas 2, No. 4 Bentley 0
- May 10
- Game 3: No. 1 Pace 6, No. 5 St. Thomas Aquinas 2
- Game 4: No. 4 Bentley 4, No. 8 D’Youville 1
- Game 5: No. 4 Bentley 3, No. 5 St. Thomas Aquinas 1
- May 11
- Game 6: No. 1 Pace 2, No. 4 Bentley
- May 8
- East 2 Region
- May 8
- Game 1: No. 2 Wilmington (DE) 4, No. 7 Southern N.H. 2
- Game 2: No. 3 Goldey-Beacom 7, No. 6 Bridgeport 5
- May 9
- Game 3: No. 2 Wilmington (DE) 3, No. 3 Goldey-Beacom 2
- Game 4: No. 7 Southern N.H. 4, No. 6 Bridgeport 2
- May 10
- Game 5: No. 3 Goldey-Beacom 5, No. 7 Southern N.H. 0
- Game 6: No. 3 Goldey-Beacom 3, No. 2 Wilmington (DE) 2
- May 11
- Game 7: No. 2 Wilmington 1, No. 3 Goldey-Beacom 0
- May 8
- Midwest 1 Region
- May 8
- Game 1: No. 5 Drury 11, No. 4 Findlay 7
- Game 2: No. 1 Saginaw Valley 4, No. 8 Ferris St. 0
- May 9
- Game 3: No. 1 Saginaw Valley 6, No. 5 Drury 1
- Game 4: No. 4 Findlay 5, No. 8 Ferris St. 1
- Game 5: No. 5 Drury 16 vs. No. 4 Findlay 0
- May 10
- Game 6: No. 1 Saginaw Valley 7, No. 5 Drury 2
- May 8
- Midwest 2 Region
- May 8
- Game 1: No. 7 UIndy 2, No. 2 Tiffin 1
- Game 2: No. 6 Lewis 3, No. 3 Hillsdale 2
- May 9
- Game 3: No. 7 UIndy 7, Lewis 4
- Game 4: No. 3 Hillsdale 3, No. 2 Tiffin 0
- Game 5: No. 3 Hillsdale 11, No. 6 Lewis 7
- May 10
- Game 6: No. 3 Hillsdale 2, No. 7 UIndy 0
- Game 7: No. 7 UIndy 3, No. 3 Hillsdale 2
- May 8
- South Central 1 Region
- May 8
- Game 1: No. 1 UT Tyler 4, No. 8 MSU Denver 1
- Game 2: No. 5 Colorado Christian 3, No. 4 Oklahoma Christian 1
- May 9
- Game 3: No. 1 UT Tyler 7, No. 5 Colorado Christian 1
- Game 4: No. 4 Oklahoma Christian 4, No. 8 MSU Denver 1
- Game 5: No. 4 Oklahoma Christian 4, No. 5 Colorado Christian
- May 10
- Game 6: No. 1 UT Tyler 8, No. 4 Oklahoma Christian 0
- May 8
- South Central 2 Region
- May 8
- Game 1: No. 2 West Texas A&M 9, No. 7 Lubbock Christian 4
- Game 2: No. 3 Angelo State 3, No. 6 Colorado Mesa 2
- May 9
- Game 3: No. 2 West Texas A&M 2, No. 3 Angelo State 1
- Game 4: No. 6 Colorado Mesa 3, No. 7 Lubbock Christian 1
- Game 5: No. 3 Angelo St. 1, No. 6 Colorado Mesa 0
- May 10
- Game 6: No. 3 Angelo St. 8, No. 2 West Texas A&M 0
- Game 7: No. 2 West Texas A&M 3, No. 3 Angelo St. 0
- May 8
- South 1 Region
- May 8
- Game 1: No. 1 Tampa 4, No. 8 Spring Hill 0
- Game 2: No. 4 Nova Southeastern 2, No. 5 Barry 1
- May 9
- Game 3: No. 1 Tampa 7, No. 4 Nova Southeastern 5
- Game 4: No. 5 Barry 9, vs. No. 8 Spring Hill 1
- Game 5: No. 5 Barry 4, No. 4 Nova Southeastern 3
- May 10
- Game 6: No. 5 Barry 1, No. 1 Tampa 0
- Game 7: No. 1 Tampa 4, No. 5 Barry 0
- May 8
- South 2 Region
- May 8
- Game 1: No. 2 Saint Leo 1, No. 7 Mississippi College 0
- Game 2: No. 3 AUM 5, No. 6 West Florida 1
- May 9
- Game 3: No. 3 AUM 4, No. 2 Saint Leo 2
- Game 4: No. 6 West Florida 3, No. 7 Mississippi College 2
- May 10
- Game 5: No. 2 Saint Leo 8, No. 6 West Florida 1
- Game 6: No. 3 AUM 8, No. 2 Saint Leo 1
- May 8
- Southeast 1 Region
- May 8
- Game 1: No. 1 Francis Marion 6, No. 8 Georgia Southwestern 0
- Game 2: No. 4 Wingate 5, No. 5 Flagler 1
- May 9
- Game 3: No. 1 Francis Marion 4, No. 4 Wingate 0
- Game 4: No. 5 Flagler 6, No. 8 Georgia Southwestern 5
- Game 5: No. 4 Wingate 12, No. 5 Flagler 10
- May 10
- Game 6: No. 1 Francis Marion 7, No. 4 Wingate 0
- May 8
- Southeast 2 Region
- May 8
- Game 1: No. 2 North Georgia 6, No. 7 Tusculum 1
- Game 2: No. 3 Lenoir-Rhyne 9, No. 6 Lincoln Memorial 1
- May 9
- Game 3: No. 3 Lenoir-Rhyne 4, No. 2 North Georgia 3
- Game 4: No. 7 Tusculum 3, No. 6 Lincoln Memorial 1
- Game 5: No. 2 North Georgia 7, No. 7 Tusculum 1
- May 10
- Game 6: No. 2 North Georgia 10, No. 3 Lenoir-Rhyne 6
- May 11
- Game 7: No. 2 North Georgia 6, No. 3 Lenoir-Rhyne 4
- May 8
- West 1 Region
- May 8
- Game 1: No. 1 Cal St. East Bay 3, No. 8 Sonoma St. 0
- Game 2: No. 4 Western Wash. 8, No. 5 CUI 0
- May 9
- Game 3: No. 4 Western Wash. 2, No. 1 Cal St. East Bay 1
- Game 4: No. 5 CUI 6, No. 8 Sonoma St. 4
- Game 5: No. 1 Cal St. East Bay 3, No. 5 CUI 1
- May 10
- Game 6: No. 4 Western Wash. 6, No. 1 Cal St. East Bay 2
- May 8
- West 2 Region
- May 8
- Game 1: No. 2 San. Fran. St. 5, No. 7 Saint Martin’s 3
- Game 2: No. 3 Cal St. San Marcos 3, No. 6 Biola 2
- May 9
- Game 3: No. 2 San. Fran. St. 13, No. 3 Cal St. San Marcos 9
- Game 4: No. 6 Biola 4, No. 7 Saint Martin’s 3
- Game 5: No. 3 Cal St. San Marcos 5, No. 6 Biola 2
- May 10
- Game 6: No. 3 Cal St. San Marcos 3, No. 2 San Fran. St. 2
- Game 7: No. 3 Cal St. San Marcos 16, No. 2 San Fran. St. 4
- May 8
- Central 2 Region
- Super regionals — Thursday, May 15 – Friday, May 16
- Atlantic Region: Shippensburg advances
- May 15
- Game 1: No. 4 Shippensburg 7, No. 2 Kutztown 2
- May 17 (Weather delay)
- Game 2: No. 4 Shippensburg 4, No. 2 Kutztown 0
- Game 3: (if necessary), 12:30 p.m.
- May 15
- Central Region: Central Oklahoma advances
- May 15
- Game 1: No. 1 Central Oklahoma 1 vs. No. 3 Augustana 0
- May 16
- Game 2: No. 3 Augustana 5, No. 1 Central Oklahoma 1
- Game 3: No. 1 Central Oklahoma 5, No. 3 Augustana 1
- May 15
- East Region: Pace advances
- May 15
- Game 1: No. 2 Wilmington (DE) 1, No. 1 Pace 0
- May 16
- Game 2: No. 1 Pace 8, No. 2 Wilmington (DE) 0
- Game 3: No. 1 Pace 5, No. 2 Wilmington 1.
- May 15
- Midwest Region: Saginaw Valley advances
- May 15
- Game 1: No. 1 Saginaw Valley 3, No. 7 UIndy 1
- May 16
- Game 2: No. 7 UIndy 9, No. 1 Saginaw Valley 0
- Game 3: No. 1 Saginaw Valley 6, No. 7 UIndy 5
- May 15
- South Central Region: UT Tyler advances
- May 15
- Game 1: No. 2 West Texas A&M 11, No. 1 UT Tyler 8
- May 16
- Game 2: No. 1 UT Tyler 10, No. 2 West Texas A&M 0
- Game 3: No. 1 UT Tyler 5, No. 2 West Texas A&M 1
- May 15
- South Region: Tampa advances
- May 15
- Game 1: No. 3 AUM 5, No. 1 Tampa 0
- May 16
- Game 2: No. 1 Tampa 5, No. 3 AUM 0
- Game 3: No. 1 Tampa 5, No. 3 AUM 0
- May 15
- Southeast Region: North Georgia advances
- May 15
- Game 1: No. 2 North Georgia 5, No. 1 Francis Marion 4
- May 16
- Game 2: No. 1 Francis Marion 9, No. 2 North Georgia 0
- Game 3: No. 2 North Georgia 5, No. 1 Francis Marion 3
- May 15
- West Region: Western Washington advances
- May 15
- Game 1: No. 3 Cal St. San Marcos 9, No. 4 Western Wash. 1
- May 16
- Game 2: No. 4 Western Wash. 4, No. 3 Cal St. San Marcos 1,
- Game 3: No. 4 Western Wash. 3, No. 3 Cal St. San Marcos 2
- May 15
- Atlantic Region: Shippensburg advances
- Championship finals — May 22 – 28
- Frost Stadium at Warner Park |Chattanooga, TN
- Thursday, May 22
- Game 1: No. 1 UT Tyler 6, No. 8 Western Wash. 5
- Game 2: No. 5 Saginaw Valley 7, No. 4 North Georgia 4
- Game 3: No. 2 Tampa 6, No. 7 Shippensburg 0
- Game 4: No. 3 Central Oklahoma 3, No. 6 Pace 2
- Friday, May 23
- Game 5: No. 1 UT Tyler 5, No. 5 Saginaw Valley 3
- Game 6: No. 2 Tampa 4, No. 3 Central Oklahoma 3
- Saturday, May 24
- Game 7: No. 8 Western Wash. 3, No. 4 North Georgia 0
- Game 8: No. 6 Pace 2, No. 7 Shippensburg 0
- Game 9: No. 8 Western Wash. 3, No. 3 Central Oklahoma 2
- Game 10: No. 6 Pace 2, No. 5 Saginaw Valley 1
- Sunday, May 25
- Game 11: No. 1 UT Tyler 2, No. 8 Western Wash. 0
- Game 13 (if necessary): 4 p.m.
- Game 12: No. 2 Tampa 4, No. 6 Pace 2
- Game 14 (if necessary): 6:30 p.m.
- Game 11: No. 1 UT Tyler 2, No. 8 Western Wash. 0
History of NCAA DII Softball Championship-
The NCAA DII Softball Championship has been a hallmark of collegiate athletics since its inception in 1982, providing a platform for top-tier competition among Division II institutions across the United States. The tournament, culminating in the Division II Women’s College World Series, has witnessed numerous programs etch their names into softball history.
The inaugural championship in 1982 saw Sam Houston State emerge victorious, defeating Cal State Northridge 3–2 in Stratford, Connecticut. This victory marked the beginning of a competitive era in Division II softball . Cal State Northridge, despite the initial setback, became a dominant force in the subsequent years, securing four national titles (1983, 1984, 1985, and 1987), the most by any program in Division II history.
The 1990s introduced a new wave of champions. Kennesaw State clinched back-to-back titles in 1995 and 1996, showcasing their prowess on the national stage . Similarly, California (PA) made its mark with consecutive championships in 1997 and 1998, highlighting the competitive depth within the division.
The 21st century continued this trend of diverse champions. Programs like Humboldt State (1999, 2008), Lock Haven (2006, 2009), and North Georgia (2015, 2023) each secured multiple titles, reflecting the evolving landscape of DII softball. Notably, West Texas A&M captured its first championship in 2014 and added a second in 2021, demonstrating sustained excellence.
In recent years, the championship has seen first-time winners rise to prominence. Rogers State claimed its inaugural title in 2022, followed by UT Tyler’s first championship in 2024, underscoring the increasing competitiveness and parity within DII softball
UT-Tyler won the 2024 DII softball championship to claim the program’s first national title. Here is a list of the past DII softball national title winners and runner-ups.
| Year | Champion (Record) | Coach | Score | Runner-Up | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | University of Texas at Tyler | Mike Reed | 10-1 | Western Washington | Longwood, Fla. |
| 2023 | *North Georgia (64-7) | Mike Davenport | 3-0 | Grand Valley State | Chattanooga, Tenn. |
| 2022 | Rogers State (58-10) | Andrea Vaughan | 6-1 | Cal State Dom. Hills | Denver, Colo. |
| 2021 | West Texas A&M (43-12) | Michael Mook | 4-1 | Biola | Denver, Colo. |
| 2020 | Canceled due to Covid-19 | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | *Augustana (SD) (61-11) | Gretta Melsted | 6-4 | Texas A&M-Kingsville | Denver, Colo. |
| 2018 | *Southern Indiana (40-23) | Sue Kunkle | 8-3 | Saint Anselm | Salem, Va. |
| 2017 | *Minnesota State (64-7) | Lori Meyer | 5-1 | Angelo State | Salem, Va. |
| 2016 | North Alabama (60-7) | Ashley Cozart | 4-1 | Humboldt State | Denver |
| 2015 | North Georgia (54-8) | Mike Davenport | 5-0 | Dixie State | Oklahoma City |
| 2014 | *West Texas A&M (60-7) | Kevin Blaskowski | 3-2 | Valdosta State | Salem, Va. |
| 2013 | *Central Oklahoma (51-11) | Genny Stidham | 5-2 | Kutztown | Salem, Va. |
| 2012 | Valdosta State (58-5) | Thomas Macera | 4-1 | UC San Diego | Louisville, Ky. |
| 2011 | UC San Diego | Patti Gerckens | 10-3 | Alabama-Huntsville | Salem, Va. |
| 2010 | *Hawaii Pacific (50-8) | Bryan Nakasone | 4-3 | Valdosta State | Saint Joesph, Mo. |
| 2009 | Lock Haven (51-6) | Kelly Green | 8-0 | Alabama-Huntsville | Salem, Va. |
| 2008 | *Humboldt State (57-18) | Frank Cheek | 1-0 | Emporia State | Houston |
| 2007 | *SIU Edwardsville (49-8) | Sandy Montgomery | 3-2 | Lock Haven | Akron, Ohio |
| 2006 | *Lock Haven (56-4) | Kelly Green | 3-0 | Emporia State | Salem, Va. |
| 2005 | * **Lynn (54-7) | Thomas Macera | 5-3 | Kennesaw State | Salem, Va. |
| 2004 | Angelo State (47-11 | Travis Scott | 7-3 | Florida Southern | Altamonte Springs, Fla. |
| 2003 | *UC Davis (53-15) | Kathy DeYoung | 7-0 | Georgia College | Salem, Ore. |
| 2002 | St. Mary’s (Texas) (58-11) | Donna Fields | 4-0 | Grand Valley State | Salem, Va. |
| 2001 | Nebraska-Omaha (54-6) | Jeanne Tostenson | 4-0 | Lewis | Salem, Va. |
| 2000 | North Dakota State (68-10) | Mitch Hanson | 3-1 | Kennesaw State | Columbus, Ga. |
| 1999 | Humboldt State (55-7-1) | Frank Cheek | 7-2 | Nebraska-Kearney | Salem, Va. |
| 1998 | California (Pa.) (49-7) | Rick Bertagnolli | 2-1 | Barry | Pensacola, Fla. |
| 1997 | *California (Pa.) (53-5) | Rick Bertagnolli | 2-1 | Wisconsin-Parkside | Salem, Va. |
| 1996 | Kennesaw State (49-8) | Scott Whitlock | 6-4 | Nebraska-Omaha | Emporia, Kan. |
| 1995 | Kennesaw State (53-5) | Scott Whitlock | 3-2 | Bloomsburg | Salem, Va. |
| 1994 | Merrimack (45-4) | Michele Myslinski | 6-2 | Humboldt State | Shawnee, Kan. |
| 1993 | Florida Southern (45-11) | Chris Bellotto | 11-5 | Augustana (S.D.) | Shawnee, Kan. |
| 1992 | Missouri Southern State (50-7) | Pat Lipira | 1-0 | Cal State East Bay | Shawnee, Kan. |
| 1991 | *Augustana (SD) (61-4-1) | Sandy Jerstad | 3-2 | Bloomsburg | Midland, Mich. |
| 1990 | Cal State Bakersfield (44-11) | Kathy Welter | 6-2 | Cal State Northridge | Midland, Mich. |
| 1989 | Cal State Bakersfield (38-23) | Kathy Welter | 8-5 | Sacramento State | Sacramento, Calif. |
| 1988 | Cal State Bakersfield (54-9-1) | Kathy Welter | 4-3 | Lock Haven | Sacramento, Calif. |
| 1987 | Cal State Northridge (58-7) | Gary Torgeson | 4-0 | Florida Southern | Quincy, Ill. |
| 1986 | *Stephen F. Austin (38-15-1) | Dianne Baker | 1-0 | Cal State Northridge | Akron, Ohio |
| 1985 | *Cal State Northridge (62-19) | Gary Torgeson | 2-1 | Akron | Northridge, Calif. |
| 1984 | *Cal State Northridge (51-12-2) | Gary Torgeson | 1-0 | Akron | Sioux Falls, S.D. |
| 1983 | *Cal State Northridge (35-20-2) | Gary Torgeson | 1-0 | Sam Houston State | Orange, Calif. |
| 1982 | Sam Houston State (40-6) | Wayne Daigle | 3-2 | Cal State Northridge | Stratford, Conn. |
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