1 Oklahoma Game 4: South Dakota State 5, Villanova 4 (Villanova eliminated), Sunday: NCAA Softball's Tweets. 12 Arkansas shuts out No. 3 Virginia Tech 4, Saint Francis (Pa.) 0 Two-time Olympic Gold Medalist Michele Smith joined ESPN in 1995 and has been an integral part of the networks coverage and elevation of the sport ever since. No. Currently, the ESPN crew usesnine trucks, a catering tent and a massive generator. Who she is:Ground-breaking sportscaster for ESPN since1994. Game 7: Texas 3, No. Game 4: Miami (Ohio) 4, St. Francis (Pa.) 0 (St. Francis PA eliminated) 14 Florida 0, Game 9: No. Announcers: Kevin Brown, Amanda Scarborough, Andraya Carter, Game 7: 3 p.m. on ABC Returning to the WCWS the four years after only fueled that fire. Game 1: No. Game 1: San Diego State 10, LSU 5 12 Duke 13, Georgia 5 (Georgia eliminated) 13 Washington 2 (Washington eliminated) 1 Oklahoma 20, Texas A&M 0 (Texas A&M eliminated) For subscribers: 'Just that good': Sooners put on show in college softball's first network broadcast JENNIE FINCH Who she is: Former All-American pitcher at Arizona (1999-2002). 1 Oklahoma vs James Madison To me it is the Wide World of Sports, Gasso said. 7Innings is a weekly Softball Podcast chronicling the Road to the Women's College World Series and beyond. 1 Softball Championship are No. 7 Oklahoma State 2, No. 16 UCF advances to super regional, Evanston Regional (Evanston, Illinois) She did something about it in WCWS. How she impacted the WCWS:While Cessna oversaw all NCAA championships, softball was one in which she was heavily involved. Game 6: No. 11 Arizona vs. No. Since Oklahoma City landed the Womens College World Series back in 1990, Rick Quinton has missed only three times. Note: ESPN aired some of these games on ESPN2[13]. But Saturday brought another unique moment. Pitch by Pitch returns for its third year during each of the three games, streaming live on ESPN3. 9 Northwestern 10, McNeese 2 (McNeese eliminated) No. Game 3 had a 15.0 overnight composite, way behind last year's 19.6 for Suns- Bulls triple overtime. Mowins joined ESPN in 1994, covering college sports, including basketball, football, softball, soccer and volleyball. 1 Oklahoma advances to super regional, Orlando Regional (Orlando, Florida) 2 Florida State 3 (Florida State eliminated) Who she is:Former All-American pitcher at Arizona (1999-2002). Who she is:Assistant coach at UCLA, whereshe playedfrom 1990-93. The 2022 Women's College World Series will be broadcast across ESPN's network of channels. It didnt wane when the Sooners missed the series, either. No. 7 Oklahoma State 0 ESPN will continue to employ more than 40 cameras to catch the action from every angle, including: WCWS Championship Series Television Schedule: College Softball Analyst, ESPN/SEC Network, Play-by-Play Commentator/Host, Longhorn Network. . 24 Virginia Tech defeats No. Quinton helped broadcast Oklahomas 7-2victory against Texas, but thats not what made it special. Build A Content Strategy That Gets Results! Announcers: Beth Mowins, Jessica Mendoza, Michele Smith, Holly Rowe, Game 10: 9 p.m. on ESPN Shipman was All-American shortstop and SEC Player of the Year for the Tennessee Volunteers. Florida advances to Women's College World Series, Tempe Super Regional Series: No. Game 2: Stanford 3, Murray State 1, Saturday: Karlyn Pickens got the start for the Volunteers and struck out six . Game 5: McNeese 3, Notre Dame 1 (Notre Dame eliminated), Sunday: 5 UCLA 7, No. 5 UCLA 7, Loyola Marymount 1 5 UCLA, No.7 Oklahoma State, No. No. 14 Florida, Arizona, Oregon State and Texas. Championship Series Game 3 She is both a three-time World Champion (2002, 2006, 2010) and World Cup Champion (2006, 2007, 2010), in addition to being a two-time Pan American Gold Medalist (2003, 2007). As monumental the moment is for the sport, it didnt come easy. This year, more than 200 ESPN employees cameto OKC. James Madison vs. No. Oregon State advances to super regional, Tuscaloosa Regional (Tuscaloosa, Alabama) Conference tournaments are underway, there's a mere one regional ranking left, and the selection show is right here on NCAA.com at 10 a.m. Game 3: No. 13 Washington 2, Texas 1 ESPN will have Championship Series coverage from every angle with a team of expert commentators, an expansive camera complement, and multiple second-screen viewing options. How she impacted the WCWS:Its possible the WCWS wouldve become a huge draw without Gasso and her Sooners, but winning a national title in 2000 sparked local interest. Game 4: Notre Dame 16, Oakland 1 (Oakland eliminated) PREDICTIONS:8 way-too-early picks for the 2023 Women's College World Series. 8 Arizona State 6 6 Alabama 6, Chattanooga 2 (Chattanooga eliminated), Sunday: The broadcast was the first WCWS game on ABC, a seismic moment in the tournament's 40-year history. 2023 NCAA | Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. No. As great asLisa Fernandez was, Finch came along as softballs exposure was exploding and she rode the wave. No. Georgia vs. No. Announcers: Beth Mowins, Michele Smith, Jessica Mendoza, Holly Rowe, Game 2: 2:30 p.m. on ESPN No. Arizona vs. Texas (Game 6 winner vs. Game 7 loser) The broadcasts have gone from using five cameras to 40. 9 Northwestern 4, No. 10 Florida State Ive been watching it for that long. Enter your information to receive emails about offers, promotions from NCAA.com and our partners. Jocelyn Alo decided Texas wasn't going to shut down OU again. The 16 regional winners then face off in a best-of-3 series at eight super regional sited. She also enjoyed a successful international professional career, playing 16 years in Japan. TV Broadcast Schedule; Newsletters; Game 2: Oregon 10, Wichita State 2 (5), Saturday: No. Over the years, Gasso has established one of the nations premier programs, winning four total national titles, but her role in the growth of the WCWS is a huge feather in her cap. 5 UCLA, No.7 Oklahoma State, No. Announcers: Beth Mowins, Michele Smith, Jessica Mendoza, Holly Rowe, Game 10: 7 p.m. on ESPN2 Game 1: Oregon State 4, Ohio State 3 Quinton, a camera operator for ESPN, has seen a lot in his 30 years working at the tournament. The WCWS begins in double-elimination format, before the final two teams play a best-of-three series for the national championship. Texas vs. No. How she impacted the WCWS:Fernandezs playing career coincided with the start of OKC hosting the World Series. 14 Florida advances to super regional, Knoxville Regional (Knoxville, Tennessee) In college, she was an All-American, Player of the Year and National Champion with the Washington Huskies. Friday: Texas vs. No. Game 3: No. Game 1: No. List of College World Series broadcasters. No. Florida is 28-21 all-time against Florida State softball, however, the Gators have lost the last three matchups dating back to 2021. Oklahoma ended its dominant 2022 season with a Women's College World Series title. Game 6: Arizona 3, Oregon State 1 (Oregon State eliminated), Game 7: No. Game 4: Lehigh 5, Weber State 4 (Weber State eliminated) Comments are off. 12 Duke 3 Texas kept its season alive on Sunday with a 5-2 win over Arizona in a Women's College World Series elimination game thanks in part to the heroics of the sophomore pitcher. Oklahoma ended its dominant 2022 season with a Women's College World Series title. SiriusXM is recognizing the 50th anniversary of Title IX by shining a light on how far we've come and how much further we need to go to ensure women have an equal chance to be great. Game 2: No. Game 4: North Texas 5, Fordham 3 (Fordham eliminated) Multiple Ways to Watch In addition to Mowins, Adam Amin, Cara Capuano, Tyler Denning, Tiffany Greene, Melissa Lee, Alex Loeb, Courtney Lyle, Mark Neely, Matt Schick and Pam Ward will handle the majority of play-by-play responsibilities throughout the season. Thursday or Friday games must be scheduled between noon and 8: 30 p.m. Saturday games must be scheduled between 10 a.m. and 8:30 p.m. Sunday games shall be scheduled between noon and 8:30 p.m. 7 Oklahoma State (Game 3 winner vs. Game 4 winner) 1 Softball Championship are No. The 2023 Women's College World Series starts Thursday, June 1 and runs through Friday, June 9, if necessary. 10 Florida State 7 Texas softball sweeps No. 8 Arizona State 5, Cal State Fullerton 2, Saturday: 9 Northwestern advances to super regional, Tempe Regional (Tempe, Arizona) We even have a drone for the first time, Mendoza said. Game 5: Oregon State 5, Ohio State 1 (Ohio State eliminated), Sunday: ET . 1 Oklahoma HowheimpactedtheWCWS:Consideredthe godfather of softball as the man most responsible for getting the sport on the Olympic docket. Through 1987, the College World Series was a pure double-elimination event. Friday: College softball expert roundtable: Who has the most to prove and who can stop Oklahoma? 9 Northwestern 8, No. 7Innings live will preview the championship series Tuesday, June 7, at 8 p.m. on ESPN2 with Lyle, Lawrie, Shipman and Scarborough on hand, along with three-time All-American and Alabama National Champion Kayla Braud. Announcers: Kevin Brown, Amanda Scarborough, Andraya Carter, Game 4: 9:30 p.m. on ESPN 3 Virginia Tech 9, Kentucky 2 2018 College Football Week 8 TV and Announcer Schedule, 2018 College Football Week 7 TV and Announcer Schedule, Designed and Powered by Paul Neumyer Consulting. Game 2: No. The eight teams featured in this years field are No. For Oklahoma coach Patty Gasso, whose Sooners played on ABC last season during the super regionals, shes just honored to again play on the network. WCWS games will be available on ESPN, ESPN2 and ESPNU, with all games streaming on ESPN App via connected devices. 1 Oklahoma, Texas advance to championship series, Blacksburg Super Regional The game times and broadcast info for the opening day of the Women's College World Series were announced Sunday. Game 4: Louisiana 3, UNC Wilmington 1 (UNC Wilmington eliminated) SOFTBALL Women's College World Series @ Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Announcers: Ryan Radtke and Leah Amico . A trailer for hair and makeup. 11 Tennessee 9, Campbell 1 (6), Saturday: 7 Oklahoma State advances to super regional, Clemson Regional (Clemson, South Carolina) No. Game 3: No. The road to Oklahoma City and the Women's College World Series begins in two weeks on Sunday, May 16, with the NCAA softball tournament selection show. The 2023 SEC softball schedule for the conference tournament, which is May 9-13 at Bogle Park in Fayetteville, Ark. More: OU softball: Why Tiare Jennings 'is definitely past the freshman test' for Sooners. No. NCAA Softball Articles. Game 7: Stanford 6, No. The most recent expansion, a multi-year project paid for in large part by a voter-approved $27.5 million bond package, secured a long-term agreement with the NCAA that will keep the WCWS in OKC through 2035.
