Regionals and Super Regionals Tournament Results
The tournament season reached a fever pitch in May, as teams battled through a rigorous series of elimination games. The Regionals—the initial phase of the postseason—took place from May 15 to 18. While the Seattle regional began on May 15 and concluded on May 17, all other regional competitions were held between May 16 and 18. Following the regional victories, the top teams advanced to the Super Regionals, which were contested from May 22 to 25.
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Key Facts
- Regional Dates: May 15–18 (Seattle: May 15–17).
- Super Regional Dates: May 22–25.
- Major Winners: High-performing programs including Oregon, Florida State, Florida, Washington, Baylor, UCLA, Arizona, Oklahoma, and Alabama advanced through their respective brackets.
- Format: The tournament progressed from first-round matchups to regional finals, culminating in the Super Regional showdowns.
Regional and Super Regional Breakdowns
Eugene and Minneapolis Regionals
In the Eugene area, Oregon secured a dominant path, defeating Utah Valley and Wisconsin to advance. Meanwhile, the Minneapolis Regional saw a competitive struggle between Minnesota and Auburn, with Auburn eventually securing a victory in the regional finals.
Tallahassee and Tempe Regionals
The Tallahassee Super Regional featured a clash between Florida State and Arizona State. Florida State navigated through Fordham and South Carolina, while Arizona State overcame Dartmouth and Michigan in the Tempe Regional to set up their encounter.
Gainesville and Seattle Regionals
Florida dominated the Gainesville Regional, sweeping through Florida A&M and Stetson. In the Seattle Regional, Washington emerged as the powerhouse, defeating Iona, BYU, and Northwestern to claim their spot in the Super Regionals.
Athens and Waco Regionals
The Athens Super Regional saw Georgia face off against Baylor. Georgia advanced by defeating Chattanooga and NC State, while Baylor fought through Northwestern State, Tulsa, and Houston in the Waco Regional.
Los Angeles and Lexington Regionals
UCLA claimed victory in the Los Angeles Regional after defeating Southern Utah and Notre Dame. They were matched against Kentucky, who had advanced from the Lexington Regional by overcoming Ohio, James Madison, and DePaul.
Lafayette and Tucson Regionals
Arizona emerged from the Tucson Regional after victories over Boston University and LSU. They faced Louisiana–Lafayette, who had navigated a tough path through Texas Southern, Texas, and Mississippi State in the Lafayette Regional.
Norman and Knoxville Regionals
Oklahoma secured the Norman Regional title by defeating Bryant and Texas A&M. Their opponent, Tennessee, advanced from the Knoxville Regional after victories over Charleston Southern and Virginia Tech.
Tuscaloosa and Columbia Regionals
Alabama dominated the Tuscaloosa Regional, defeating SIU Edwardsville and USC Upstate. They faced Missouri, who had advanced from the Columbia Regional by beating Bradley and Kansas.
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Tournament Summary Table
| Super Regional Site | Competing Teams | Regional Winners |
|---|---|---|
| Eugene | Oregon vs. Minnesota | Oregon, Minnesota |
| Tallahassee | Florida State vs. Arizona State | Florida State, Arizona State |
| Gainesville | Florida vs. Washington | Florida, Washington |
| Athens | Georgia vs. Baylor | Georgia, Baylor |
| Los Angeles | UCLA vs. Kentucky | UCLA, Kentucky |
| Lafayette | Arizona vs. Louisiana–Lafayette | Arizona, Louisiana–Lafayette |
| Norman | Oklahoma vs. Tennessee | Oklahoma, Tennessee |
| Tuscaloosa | Alabama vs. Missouri | Alabama, Missouri |
Frequently Asked Questions
When did the Regionals take place?
The Regionals were held from May 15 to 18, with the Seattle regional occurring specifically from May 15 to 17 and all others from May 16 to 18.
What were the dates for the Super Regionals?
The Super Regionals took place from May 22 to May 25.
Which teams competed in the Norman Super Regional?
The Norman Super Regional featured Oklahoma and Tennessee.
Who won the regional finals in the Los Angeles and Lexington brackets?
UCLA won the Los Angeles Regional, and Kentucky won the Lexington Regional.
Which teams faced off in the Tuscaloosa Super Regional?
Alabama and Missouri competed in the Tuscaloosa Super Regional.