The 2025 Women's College World Series began with two SEC matchups to open the tournament. Five of the eight teams in Oklahoma City are from the SEC, with two from the Big Ten and one from the Big 12. Oklahoma is pursuing its fifth consecutive national championship and is the favorite after No. 1 seed Texas A&M lost in the regional round.

White Teagan Kavan delivered another big performance at WCWS, Joley Mitchell and Katie Stewart provided the power at the plate for Texas softball.

Lyndsey Grein was nearly untouchable against top 25 teams this season, including and perhaps most especially so against UCLA. Grein (29-2, 2.08 ERA) did not allow a run over 28 innings in seven appearances against ranked teams this season,