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Texas A&M University Softball has made history by being named the No. 1 overall seed in the NCAA Division I Softball Tournament for the first time. The Aggies, entering with a record of 45-9, will face Saint Francis Red Flash in regional play. This marks their 23rd consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance, featuring standout players like Koko Wooley and Emiley Kennedy. The game will be broadcast on the SEC Network. This year’s tournament represents a significant moment for the program as they seek to build on their successful season.
College Station, Texas – Texas A&M University has achieved a historic milestone by being named the No. 1 overall seed in the NCAA Division I Softball Tournament for the first time in the program’s history. The Aggies are set to kick off their regional play against the Saint Francis Red Flash on Friday, starting at 2:30 p.m. CT at Davis Diamond.
The opening game will be broadcast nationally on the SEC Network, with Kevin Fitzgerald providing play-by-play commentary and Nicole Mendes serving as the analyst. Fans wishing to follow the game can also tune in locally on Willy 1550 AM or stream it via the 12th Man Mobile app.
Texas A&M enters the tournament with an impressive season record of 45 wins and 9 losses, marking the Aggies’ 35th overall and 23rd consecutive appearance in the NCAA Tournament. This ongoing streak is currently recognized as the seventh-longest in the nation. The Aggies have a storied history in tournament play with an all-time record of 93 wins and 73 losses, and they have demonstrated a solid 35-8 record when hosting regional games.
This year’s hosting marks the 17th time Texas A&M has served as a regional host and represents the first back-to-back hosting since 2017 and 2018. Under the guidance of head coach Trisha Ford, the team has retained several key players from last year’s postseason roster, which advanced to the super regional.
Among the standout players is Koko Wooley, who has excelled in the postseason, boasting a batting average of .478 with 11 hits in 23 at-bats. Kennedy Powell also plays a crucial role, contributing a season batting average of .304 along with one home run. From the mound, junior left-hander Emiley Kennedy leads the team with a postseason record of 3-1, accumulating 17 strikeouts over 27.2 innings pitched.
Saint Francis enters the tournament as the No. 4 seed in the Bryan-College Station Regional, with a season record of 26 wins and 24 losses. The Red Flash earned their NCAA berth by winning the Northeast Conference (NEC) Tournament, where they claimed victory over LIU with a score of 6-0. This matchup will mark the inaugural meeting between Texas A&M and Saint Francis.
Leading the charge for Saint Francis is Savannah Nash, the NEC Player of the Year, who boasts an impressive batting average of .423 and has recorded 13 home runs, 14 doubles, 38 RBIs, and 41 runs scored. In addition, Olivia Ulam, recognized as the conference’s Golden Glove recipient, anchors the defense for Saint Francis.
The winner of the matchup between Texas A&M and Saint Francis will advance in the double-elimination regional, with the regional champion moving on to the super regionals. The regional also features the Liberty Flames and the Marist Red Foxes, both competing alongside Texas A&M and Saint Francis for a chance at national glory.
This year’s softballs tournament represents not only a crucial moment for Texas A&M’s program but also a significant highlight in collegiate sports as the Aggies look to build upon their strong season and historic ranking.
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Additional Resources
- Sports Illustrated: Bryan-College Station Softball Regional Updates 2025
- Wikipedia: Texas A&M Aggies Softball
- 12th Man: Texas A&M Softball No. 1 Seed in NCAA Tournament
- Google Search: Texas A&M NCAA Softball 2025
- Austin American-Statesman: Texas Softball NCAA Tournament Regionals
- Google Scholar: Texas A&M Softball
- Liberty University: Liberty Competes in NCAA College Station Regional
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Texas A&M Softball
- ESPN: College Softball 2025 Tournament Information
- Google News: Texas A&M Softball Tournament 2025
