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The Ole Miss Rebels softball team has earned a spot in the NCAA Tournament for the ninth year in a row, clinching the No. 2 seed in the Tucson Regional. They will compete against host Arizona and others, starting May 16. With a strong season record, the Rebels aim for their first Super Regional appearance since 2019 under the leadership of head coach Jamie Trachsel.
Oxford, MS – Ole Miss softball has secured a spot in the NCAA Tournament for the ninth consecutive year, clinching the No. 2 seed in the Tucson Regional. The announcement came on Sunday, May 11, when the NCAA Tournament regional sites were revealed. The Rebels are set to compete against host Arizona, No. 3 seed Grand Canyon, and No. 4 seed Santa Clara in their regional.
Ole Miss’s first match is scheduled for Friday, May 16, at 9 p.m. CT, where they will face Grand Canyon in a highly anticipated game that will be televised on ESPNU. This matchup marks a return for the Rebels to Tucson, a city where they previously achieved success in 2021, registering two victories over Villanova during that tournament.
The Rebels concluded their regular season with a commendable record of 37-17 and an 11-13 mark in the Southeastern Conference (SEC). They were initially predicted to finish second to last in the SEC Preseason Coaches Poll, making their current standing all the more impressive under the guidance of head coach Jamie Trachsel, who has successfully led the team to the NCAA tournament in each of her five seasons at Ole Miss.
This year’s NCAA Tournament follows a double-elimination format, which means that only one team will advance to the Super Regional. Ole Miss is aiming for their first NCAA Super Regional appearance since 2019. In the previous NCAA match against Grand Canyon in the 2022 Los Angeles Regional at UCLA, the Rebels claimed victory with a score of 9-5, bolstering their confidence heading into the upcoming contest.
Before Ole Miss takes the field, the first game of the Tucson Regional will feature Arizona against Santa Clara, starting at 5:30 p.m. This match will pave the way for an exciting evening of softball as the regional competition begins in earnest.
In addition to their overall record, the Rebels have celebrated significant victories this season, including impressive wins against highly ranked opponents such as No. 1 Tennessee, No. 10 Arkansas, and two victories against No. 6/4 Florida. The team also advanced to the quarterfinals of the SEC Tournament this season, demonstrating their development and competitiveness within the conference.
With a rich history of participation in the NCAA Tournament and a desire for further success, the Ole Miss Rebels are preparing for a challenging matchup against Grand Canyon, aiming to move closer to achieving their goal of competing in the Super Regionals. Fans will be eager to see how the Rebels perform as they strive to continue their post-season journey in Tucson.
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Additional Resources
- Clarion Ledger: Ole Miss Softball NCAA Tournament Bracket
- Gator Sports: Florida Softball vs Ole Miss Updates
- Sports Illustrated: Ole Miss Softball Earns NCAA Bid
- The Rebel Walk: Ole Miss Softball NCAA Tournament Bid
- WTVA: Ole Miss Softball Heads to NCAA Tournament
- Wikipedia: NCAA Softball Championship
- Google Search: Ole Miss Softball
- Google Scholar: Ole Miss Softball
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Softball
- Google News: Ole Miss Softball
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