What is 2021 ncaa division i softball rankings?

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2021 NCAA Division I Softball Rankings

The 2021 NCAA Division I softball season culminated in the Women's College World Series, with teams battling throughout the regular season and postseason to achieve top rankings. These rankings were determined primarily by performance in games and included factors such as win-loss record and strength of schedule.

• Top Ranked Teams: The University of Oklahoma Sooners finished the season as the consensus number one team, winning the national championship. Other highly ranked teams throughout the season included UCLA, Alabama, and Florida State.

• Methods of Ranking: Rankings were compiled by various polls such as the USA Today/NFCA Coaches Poll and the ESPN.com/USA Softball Collegiate Top 25. These polls surveyed coaches and media members, who casted their votes based on team performance. The NCAA Selection Committee also used these rankings to determine seeding and at-large bids for the NCAA Tournament.

• Impact of Rankings: Achieving a high ranking provided teams with benefits like hosting opportunities in the NCAA Tournament (regionals and super regionals), and ultimately, a better chance of advancing to the Women's College World Series.