The Wildcats have plenty of players coming back from their WCWS team from a year ago. Plus, there’s been a much different vibe this fall and they looked primed for another run to OKC.

Megan Bartlett walked into one of the toughest situations this offseason. However, the Sun Devils have plenty to be optimistic about under their new head coach.

Tara Henry and Rhi Potkey recap 2022 on the D1Softball Podcast this week. Season 3 is presented Bat Club USA.

The D1Softball staff takes a look back at the biggest news from January to December in 2022 to help whet the appetite for the upcoming 2023 season.

UCLA Associate Head Coach Kirk Walker joins the D1Softball Podcast this week. Season 3 is presented Bat Club USA.

What should you expect from the first year of the Trisha Ford era at Texas A&M?

A deep pitching staff she’s excited to work with and a lineup that could see a lot of growth in 2023.

Memphis head coach Stephanie VanBrakle Prothro joins the D1Softball Podcast this week. Season 3 is presented Bat Club USA.

Boise State won 40 games last season in Justin Shults. With a tougher schedule this season, the goal is to make the postseason.

The Broncos have a ton of depth and aren’t afraid to use it to get there.

FAU head coach Jordan Clark joins the D1Softball Podcast this week. Season 3 is presented Bat Club USA.

Oregon added a pair of pitchers to go with Stevie Hansen. While the offense should continue to improve in year two under Sam Marder.

Oregon State got hot at the right time last season as it made it all the way to OKC.

How can the Beavers do it again? They’ll need more offensive production and Sarah Haendiges to fill some big shoes.

Arizona State head coach Megan Bartlett joins the D1Softball Podcast this week. Season 3 is presented Bat Club USA.

At NC State, the home run mindset means more than an outcome at the plate.

The philosophy should help a handful of newcomers that are expected to make an impact this season.

The schedule for the 2023 Clearwater Elite Invitational was released on Thursday. Find out what five games the D1Softball staff is interested to see.

Michigan State head coach Sharonda McDonald-Kelley joins the D1Softball Podcast this week. Season 3 is presented Bat Club USA.

Minnesota is a mixture of familiar faces like Natalie DenHartog and Autumn Pease and new ones such as Jess Oakland and Jacie Hambrick.

The added depth should help the Gophers in 2023.

Nebraska head coach Rhonda Revelle joins the D1Softball Podcast this week.

Season 3 is presented Bat Club USA.

Penn State improved its win total by 25 games in 2022. With Bailey Parshall back and an offensive that looked stellar in the fall, head coach Clarisa Crowell is excited for what is to come.

Former Oklahoma star Jocelyn Alo is heading home to play professional softball. The home run queen announced Thursday she’s been traded to the Oklahoma City Spark.

The D1Softball Podcast is back for Season 3! Tara Henry welcomes Alabama head coach Patrick Murphy.

The Alliance Fastpitch, EL1Sports announced a partnership on Thursday. The goal is will create a platform to support the professional development of former and current fastpitch players in instruction, facility management, business development, and general corporate careers.

Can Virginia makes it second-ever postseason appearance in 2023?

The pieces seem like they are there to do so. The Cavaliers return most of their lineup, a athletic stud freshman, and fifth-year pitcher Jenny Bressler.

The D1Softball Podcast is back for Season 3! Tara Henry welcomes Texas head coach Mike White.

Louisville has a balanced mix of youth and experience. It’s certainly displayed in the battery between fifth-year ace Taylor Roby and freshman catcher Sarah Gordon.

More on the Cardinals in our Fall Report:

Donna Papa wanted to improve the Tar Heel offense. She brought in former Oklahoma standout Falepolima Aviu as hitting coach. The early returns have been good. More from North Carolina’s Fall Report.

The D1Softball Podcast is back for Season 3! Tara Henry and Rhiannon Potkey welcome Illinois Head Coach Tyra Perry.

The late Gary Ferrin carved out a unique and successful niche for Loyola Marymount in Division I softball.

The D1Softball Podcast is back for Season 3! Tara Henry and Rhiannon Potkey welcome Texas Tech head coach Craig Snider.

The D1Softball Podcast is back for Season 3! Tara Henry and Rhiannon Potkey welcome former Florida All-American and USA National team member, Amanda Lorenz.