Northwestern heads into the 2022 season with a veteran-heavy roster. Of the 21 girls on the team, only six are underclassmen.

Oklahoma returns the most prolific offense in history and adds a freshman pitcher unlike any Patty Gasso has seen. Is there any stopping the Sooners?

Crissy Strimple has a lot of fresh faces at Tulsa, but she still aims to make her first NCAA tournament appearance entering her third season.

Ole Miss dealt with changes, adversity and an investigation in the first season under Jamie Trachsel. But the Rebels cleared the hurdles to try and build for success in year two.

As Liberty watched James Madison go on its magical run through the WCWS, it created even more motivation for the 2022 season.

What do Tim Walton, Cat Osterman and Jessica Mendoza have to do with an NEC dynasty? The Saint Francis blueprint goes back to the 2011 USSSA Pride and one of the best rosters ever assembled.

Coming off a runner-up finish at the Women’s College World Series, Florida State is looking to reload for another run with a mix of All-American returners and new pieces.

All-American Montana Fouts returns in the circle and she’s surrounded by a plethora of athletic options as Alabama begins plotting a return to the Women’s College World Series.

After some challenging years, Baylor coach Glenn Moore feels revitalized by a young team hoping to write the next chapter in program history.

As with a lot of teams in 2021, it was tough sledding for Michigan State. The good news? Things are very much looking up for ’22.

Ricci Woodard had her work cut out for her this fall with so many fresh faces, but Texas State is still aiming high in 2022.

A smaller roster, eased Covid restrictions and some talented freshmen have given Texas A&M head coach Jo Evans more reasons to smile this fall.

Maryland has high hopes for the 2022 campaign, granted its offensive lineup continues to make strides.

With a host of freshmen and transfers, including a national champion, Texas Tech will have a new look in Sami Ward’s second season in Lubbock.

Injuries to five starters during the fall opened the door for the BYU Cougars to discover how much more depth they have on their roster.

South Carolina was the only SEC team that didn’t make the NCAA tournament in 2021. The Gamecocks returned this fall motivated to change that in 2022.

Despite a challenging fall last year, Stanford will found a way to make an NCAA Regional. What’s in store for 2022?

Having depended on several transfers the last few years, Louisiana is starting fresh this season with a squad filled with incoming freshmen. It’s the way the Ragin’ Cajuns want to sustain their success.

With reigning Big Ten Player of the Year Lexie Blair, two superstar pitchers and a deep freshman class, Michigan has a lot to work with in 2022.

Arizona State has consistently possessed one of the best offenses in the nation the past few years. Head coach Trisha Ford and hitting coach Jeff Harger have put together lineups that have wreaked havoc in the Pac-12. However, 2022 might be the start of a new chapter in Sun Devil softball

Entering its fifth season of existence, Duke’s program has reached a level of seniority among its players. That led to a more efficient fall for the Blue Devils.

Washington must replace some very familiar faces up the middle, but Kinsey Fiedler and a talented freshman class can rely on the trusted pitching arm of super-senior Gabbie Plain to lead the way.

After having their seven-year streak of Atlantic 10 titles snapped, the Fordham Rams are motivated to regain the crown. The veteran team just completed an undefeated fall season.

In year four of the Melyssa Lombardi era, Oregon might just have its deepest and most complete team. Here’s the inside scoop this fall.

After not meeting their goals last season, the NC State Wolfpack made some changes to their culture. The results during the fall have been positive.

Coming off another World Series and welcoming high-profile newcomers, it grows ever harder for Oklahoma State to claim underdog status. But the Cowgirls love to play with a chip on their shoulder.