Statistically, Isabella Smith kept company with Montana Fouts and Kelly Maxwell. But from being the self-described worst player on the field to finding a home at her late father’s alma mater, the Big South Pitcher of the Year’s journey is uniquely her own.

Washington has Baylee Klinger’s back, which makes it tough to pitch around the All-American. Texas’ freshman class is on a historic pace. Aaliyah Jordan’s return inspires UCLA. That and more in What We Learned.

One team will take the next step toward Oklahoma City as No. 11 Tennessee, Ohio State, Oregon State and Campbell battle in the Knoxville Regional.