Road to the WCWS: First look at Arizona softball’s opponents in Durham Regional
What challenges do Duke, Howard, and Marshall present?
May 18, 2025; Durham, NC, USA; Duke starting pitcher/relief pitcher Cassidy Curd (19) pitches the ball during the game against Georgia at Durham Regional game in Durham, North Carolina, Sunday. Mandatory Credit: Jaylynn Nash-Imagn Images | Jaylynn Nash-Imagn Images Arizona is headed to its 38th NCAA postseason of the last 39 that were held. The Wildcats will have to fight it out on the road if they hope to make it to their 26th Women’s College World Series.
History is on the Wildcats’ side. They have only lost in regionals four times in 37 attempts, although one of those came just last year at home. They are 107-14 in the regional round.
Super regionals were introduced in 2005. If Arizona can pull off the upset in Durham, it will get to supers for the 18th time in 20 attempts. It would play Arkansas in Fayetteville, where it has advanced from regionals or super regionals twice in the past five years.
To do that, the Wildcats must get past the overall 12th-seeded Duke Blue Devils, the Marshall Thundering Herd, and the Howard Bison. What does each team bring to the table? Understanding the seeding The seeding will take some getting used to this season.
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