When, who Wisconsin softball will play in 2026 NCAA Tournament
For the first time since 2022, the Wisconsin Badgers will be competing in the NCAA Softball Tournament.
MADISON ā For the first time since 2022, the Wisconsin Badgers will be competing in the NCAA softball tournament . The Badgers earned an at-large berth and will face Baylor in the first round on May 15 in Austin, Texas, the NCAA revealed on May 10. The first game will be at 12:30 p.
m. on ESPN+ . UW is the No.
8 seed in its quadrant of the bracket and has the second-best seed in its regional behind host Texas ā the No. 1 seed in its part of the bracket, the No. 2 national overall seed and the reigning national champion.
Wisconsin earned its spot in the tournament after going 32-19 overall and 14-10 in Big Ten play. The Badgers reached the Big Ten semifinals after upsetting Oregon in the quarterfinals. (The Ducks ended up being the No.