The Oklahoman's Jenni Carlson breaks down players to watch during the NCAA softball tournament from Texas Tech and Arkansas to Nebraska and Ohio State.

NiJaree Canady, Texas Tech (25-5, 0.81 ERA). Canady remains the gold standard. She leads the nation in ERA and batting average allowed (.147), and she's second in walks and hits per inning pitched ...

Who are the players to watch in this weekend's Lubbock Regional of the 2025 NCAA softball tournament? Glad you asked.