After Week 4 of the faculty softball season, right here’s my up to date Energy 10 rankings.
1. Texas (Earlier: 1)
Texas stays on high after securing three run-rule wins final week. Regardless of one loss this season, the Longhorns stay at No. 1 over undefeated Oklahoma as a result of I worth energy of schedule and ranked wins closely in my energy rankings. With three top-25 wins thus far this season, Texas continues to carry its floor as the highest crew.
2. Oklahoma (Earlier: 2)
Oklahoma stays put at No. 2 after bettering to 19-0. The Sooners received all 5 of their video games final week in run-rule trend, together with a season-high 17 runs scored on Sunday. With robust matchups forward and SEC play beginning quickly, OU might be examined within the coming weeks.
3. Florida (Earlier: 3)
Florida stays No. 3, successful all 5 of its video games in run-rule trend. Whereas the Gators proceed to dominate, they’ve a big collection developing this week in opposition to Texas A&M to kick off SEC play.
4. Arizona (Earlier: 7)
Arizona makes an enormous leap to No. 4 after going undefeated on the Judi Garman Traditional. The Wildcats earned spectacular wins over UCLA, Cal State Fullerton, San Diego State and Notre Dame. Their 9-8 win over rival UCLA in 10 innings was an instantaneous traditional. Kaiah Altmeyer and Regan Shockey each went 3-for-4, and 4 Wildcats drove in two RBIs every.
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5. LSU (Earlier: 5)
LSU stays at No. 5 with three ranked wins on the season. The Tigers picked up an enormous top-5 win over UCLA by a single run, however adopted it up with a loss to Cal State Fullerton. Sydney Berzon went the gap within the circle for the win over the Bruins.
6. Texas A&M (Earlier: 6)
Texas A&M stays at No. 6 after splitting a two-game collection with Texas Tech, including one other ranked win to their resume. The Aggies face a significant problem this week with an important collection in opposition to Florida.
7. UCLA (Earlier: 4)
UCLA drops to No. 7 after struggling two losses final week, each to top-10 groups — LSU and Arizona. The loss to LSU got here by only one run in a tightly contested sport, whereas its rivalry matchup in opposition to Arizona was a back-and-forth affair that the Wildcats in the end received in 10 innings.
8. Florida State (Earlier: 9)
Florida State holds regular at No. 8, with three losses on the season however a powerful exhibiting final week with 5 run-rule victories. The Seminoles proceed to show themselves as a high contender.
9. South Carolina (Earlier: NR)
South Carolina enters the Energy 10 at No. 9 with a 19-0 begin to the season. The Gamecocks simply accomplished a collection sweep of a top-10 crew in Duke.
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Arianna Rodi, a former Charlotte star who transferred to South Carolina, had an excellent week, batting .615 with 12 RBIs, eight hits, six runs, 4 house runs and two doubles. With a dominant collection sweep to start out the season, South Carolina now enters SEC play as a top-10 crew in my rankings.
10. Oregon (Earlier: NR)
Oregon rounds out the Energy 10 at No. 10, with a 20-1 report. The Geese have spectacular wins over Tennessee and Missouri and are gearing up for a giant matchup in opposition to Florida State this week.
First groups out:
Tennessee and Arkansas simply missed the lower however are nonetheless within the hunt for a spot within the Energy 10.
