Listed below are my newest school softball Energy 10 rankings after some entertaining Week 6 motion.
1. Oklahoma | LW: 1
We virtually had a brand new No.1 crew within the nation after LSU took down Texas 7-4 and was nonetheless undefeated on the yr. But, the Tigers simply notched their very first loss on the yr to Ole Miss on Sunday night time.
2. LSU | LW: 2
So, Oklahoma stays on prime after shifting to 27-1 and sweeping Texas Tech over the weekend, whereas LSU will keep at No. 2, now 24-1 with their very first loss. Nevertheless, I am nonetheless so impressed by the Tigers of their win over Texas. Sydney Berzon continues to go the gap for this squad, regardless of her first loss on Sunday.
3. Texas | LW: 3
I’m going to maintain Texas at No. 3, even with the loss to LSU. I don’t assume dropping to the No.2 crew right here ought to trigger the Longhorns to drop, particularly since we did not get to see a sequence between the 2. The Longhorns nonetheless have among the strongest non-conference wins of anybody and immense expertise. My guess is most rankings can have Duke at 3, however I’m sticking with the Longhorns.
4. Duke | LW: 4
Duke follows at 4. The Blue Devils gained the sequence over FSU as Jala wright moved to 10-0 within the circle with wins on Friday and Sunday over the Seminoles.
5. Stanford | LW: 5
I’m preserving Stanford at No. 5. The Cardinal had an enormous sweep over Cal over the weekend; it is an incredible ranked sequence win and the primary time since 2013 that Stanford has swept the Golden Bears in Berkeley.
6. Georgia | LW: 6
The Dawgs beat Georgia Tech mid-week after which gained their sequence over Alabama. This was an enormous ranked sequence win for Georgia and first sequence win over the Tide since 2018. Georgia run-ruled Alabama for an announcement win on Saturday, however misplaced by a run within the sequence finale.
7. Oklahoma State | LW: 7
Oklahoma State had large sweep over UCF.
8. Tennessee | LW: 9
Tennessee will transfer up a spot to No. 8 after an enormous assertion sweep over Missouri. The Girl Vols did not drop a sport to a top-15 crew. Groups are solely hitting .099 with 15 hits and 9 walks in opposition to Pickens since March 2.
9. Washington | LW: 8
Washington strikes down a spot after successful its sequence over Arizona however dropping a sport. Tennessee’s sweep was extra spectacular — therefore the swap. The Huskies got here out on the incorrect aspect of a pitchers duel on Sunday.
10. Florida | LW: NR
Lastly, a brand new crew enters the highest 10. I’m bringing the Florida Gators in. Virginia Tech was upset by Charlotte, whereas Florida gained out its week, giving the Gators the sting. Florida additionally has two wins over Alabama this season.
