The 2025 NCAA softball tournament features a 64-team field competing across regional sites, with the top eight advancing to the Women's College World Series (WCWS) held in Oklahoma City. The tournament has experienced weather-related disruptions, notably during the Texas vs. Clemson Super Regional at Red & Charline McCombs Field in Austin. Just four pitches into the game, a lightning delay was called, leading to a restart after a 1 hour and 31-minute delay. The game resumed around 10:41 p.m. Eastern, with ongoing lightning threats causing multiple delays and resets of the game clock. The weather delays have impacted the schedule, but play has eventually resumed. The Texas-Clemson Super Regional is a key matchup with high stakes, as Texas is ranked No. 6 and Clemson No. 11. The game is part of the broader NCAA tournament, which culminates in the WCWS scheduled through June 5-6. The WCWS bracket features eight teams competing at Devon Park, Oklahoma City, with tickets available online. The tournament's history highlights dominant programs like Oklahoma, UCLA, and Arizona, with Oklahoma winning multiple recent championships. Other notable NCAA softball news includes the announcement of game times for the super regionals, updates on the NCAA DII and DIII championships, and recent winners such as UT Tyler securing the DII title. The tournament continues to attract attention with coverage of top players, home run leaders, and legendary pitchers, emphasizing the sport's growth and competitive landscape.