Bill Connelly May 14, 2026, 07:00 AM ET Close Bill Connelly is a writer for ESPN. He covers college football, soccer and tennis. He has been at ESPN since 2019. A couple of record-breaking home run hitters. An all-time ace making her last postseason run. Most of the sport's blue-blood schools boasting loaded lineups. The 2026 NCAA softball tournament will not lack for star power or storylines. We're a couple of weeks away from the Women's College World Series, but the run-up is the best part. Who will trip up along the way, à la No. 1 seed Texas A&M falling to Liberty last season? Who will look like they're shifting into fifth gear just in time? How many home runs will Megan Grant and Kendall Wells be able to hit in a single weekend? Friday's the best, most chaotic softball day of the season, and the action continues all weekend. Here's what you need to know about the NCAA softball regionals.…