Southeastern Softball Earns First Top 25 Ranking

The Lions' win over No. 5 Oregon powers them to No. 25 in the NFCA/GoRout Division I Coaches Poll.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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Southeastern softball has earned its first national ranking in program history after a 4-2 finish at the NFCA Leadoff Classic in Clearwater, Florida. The Lions opened the invitational with losses to No. 13 Clemson and South Alabama, but responded with four straight wins over programs like Boston College, Rutgers, and No. 5 Oregon. Sunday's win over the Ducks was the biggest in program history, and it powered Southeastern to No. 25 in the NFCA/GoRout Division I Coaches Poll.

Why it matters

This ranking marks a significant milestone for the Southeastern softball program, which has been working to establish itself as one of the top programs in the country. The win over a highly ranked Oregon team has helped put Southeastern on the national radar and demonstrates the team's potential to compete at the highest level.

The details

Southeastern opened the NFCA Leadoff Classic with losses to No. 13 Clemson and South Alabama, but then won four straight games, including a victory over No. 5 Oregon on Sunday. This win over the highly ranked Ducks was the biggest in Southeastern's program history and propelled the team to a No. 25 ranking in the NFCA/GoRout Division I Coaches Poll.

  • Southeastern opened the NFCA Leadoff Classic in Clearwater, Florida.
  • The Lions lost their first two games to No. 13 Clemson and South Alabama.
  • Southeastern then won four straight games, including a victory over No. 5 Oregon on Sunday.
  • The win over Oregon powered Southeastern to a No. 25 ranking in the NFCA/GoRout Division I Coaches Poll.

The players

Rick Fremin

The head coach of the Southeastern softball team, who discussed the team's historic ranking.

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What they’re saying

“It's one of the goals to be one of the top programs in the country. And, look, I'm really pleased because it was the coaches' poll. So, you know, words out. And we've become a very well-respected program on a national stage. And so, it was good news.”

— Rick Fremin, Head Coach (wgno.com)

What’s next

Southeastern will host Louisiana Tech in their regular-season home opener on Wednesday at 5 p.m.

The takeaway

Southeastern softball's first-ever national ranking is a significant milestone for the program, demonstrating their growth and potential to compete at the highest level of college softball. The win over a top-5 team in Oregon has helped put Southeastern on the national map and shows that the team is capable of challenging the best programs in the country.