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Softball America's Week 11 Composite Rankings
Oklahoma strengthens position after series win over Texas
Apr. 15, 2026 at 5:57am
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The Composite Rankings showcase the evolving landscape of college softball, with top teams jockeying for position as the postseason approaches.Athens TodayThe latest College Softball Composite Rankings show Oklahoma moving up after taking a series from Texas, while Alabama remains at No. 1. The rankings also highlight key offensive and defensive trends across the sport.
Why it matters
The Composite Rankings provide a comprehensive look at the top teams in college softball, combining multiple major polls and computer metrics. As the season heads towards the postseason, these rankings and analyses offer insights into which programs are best positioned for championship runs.
The details
Oklahoma strengthened its position in this week's Composite Rankings after earning a series win over Texas in Austin. However, Alabama held firm at No. 1, buoyed by a dominant sweep of Auburn and a continued edge in the computer-based metrics. Texas, meanwhile, slipped a couple of spots following the series loss, while Texas Tech dropped three positions after conceding a single game to Utah in Big 12 play.
- The rankings reflect games played from Monday to Monday of the previous week.
- Oklahoma now returns home for another marquee showdown, hosting No. 3 Arkansas this weekend.
- Texas will look to regain its early-season consistency on the road, traveling to Athens for a challenging series against Georgia.
The players
Oklahoma
The Sooners strengthened their position in the Composite Rankings after earning a series win over Texas.
Alabama
The Crimson Tide held firm at No. 1 in the rankings, buoyed by a dominant sweep of Auburn and a continued edge in the computer-based metrics.
Texas
The Longhorns slipped a couple of spots in the rankings following the series loss to Oklahoma.
Texas Tech
The Red Raiders dropped three positions after conceding a single game to Utah in Big 12 play.
Arkansas
The Razorbacks are set to host Oklahoma in a highly anticipated two-versus-three matchup this weekend.
What’s next
Oklahoma now returns home for another marquee showdown, hosting No. 3 Arkansas this weekend in a highly anticipated two‑versus‑three matchup. Texas will look to regain its early‑season consistency on the road, traveling to Athens for a challenging series against Georgia.
The takeaway
The Composite Rankings provide a comprehensive look at the top teams in college softball, highlighting key offensive and defensive trends that will shape the remainder of the season and the upcoming postseason. As the race for the national championship intensifies, these rankings and analyses offer valuable insights into which programs are best positioned for success.
