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Liberty University Shocks Texas A&M to Advance in NCAA Softball Tournament

The Flames eliminated the No. 1 overall seed in a dramatic regional finale, becoming the first unseeded team to achieve this milestone since 2005.

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Oklahoma's Ailana Agbayani (50) celebrates after hitting a three-run home run in the second inning of a softball game in the Norman Regional of the NCAA Tournament.
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Kennedy Powell gave the Aggies the lead for good in the top of the eighth inning as Texas A&M defeated Liberty on Sunday to stay alive.

Overview

  • Liberty University defeated top-seeded Texas A&M 6-5 in a decisive Game 7 to win the Bryan-College Station Regional and advance to the Super Regionals for the first time in program history.
  • Texas A&M's elimination marks the first time a No. 1 overall seed has failed to advance past the regional round since NCAA softball began national seeding in 2005.
  • Rachel Roupe led Liberty's offense with two home runs and four RBIs in the final game, capping off a standout performance throughout the tournament.
  • The Flames' victory highlights increasing parity in NCAA softball, with other top-seeded teams like LSU and Duke also falling in the regionals.
  • Liberty will face No. 16 Oregon in Eugene in the Super Regionals, as they aim to continue their unprecedented postseason run.