Nine SEC Teams in National Softball Preseason Rankings

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (January 24, 2023) – The Southeastern Conference leads the 2023 Preseason ESPN.com/USA Softball Top 25 Poll with nine teams, including three teams in the top 10.

Florida was ranked fifth, Arkansas sixth and Alabama seventh. Tennessee placed 12th in the poll, followed by Georgia at No. 13, Kentucky at No. 17, LSU at No. 20, Auburn at No. 21 and Missouri at No. 23. In addition, Ole Miss and Mississippi State also received votes, chosen by representatives coach of 10 Division I Conferences in 10 USA Softball Regions as well as National and Local media members who consistently cover Division I Softball across the country.

SEC teams are scheduled to begin the 2023 softball season on Thursday, February 9, with conference play beginning on Friday, March 10.

Also receiving votes: Ole Miss, Mississippi State