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          College softball rankings: 2024 NCAA final top 25 poll

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          Oklahoma celebrates softball 4-peat (1:31)

          Oklahoma carves its name in history as the Sooners celebrate their fourth consecutive NCAA softball championship. (1:31)

          • ESPN
          Jun 11, 2024, 04:45 PM

          The 2024 Women's College World Series concluded in historic fashion.

          The Oklahoma Sooners swept the Texas Longhorns to win their fourth straight national championship. The Sooners become the first Division I softball program to accomplish a four-peat and match Arizona for the second-most titles in Division I softball history with eight championships total.

          How does the top 25 shake out after the NCAA tournament? Which teams have climbed into the rankings?

          Here's the final ESPN/USA Softball Collegiate top 25 poll of the 2024 season, plus top plays and players of the WCWS.

          Key players of the WCWS

          Jayda Coleman, OF, Oklahoma

          Coleman made hoisting the national championship possible for Oklahoma. A day after Florida had snapped Oklahoma's 20-game NCAA tournament win streak, the Sooners' season and chase at history was on the line. Coleman hit a stunning walk-off home run in the bottom of the eighth inning to send the Sooners back to Oklahoma City and keep her college career alive. In the outfield, she also showcased her talent, making two home run robberies at the WCWS.

          Teagan Kavan, RHP, Texas

          The Longhorns' freshman pitcher stepped up and delivered all season for her team, and the WCWS was no different. Kavan threw two complete game shutouts against Stanford to send Texas to the championship game. Against a pesky Stanford offense, she allowed only two hits and pitched 15 strikeouts. Her standout performance on the big stage was enough to get the attention of WNBA star Caitlin Clark and Longhorn legend Cat Osterman.

          Reagan Walsh, INF, Florida

          Walsh had a standout performance for the Gators against Oklahoma in Game 1 of the semifinals. She hit four RBIs, including a three-run homer to help Florida upset the Sooners. She concluded the WCWS with five RBIs and two home runs. Thanks to her performance, she was named to the 2024 all-tournament team.

          Best plays of the WCWS

          Kendra Falby hits an inside-the-park home run

          Falby played a big part in Florida's postseason success. Against Oklahoma, she hit just the third inside-the-park home run in WCWS history -- the first since 2014.

          Mia Scott snags a 78 mph hit

          No hit is too hard for Scott to catch. She proved that with this grab that kept the Gators from getting on base.

          Janelle Meoño robs Oklahoma's home run

          Meoño stopped the Sooners from extending their lead with this impressive home-run-saving catch.

          Final top 25 rankings

          Here is the ESPN/USA Softball Collegiate Top 25 poll as of June 11.

          Parenthesis denotes first-place votes.

          1. Oklahoma (25)

          Record: 59-7

          2. Texas

          Record: 55-10

          3. Florida

          Record: 54-15

          4. Stanford

          Record: 50-17

          5. UCLA

          Record: 43-12

          6. Alabama

          Record: 39-20

          7. Oklahoma State

          Record: 49-12

          8. Duke

          Record: 52-9

          9. Tennessee

          Record: 44-12

          10. Texas A&M

          Record: 44-15

          11. LSU

          Record: 44-17

          12. Missouri

          Record: 48-18

          13. Georgia

          Record: 43-19

          14. Florida State

          Record: 46-16

          15. Arizona

          Record: 37-18-1

          16. Baylor

          Record: 36-23

          17. Arkansas

          Record: 37-18

          18. Virginia Tech

          Record: 40-14-1

          19. Louisiana

          Record: 45-19

          20. Oregon

          Record: 30-21

          21. Washington

          Record: 32-15

          22. Mississippi State

          Record: 34-20

          23. Northwestern

          Record: 35-13

          24. Clemson

          Record: 35-19

          25. Texas State

          Record: 47-15