Virginia Tech is one of the opponents that could make this weekend's Tuscaloosa Regional tough for Alabama softball.

The Oklahoma State softball season has been a rollercoaster, and its chances of continuing beyond this weekend rely solely on whether the track is at a rise or a dip in Fayetteville, Arkansas.

In 2025, the tournament will feature 64 teams competing across 16 regional brackets, each consisting of four teams in a double-elimination format.