Hey, good news for softball fans around the state — this Selection Sunday is shaping up to be a pretty big deal for Texas teams. All three major programs with Central Texas ties are sitting in position to hear their names called when the NCAA Tournament bracket drops.
The Longhorns have been doing their thing over in the Big 12, and most projections have them landing a solid seed — possibly even hosting a regional right here in Austin, which would be a huge deal for fans who want to catch live postseason ball without fighting I-35 traffic heading out of town. Texas softball at Longhorn Softball Complex in tournament mode? Yeah, that's a good time.
Over in College Station, the Aggies are also knocking on the tournament door. A&M has had an up-and-down stretch run through the SEC, which is basically the gauntlet of college softball, so just being in the conversation says something about where that program stands heading into May.
And then there's Texas State, which honestly might be the feel-good story of the bunch. The Bobcats out of San Marcos have been quietly putting together a strong season in the Sun Belt, and a tournament bid would be a big moment for that program and for a fan base that's been growing fast.
Selection Sunday is this weekend, so we'll know the full picture soon. If you've got a favorite among these three — or maybe all three — keep your eyes on the bracket reveal. Texas softball in May is always worth paying attention to, and this year it looks like we might have a lot to cheer about all at once.