#14 Seed·Eugene Regional
Mississippi State Brings TWO Top-50 Arms To Eugene
Our Pick
Oregon
UPSET WATCHLombardi's 20-4 Big Ten season earned her a contract through 2030. But Mississippi State has Alyssa Faircloth (231 K, 4th nationally) AND Peja Goold (2.12 ERA, 0.96 WHIP, 169 K) — the most pitching-rich 2-seed in the bracket. Saint Mary's Odhi Vasquez is a Top-25 ranked arm at the 3-seed line. Oregon's Lyndsey Grein and Sokolsky are good — but this regional could absolutely flip.
1
OregonFAVORITE
BatAmari Harper (A&M transfer) — .364/9/85 in 2025
CircleLyndsey Grein + Elise Sokolsky (17-5, 2.09)
2
Mississippi StateTHREAT
BatXiane Romero — .409 BA over last 7
CircleAlyssa Faircloth — 231 K (4th nat'l), SEC Newcomer of Year
Two Top-50 arms in same staff (Faircloth + Goold).
3
Saint Mary'sTHREAT
BatAlex Cutonilli — .450 BA in WCC play
CircleOdhi Vasquez — 0.95 WCC ERA, Softball America #25 in April
Three straight WCC titles.
4
Idaho StateEASY OUT
BatAva Brown — Big Sky Tournament MVP
CircleMarley Goluskin — Big Sky Pitcher of the Year
First Big Sky tournament title.
X-Factor
Whether Oregon can solve Faircloth's 231-K stuff in Game 2. If MSU wins it, Oregon climbs out of the elimination bracket against a fresh Vasquez. Hard regional to bet against the host but easy to bet for a Sunday rubber.