HISTORY MADE: Texas A&M Softball Earns No. 1 Overall Seed in 2025 NCAA Tournament
For the first time in program history, the Texas A&M Aggies softball team has claimed the No. 1 overall seed in the NCAA Division I Softball Tournament. This historic achievement marks a defining moment in the rise of Aggie softball and solidifies their position among the elite programs in college athletics.
Led by head coach Trisha Ford, now in her third season at the helm, the Aggies put together a dominant 2025 campaign. They finished the regular season with a stellar 45–9 record and earned a share of the SEC Tournament championship. Though the title game was canceled due to weather, Texas A&M’s performance throughout the season made it clear: this is a team built to contend for a national title.
What separated the Aggies from the rest of the field—and ultimately secured them the top seed—was their strength of schedule and success against the nation’s best. Texas A&M recorded 19 wins over ranked opponents, the most of any team in the country. Their ability to consistently win big games against top-tier competition showed the depth, talent, and poise of the roster.
The announcement of the No. 1 seed brings added excitement to College Station, as Davis Diamond will host the Bryan-College Station Regional from May 16 to 18. The Aggies will open their postseason run against Saint Francis, while Liberty and Marist round out the regional bracket. With a strong 35–8 all-time record in home regional games, the Aggies are confident in their ability to protect home turf in front of their passionate fanbase.
This year’s tournament marks the 35th NCAA appearance in program history and the 23rd consecutive bid for Texas A&M. Yet, this season feels different. The Aggies are no longer just participants—they are front-runners. Their goal is clear: return to the Women’s College World Series for the first time since 2017 and chase the program’s first national championship.
The 2025 tournament field is packed with SEC powerhouses—14 teams from the conference made the 64-team bracket, including seven of the top eight seeds. Longtime powerhouse Oklahoma, the four-time defending national champions, enters as the No. 2 seed, followed by Florida, Arkansas, and others. But this year, all eyes are on the maroon and white.
For Coach Ford and her team, the No. 1 seed is a reward for months of discipline, teamwork, and resilience. It’s also a testament to how far the program has come in such a short time under her leadership.
As the postseason begins, the Aggies know that the toughest challenges still lie ahead. But with momentum on their side and the support of the 12th Man behind them, Texas A&M enters the NCAA Tournament with a target on their back—and championship dreams in their sights.
