The 2026 NCAA Division II baseball and softball super regionals opened on May 21, kicking off a series of games that have already produced a handful of surprising outcomes.
Super Regionals Kick Off with Unexpected Results
In baseball, early-round upsets reshaped the bracket. North Greenville, a top‑three national team, was eliminated in its opening game, and Cal State Monterey Bay, the No. 1 seed in the West Region, suffered a similar fate. Meanwhile, Francis Marion, a top‑20 program, used the upset to advance, and Northwest Nazarene, the defending West Region champions, defeated Cal State Monterey Bay to keep its title hopes alive.
Pittsburg State, the No. 1 seed, fell to Augustana (SD), the No. 5 seed, while UIndy secured its fourth consecutive super regional appearance, underscoring its consistent performance over recent years.
The seed distribution remains fluid, with five No. 1 seeds and six No. 2 seeds still in contention, and Central Missouri, a No. 3 seed, still alive in the Central Region, keeping the bracket open for further surprises.
Softball Upsets Continue
Softball action has been equally dramatic. Alabama Huntsville, seeded seventh, swept through South Region 2 by beating No. 2 West Florida and No. 3 West Alabama, while Biola, a sixth seed, survived three one‑run games to progress in the West Region.
Five‑seed teams Oklahoma Christian and Assumption are also still in the mix, ensuring that the tournament’s second round will feature a blend of established powers and unexpected challengers.