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The Texas A&M softball program made a bit of history in the Women’s College World Series over the weekend. But it wasn’t exactly the type of history that you want to make, and the Aggies might just have the SEC to blame for their misfortune.
After a loss to visiting Liberty on Saturday in the regional round of the WCWS, the top-seeded Aggies needed to beat the Flames twice on Sunday to keep their season alive. They pulled off a remarkable comeback in Game 1 of the potential doubleheader to avoid elimination. But they were unable to repeat the feat on Sunday night, losing 6-5 to become the first No. 1 seed to miss Super Regionals in the NCAA softball tournament.
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SEC Championship Game Cancelation Landed Texas A&M In Bracket With Liberty
But that’s where things get tricky. Yes, Texas A&M was the No. 1 overall seed in the tournament. But it ran into a plucky Liberty team. That all could have been avoided if not for the SEC’s highly controversial decision to cancel the conference championship game due to weather. As a result, the Aggies were crowned co-champions alongside top seed and multiple-time defending national champion Oklahoma.
However, had the game been played and Oklahoma won, Texas A&M likely would’ve dropped to the 2-seed in the Women’s College World Series. Instead, the Sooners landed the No. 2 seed and began the tournament against Boston University (again). Oklahoma went 3-0 over the weekend and cruised into the Super Regional round.
The Aggies, meanwhile, watched a stellar season come to a shocking end. Ultimately, everything was in Texas A&M’s control. But it would’ve been fascinating to see what happens in an alternate universe where it doesn’t have to face to Liberty.