**Arkansas Softball Earns No. 4 National Seed in NCAA Tournament**
In a historic achievement for the University of Arkansas, the Razorbacks softball team has secured the No. 4 national seed in the 2025 NCAA Division I Softball Tournament. This marks the highest seeding in program history, underscoring a season filled with remarkable accomplishments.
**Historic Season Highlights**
The Razorbacks’ ascent to the No. 4 seed is a testament to their exceptional performance throughout the season. Under the guidance of head coach Courtney Deifel, Arkansas clinched both the Southeastern Conference (SEC) regular-season and tournament titles—achievements that had eluded the program in previous years. Their dominance was further showcased in the SEC Tournament, where they shut out Missouri 4-0 to secure the championship .([SI][1])
**Standout Performances**
A pivotal factor in Arkansas’s success has been the stellar play of senior first baseman Bri Ellis. Ellis has been a force at the plate, leading the NCAA with 74 career home runs and a .475 batting average. Her on-base percentage of .649 and an OPS of 1.838 have set new standards in college softball, drawing comparisons to MLB legends like Barry Bonds .([SBNation.com][2])
**Fayetteville Regional: A New Challenge**
As the No. 4 seed, Arkansas will host the Fayetteville Regional at Bogle Park, their home stadium. The Razorbacks are set to face Princeton in the opening game, marking the first-ever meeting between the two programs. Oregon and Wichita State round out the regional field. The double-elimination format will see the winner of the Arkansas-Princeton game play the victor of Oregon-Wichita State, with the regional championship on the line .([4029tv.com][3], [SI][1])
**Looking Ahead**
With a combination of seasoned leadership, standout individual performances, and a supportive home crowd, the Razorbacks are poised to make a deep run in the tournament. Advancing through the Fayetteville Regional would set the stage for a Super Regional matchup, bringing them one step closer to the Women’s College World Series in Oklahoma City.([4029tv.com][3])
Arkansas’s historic season has not only elevated the program’s national profile but has also set the stage for what promises to be an exciting postseason.
* [SBNation.com](https://www.sbnation.com/2025/5/14/24430345/ncaa-softball-barry-bonds-bri-ellis-arkansas-best-hitter?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
* [SI](https://www.si.com/college/arkansas/hogs-softball/razorbacks-draw-highest-seed-ever-for-ncaa-tournament?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
[1]: https://www.si.com/college/arkansas/hogs-softball/razorbacks-draw-highest-seed-ever-for-ncaa-tournament?utm_source=chatgpt.com “Razorbacks Land Highest NCAA Seed in Program History – Sports Illustrated All Hogs News, Analysis and More”
[2]: https://www.sbnation.com/2025/5/14/24430345/ncaa-softball-barry-bonds-bri-ellis-arkansas-best-hitter?utm_source=chatgpt.com “The most feared hitter in NCAA softball is putting up Barry Bonds numbers”
[3]: https://www.4029tv.com/article/arkansas-softball-super-regionals/40070092?utm_source=chatgpt.com “Razorbacks softball team advances to super regionals”
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