The 64 team tournament is set and former Spring High School standout Maddie Leal’s collegiate team is in the field of 64

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By NW Houston News

May 16, 2024

Former Spring High School player and current Southeastern Louisiana Lady Lions outfielder, Maddie Leal, will compete in the NCAA D1 Softball Championship Tournament.

There are 64 teams in the tournament, with the final eight teams receiving an invite to Omaha, Nebraska to play for the College World Series title.

The Southeastern Louisiana Lady Lions begin the tournament as a number 14 seed and will square off against the 14th seeded Clemson Tigers.

The first round, Regionals, is double elimination where a team is only eliminated after two losses. From there, 16 teams will make the Super Regionals and play a best-of-three series.

Finally, the eight winners from Super Regionals will head to Omaha for a chance to play for the title of College World Series Champion!