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hokiepro
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That’s stupid. Only the NCAA can pretend results on the field don’t matter

If it’s THAT close and you have a head to head use that. Also of note…FSU won regular and postseason titles in the #2 RPI league. UCLA didn’t win either title in the #3 RPI league Until the softball tournament ACTS like it’s a national tournament and not the SEC/UCLA Invitational it will get in its own way from growing to its potential
Posted: 05/11/2026 at 04:37 PM ET
(In response to this post by hokietony)

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Free Shoes U beat UCLA head to head but is seeded just behind them. ACC
Lakeridgehokie • 05/11/26 12:29 PM ET
Here's the explanation on that from the committee chair
VTChip • 05/11/26 01:37 PM ET
Based on the Massey ratings...
Gobbler-100 • 05/11/26 06:17 PM ET
Head to head means nothing which is criminal. This system is idiotic at
Hokie_Forester • 05/11/26 01:35 PM ET
Head to head is meaningless, overall resume dictates seeding.**
hokietony • 05/11/26 01:22 PM ET
That’s stupid. Only the NCAA can pretend results on the field don’t matter ◄
hokiepro • 05/11/26 04:37 PM ET
Agree. If you have to split hairs to add one team over another, then ....
Atlee Hokie • 05/11/26 04:43 PM ET
Pains me to say but I will be rooting for FSU to advance and win at UCLA.**
Lakeridgehokie • 05/11/26 05:27 PM ET
Yep. Don't want SEC or B10 to win.**
Atlee Hokie • 05/11/26 06:03 PM ET
The entire section process, for whatever sport, is so subjective that
BEST2VT • 05/11/26 12:51 PM ET
The committee already has made up their minds on who they think is the best
Atlee Hokie • 05/11/26 02:33 PM ET
Exactly right. It’s an invitational tournament
hokiepro • 05/11/26 05:15 PM ET
Think Zoe etal are not motivated?
TomTurkey • 05/11/26 01:24 PM ET