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From January 3 through the beginning of the regular season, we’re going to take a look at every Division 1 conference and Forecast what to expect in each league this season. Today, we take a look at the Summit League.
I. Conference Breakdown
Eight softball programs compete for the top spot in the Summit League standings. Those programs include Kansas City (formerly UMKC), North Dakota, North Dakota State, Omaha, South Dakota, South Dakota State, St. Thomas, and Western Illinois.
St. Thomas joined the conference this summer, moving up directly from Division III.
Last season, South Dakota State emerged as the new cream of the crop in the Summit League. The Jackrabbits crossed the 40-win plateau and won both the conference regular-season and tournament championships. In their first NCAA tournament ever, the Jackrabbits won their first game before falling to Power 5 opponents Arkansas and Stanford to end their magical season.
*** Scroll down to read more of the Summit League Forecast for 2022!