After a 10-0 start to the 2026 season, including an undefeated outing at the Shriners Children’s Clearwater Invitational over the weekend, the Tennessee Lady Vols have swept the polls.
It marks the first time ever that the program is No.1 in the nation across all four major polls (Softball America, NFCA, ESPN/USA Softball, and D1 Softball) simultaneously. Additionally, it’s the first time Tennessee has been in the top spot in the NFCA poll since Feb. 11, 2014.
it’s february. keep hunting. pic.twitter.com/e3cZm8alk9
— Tennessee Softball (@Vol_Softball) February 17, 2026
With six NFCA top-ranked wins against Liberty, Oregon, Nebraska, FAU, UCLA, and Florida State, it is the most through the first 10 games of a season in program history. If Clearwater were a reflection of what the postseason could look like, get ready…