Women's College World Series team

ALABAMA (38-18)

Coach: Patrick Murphy (1,304-393 in 27 years overall; 1,276-373 in 26 years at Alabama).

Last WCWS appearance: 2023.

National titles: 1 (2012).

Road to Oklahoma City: Won Tuscaloosa Regional: beat USC Upstate 1-0, beat Southeastern 6-3 (9 inn.), beat Southeastern 12-2 (5 inn.). Won Knoxville Super Regional: lost to Tennessee 3-2, beat Tennessee 3-2 (14 inn.), beat Tennessee 4-1.

2024 record vs. WCWS teams: 1-2.

Top hitters: Kenleigh Cahalan (.305, 29 RBIs), Jenna Johnson (.268, 24 RBIs), Abby Duchscherer (.357, 30 RBIs), Kali Heivilin (.240, 28 RBIs).

Pitchers: Kayla Beaver (18-9, 1.58 ERA, 178 strikeouts in 186 1/3 innings), Jocelyn Briski (10-5, 2.17 ERA).

DUKE (52-7)

Coach: Marissa Young (265-104 in seven years).

Last WCWS appearance: None.

National titles: None.

Road to Oklahoma City: Won Durham Regional: beat Morgan State 6-1, beat South Carolina 8-0 (6 inn.), beat South Carolina 10-1. Won Columbia Super Regional: beat Missouri 6-3, lost to Missouri 3-1, beat Missouri 4-3 (9 inn.)