College basketball is expected to undergo a seismic shift during the 2026-27 season amid the anticipation of likely NCAA Tournament expansion. The 68-team format that American sports fans came to know and love is on the way out, and a 76-team format featuring a beefed up "opening round" is on the way in.

The NCAA is still deliberating expanding March Madness on both the men's and women's sides to 76 teams for next season — a much-expected development that's been in the works for years. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.

Follow along as the 2026 SEC Softball Tournament plays out from John Cropp Stadium with score, schedule and bracket updates:

Will UNC and Northwestern return to the final or will a new champion emerge? Here's when and where to watch all the action.

UCLA swept Stanford aside to capture its third NCAA beach volleyball national championship in program history.

The Southeastern usually has a litany of strong programs in both baseball and softball and 2026 is no different. This year, the SEC comprises six of the top 10 in NCAA's RPI softball ratings. The national rankings mirror that sentiment.