Often regarded as one of the premier nonconference events on the regular-season college softball calendar, the 2025 edition of the Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic did not disappoint.

The schedule for the final day of the 2025 Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic in Cathedral City, California, may include fewer games, but if the early contest between No. 4 UCLA and No. 14 Duke is any indication of what’s to come, the day won’t be boring.

The UCLA softball team did something Saturday afternoon that no other team has been able to do in 2025 – beat Arkansas.

UCLA Softball is the winningest program in collegiate softball history with 12 national championships under its belt.

UCLA softball secured a comeback victory over the Tennessee Lady Vols at the Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic 2025, overcoming an early 3-0 deficit to win 4-3. The Bruins and Vols were the No. 4 and No. 7 teams, respectively, heading into the game.

UCLA Softball had an extremely productive 2024, ending a 43-12 overall season with an appearance at the Women's College World Series.

Taylor Tinsley pitched six inning allowed three hits and struck out eight and freshman Aleena Garcia hit an RBI double and RBI triple as No. 4 UCLA beat No. 15 Nebraska on Feb. 20 in Cathedral City, Calif. at the Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic.

UCLA softball defeated Mizzou 4-1 at Mary Nutter Classic in a dominant performance highlighted by Kaitlyn Terry’s stellar pitching.

The largest preseason college softball showcase begins on Feb. 20 at the 2025 Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic in Cathedral City, Calif. Eight ranked teams, including two more who received top 25 votes, are in the field and giving fans more top 25 matchups than any softball event this year over a four-day period.

The 2025 Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic is underway, and the event hits the ground running with games featuring UCLA, Nebraska, Tennessee, Arkansas, Missouri, Washington and Baylor, among others.

No. 22 Missouri Softball (6-5) continue their season at the Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic, facing Minnesota (2-7) at 3:30 p.m. ET on Feb. 21 in Cathedral City, Calif.

Tennessee Softball enters the Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic with a 10-1 record in 2025, aiming to maintain its strong start against elite competition. Ranked No. 7 in the latest polls, the Lady Vols are eager to test themselves before heading into SEC play. Fans can catch all their games streaming live on FloCollege and FloSoftball.

UCLA Softball enters the Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic with a 9-1 record in 2025, solidifying its status as a national championship contender. Ranked No. 4 in the latest polls, the Bruins aim to showcase their strength against elite competition in Cathedral City, Calif.

Tennessee Softball enters the Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic with a 10-1 record in 2025, eager to solidify its national title pursuit. Ranked No. 7 in the latest polls, the Lady Vols aim for quality non-conference wins before SEC play.

As the season continues its trek towards the all-important Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic later this week, the undefeated Texas Longhorns softball team continued to reign supreme in the top spot.