The 1995

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was the fourteenth annual tournament to determine the national champion of

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women's collegiate softball. Held during May 1995, thirty-two Division I college softball teams contested the championship. The tournament featured eight regionals of four teams, each in a

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format. The 1995 Women's College World Series was held in

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from May 25 through May 29 and marked the conclusion of the 1995 NCAA Division I softball season.

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won their eighth NCAA championship, and ninth overall, by defeating

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4–2 in the final game. UCLA pitcher Tanya Harding was named

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, the first time the honor was awarded by the NCAA. The Bruins' participation and championship were later vacated by the NCAA.

Qualifying

Regionals

Regional No. 1

*Michigan qualifies for WCWS

Regional No. 2

*Princeton qualifies for WCWS

Regional No. 3

*Arizona qualifies for WCWS

Regional No. 4

*Cal State Fullerton qualifies for WCWS

Regional No. 5

*Southwestern Louisiana qualifies for WCWS

Regional No. 6

*Iowa qualifies for WCWS, 3–1

Regional No. 7

*UNLV qualifies for WCWS

Regional No. 8

*UCLA qualifies for WCWS, 3–0

Women's College World Series

Participants

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Bracket

All-Tournament Team

The following players were named to the All-Tournament Team

References

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