The 1970 Women's College World Series of softball. It was organized by the Omaha Softball Association and recognized by the Division for Girls' and Women's Sports (DGWS) as a championship tournament. Softball teams from 17 schools met on May 15–17 at the George W. Dill Softball Center at Benson Park[1] in Omaha, Nebraska.[2]
The John F. Kennedy College Patriettes won their second consecutive college softball championship by winning five of their six games, defeating Southwest Missouri State in the final if-necessary game, 7–6.
The double-elimination tournament included these teams:
| Team | Appearance | |
|---|---|---|
| Concordia (NE) | 1st | |
| Illinois State | 2nd | |
| John F. Kennedy | 2nd | |
| Kearney State | 2nd | |
| Luther College (IA) | 1st | |
| Midland Lutheran (NE) | 1st | |
| Midwestern College (IA) | 1st | |
| Minnesota–Duluth | 1st | |
| Minot State | 1st | |
| Nebraska | 1st | |
| Nebraska–Omaha | 2nd | |
| Northern Colorado | 2nd | |
| Southern Illinois | 1st | |
| Southwest Missouri State | 2nd | |
| Upper Iowa | 1st | |
| Wayne State (NE) | 1st | |
| Western Illinois | 1st |
The bracket included 17 teams with results as shown.[2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8]
| Place | School | WCWS Record |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | John F. Kennedy College | 5-1 |
| 2nd | Southwest Missouri State | 6-2 |
| 3rd | Nebraska–Omaha | 4-2 |
| 4th | Illinois State | 3-2 |
| 5th | Western Illinois | 3-2 |
| Luther College | 4-2 | |
| 7th | Kearney State | 2-2 |
| Minnesota–Duluth | 2-2 | |
| 9th | Midland Lutheran College | 1-2 |
| Northern Colorado | 1-2 | |
| Southern Illinois | 1-2 | |
| Midwestern College | 1-2 | |
| 13th | Minot State College | 0-2 |
| Wayne State College | 0-2 | |
| Concordia Teachers College | 0-2 | |
| Nebraska | 0-2 | |
| Upper Iowa | 0-2 | |