Tennessee has claimed the No. 1 spot in the Week 2 ESPN/USA Softball Top 25 rankings after an undefeated start to the season. The Lady Vols leapfrogged Texas Tech, which fell to Nebraska in the Clearwater Invitational, opening the door for Tennessee's ascent. The poll features the same 25 teams as last week, with Tennessee joining three other undefeated squads.

UCLA's Megan Grant stands out as a player to watch, hitting .522 with 9 home runs while transitioning from basketball to softball. The senior utility player is now fully focused on her softball career as the Bruins navigate a 7-3 start. The rankings show significant movement, with Alabama jumping to No. 9 (9-0) and Arkansas rising to No. 8 (8-1), while LSU dropped from No. 10 to No. 17 despite a 7-4 record.

Fans can catch all the action across ESPN's networks including ESPN2, ESPNU, SEC Network, ACC Network, and ESPN+. The Lady Vols face Missouri State Friday at 5:30 p.m., while other key matchups include Texas vs. Arizona and Oklahoma hosting Cal State Fullerton. With conference play approaching, these early-season rankings will face their first major tests as teams begin conference competition.