| 1997 NCAA Division I softball season | |
|---|---|
| Defending Champions | Arizona |
| Tournament | |
| Women's College World Series | |
| Champions | Arizona (5th title) |
| Runners-up | UCLA (15th WCWS Appearance) |
| Winning Coach | Mike Candrea (5th title) |
| WCWS MOP | Nancy Evans (Arizona) |
| Seasons | |
The following human polls make up the 1997 NCAA Division I women's softball rankings. The NFCA/USA Today Poll is voted on by a panel of 32 Division I softball coaches and ranks to top 25 teams nationally.