| Teams | 48 |
|---|---|
| Finals site | |
| Champions | Arizona (6th title) |
| Runner-up | UCLA (18th WCWS Appearance) |
| Winning coach | Mike Candrea (6th title) |
| MOP | Jennie Finch (Arizona) |
The 2001 NCAA Division I softball tournament was the twentieth annual tournament to determine the national champion of NCAA women's collegiate softball. Held during May 2001, forty-eight Division I college softball teams contested the championship. The tournament featured eight regionals of six teams, each in a double elimination format. The 2001 Women's College World Series was held in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma from May 24 through May 28 and marked the conclusion of the 2001 NCAA Division I softball season. Arizona won their sixth NCAA championship by defeating UCLA 1–0 in the final game. Arizona pitcher Jennie Finch was named Women's College World Series Most Outstanding Player.[1][2]