| Teams | 48 |
|---|---|
| Finals site | |
| Champions | California (1st title) |
| Runner-up | Arizona (15th WCWS Appearance) |
| Winning coach | Diane Ninemire (1st title) |
| MOP | Jocelyn Forest (California) |
The 2002 NCAA Division I softball tournament was the twenty-first annual tournament to determine the national champion of NCAA women's collegiate softball. Held during May 2002, 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 2002 Women's College World Series was held in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma from May 23 through May 27 and marked the conclusion of the 2002 NCAA Division I softball season. California won their first NCAA championship by defeating Arizona 6–0 in the final game. California pitcher Jocelyn Forest was named Women's College World Series Most Outstanding Player.[1][2][3]