| 2001 NCAA Division I softball season | |
|---|---|
| Defending Champions | Oklahoma |
| Tournament | |
| Women's College World Series | |
| Champions | Arizona (6th title) |
| Runners-up | UCLA (18th WCWS Appearance) |
| Winning Coach | Mike Candrea (6th title) |
| WCWS MOP | Jennie Finch (Arizona) |
| Seasons | |
The 2001 NCAA Division I softball season, play of college softball in the United States organized by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) at the Division I level, began in February 2001. The season progressed through the regular season, many conference tournaments and championship series, and concluded with the 2001 NCAA Division I softball tournament and 2001 Women's College World Series. The Women's College World Series, consisting of the eight remaining teams in the NCAA Tournament and held in held in Oklahoma City at ASA Hall of Fame Stadium, ended on May 28, 2001.