The 1970 Women's College World Series of softball. It was organized by the Omaha Softball Association and recognized by the Division for Girls' and Women's Sports (DGWS) as a championship tournament. Softball teams from 17 schools met on May 15–17 at the George W. Dill Softball Center at Benson Park in Omaha, Nebraska.
The John F. Kennedy College Patriettes won their second consecutive college softball championship by winning five of their six games, defeating Southwest Missouri State in the final if-necessary game, 7–6.
Teams The double-elimination tournament included these teams: TeamAppearanceConcordia (NE)1stIllinois State2ndJohn F. Kennedy2ndKearney State2ndLuther College (IA)1stMidland Lutheran (NE)1stMidwestern College (IA)1stMinnesota–Duluth1stMinot State1stNebraska1stNebraska–Omaha2ndNorthern Colorado2ndSouthern Illinois1stSouthwest Missouri State2ndUpper Iowa1stWayne State (NE)1stWestern Illinois1st
Bracket The bracket included 17 teams with results as shown.
Ranking Place School WCWS Record 1st John F. Kennedy College5–1 2nd Southwest Missouri State6–2 3rd Nebraska–Omaha4–2 4th Illinois State3–25th Western Illinois3–2 Luther College4–27th Kearney State2–2 Minnesota–Duluth2–29th Midland Lutheran College1–2 Northern Colorado1–2 Southern Illinois1–2 Midwestern College1–213th Minot State College0–2 Wayne State College0–2 Concordia Teachers College0–2 Nebraska0–2 Upper Iowa0–2
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