The countdown is on for Texas Tech softball fans. With the NCAA tournament selection show just hours away, the Red Raiders are poised to learn their postseason fate—and the latest projections are heating up the anticipation.

According to final forecasts released Sunday morning by Softball America, Texas Tech is slotted as the No. 11 overall seed, which would mean hosting a regional in Lubbock. The projected field includes Ole Miss, Michigan, and Akron—a mix that could give the Red Raiders a solid path through the first weekend.

But the real drama lies in the potential super regional matchup. Softball America projects Tennessee as the No. 6 national seed, setting up a possible showdown in Knoxville. That matchup is loaded with storylines: former Tech head coach Craig Snider left Lubbock to join the Vols' staff, and this summer, star player Taylor Pannell transferred from Tennessee to Texas Tech—a move that sparked heated offseason chatter around the program.

Meanwhile, USA TODAY's final projections, released Saturday, have Texas Tech as the No. 9 overall seed. In that scenario, the Red Raiders would face a potential super regional at No. 8 Florida—another tough road test for a team with its sights set on Oklahoma City and the Women's College World Series.

Whether it's a trip to Knoxville or Gainesville—or a chance to host deeper into the tournament—one thing is clear: Texas Tech is poised for an exciting postseason run. Gear up and get ready to cheer on the Red Raiders as they chase a spot in the WCWS.