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Oklahoma State starting pitcher Ruby Meylan (66) celebrates a win after an NCAA Big 12 softball tournament game between the Oklahoma State Cowgirls and the Utah Utes at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, on Thursday, May 7, 2026.

Oklahoma State Softball Coach Puts Big 12 on Blast Over Controversial Award Changes

Kenny Gajewski criticized the Big 12 Conference after claiming softball award winners were changed at the last minute without coaches voting again.

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4 Candidates Illinois Softball Should Consider for Head Coach

Allegations Against UAB Softball Coach Taylor Smartt Include Abuse, Racist Remarks and NCAA Violations

The Complete List of 2026 NCAA Softball Conference Awards

LIU Softball Hit with NCAA Penalties Day After Clinching NEC Title

NCAA Softball Statistical Leaders After Week 13

Auburn Eliminates Missouri from NCAA Softball Tournament Contention with SEC Tournament Win

2026 NCAA Softball Coaching Carousel: All the Latest Hires, Firings and Openings

Illinois Softball Parts Ways with Head Coach Tyra Perry

Injured BYU Players Start on Senior Day in Viral Moment vs Arizona State

Injuries

Marin Heller underwent surgery after a collision at second base.

Florida State Softball Gives Injury Update on Marin Heller

Arkansas outfielder Dakota Kennedy exited Friday's game against Oklahoma early with an injury.

Arkansas Outfielder Leaves Game Against Oklahoma After Injury Scare

Robyn Herron is battling a nagging knee injury.

Courtney Deifel Gives Injury Update on Arkansas Softball Ace Robyn Herron

Freshman Hildie Dempsey is out for the season.

UCF Softball Pitcher Out for 2026 After Season-Ending Injury

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Sammi Woods has entered the transfer portal.

Maryland Softball Infielder Enters Transfer Portal to Pursue Different Sport

Tennessee infielder Makenzie Butt transferred to the Lady Vols from Boise State after the 2025 season.

NCAA Softball May Shift Transfer Portal Window After Key Vote

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Softball On SI Debuts Podcast, Features Belmont Star Maya Johnson

Texas Tech head coach Gerry Glasco detailed The Matador Club's involvement in several landmark NIL deals during Big 12 softball media days on Thursday.

Texas Tech Softball's Gerry Glasco Details Timeline of The Matador Club's Involvement in Landmark NIL Deals

Texas Tech Red Raiders utility Makayla Garcia celebrates after scoring a run at the Women's College World Series.

How Texas Tech Softball Turned Gutsy WCWS Call Into Recruiting Weapon

Jan 19, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Indiana Hoosiers head coach Curt Cignetti looks on in the fourth quarter against the Miami Hurricanes during the College Football Playoff National Championship game at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

How Curt Cignetti's Historic Indiana Run Compares to College Softball Moments

Arizona's Jalen Adams transferred in from Iowa after a coaching change.

Softball On SI Predicts 2026’s Most Impactful Transfer

Texas softball head coach Mike White recently provided an update regarding the eligibility of Sophia Bordi.

Texas Softball Coach Mike White Addresses Sophia Bordi Eligibility Status

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Lincoln Southwest (Nebraska) pitch Maisey McCarty led the Silver Hawks to a state championship win last season.

MaxPreps Names Best High School Softball Players to Watch in 2026

Maddie Watson, Jamie Lynn Spears, and family.

Britney Spears’ Niece Signs with Southern Miss Softball

Karen Weekly and Halle Bailey

National Signing Day Delivers Impactful Moments for Legacy Softball Players

These 9 SEC Softball Programs Dominated 2026 National Signing Day

Emma Ford signed to play college softball at Clemson on Wednesday.

Daughter of Texas A&M Softball Head Coach Trisha Ford Signs with Clemson

The Power of Great Coaches: How High School Mentorship Shapes the Future of Young Athletes

Caroline Stanton ranks No.1.

Softball America Announces Updated Recruiting Rankings for Class of 2026

South Carolina Softball's Top Recruit Aspen Boulware Shocks Fans With Social Media Announcement

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The 2026 ACC Softball Tournament is being played at Virginia's Palmer Park.

How to Watch the 2026 ACC Softball Tournament with Schedule, Bracket, TV Channel

The 2026 Big Ten Tournament is being played at Maryland.

How to Watch the 2026 Big Ten Softball Tournament with Preview, Breakdown, TV Channel

The 2026 SEC Softball Tournament is being played at Kentucky's John Cropp Stadium.

How to Watch the 2026 SEC Softball Tournament with Schedule, Bracket, TV Channel

The Oregon Ducks have claimed the No.9 spot.

Softball America Reveals Final Top 25 Poll Ahead of Postseason

Oklahoma's Ella Parker (5) is ranked the No. 2 outfielder in the country.

Softball America Reveals Final In-Season Outfield Rankings

Rodney Delong led North Texas for seven seasons.

Former North Texas Softball Coaches Hired by Texas Club Organization

The 2026 Big 12 Tournament is being played at Devon Park in Oklahoma City.

How to Watch the 2026 Big 12 Softball Tournament with Preview, Breakdown, Streaming, TV Channel

Florida infielder Gabi Comia (10) celebrates stealing home during a NCAA softball game at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]

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Texas Tech's Mia Williams leads the Texas Tech Red Raiders in multiple offensive categories including home runs (19), doubles (17), RBI (67), runs (72), and total bases (142).

Softball America Second Base Rankings Feature Shakeup at the Top

Softball America predicts the Alabama Crimson Tide to be within the top five seeds on Selection Sunday.

Softball America Bracketology Remains Steady Entering Final Week of 2026 Regular Season

Georgia softball pitcher Addisen Fisher provided a personal health update on social media.

Georgia Softball Star Reveals Multiple Sclerosis Diagnosis, Shares Update

Oklahoma Sooners infielder Gabbie Garcia (42) throws to sedond for an out in the third inning of a college softball game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Kentucky Wildcats at Love's Field in Norman, Okla., Thursday, April 2, 2026.

Softball America Shortstop Rankings Highlight Player of the Year Contenders

Duke third baseman Tyrina Jones (1) is slashing for .331/.360/.737 with 20 HR, nine 2B, and 73 RBI.

ACC Snags 4 of Top 5 Softball America Third Base Rankings

Isa Torres is a Top 25 finalist for USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year.

USA Softball Reveals Top 25 Finalists for 2026 Collegiate Player of the Year

Oklahoma's Kendall Wells (1) celebrates a home run during the college softball game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Georgia Bulldogs at Love's Field in Norman, Okla., Saturday, April, 25, 2026.

NCAA Moves Closer to Age-Based Eligibility Rules With Potential Impact on College Softball

UCLA Bruins Jordan Woolery (15) secures Softball America's top spot in first base rankings for the month of May.

Softball America First Base Rankings Feature Some of NCAA's Hottest Bats

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East Texas A&M has parted ways with head softball coach Brittany Miller.

East Texas A&M Softball Announces Coaching Change

The UCLA Bruins lead four of the eight main offensive statistical categories, including slugging and on-base percentage, RBI and runs, dispersed between Megan Grant (43), Jordan Woolery, and Rylee Slimp.

NCAA Softball Statistical Leaders After Week 12

Alabama-Birmingham head coach Taylor Smartt is taking a step back from the program.

UAB Softball Coach Taylor Smartt Taking ‘Step Back’ From Program

Oklahoma State pitcher Ruby Meylan was named Softball On SI's Pitcher of the Week on Tuesday, April 28, 2026.

Softball On SI Weekly Awards Spotlight Nebraska, Oklahoma State, Ole Miss, OU

Senior catcher Jocelyn Erickson (8) leads the Florida Gators offensively with 19 home runs and 67 RBI.

Softball America Catcher Rankings Highlight Elite Talent from OU, Florida, Arizona

May 17, 2025; Fayetteville, AR, USA; Oklahoma State Cowgirls starting pitcher Ruby Meylan (66) throws a pitch during the first inning. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-Imagn Images

Softball America Pitcher Rankings Updated as New Stars Enter Top 10

Oklahoma's Gabbie Garcia (42) celebrates a home run during the college softball game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Georgia Bulldogs at Love's Field in Norman, Okla., Friday, April, 24, 2026.

Oklahoma Reclaims No. 1 Spot in Softball America Rankings

Missouri Tigers pitcher Marissa McCann (10) holds a 9-9 record in 28 appearances across 120.2 innings with 109 strikeouts and an ERA of 3.54.

These 3 SEC Softball Teams Could Miss the 2026 NCAA Tournament

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Southeastern Louisiana was the first college softball program to clinch a regular season title in 2026.

NCAA Softball 2026: Full List of Regular Season Conference Champions

Brandon Phillips is met at the plate by his teammates after a walk-off two-run home run against the St. Louis Cardinals at Great American Ballpark on July 15, 2011.

PSL’s Atlanta Smoke Team Owner Set to Retire with MLB's Cincinnati Reds

Texas celebrates the Women's College World Series championship game over Texas Tech at Devon Park, Friday, June 6, 2025, in Oklahoma City.

The Road to OKC: 2026 NCAA Softball Automatic Qualifiers Tracker

Oklahoma State Cowgirls pitcher Ruby Meylan (66) celebrates during a Bedlam softball game between the Oklahoma State Cowgirls and the Oklahoma Sooners at Devon Park in Oklahoma CIty, Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Oklahoma State won 6-4.

Latest Softball America Bracketology Features Potential Bedlam Super Regional

The SEC Softball Tournament announced a move to a neutral site starting in 2027.

Q&A: Behind the Scenes of the SEC Softball Tournament’s Big Move to Toyota Field

Vic Moten has been named an NFCA Top 25 Freshman of the Year Finalist.

NFCA Reveals College Softball Top 25 Finalists for 2026 Freshman of the Year

Louisiana's Pine Prairie High School softball team went viral for the wrong reasons.

Debate Erupts After Viral Louisiana Softball Play Leaves Player Concussed

The Seminoles take on Georgia Tech for another ACC series.

5 College Softball Matchups to Watch This Weekend

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Nebraska and Omaha played in front of 2,320 fan on Tuesday, April 22, 2026.

Nebraska, Omaha Turn Softball Game Into Celebration of State Pride

Oklahoma's Kendall Wells (1) sits at the top of the NCAA home run leader board with 34 in her rookie campaign.

NCAA Softball Statistical Leaders After Week 11

Southwood won the 99-run battle, 54-45.

Louisiana High School Softball Game Scores Nearly 100 Runs

Former Oklahoma softball pitcher Hope Trautwein holds the trophy after winning the 2022 NCAA softball title.

OU National Champion Signs with PSL's KC Diamonds

The NCAA has revealed the schedule for the 2026 Women's College World Series.

2026 NCAA Softball Tournament Schedule Revealed

Oregon’s Kaylynn Jones celebrates her triple as she heads home on a throwing error by Iowa in the 6th inning at Jane Sanders Stadium in Eugene April 5, 2026.

Oregon, LSU Climb Into Top 10 RPI Rankings Ahead of NCAA Tournament Push

Texas Tech's Lagi Quiroga will temporarily be away from the Red Raiders, but is expected to return by the end of the season.

Texas Tech Softball All-American Steps Away from Team

Jordan Woolery broke UCLA's single-season program record of 91 RBIs.

UCLA, Duke, New Mexico State, Creighton, Georgia Tech Snag Weekly Awards from Softball On SI

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The U.S. will host in Oklahoma City.

WBSC Reveals Women’s Softball World Cup Group Stage Schedule

Oregon pitcher Lyndsey Grein is one of five college softball players who might not get a Golden Ticket from the AUSL.

5 College Softball Players Who Could Miss Out on an AUSL Golden Ticket

Jordy Frahm is focused on taking Nebraska to the Women's College World Series.

Exclusive: What’s Next for Nebraska’s Jordy Frahm?

Nebraska takes the No.1 spot in Softball America's Rankings.

Nebraska Softball Dethrones Oklahoma to take No. 1 Spot in Softball America’s Rankings

OSU takes on Arizona.

5 Must-Watch College Softball Games This Weekend

Oklahoma Sooners catcher Kendall Wells (1) celebrates after hitting a two-run home run in the third inning of a Bedlam softball game between the Oklahoma State Cowgirls and the Oklahoma Sooners at Devon Park in Oklahoma CIty, Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Oklahoma State won 6-4.

Softball Legends Weigh In on Kendall Wells’ Historic Home Run Chase

The SEC Softball Tournament is moving to a neutral site starting in 2027.

SEC Softball Tournament Moving to Neutral Site in 2027

LSU football head coach Lane Kiffin was invited to throw the first pitch at softball against Ole Miss.

Lane Kiffin Gets First Pitch Invite From LSU Softball Ahead of Ole Miss Clash

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Utah's Brooklyn Carreon (5) pitches during an NCAA softball game between the Oklahoma State University Cowgirls (OSU) and the Utah Utes in Stillwater, Okla., Friday, May 2, 2025.

Utah Softball Shakes Up Coaching Staff Midseason

Oklahoma Sooner Ailana Agbayani (50) is one of 42 American Samoan players part of the America Samoa Softball Association athlete pool class of 2026.

American Samoa Softball Association Announces Athlete Pool Class of 2026

Kentucky head coach Rachel Lawson is in the final year of her contract.

4 College Softball Coaches on the Hot Seat With One Month Left in 2026 Season

Texas A&M will host the 2026 AUSL Championship.

Texas A&M Softball Set to Host 2026 AUSL Championship Series

Former Oklahoma ace Sam Landry (21) and current Portland Cascade member Sam Landry recently announced her engagement.

Former Oklahoma Softball Stars Announce Major Life Changes

Oklahoma State Cowgirls pitcher Ruby Meylan (66) celebrates with teammates after a Bedlam softball game between the Oklahoma State Cowgirls and the Oklahoma Sooners at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, Wednesday, April 15, 2026.

Oklahoma State Stuns Oklahoma, Texas State, Duke and Stephen F. Austin Add to Midweek Softball Upsets

No Softball at Vanderbilt? Tennessee Columnist Suggests Unusual Fix

The Texas A&M Aggies ran the table last weekend against SEC opponent Ole Miss to move into fourth in the conference standings (30-12, 11-4 SEC).

Softball America Bracketology Update Names Stanford, Texas A&M New WCWS Regional Host Favorites

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Samford upset Alabama 3-2.

Head Coach Megan Curry Reveals What it Took for Samford Softball to Upset No. 2 Alabama

The Arkansas Razorbacks take the No.1 spot in the NCAA Softball RPI Rankings.

Arkansas Softball Jumps to No.1 in RPI Standings

Megan Grant has had a historic season with the UCLA Bruins.

Softball On SI Unveils 2026 Player of the Year Favorites

Boston U's Kasey Ricard ranks first in the NCAA in wins (24), innings pitched (175.2), and shutouts (11), and tied for fifth in strikeouts (183).

NCAA Softball Statistical Leaders After Week 10

Texas softball continues to hit home runs off a graduate housing complex in left field.

This Texas Housing Complex Keeps Getting Hit by a Growing Softball Problem

Kids Eat Unexpected Snack After Playing on Field Once Used by Softball Stars

Duke softball's Aminah Vega was named the Softball On SI Player of the Week on April 14, 2026.

ACC Talent Shines in Latest Softball On SI Weekly Awards

Maya Johnson leads the NCAA in ERA.

Softball On SI Names 2026 Pitcher of the Year Favorites

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