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Texas catcher Reese Atwood exited Friday's game against Arizona early after taking a pitch to the face.

Reese Atwood Leaves Texas-Arizona Softball Game After Scary Hit-by-Pitch

Texas softball star Reese Atwood was hit in the face by a pitch and left the game bloodied in a tense matchup against Arizona.

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Alabama Softball Freshman Throws Perfect Game, Makes Program History

Texas Tech, UCLA, OU Softball Highlight Day 1 at Mary Nutter

Viral Video Shows USA Women’s Hockey Winning Gold During Anthem at North Carolina Softball Game

Texas Tech's NiJaree Canady Becomes First College Softball Player with Exclusive Adidas Cleats

Why Stanford Softball Was Unable to Host Games at Home Until Now

Louisville Softball Extends Head Coach Holly Aprile’s Contract Through 2029

ESPN Addresses Future of Video Review at the Shriners Children's Clearwater Invitational

ESPN Analyst Says Change Is Coming to the Shriners Children's Clearwater Invitational

Texas Softball Star Katie Stewart Goes Yard Off Sister in Dramatic Win

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Patty Gasso gave an important update on pitching coach Jennifer Rocha.

What We Know About OU Softball Pitching Coach Jennifer Rocha’s ‘Pretty Severe’ Health Issue

The Michigan Wolverines are without their star infielder due to an injury.

Michigan Softball Star Infielder Begins Season With Injury

Grand Canyon infielder Savannah Kirk will miss the 2026 season with an injury.

Grand Canyon Softball Loses Star Infielder for 2026 Season

The Duke softball team played without infielder Jess Oakland to start the season.

Duke Softball Gives Update on Transfer Jessica Oakland

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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

Makenna Reid recently discussed why she chose to stay at Florida State rather than transferring.

FSU Softball Pitcher Explains Why She Didn’t Enter the Transfer Portal

Oklahoma softball head coach Patty Gasso called out fans for leaving early during the Women's College World Series in 2025.

Softball On SI's Biggest Storylines, Controversies of 2025

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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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Texas Tech will face Team Japan at the Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic.

Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic Preview and How to Watch

The Lady Vols are No.1 in the nation across all four major polls.

Tennessee Softball Reaches Historic Milestone for First Time Since 2014

Tennessee's Erin Nuwer was named Softball On SI's Pitcher of the Week after an impressive stint at the Shriners Children's Clearwater Invitational.

Tennessee, Georgia, Nebraska, Florida State Headline Softball On SI Weekly Awards

Mini International Softball Tournament Coming to Cal State Fullerton

Alabama pitcher Vic Moten delivers a pitch to the plate during the game against Purdue at Rhoads Stadium in the East Bama Bash.

College Softball Weekly Trending Report

The Lady Vols are off to a red-hot start,10-0, on the 2026 campaign.

NCAA Softball Statistical Leaders After Week 2

Nebraska upset Texas Tech on Sunday in Clearwater.

College Baseball Personality Questions ESPN’s Softball Re-Air After Weather Schedule Change

Kasidi Pickering doubled three times to tie a program record in the 34-0 win over UTEP.

Oklahoma Softball’s Near-Record-Setting Game vs. UTEP Included Unexpected Contract Terms

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The Tennessee Lady Vols rise to No.1 in Softball America's Top 25 Rankings on Monday, Feb. 16, 2026.

New No.1 Emerges, Texas Tech Falls in Softball America’s Top 25 Ranking

Abby Henderson led Coastal Carolina to an upset of No. 15 Arizona in Tucson on Friday.

Who Is Abby Henderson? Coastal Carolina Pitcher Shuts Down No. 15 Arizona

The Shriner Children's Clearwater Invitational is being played without replay on site.

Why the Shriners Children’s Clearwater Invitational Doesn’t Have Replay

Texas Longhorns catcher Reese Atwood sets new all-time home run record, 59, for Texas Softball in 11-0 win over Abilene Christian on Feb. 12, 2026.

Texas Softball Has A New All-Time Home Run Leader

Emma Raye secured a must-see strike three highlight against UCF.

Northwestern Softball Catcher Emma Raye Secures Must-See Strike 3 Highlight

Arizona State took down Indiana after late-inning rallies on Thursday night.

Arizona State Softball Rallies After Rabbit Interrupts Game

Stanford softball has been forced to relocate the Cardinal Classic to nearby schools.

Stanford Softball's Cardinal Classic I Relocated After Temporary Occupancy Permit Issue

Texas Tech's Logan Halleman made an unbelievable catch at the fence to win the game.

Texas Tech Softball Pulls Off Jaw-Dropping Double Play to Beat FSU

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Giorgiana Zeremenko is an assistant coach for her alma mater.

Pitt Softball Calls for Southwest Airlines Policy Change After Coach’s In-Flight Allergic Reaction

North Texas sold out tickets against OU in five minutes.

North Texas, Oklahoma Softball Sells Out in Minutes and the Ticket Price Turns Heads

The Stanford Cardinal won its first five games in Stanford Softball Stadium upon hosting the Stanford Invitational from Feb. 5-8, 2026.

Stanford Softball Delivers Perfect 5-0 Start in Brand New Stadium

Marin Heller is a freshman at Florida State and is an Iowa native.

How a Florida State Softball Star is Driving Change for the Iowa Hawkeyes

For the first time in program history, SLU is ranked.

Southeastern Louisiana Softball Gains First Top 25 Ranking After Upsetting Oregon

Teagan Kavan begins the 2026 season with a 3.00 ERA.

Why a Texas Softball Legend Believes Longhorns Pitching Isn’t a Concern After Early Games

Stanford's Taryn Kern led her team in various offensive categories in a perfect 5-0 weekend for the Cardinal in front of a home crowd at the Stanford Invitational.

Softball On SI Weekly Awards Highlight Stanford, Michigan State, Belmont and Auburn

Oklahoma's Nelly McEnroe-Marinas (2) leads the NCAA in on-base percentage at .900 after opening weekend of the 2026 season.

NCAA Softball Statistical Leaders After Week 1

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Tiare Jennings helped Team USA to a gold medal at the 2025 World Games.

Olympic Softball Qualification Announced for LA28, Team USA Automatically Qualifies

Megan Grant helped lead the Bruins to a new UCLA single-game home run record.

5 Softball Records Set Around the Country During Opening Weekend

Nebraska's Jordyn Frahm (98) earned the win, 8-5, over first-ranked Texas on Saturday, Feb. 7, after throwing 4.0 innings, giving up three hits and striking out five.

Upsets Erupt Across Opening Weekend of College Softball

The Oregon Ducks entered the 2026 season ranked No. 5 by Softball America.

Early Chaos Shakes Up Softball America’s Week 2 College Softball Top 25 Rankings

Ella Dodge and Coach Karen Weekly is set for a super regional rematch with the Huskers in Clearwater.

Shriners Children's Clearwater Invitational Preview and How to Watch

UCLA's Kaniya Bragg hit three home runs for the Bruins during opening weekend.

College Softball Weekly Trending Report

Former North Texas pitching coach Maribeth Gorsuch stirred up controversy on social media.

Former North Texas Softball Coach Involved in Social Media Dispute With Player

FIU softball's Kally Meredith led off a game with a must-see highlight.

Must-See Leadoff Inside-the-Park Home Run

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Mike White announced on Tuesday that Kristen Zaleski will take the title of Associate Head Coach.

Texas Softball Coach Receives Promotion Ahead of Opening Day

Arizona kicks off the season with a three-game series against Oklahoma.

6 College Softball Games Fans Should Watch on Opening Weekend

Mississippi State softball head coach Samantha Ricketts will coach the American Samoa National Team.

SEC Softball Head Coach to Lead American Samoa National Team

May 18, 2025; Fayetteville, AR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks players celebrate after the end of the game against the Oklahoma State Cowgirls at Bogle Park. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images

Arkansas Softball Outfielder Will Miss Entire 2026 Season After Multiple Surgeries

Alabama softball ace Jocelyn Briski could miss opening weekend for the Crimson Tide due to an injury.

Why Alabama Softball Could Be Without Its Ace to Open the 2026 Season

ESPN is set to broadcast a record number of Division I softball games this spring.

ESPN to Broadcast Record Number of NCAA Softball Games in 2026

The Elon Phoenix captured the CAA title last season and were selected as a preseason favorite to win the South Division.

CAA Softball Votes on Preseason Accolades

Florida pitcher Keagan Rothrock (7) pitches in the first inning during a Women’s College World Series semifinal game between Oklahoma (OU) and Florida at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, on Monday, June 3, 2024.

Florida Softball Coach Tim Walton Addresses Keagan Rothrock’s Injury Status

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Belmont pitcher Maya Johnson recorded a perfect game to open the 2026 season on Friday.

Belmont Softball Star Maya Johnson Records Perfect Game in Season Debut

The Stanford Cardinal upset Oklahoma State to open the 2026 college softball season.

College Softball Opening Day Brings Early Season Upsets for Top Programs

KK Dement ripped a grand slam off the Davis Diamond video board.

These 5 Clutch At-Bats Fueled NCAA Softball Opening Day

Jalen Adams threw a no-hitter in her Arizona Wildcat debut on Thursday.

College Softball Opens With 3 No-Hitters Across the Country

Oklahoma pitching coach Jennifer Rocha did not travel with the team for the opening weekend due to health issues.

Why Oklahoma Softball Is Starting the Season Without a Pitching Coach

A Pair of Lady Buffs Dominate DII Weekly Awards

A Way-Too-Early Look at Softball On SI's WCWS Final 8 Predictions

The Professional Softball League is bringing a minor league system to life ahead of the 2026 season.

Professional Softball League Set to Introduce Minor League System Before 2026 Season

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Former New Mexico State softball coaches Kathy Rodolph and Cat Heifner were terminated for cause.

Newly Discovered Records Reveal Details in New Mexico State Softball Investigation

Oklahoma State Cowgirls starting pitcher Ruby Meylan recently announced her engagement ahead of the 2026 season.

Oklahoma State Softball Ace Announces Engagement Ahead of 2026 Season

The Oklahoman revealed its Super 16 College Softball Preseason Rankings.

Super 16 Preseason Rankings Set Early College Softball Picture

Former Auburn softball star Amelia Lech has joined the Georgetown coaching staff ahead of the 2026 season.

Georgetown Adds SEC Experience to Softball Coaching Staff

Split First-Place Votes Hint at Wide-Open 2026 OVC Softball Season

Auburn is set to open the 2026 season at the NFCA Leadoff Classic.

2026 NFCA Division I Leadoff Classic Preview and How to Watch

Big West Preseason Poll Tabs Team to Beat After Close Vote

WCC Unveils Preseason Softball Predictions and All-Conference Team

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The Arizona Wildcats had a great first year in the Big 12 Conference, finishing in second place.

Preseason Big 12 Player of the Year Candidates Revealed by Softball America

UCA's Addie Graham was voted as the ASUN Preseason Player of the Year.

ASUN Softball Releases 2026 Preseason Coaches Poll and Awards

LSU Tigers head coach Beth Torina needs to escape Regionals in 2026.

4 College Softball Head Coaches Entering a Pivotal 2026 Season

Oklahoma's Ella Parker was named to the All-SEC Preseason Team on Thursday.

SEC Releases Preseason Coaches’ Poll, All-Conference Team

Makayla McClain was voted to the Preseason All-Sun Belt Team

Sun Belt Conference Releases 2026 Softball Preseason Poll and Awards

Beth Torina is giving up the third base coaching spot in 2026.

LSU Softball’s Beth Torina Details Why She’s No Longer Coaching Third Base

Jenissa Conway was a unanimous All-Big Ten First Team selection in 2025.

Preseason Big Ten Player of the Year Candidates Revealed by Softball America

MAAC Softball Publishes Preseason Coaches’ Poll, Individual Awards

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