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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

Oklahoma softball will open the season without its pitching coach, creating an early challenge as the Sooners adjust ahead of opening weekend.

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A Pair of Lady Buffs Dominate DII Weekly Awards

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

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

Texas Softball Coach Receives Promotion Ahead of Opening Day

6 College Softball Games Fans Should Watch on Opening Weekend

SEC Softball Head Coach to Lead American Samoa National Team

Arkansas Softball Outfielder Will Miss Entire 2026 Season After Multiple Surgeries

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

ESPN to Broadcast Record Number of NCAA Softball Games in 2026

Injuries

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

Florida State freshman catcher and infielder Danika Spinogatti will miss her freshman season after having ACL reconstruction surgery on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025.

Florida State Softball Infielder to Miss 2026 Season After ACL Surgery

Minco assistant softball coach Jordan Benge was released from the hospital after a 70-day stay.

Oklahoma High School Softball Coach Leaves Hospital Months After Season-Ending Bus Crash

Tape is applied over broken windows on the school bus involved in a crash with the Minco softball team at Norwood Wrecker Service early Tuesday, Sep. 9, 2025, in Union City, Oklahoma.

High School Softball Team Injured in Oklahoma School Bus Crash

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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

Sophia Bordi recently transferred from Oklahoma to Texas.

Former Oklahoma Softball Player Addresses Racist Harassment After Transfer to Texas

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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 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

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

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WCC Unveils Preseason Softball Predictions and All-Conference Team

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

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MAAC Softball Publishes Preseason Coaches’ Poll, Individual Awards

Binghamton captured the program’s first conference title in a decade.

America East Softball Announces 2026 Preseason Rankings, All-Conference Team

Radford softball's Dakota Redmon was voted the Big South Conference Preseason Pitcher of the Year

Big South Conference Unveils 2026 Preseason Softball Poll and Awards

Macey Cintron is an ACC Player of the Year candidate, according to Softball America.

Softball America Announces ACC Preseason Player of the Year Candidates

Melissa High School broke the high school softball national record for home runs in a season.

MaxPreps Names Best High School Softball Teams to Watch in 2026

Dot Richardson Shares Early Thoughts on Liberty Softball’s Upcoming Season

NiJaree Canady (24) celebrates following the 2025 Phillips 66 Big 12 Softball Championship game between the Arizona Wildcats and the Texas Tech Red Raiders at Devon Park in Oklahoma City.

Big 12 Softball Schedules Media Days and Preview Show

FIU softball head coach Mike Larabee returns to the team this season after missing most of 2025 with a rare cancer diagnosis.

A Meaningful Return Is Fueling Momentum for FIU Softball in 2026

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UT Tyler softball head coach Mike Reed suddenly announced his retirement on Friday.

Hall of Fame Softball Coach Announces Sudden Retirement

Texas pitcher Teagan Kavan (17) and Reese Atwood (14) celebrate after a Women's College World Series softball game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Texas Longhorns at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, Monday, June 2, 2025. Texas won 2-0.

NFCA Drops Its Preseason Top 25 Poll Ahead of the 2026 Softball Season

OU's Ella Parker (5) celebrates with her teammates after hitting a home run in the first inning against Tennessee during the Women's College World Series on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at Devon Park in Oklahoma City.

Softball America Announces SEC Player of the Year Candidates

Oklahoma celebrates Abby Dayton's 2-run home run in the seventh inning of the Women's College World Series softball game between the Texas Tech Raiders and the Oklahoma Sooners at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, Monday, June, 2, 2025.

Oklahoma Softball Driving Ticket Price Increases Across the Country

Mizzou Softball Head Coach Larissa Anderson calls 2025 unacceptable.

Why Mizzou Softball's Larissa Anderson Won't Accept Another Postseason Miss

Gordon Eakin Reveals Why BYU Softball’s 2026 Preseason Schedule Is the Toughest Ever

May 23, 2025; Fayetteville, AR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks head coach Courtney Deifel signals to her team during the fifth inning against the Ole Miss Rebels in game 1 of the Super Regional at Bogle Park. Ole Miss won 9-7. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images

Arkansas Softball Head Coach Courtney Deifel Confirms Status of Injured Infielder

West Texas A&M softball head coach Michael Mook signed a contract extension through the 2028 season.

West Texas A&M Extends Contract for Softball Head Coach

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Texas A&M softball infielder KK Dement is moving to shortstop in 2026.

Texas A&M Softball Moving All-American Infielder to New Position

UT Tyler Softball Defeats Tampa to Win 2025 DII Softball National Championship

NFCA Announces Preseason DII Softball Top 25 Coaches Poll

Former Virginia Tech softball star Bre Peck recently signed a professional contract to play with the Florida Vibe.

Former Virginia Tech Softball Star Signs Pro Contract with Florida Vibe

Tennessee pitcher Karlyn Pickens had her high school field in North Carolina named after her.

Tennessee Softball's Karlyn Pickens Receives Special Honor from Hometown

Bradley softball head coach Sarah Willis stepped down on Thursday.

Bradley Softball Program Faces Sudden Coaching Change

Former Alabama Crimson Tide infielder Kali Heivilin signed a contract with the Florida Vibe of the Professional Softball League.

Former Alabama Softball Star Signs Pro Contract

Former Florida Gators outfielder Kendra Falby has been added to the 2026 UF coaching staff.

Florida Softball Adds Two Former Players to Coaching Staff

Former Mizzou softball pitcher Laurin Krings has signed with the KC Diamonds of the Professional Softball League.

KC Diamonds Announce 5 New 2026 Roster Additions

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Belmont's Maya Johnson received All-MVC Preseason First Team honors, the league announced on Thursday.

Defending Champs Belmont Lead Tight Missouri Valley Conference Preseason Poll

Niagara University Alumna Hired as Softball Assistant Coach

Liberty Softball takes down No. 1 Texas A&M to move on to Super Regionals in 2025

CUSA Reveals Softball Preseason Poll, All-Conference Selections

Elana Meyers Taylor is set to take on her fifth Winter Olympics.

Former College Softball Player Set for Her Fifth and Possibly Final Winter Olympics

The ACC announced its 2026 Preseason Softball Awards on Thursday.

ACC Preseason Softball Awards Feature 6 Schools

Jul 26, 2021; Yokohama, Japan; Team United States utility Madilyn Nickles (48) listens alongside teammates to the playing of the national anthems of the United States and Japan before the opening round softball match against Japan during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Summer Games at Yokohama Baseball Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kareem Elgazzar-USA TODAY Network

Register Now for LA28 Olympic Baseball and Softball Ticket Draw

Alabama head softball coach Patrick Murphy recently officiated a wedding for a former player.

Patrick Murphy Officiates Former Alabama Softball National Champion’s Wedding

Janae Jefferson hit for the cycle for the first time in her career.

Janae Jefferson Reaches Career Milestone Against Current Team Atlanta Smoke

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Former Tennessee softball catcher Sophia Nugent signed a pro contract with the Florida Vibe of the Professional Softball League. r

Former Lady Vol Softball Standout Signs with PSL's Florida Vibe

Rachel Garcia

Mexican Softball League to Feature NCAA College Stars, Olympians

The Australian Women’s National Softball team has announced a 31-player preliminary roster for the 2026 season.

Australia Women’s National Softball Team Announces 2026 Roster

Team Italy and Diablos Rojos Femenil

5 Takeaways from Recent International Softball Tour in Mexico

Oregon softball's Lyndsey Grein was named to USA Softball's Top 50 Watch List for Player of the Year on Wednesday.

USA Softball Announces Top 50 Watch List for Player of the Year

Jun 6, 2025; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Texas Longhorns outfielder Kayden Henry (21) yells after scoring a run in the first inning against the Texas Tech Red Raiders during game three of the NCAA Softball Women's College World Series finals at Devon Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-Imagn Images

USA Softball, ESPN Drop Shocking Preseason Top 25 Rankings

Jan 19, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Hurricanes quarterback Carson Beck (11) reacts after the College Football Playoff National Championship game at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

Miami’s CFP Moment Has Fans Calling for a Softball Team

Dakota Kennedy

NCAA Softball Announces Top Transfers to Watch in 2026

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The Oklahoma Sooners won the WCWS in 2016.

A Look Back at the 2016 WCWS: Oklahoma Sooners vs. Auburn Tigers

Texas Longhorns infielder Viviana Martinez returns to the lineup this season after missing 2025 with an injury.

Softball On SI Names Preseason Comeback Players of the Year

The Texas Longhorns are defending the program's first national title.

Texas Softball Explains Why a Target on Its Back Is Fuel for a Title Repeat

The NCAA released the 2026 Women's College World Series schedule ahead of the regular season.

NCAA Reveals 2026 Women's College World Series Game Times

Mya Perez

Softball America Announces Preseason Utility Rankings

Audrey Vandagriff

Softball America Announces Preseason Outfield Rankings

When the 2026 College Softball Season Starts

Clemson sophomore Marian Collins is poised to have a huge sophomore season.

Which Players Were Undervalued in Softball America’s 2026 Preseason Top 100?

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