Maren Angus-Coombs

Joined: Mar 27, 2025

Maren Angus-Coombs was born in Los Angeles and raised in Nashville, Tenn. She is a graduate of Middle Tennessee State University and has been a sports writer since 2008. She has been covering college softball since 2016 for various outlets including Softball America, ESPNW and Hurrdat Sports. She is currently the managing editor of Softball On SI and also serves as an analyst for Nebraska softball games on Nebraska Public Media and B1G+.

The Grand Canyon Lopes dropped a midweek contest to Oklahoma State on Tuesday for their first loss of the 2026 season.

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North Carolina, UCF, and Utah were honored in this week’s Softball On SI awards after standout performances across college softball.

Texas A&M infielder Mya Perez posted on social media to address fake stories claiming to have quotes from her.

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A Texas A&M softball star addressed hate mail and racist comments she received after an AI-generated story circulated online.

Former CSUB softball coach James Davenport reported Kevin Mays' alleged illegal activity months before the basketball coach's arrest.

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Former CSUB Softball coach, student-athletes, and parents warned university administrators about Kevin Mays' alleged illegal activity before his arrest.

Arizona starting pitcher Rylie Holder earned the win on Friday but exited the game after taking a line drive to the head.

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An Arizona softball pitcher was hit by a line drive to the head during the BYU series, but the Wildcats held on to clinch the series victory.

Oklahoma Sooners infielder Nelly McEnroe-Marinas will miss the remainder of the 2026 season with a knee injury.

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OU Softball infielder to miss the 2026 season after suffering a season-ending injury. Learn about the injury and what it means for the team.

John Bloomer was umpiring a college softball game at Campbellsville University in Kentucky when he suffered a emergency medical event.

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A Kentucky softball umpire who collapsed and died during a college game has been identified as the father of an Arizona State assistant coach.

Tennessee's Karlyn Pickens exited Tuesday's game holding her pitching arm.

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Tennessee softball star Karlyn Pickens exited the Vols’ midweek matchup against Belmont while holding her arm, raising injury concerns.

Oklahoma’s Nelly McEnroe-Marinas will undergo X-Rays after being injured on Sunday against Southeastern Louisiana.

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A key Oklahoma Softball player exited the game with an apparent injury and will undergo X-rays. Here’s what we know so far.

Northwestern State beat Missouri State despite being no-hit on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026.

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No hits, no problem. A college softball team found a way to win despite being no-hit in a bizarre and unforgettable game.

Florida is one of many teams across the country that haven't broadcast many games this season.

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Top softball teams are competing in preseason tournaments, yet many games aren’t being broadcast or streamed. Here’s what’s behind the limited access.

Oklahoma catcher Kendall Wells (1) hits a home run during a 32-0 win over Alabama State at Love’s Field in Norman Okla., on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026.

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OU, Florida and Texas Tech combined to outscore opponents 84-0 across three games, prompting a former NCAA Division I softball coach to call for change.

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Oklahoma State’s Ruby Meylan and Nebraska’s Jordy Frahm lived up to the hype in an electric pitching showdown, earning high praise from coaches and fans alike.

Maren Angus-Coombs

Joined: Mar 27, 2025

Final Undefeated Team in College Softball Goes Down in Historic Ranked Showdown

Florida State's Anna Hinde Gets Real About Viral Hit-By-Pitch on Softball On SI Podcast

Stars From FSU, UCLA, Nebraska, Belmont, Boston Claim Softball On SI Weekly Awards

OU Softball Coach Calls on NCAA to Replace RPI With DSR

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North Carolina, UCF and Utah Stand Out in Latest Softball On SI Weekly Awards

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Texas A&M Softball Star Speaks Out After Racist Messages, Hate Mail Linked to AI Story

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CSUB Softball Coaches Say They Were Made Scapegoats in Kevin Mays Pimping and Narcotics Case

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Arizona Softball Pitcher Hit by Line Drive to Head, Wildcats Clinch BYU Series Win

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OU Softball Infielder Nelly McEnroe-Miranas Out for 2026 Season After Season-Ending Injury

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Kentucky Umpire Who Died Mid-Game Identified as Father of Arizona State Assistant Coach

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Tennessee Softball's Karlyn Pickens Pulled Mid-Game vs Belmont with Arm Concern

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Oklahoma Softball Faces Injury Scare as Starter Leaves Game for X-Rays

College Softball Team Wins Despite Being No-Hit in Bizarre Game

Why Top College Softball Programs Keep Playing Games You Can’t See

Blowouts by OU, Florida, and Texas Tech Prompt Former Division I Softball Coach to Call for Change

Nebraska’s Jordy Frahm, Oklahoma State’s Ruby Meylan Live Up to the Hype in Electric Showdown