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+.

Former Northern Illinois head softball coach Christina Sutcliffe is suing the school after being fired in 2024.

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A third college softball program has joined Nebraska and Georgia in refusing to schedule Texas Tech, adding another chapter to the growing controversy.

Olivia Pichardo was the first female to play Division I baseball and is transferring to Cal to play softball in 2027.

Transfer Portal

The first woman to appear in an NCAA Division I baseball game, has joined California softball as a graduate transfer for the 2027 season.

Team USA will compete in the 2026-2027 WBSC Women’s World Softball Cup beginning on Tuesday, June 16, live on AWSN.

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WBSC and All Women’s Sports Network have announced a multi-year partnership to provide live global coverage of Women’s Softball and Baseball World Cups.

Florida Gators pitcher Caroline Stanton smiles while being introduced before the game against the Florida A&M Rattlers at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images

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Florida softball freshman Caroline Stanton was named the 2025-26 Gatorade National Softball Player of the Year, emerging from a field of state winners representing all 50 states.

Texas Tech Red Raiders pitcher NiJaree Canady (24) throws a pitch during Game 1 of the NCAA softball Women's College World Series finals between the Texas Longhorns and the Texas Tech Red Raiders at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, Wednesday, June 3, 2026.

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The AUSL season has started, but softball phenom NiJaree Canady is not on an active roster. Here's the latest on her status.

Texas Longhorns players and coaches pose for a group photo after defeating the Texas Tech Red Raiders to win the NCAA Women’s College World Series championship series at Devon Park.

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Texas softball's coaching staff continues to change as another member of the national championship program departs for a role with Tennessee.

Texas Tech Red Raiders head coach Gerry Glasco reacts to a call in the first inning against the Texas Longhorns during Game One of the NCAA Women’s College World Series championship series at Devon Park.

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Recent remarks from athletic directors have reportedly influenced two college softball programs to avoid future games against Texas Tech.

Oklahoma outfielder Kasidi Pickering (7) hits a double during the home opener softball game between Oklahoma and Alabama State at Love’s Field in Norman Okla., on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026.

Transfer Portal

An Oklahoma softball All-American outfielder has reportedly entered the transfer portal, creating one of the biggest storylines of the offseason.

Transfer Portal

Who are the best players in the softball transfer portal? Follow our updated rankings of the top 10 available transfers in college softball.

Tennessee assistant coach Craig Snider looks on during his team's practice ahead of the Women's College World Series.

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Tennessee softball is reportedly making significant changes to its coaching staff as the program prepares for the 2027 season.

Transfer Portal

Purdue softball is facing a major offseason change after an All-American standout announced her decision to enter the NCAA transfer portal.

College

Months after the loss of her childhood pitching coach, Teagan Kavan helped lead Texas softball to a second straight Women's College World Series championship in an emotional title run.

Maren Angus-Coombs

Joined: Mar 27, 2025

Former Northern Illinois Softball Coach Sues University, Alleges Gender Discrimination

10 Award-Winning Mid-Major Pitchers Find New Homes Through the Transfer Portal

Texas Tech Signs All-American Transfer From Oklahoma, Continues Portal Haul

Texas Softball Lands the Biggest Remaining Name in the Transfer Portal

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Third School Joins Nebraska and Georgia in Boycott of Texas Tech

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The First Woman to Play Division I Baseball Is About to Make Her Softball Debut

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WBSC, AWSN Announce Major Global Broadcast Deal for Women’s Softball and Baseball World Cups

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Florida Softball's Caroline Stanton Named Nation's Best Among Gatorade's 50 State Winners

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The Biggest Name in Softball Is Absent as AUSL Season Opens

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Texas Softball Loses Another Coach as Tennessee Adds Veteran Staff Member

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Two College Softball Programs Will Not Play Texas Tech Following Athletic Director Statements

Transfer Portal

Oklahoma Softball All-American Outfielder Reportedly Enters Transfer Portal

2026 College Softball Transfer Portal Rankings: Top 10 Available Players

Tennessee Softball Reportedly Making Major Coaching Staff Changes

Purdue Softball All-American Makes Surprising Transfer Portal Move

Teagan Kavan Honors Late Pitching Coach While Leading Texas to Back-to-Back WCWS Titles