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One UCLA softball standout is joining the women's basketball program in 2026.

UCLA Softball Standout to Join Bruins Basketball Team in 2026 as Dual-Sport Athlete

One UCLA softball star is joining the Bruins basketball team. She'll play both softball and basketball in 2026.

Nicole Reitz
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One UCLA softball standout is joining the women's basketball program in 2026.
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UCLA Softball Standout to Join Bruins Basketball Team in 2026 as Dual-Sport Athlete

One UCLA softball star is joining the Bruins basketball team. She'll play both softball and basketball in 2026.

Nicole Reitz
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SCORE Act Introduced in U.S. House to Reform College Sports, Defend Olympic Sports

A month after the historic House Settlement that has shaken and changed the landscape of college sports at large, and softball specifically, members of the US House are planning to introduce a new bill next week that would alter the transfer portal.

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Zac Shaw, an assistant coach at Mississippi State, is a member of Team USA’s men’s fastpitch team.
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College Softball Coaches Help Lead USA to Super Round at 2025 WBSC Men’s Softball World Cup

Several women's college softball coaches are excelling greatly at the 2025 Men's Softball World Cup Finals.

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Softball On SI's NCAA Division I All-Quarter-Century Team: First Base

Softball On SI names its NCAA Division I All-Quarter-Century Team first baseman nominees, highlighting one of the most dominant players at the position over the last 25 years.

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Purdue Softball Adds Former All Big-12 Honoree to Coaching Staff
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Purdue Softball Adds Former All-Big 12 Honoree to Coaching Staff

The Purdue Boilermakers have picked up a huge addition in the off season not on the roster, but the coaching staff. Former Baylor softball standout Nicky Dawson will be an assistant on the 2026 coaching staff.

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Jun 5, 2025; Oklahoma City, OK, USA;  The Texas Longhorns and the Texas Tech Red Raiders play in game two of the NCAA Softball Women's College World Series finals at Devon Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-Imagn Images
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SEC Softball Coach Sparks Controversy Over Proposed Batters’ Box Rule

An SEC softball coach, Larissa Anderson, is drawing attention after speaking out against a proposed NCAA rule allowing batters to keep part of their foot on the chalk outside the box, sparking debate across the sport.

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Rutgers Softball Adds Veteran Coach to Staff
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Rutgers Softball Adds Veteran Coach to Staff

Rutgers softball has made a huge addition to its coaching staff ahead of the 2026 season as longtime coach Nick French has been announced as an assistant coach.

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UNCW Softball Adds Former Florida State Assistant To Coaching Staff
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UNCW Adds Former Florida State Softball Assistant To Coaching Staff

UNCW softball has announced a huge addition to its coaching staff ahead of next season as former Florida State assistant, Kyle Holton will take over as pitching coach for the Seahawks.

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 Junior catcher Reese Atwood was named the winner of the 2025 Johnny Bench Award.
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SEC Softball Star Named Winner of the 2025 Johnny Bench Award

An SEC softball star was named the winner of the 2025 Johnny Bench Award by the Cincinnati Reds.

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Oregon State hired former Oregon pitcher Morgan Scott as the new pitching coach.
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Oregon State Softball Adds Former Oregon Pitcher to Coaching Staff

Oregon State Softball strengthens its coaching staff with the addition of a former Oregon pitcher, Morgan Scott, bringing in Pac-12 experience and in-state rivalry roots.

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 Lilly Parrish has been named the MVP of the Florida Gulf Coast League
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North Carolina, Transfer Portal Softball Stars Highlight FGCL Summer Awards

The Florida Gulf Coast League announced awards to the most outstanding players of the summer. 

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OU Softball National Champion Joins Oregon's Support Staff

Oregon softball has added a new Director of Player Development with championship experience, find out who is joining the Ducks’ staff.

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Oregon State Softball Adds Another Olympic Gold Medalist to Coaching Staff

Oregon State softball continues to elevate its program by adding an Olympic gold medalist to its coaching staff ahead of the upcoming season.

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UCLA's Alexis Ramirez (28) helps Megan Grant (43) touch home plate after a home run in the 7th inning of the Women's College World Series softball game between the UCLA Bruins and the Tennessee Volunteers at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, Sunday, June, 1, 2025.
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Appendix G, Obstruction Emerge as Key Issues in NCAA Softball Coaches' Rules Survey

Appendix G and obstruction topped the list of concerns in the latest NCAA softball coaches' rules survey, signaling a potential shift in future rule changes.

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Texas Tech starting pitcher NiJaree Canady (24) pitches in the sixth inning during a softball game between Texas Tech and UCLA at the Women’s College World Series at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, on Saturday, May 31, 2025.
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Texas Tech Softball Star NiJaree Canady Lands NIL Deal with Venmo

NiJaree Canady will serve as a brand ambassador for Venmo during the 2025-26 season.

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Char Lorenz transferred from Louisville to LSU after an All-American season with the Cardinals.
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Why All-American Char Lorenz Picked LSU Softball After Entering the Transfer Portal

After a standout season at Louisville, Char Lorenz entered the transfer portal and chose LSU, find out what made the Tigers the right fit.

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Kinsey Fiedler has been named assistant coach at UMKC.
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Former Tennessee Softball Outfielder Kinsey Fiedler Named Assistant Coach at UMKC

The University of Missouri-Kansas City announced that former Tennessee outfielder Kinsey Fiedler is joining the staff as an assistant coach.

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Former UCLA pitcher Jada Cecil joins Utah State as an assistant coach after two seasons with the Bruins.
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Former UCLA Softball Pitcher Joins Utah State Coaching Staff

Former UCLA softball pitcher Jada Cecil joins the Utah State coaching staff, bringing elite playing experience and a championship mindset to the Aggies program.

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Former Purdue Softball Standout Commits to South Carolina

South Carolina softball has picked up a key addition ahead of the 2026 season as former Purdue standout Saige Scarmardo has committed to play for the Gamecocks.

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Grand Canyon University is joining the Mountain West
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GCU Softball Officially Joins the Mountain West

Grand Canyon University announced that its athletic programs will enter the Mountain West Conference and will immediately participate in regular-season competition and conference championships beginning in the fall.

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Jun 6, 2025; Oklahoma City, OK, USA;  Texas Tech Red Raiders pitcher NiJaree Canady (24) points to her catcher after a strikeout in the first inning against the Texas Longhorns during game three of the NCAA Softball Women's College World Series finals at Devon Park.
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Texas Tech Tops Softball America’s Way‑Too‑Early 2026 Top  25 Rankings

Texas Tech claims the No. 1 spot in Softball America’s Way-Too-Early 2026 Top 25 rankings after a headline-making offseason in the transfer portal.

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Ball State announced an $8.8 million softball and baseball clubhouse project.
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Ball State Softball to Break Ground on Brand New Clubhouse

Ball State Director of Athletics Jeff Mitchell stated in a press release in that the university had plans to make well-deserved upgrades to several athletic amenities around campus, including a $8.8 million softball and baseball clubhouse project.

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Former LSU softball captain and current strength coach Katie Guillory lost a leg after a jet ski accident.
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LSU Softball Alum Undergoes Leg Amputation After Jet Ski Accident

An LSU softball alum and current coach is recovering after undergoing a leg amputation following a tragic July 4th jet ski accident.

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Softball On SI's NCAA Division I All-Quarter-Century Team: Catchers

Softball On SI unveils its NCAA Division I All-Quarter-Century Team: Catchers, highlighting the most dominant backstops of the past 25 years.

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Texas pitcher Mac Morgan (55) throws a pitch during 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.

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Texas softball national champion Mac Morgan is joining the UTSA coaching staff, bringing championship experience and elite pitching insight to the program.

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