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Arkansas Softball Outfielder Will Miss Entire 2026 Season After Multiple Surgeries

Arkansas softball has seen a bad case of labrum tears this offseason, leaving one player to spend her debut season on the bench. Freshman outfielder Khamari Hall has been officially ruled out for the 2026 season, according to head coach Courtney Deifel’s press conference on Tuesday.

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SEC Softball Head Coach to Lead American Samoa National Team

The American Samoan Softball Association (ASSA) elected Samantha Ricketts from Mississippi State University (MSU) to serve as the Women's National Team head coach, announced on Tuesday.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Softball On SI / February 3

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

Alabama softball head coach Patrick Murphy didn't mince words when speaking to media members on Tuesday before practice. The Crimson Tide could be without its ace, Jocelyn Briski, to start the season.

Softball News / Softball On SI / February 3

ESPN to Broadcast Record Number of NCAA Softball Games in 2026

The Division I college softball season is back, and there are over 3,200 games available to watch from home. ESPN will lead the coverage with nearly 150 matchups across five networks: ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, SEC Network, and the ACC Network.

New Mexico State Aggies News / Softball On SI / February 3

Newly Discovered Records Reveal Details in New Mexico State Softball Investigation

The New Mexico State softball program hasn't played a game without Kathy Rodolph or Cat Heifner on the coaching staff in more than 20 years. That changes this week when interim coach Benet Higgs begins her first season as a Division I head coach.

Oklahoma State Cowboys News / Softball On SI / February 2

Oklahoma State Softball Ace Announces Engagement Ahead of 2026 Season

Ruby Meylan is having one memorable start to her senior softball season. Just days before Opening Day, Meylan announced on social media that she got engaged

Softball News / Softball On SI / February 2

Super 16 Preseason Rankings Set Early College Softball Picture

With Oklahoma City sitting as the softball capital of the world, hosting the Women’s College World Series (WCWS), and the future site of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, the Oklahoman wants to speak for the area.

Softball News / Softball On SI / February 2

2026 NFCA Division I Leadoff Classic Preview and How to Watch

Gathering top collegiate teams from around the country, the NFCA Leadoff Classic is back to open the Division I softball season from Feb. 5-8. The four-day tournament held at the Eddie C.

Softball News / Softball On SI / January 30

WCC Unveils Preseason Softball Predictions and All-Conference Team

Santa Clara was elected as the West Coast Conference (WCC) softball front-runner for the upcoming 2026 season, as announced on Wednesday. The WCC preseason poll and preseason WCC team are voted on by the league's seven head coaches annually.

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Softball On SI / January 29

Texas Tech Softball's Gerry Glasco Details Timeline of The Matador Club's Involvement in Landmark NIL Deals

Texas Tech athletics have been competitive in the Big 12 across all sports over the years, but once NIL and the transfer portal became a thing, the Red Raiders have become a national contender.

Softball News / Softball On SI / January 29

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

The countdown is on to the NCAA Division I softball season, and Softball America has announced its five preseason Big 12 Player of the Year Candidates.

Softball News / Softball On SI / January 29

ASUN Softball Releases 2026 Preseason Coaches Poll and Awards

The Atlantic Sun Conference (ASUN) recently unveiled its preseason coaches poll and awards. All 12 head coaches in the league were of the same thought and selected the North Florida Ospreys as the preseason favorite, with the Eastern Kentucky Colonels coming in second.

Softball News / Softball On SI / January 29

4 College Softball Head Coaches Entering a Pivotal 2026 Season

The 2026 season is almost here and shaping up to be spectacular. The transfer portal was hot this offseason and coaches have added or rebuilt their rosters with new faces.

Softball News / Softball On SI / January 29

SEC Releases Preseason Coaches’ Poll, All-Conference Team

The NCAA Division I softball season is just a week away from starting, and the Southeastern Conference has announced its preseason poll and All-SEC Preseason

Softball News / Softball On SI / January 29

Sun Belt Conference Releases 2026 Softball Preseason Poll and Awards

If someone wanted to follow a deep mid-major softball conference in 2026, look directly to the Sun Belt Conference. On Wednesday, the league released its 2026 Softball Preseason Awards and Coaches Poll.

LSU Tigers News / Softball On SI / January 29

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

The 2025 season was a year of disappointments for Beth Torina and the LSU Tigers. After posting a strong 44-win season with a 12-12 record in the Southeastern Conference, claiming the No.

Softball News / Softball On SI / January 28

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

With just a week away from the NCAA Division I softball season, Softball America has announced its 10 preseason Big Ten Player of the Year Candidates. In their first year in the conference, UCLA and Oregon were the major representatives in 2025, reaching the Women’s College World Series (WCWS).

Marist Red Foxes News / Softball On SI / January 28

MAAC Softball Publishes Preseason Coaches’ Poll, Individual Awards

The Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) announced its softball preseason coaches' poll and preseason All-MAAC team on Wednesday. The Marist Red Foxes not only garnered the number one spot, selected by the league's 13 head coaches, but they also picked up the Preseason Player of the Year, Haley Ahr.

Softball News / Softball On SI / January 28

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

The NCAA Division I softball season is just a week away from starting, and the American East conference has announced its preseason poll and All-Conference Team, voted on by the league’s coaches.

Softball News / Softball On SI / January 28

Big South Conference Unveils 2026 Preseason Softball Poll and Awards

With the season just days away, teams across the country either have motivation to prove voters wrong or a great expectation to live up to. Recently, the Big South Conference announced its 2026 preseason softball poll and awards.