Credit: NATHAN J. FISH/THE OKLAHOMAN / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON www.si.com/onsi/softball Coming off one successful first season with the Texas Tech Red Raiders, NiJaree Canady’s Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) portfolio is growing.   Venmo announced in a press release on Tuesday morning that they are launching Big 12-branded debit cards for students, alumni, and fans from participating schools to celebrate their school pride and receive rewar

Credit: Tennessee Athletics ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON www.si.com/onsi/softball Fresh off the biggest stage in college softball, making a run in the semifinals of the Women’s College World Series (WCWS) to close out her playing days, former Tennessee outfielder Kinsey Fiedler isn’t leaving the game just yet.  The University of Missouri-Kansas City announced via X on Tuesday night that Fiedler, a Lee’s Summit, Missouri native, is joining the staff as an assistant coach. Fiedler p

Credit: Grand Canyon Athletics ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON www.si.com/onsi/softball Grand Canyon University announced on Tuesday morning in a press release that its athletic programs will enter the Mountain West Conference on July 8 and will immediately participate in regular-season competition and conference championships beginning in the fall.  The Mountain West is coming off a successful athletic year, where it ranked sixth in conference strength in softball. The Lopes also ha

Credit: Ball State Athletics ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON www.si.com/onsi/softball Ball State Director of Athletics Jeff Mitchell stated in a press release in June 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. On Tuesday morning, the athletic department teased renderings on X for the project that is fully funded through private philanthropy and university r

Credit: FSU Athletics ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON www.si.com/onsi/softball Several Florida State softball members including former utility player and current graduate assistant Zoe Hicks, assistant coach Kaleigh Rafter, and assistant strength and conditioning coach Bailey Victoria came home with gold after assisting Team Canada at the Pan American Games. With Rafter as head coach of Team Canada and Victoria as a team leader, they both led their squad in the gold medal game agains

Credit: UVA Athletics ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON www.si.com/onsi/softball On July 1, the University of Virginia announced in a press release that all softball regular-season home games will be free to the general public, effective immediately.  With complimentary admission to men’s and women’s soccer and women’s lacrosse being added too, this is the first of a series of campaigns aimed at increasing fan engagement and attendance across these sports for the 2025-26 season and be

Credit: Belmont Athletics ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON www.si.com/onsi/softball NIL and tampering have been hot topics in the college softball offseason.  The Texas Tech Raiders shook the nation when they announced the addition of several well-known transfers to their 2026 roster, with most of them reportedly approached by a third party, The Matador Club, Texas Tech’s Name, Image, and Likeness collective.  While Gerry Glasco and the Red Raiders drew the most attention while lega

Credit: Delaware Athletics ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON www.si.com/onsi/softball The University of Delaware announced on Tuesday morning that 14 of its varsity sports teams will be joining Conference USA (C-USA), including softball.  According to the school’s press release , this move was made after an 18-month wait to bring more attention to the Delaware brand nationwide, spanning from the Northeast to Florida and as far west as New Mexico.  The Fightin’ Blue Hens, who were prev

Credit: Missouri Athletics ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON www.si.com/onsi/softball Chrissy Shoonmaker has made her first hire since becoming head coach of the Houston Cougars softball program. The university announced in a press release on Wednesday afternoon that Jeff Cottrill, the long-time hitting coach between Missouri and Oklahoma State, is joining Houston as an assistant coach.  "We are thrilled to welcome Jeff and his family to Houston," Schoonmaker said in the press release

Credit: Cal Athletics ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON www.si.com/onsi/softball After five seasons spent leading her alma mater, Cal head softball coach Chelsea Spencer stepped down from the program on Monday, and now the hunt for a new coach is on.  Though assistant coach Jen Deering has been named interim head coach for the time being, a national search for a permanent replacement has begun immediately.  Here are five names for Cal to consider: Tori Tyson, Howard University  Tyson h

Credit: USA Softball The USA Softball All-Star Showcase is back for another year, featuring the U.S. Women’s National Team (WNT), Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL) athletes, and some of college softball’s current stars. Held at the softball capital of the world at Devon Park in Oklahoma City on June 26, this doubleheader will bring matchups between Team USA and a mix of elite collegiate and professional athletes, all of whom are preparing for the 2025 World Games in C

Credit: Brett Rojo-Imagn Images ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON www.si.com/onsi/softball Upon the conclusion of the 2025 college softball season, the NCAA Softball Rules Committee got together at the headquarters in Indianapolis, Indiana, to propose multiple rule changes within the sport that would take effect in the 2025-2026 season.  Recommended changes include obstruction, a double first base, tweaks to video review challenges, and a modified illegally batted ball. Here’s a deep d

Credit: Fort Dodge Senior High School Softball ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON www.si.com/onsi/softball One Iowa softball player out of Fort Dodge Senior High School is putting up unreal numbers at the plate. Sophomore Hope Alstott has gone 166 consecutive at-bats without recording a strikeout over a 61-game span. Yes, you read that right.  It gets even more impressive. The two-year starter for the Dodgers has just five strikeouts in 289 at-bats over 104 games, according to Dana Beck

Credit: DOUG HOKE/THEOKLAHOMAN / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON www.si.com/onsi/softball With 1,611 players who entered the transfer portal at the conclusion of their 2025 seasons, loads of college softball's best athletes have committed to a new home, according to Softball America's transfer portal wire . Though the portal officially closed on Monday, June 16, there are still many top stars remaining who have not announced where they are taking th

Credit: BRYAN TERRY/THE OKLAHOMAN / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Oklahoma softball head coach Patty Gasso is headed to the broadcast booth for the first time ever.  With a four-game series between the Talons and the Volts of the Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL) playing in the Sooners’ home at Love’s Field over June 20-23, Gasso will assist Amanda Scarborough, Chuckie Kempf, and Savanna Collins on the mic on Friday. While the AUSL is in a traveling format this s

Credit: Texas Athletics ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON www.si.com/onsi/softball With roster moves being made around the Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL), a promising new addition was selected from the Reserve Athlete Pool on Monday night. Mia Scott will make her professional debut after all, despite previous reports citing that the Women’s College World Series (WCWS) would be the last of her playing days, due to an ACL injury in her knee.  The 2024 NFCA Second Team All-Ame

Credit: Boston College Athletics ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON www.si.com/onsi/softball Boston College announced on Friday afternoon that they hired Beth Krysiak as the new head softball coach. Krysiak, who became the sixth head coach in program history, arrives with two successful seasons as head coach of Saint Francis under her belt.  “Beth is a proven winner and an outstanding leader and we are thrilled to welcome her to Boston College," said William V. Campbell Director of Athl

Credit: Katie Perkins/For Lubbock Avalanche-Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON www.si.com/onsi/softball While Gerry Glasco and the Texas Tech Red Raiders have sent shockwaves through the transfer portal, snagging all the best players like Taylor Pannell, Kaitlyn Terry, Mia Williams, Jasmyn Burns , Jackie Lis , and possibly more to come, there’s even more to be excited about. We can’t forget the four outstanding players from the class of 20

UCLA Athletics ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON www.si.com/onsi/softball Gerry Glasco is loading up his roster. Former UCLA two-way player Kaitlyn Terry has committed to Texas Tech according to her Instagram post.  In two years as a Bruin, Terry owns a 2.50 ERA with 41 wins and 333 strikeouts in 330 innings of work. She posted a .257 batting average this season, with 10 extra-base hits, 24 RBIs, and 30 runs scored. Paired with ace NiJaree Canady in the circle, don’t be surprised if th

Credit: Florida Athletics ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON www.si.com/onsi/softball Former 2025 Florida All-American Mia Williams has committed to Texas Tech, according to her Instagram post.  In her sophomore year with the Gators, the starting second baseman had a breakout campaign, batting .355 with 10 doubles, 19 home runs, and 44 RBIs. She owns a .271 career batting average with 25 home runs, 62 RBIs, 83 runs scored, 12 doubles, and 17 stolen bases.  The daughter of former Florida