A smaller roster, eased Covid restrictions and some talented freshmen have given Texas A&M head coach Jo Evans more reasons to smile this fall.

Injuries to five starters during the fall opened the door for the BYU Cougars to discover how much more depth they have on their roster.

South Carolina was the only SEC team that didn’t make the NCAA tournament in 2021. The Gamecocks returned this fall motivated to change that in 2022.

Having depended on several transfers the last few years, Louisiana is starting fresh this season with a squad filled with incoming freshmen. It’s the way the Ragin’ Cajuns want to sustain their success.

Entering its fifth season of existence, Duke’s program has reached a level of seniority among its players. That led to a more efficient fall for the Blue Devils.

After having their seven-year streak of Atlantic 10 titles snapped, the Fordham Rams are motivated to regain the crown. The veteran team just completed an undefeated fall season.

After not meeting their goals last season, the NC State Wolfpack made some changes to their culture. The results during the fall have been positive.

The stacked schedule for the 2022 St. Pete Clearwater Elite Invitational was released on Thursday. The event features 16 teams and runs Feb. 17-20.

LSU has veteran experience returning on the field and in the circle, and some true freshmen with the potential to fill key roles in the spring.

Following their historic World Series run, the JMU Dukes are rebuilding with a young team that is receptive to learning and hungry for their own success.

Mississippi State overcame a rough start in SEC to finish strong last season. The Bulldogs are hoping more depth can lead to better results in 2022.

Transfer Skylar Wallace and freshman Reagan Walsh have performed well in the fall, and should make an immediate impact for the Florida Gators in the upcoming season.

Missouri will be fielding a very experienced team for the 2022 season. The Tigers return every starter and have added some younger talent who are learning from the upperclassmen.

The Tennessee Lady Vols used the transfer portal to add depth to their roster and complement the pieces they already had in place.

Notre Dame returns with an experienced squad with a few freshman additions that should contribute right away. The Irish still need to settle on a middle infield.

Senior Keely Rochard returns as the ace of the Virginia Tech staff. One major goal this fall is to improve the infield defense working behind her.

Kentucky is experienced in a lot of spots, but pitching remains a question mark the Wildcats are hoping to answer during the fall.

A few months removed from reaching the Women’s College World Series, Georgia returns to the field with a new head coach and hoping to find an ace in the circle.

Auburn has put in extra extra time in the weight room this fall hoping it can strengthen its offense to complement its young pitching talent.

Clemson captured an ACC regular-season title in its first full season of existence as a program. The Tigers are hoping to build off that momentum during the fall.

UMass has always been home to Danielle Henderson. Rhiannon Potkey recently caught up with Henderson as part of a series introducing new head coaches.

After a record-setting season and SEC title, Arkansas is hoping to build on the momentum. We check in with the Hogs in our Fall Report.

SIUE received criticism when it announced P.J. Finigan as its interim softball coach. The former baseball assistant is hoping to earn respect from the softball community.

Women’s Professional Fastpitch announced Thursday the launch of a new professional softball league, with Lauren Chamberlain as its commissioner.

Training with the U.S. Bobsled & Skeleton Federation left a lasting impression on Hofstra’s Adrienne Clark. Rhiannon Potkey recently caught up with Clark as part of a series introducing new head coaches.

The publicity perks of JMU’s run to the WCWS have been clearly evident on the recruiting trail. The Dukes have more name recognition.