Delaney Spaulding thought her Olympic dream may have been over when she tore her ACL last year. But the pandemic allowed her extra time to heal for Tokyo.

In this week’s SEC notebook, Rhiannon Potkey details a new addition to Alabama and breaks down Arkansas’ chase for history.

In this week’s ACC Notebook, Rhiannon Potkey features Clemson five-tool star Valerie Cagle and other notes from around the conference.

Virginia Tech’s Kelsey Brown has used speed to her advantage to help the Hokies at the plate and in the outfield. Plus, Florida State is finding ways beyond the long ball to manufacture runs.

Nearly all SEC schools submitted bids to host NCAA postseason games this year. The NCAA has switched to predetermined sites because of COVID-19 precautions.

Katie Kemmetmueller isn’t just a talented third baseman and big bat in the lineup for Minnesota. The graduate senior is also a registered nurse. She passed her nursing exam last summer.

Even when softball wasn’t in the Olympics, Val Arioto remained loyal to USA Softball. Her reward will come this summer when Team USA competes in Tokyo.

Missouri’s offense is leading the SEC in several offensive categories while many other teams and players continue setting program records.

Clemson freshman Millie Thompson displays an intimidating presence in the circle with her eye black and grunting. It fits her unique personality.

The NCAA Softball Championships will feature predetermined sites for Regional and Super Regional play this season to help comply with healthy and safety protocols stemming from the coronavirus pandemic.

UCLA’s Rachel Garcia will make one dream come true by playing in the Tokyo Olympics. But she’s just as passionate about working in special needs education and helping others.

Notre Dame’s Abby Sweet got hit by a pitch six times in one day. It’s about the only way pitchers can keep the senior from getting a hit this season.

Linnie Malkin narrowly avoided damaging some cars with a home run she launched for Arkansas over the weekend in the SEC, and Kentucky rallied for a big series win over Alabama.

Nothing seems more American than having a player named Bubba on the Olympic roster for Team USA. UCLA’s Bubba Nickles is ready to fill any role needed in Tokyo.

Duke faces a crucial three-week stretch of the season against top teams to stay in the hunt for the ACC title.

Florida redshirt junior Kinsey Goelz hit her first career home run last weekend, and received an outpouring of support from across the country.

Florida State’s Josie Muffley has made some incredible plays at shortstop this season. Her love for defense started on a little dirt field in her hometown.

Ole Miss registered a historical sweep of rival Mississippi State to open the SEC regular season. Plus, the SEC honors the legacy of Alex Wilcox.

Clemson donor Stuart McWhorter and his family saw a great opportunity to invest in women’s sports with a $2.5 million pledge to softball. The stadium was named in the family’s honor.

Kentucky freshman Erin Coffel feels right at home at Lexington and it’s showing in her production. Georgia’s Jaiden Fields, A&M’s Haley Lee and Arkansas’ Danielle Gibson have big days at the plate. That and more in the SEC Notebook.

In our latest ACC Notebook, Rhi Potkey takes an in-depth look at Notre Dame’s Quinn Biggio, Duke and much more.

Auburn freshmen Maddie Penta and Shelby Lowe have made an immediate impact in the circle for the Tigers pitching staff this season.

The ACC’s “Pod Weekend” was a grueling test of endurance that many coaches don’t believe will be implemented again beyond this season.

Mary Haff threw 210 pitches and 19.2 innings in the span of less than 24 hours for Arkansas over the weekend.

Duke is eager to show how much progress the fourth-year program has made. The Blue Devils started strong with a 4-0 opening weekend, including a victory over host LSU.

SEC teams were forced to scramble to find games at the last minute. Only it wasn’t because of Covid. It was because of bad weather.

Arizona redshirt senior Reyna Carranco always turns to her dad when breaking in a new glove. The two have formed a close bond through the process.

Sunshine State rivals UCF and South Florida are ready to battle it out atop the American standings, while Houston and Tulsa are hot on their heels.

Sydney Sherrill and Florida State might lead the charge in the ACC, but NC State and a host of others have a chance to make some waves.