Michelle Gascoigne’s arrival as pitching coach at Northwestern in 2015 helped the program discover the value of having left-handers on the staff.

Going from 50 people in the stands to hosting an NCAA regional with thousands a few years later was a breakthrough moment for Arkansas.

Boston’s success on the field hasn’t come at the expense of academics. Players are encouraged to pursue any major, no matter how rigorous.

For the last decade, Jenna Jackson has been an integral part of the Long Beach State program. Here’s why.

Former LSU star AJ Andrews will be combining her love for softball and media while playing in the inaugural Athletes Unlimited pro league.

Cal State Fullerton pitcher Taylor Dockins has been fighting cancer for the last four years. She recently endured another medical setback.

Jane Worthington is entering her 29th season leading Eastern Kentucky. She’s helped build the program from the ground up through hard work and loyalty.

Oklahoma ace G Juarez is on the road to recovery after having surgery in March to repair a biceps tendon tear in her left throwing arm.

Maryland’s Taylor Wilson is working hard to get student-athletes informed about voting in the upcoming elections through her role on the Big Ten Conference’s Anti-Hate and Anti-Racism Coalition and her school’s “VoTERP” initiative.

Mack Leonard was one of the breakout stars of the FGCL this summer. The Illinois State rising junior was named league MVP and helped the RiverMocs win the title. Her father’s memory remains close to her heart on the field.

North Carolina men’s hoops coach Roy Williams donated more than $600,000 to fund scholarships of seniors whose seasons were cut short. That includes UNC pitcher Brittany Pickett and infielder Campbell Hutcherson.

Sarah Longley knows she’ll have big cleats to fill at Florida to replace starting shortstop Sophia Reynoso. The rising sophomore has been playing in the Florida Gulf Coast League to get some reps in preparation.

The NFCA on Wednesday announced the creation of the Natasha Watley Scholarship for Social Change, in partnership with former UCLA head coach Sue Enquist. The scholarship will provide financial assistance to a Black coach at any level to attend the annual NFCA National Convention. Enquist is funding the scholarship named after her former All-American infielder.

From motorcycle riding to softball, Haley Lee has never been afraid to expand her horizons and try new things. The Texas A&M rising junior catcher is looking the part at the Florida Gulf Coast League this summer.

Virginia Tech’s Keely Rochard was having a 2020 to remember and we take an in-depth look at how she got to this point.

Mariah Mazon realized last summer how integral her mind was in the circle. With a new mental approach, the Oregon State righthander checks in at No. 2 in our analytical rankings.

Emily Goodin checks in at No. 4 in our analytical rankings for the 2020 season and plans to return for a fifth year to help lead the Hoosier to the NCAA tournament.

Megan Faraimo started out as a catcher in rec ball before being asked to move into the circle. UCLA ace is now one of the top hurlers in the game.

The reigning Sun Belt Freshman of the Year, Leanna Johnson, checks in at No. 6 in our analytical rankings for the shortened 2020 season.

Presbyterian hurler Jenna Greene was unsure about how many innings she’d get in her first season, but she left a strong impression at No. 5 in our analytical rankings.

Minnesota’s Amber Fiser was on track for a terrific season when it came to an abrupt halt. We take an in-depth look at the Gophers hurler, who comes in at No. 7 in our analytical rankings.

India Chiles sees all the tweets from college coaches denouncing racism and hatred. But the former Tennessee All-American outfielder wants more. She wants to see some action.

Former Oklahoma outfielder Destinee Martinez is trying to spread softball into more underserved communities through her role as a manager of sport development for USA Softball.

Ron Norick and Gary Marrs have been restocking the locker rooms at the Women’s College World Series for years. They won’t be lugging ice around the stadium this year since the coronavirus forced the cancellation of the WCWS.

Chuck White was ready to debut a new field at the WCWS, but the plans were put on hold. Now, White and his crew are still working to learn as much as possible about the enhanced features even without games being played.

Carolan Bledsoe has sewn the official Women’s College World Series patches onto the uniforms of every team arriving in Oklahoma City for the last 23 years. Her sewing machine will be silent this year.

Reaching the Women’s College World Series is the dream of nearly every Division I college softball player. Helping their teams secure their spot in Oklahoma City with an epic performance in the Super Regionals is how some legends are made. The coronavirus pandemic prevented that chance this year with the cancellation of the season, so we are looking back at some of the top memories […]

Our Super Regional memories series continues as our panel takes a look back at a specific moment in time that they’ll always remember.

The NCAA on Friday announced Division I student-athletes in all sports, which includes softball, will be permitted to participate in voluntary athletic activities beginning June 1. The SEC also announced voluntary athletic activities can begin on its campuses on June 8.