Who will be the next James Madison? Our weekly check-in begins on the wealth of excellent softball beyond the Power 5, including by Kandra Lamb and unbeaten Louisiana.

From a California showdown between two perennial powers to a new strikeout leader in the AAC, we’ve got you covered, that and more in the Daily Dozen.

In our “Coaches in New Places” series, Rhiannon Potkey introduces a few of the coaches who have taken over programs during the offseason. This edition features Boise State’s Justin Shults.

Another big weekend of college softball filled with tournaments and high-profile non-conference matchups is here and our staff has you covered. Here’s what you should keep an eye on over the next few days.

Top-ranked UCLA showcased its pitching in a win over No. 8 Alabama, and JMU opened their season a week later than most but picked up a big win to highlight our in-depth look back at Friday’s softball action.