A few weeks after being hired as the head coach at UMKC, Kiki Stokes O’Connor will be playing in Athletes Unlimited. She discussed the balancing act with Rhiannon Potkey for the “Coaches in New Places” series.

Title IX is celebrating its 50th anniversary of being signed into law. Softball has greatly benefited from the landmark legislation. But while female coaches are grateful for the progress made, they warn against complacency.

The 16 teams were announced for the 2023 TaxAct Clearwater Elite Invitational on Tuesday with multiple 2022 WCWS participants.

One team will take the next step toward Oklahoma City as Oklahoma State, Fordham, Nebraska and North Texas gather for the Stillwater Regional.

After a pair of semifinals in which runs were hard to come by, Nebraska outlasted Michigan for its first Big Ten Tournament title.

Northwestern is on the brink of earning its eighth Big Ten title, Minnesota is fighting for a bid and Maddie Schwartz is Wisconsin’s workhorse. That and more in the Big Ten Notebook.

Northwestern leads the way, Nebraskas’ streak ends and Illinois is not far behind. That and more in the Big Ten Notebook.

Texas A&M and Arkansas made program history. Kim Wert singlehandedly wrecked Kentucky. Pitchers from coast to coast threw no-hitters. And Miami won one for the mid-majors. Just a typical Saturday in D1Softball’s Daily Dozen.

Nebraska extends its win streak to 18, Rachel Lewis goes off and Michigan wins another series. That and more in the Big Ten notebook.

Season 2 of the D1Softball is back! This week’s episode features Nebraska pitcher Olivia Ferrell.

Oklahoma lost for the first time this season but retains the No. 1 ranking in the D1Softball Top 25. Meanwhile, it was a big week for Nebraska and the resurgent Big Ten.

Michigan wins on the road, Nebraska remains undefeated in Big Ten play, and five hitters who balled out on Saturday.

Kelly Maxwell and Kelley Lynch put an emphasis on the K, VT falls, snd Bama comes back. That and more in D1Softball’s Daily Dozen.

Nebraska remains atop the standings, Michigan picked up its first series win and Maryland is in the race. That and more in the Big Ten notebook.

Nebraska is unbeaten in conference play, Northwestern loses two and Maryland is quietly accumulating wins. That and more in the Big Ten Notebook.

Northwestern stays the course, while Nebraska and Wisconsin continue to streak. Will Michigan be able to bounce back after a tough weekend?

Softball will finish the season with a heavy heart, Ashley Rogers makes a difference and health will be the 17th seed in May. Find out what else the D1Softball Staff learned in Week Seven.

Kelly Maxwell no-hit Texas Tech, UCLA holds iff Washington’s comeback, and UCF gets the last laugh. That and more in D1Softball’s Daily Dozen.

Find out which games to monitor in our Weekend Primer.

Karina Gaskins may be Notre Dame’s most valuable run producer, Kate Drohan is our kind of innovator and college softball can get in the March spirit. Find out what else the D1Softball staff learned in Week Six.

Makinzy Herzog pitched the game of her life, Megan Faraimo continues to dominate and Prange delivers for the Tide. That and more in D1Softball’s Daily Dozen.

Jocelyn Alo made history, LSU regained some swagger and Annie Willis was one run better this year. Find out what else the D1Softball staff learned in Week Five.

Northwestern is back on track, Michigan deals with more travel delays and Indiana uses its speed. FInd out what happened in the Big Ten in Week 4.

The shortstop rankings look completely different from the preseason, while second base generally remains the same.

Northwestern made a statement, while a Michigan legend closed in on a record. Find out all you need to know about the Big Ten in this week’s notebook.

Michigan pitchers aren’t the only Wolverines to take control of the Big Ten awards.

The top plays from Week 12 of the D1 season. Follow all the action & tag us using #D1Top10 throughout the 2021 campaign.

In the new Big Ten Notebook, Super seniors like Iowa’s Allison Doocy and Northwestern’s Morgan Newport keep making their mark on the 2021 season.