McNeese came just three outs from a Super Regional berth last season, a sign of strength for both the Cowgirls and the Southland as a whole. In 2024, some up-and-coming teams believe they can challenge for the top spot in the conference.

Nearly three dozen D1 softball programs experienced a coaching change this offseason… here’s our ranking of the top ten impactful moves on this year’s Coaching Carousel.