https://admin.acusports.com/rss.aspx?path=softballLatest news items for Abilene Christian Athleticsen-us60https://acusports.com/news/2026/5/26/acu-softball-earns-5-academic-all-district-honorshttps://acusports.com/news/2026/5/26/acu-softball-earns-5-academic-all-district-honorsSoftball

Five Abilene Christian softball players have been recognized for excellence on the diamond and in the classroom been as they were named Academic All-District by College Sports Communicators, the organization announced Tuesday morning.]]>ACU softball 2026 Academic All-District graphicTue, 26 May 2026 11:00:00 CST925742https://acusports.com/news/2026/5/20/koons-prepares-for-year-2-with-pro-softball-teamhttps://acusports.com/news/2026/5/20/koons-prepares-for-year-2-with-pro-softball-teamSoftball

Abilene Christian head softball coach Jo Koons will serve in an expanded role in her second season with the professional Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL) this summer.]]>Jo Koons talks to her dugout during a game against South Dakota State on February 11, 2026Wed, 20 May 2026 09:18:00 CST925737https://acusports.com/news/2026/5/6/baseball-acu-athletics-raises-1-million-in-5th-straight-record-year-of-acu-giveshttps://acusports.com/news/2026/5/6/baseball-acu-athletics-raises-1-million-in-5th-straight-record-year-of-acu-givesBaseball, Football, Men's Basketball, Men's Golf, Men's Tennis, Softball, Women's Basketball, Women's Soccer, Women's Tennis, Women's Volleyball, Cross Country, Track & Field, Women's Golf

Just over $1 million was raised by Abilene Christian Athletics during the 2026 ACU Gives campaign in late April, marking the fifth consecutive year for a record-setting number of gifts and donated dollars.]]>2026 ACU Gives post event graphicWed, 6 May 2026 16:38:00 CST1825707https://acusports.com/news/2026/5/5/softball-maxwell-earns-all-wac-second-team-honorhttps://acusports.com/news/2026/5/5/softball-maxwell-earns-all-wac-second-team-honorSoftball

Abilene Christian sophomore Ari Maxwell was named to the 2026 All-WAC Second Team, the conference announced Tuesday afternoon. The league awards were voted upon by the seven WAC head coaches.]]>Ari Maxwell All-WAC 2nd Team graphic 2026Tue, 5 May 2026 16:00:00 CST925710https://acusports.com/news/2026/5/2/back-and-forth-loss-ends-season-for-acu-softballhttps://acusports.com/news/2026/5/2/back-and-forth-loss-ends-season-for-acu-softballSoftball

ST. GEORGE, Utah — The Abilene Christian softball team gained the lead twice, but could not hold on in a 9-8 loss to Utah Tech on Saturday, ending the Wildcats' 2026 season.]]>ACU softball team huddles up before a game against California Baptist on April 25, 2026Sat, 2 May 2026 16:06:00 CST925702https://acusports.com/news/2026/5/1/softball-wildcats-explode-in-extra-inning-win-split-doubleheaderhttps://acusports.com/news/2026/5/1/softball-wildcats-explode-in-extra-inning-win-split-doubleheaderSoftball

ST. GEORGE, Utah — The Abilene Christian softball team (7-40, 4-13 WAC) split its doubleheader against Utah Tech (17-32, 4-13 WAC) at Karl Brooks Field, first winning 13–10 in a thrilling, extra-inning contest before falling 6–3 in the second game.]]>Emalee Romero hugs catcher Valerie Ornelas after an impressive catch in foul territory during a game at Utah Tech on May 1, 2026Fri, 1 May 2026 22:37:00 CST925700https://acusports.com/news/2026/4/30/playoffs-start-now-for-acu-softball-at-utah-techhttps://acusports.com/news/2026/4/30/playoffs-start-now-for-acu-softball-at-utah-techSoftball

The Abilene Christian softball team's final weekend of the regular season comes with a clear equation: win the series at Utah Tech, and the Wildcats are headed to the conference tournament. Lose, and the season ends.]]>Audrey Lacina celebrates after reaching first base against California Baptist on April 25, 2026Thu, 30 Apr 2026 08:00:00 CST925694https://acusports.com/news/2026/4/25/acu-softball-honors-four-players-on-senior-dayhttps://acusports.com/news/2026/4/25/acu-softball-honors-four-players-on-senior-daySoftball

ABILENE, Texas — The Abilene Christian softball team recognized its four senior players - Elizabeth Schaefer, Valerie Ornelas, Emalee Romero and Alaina Hampton - along with graduate assistant coach Catrin Hoffman during Saturday's Senior Day ceremony following a 10-0 loss to first-place California Baptist at Poly Wells Field. The Wildcats managed three hits, while the Lancers had two big innings: seven runs in the third, and three more in the fifth.]]>ACU's softball seniors are honored after their final home game on April 25, 2026Sat, 25 Apr 2026 16:38:00 CST925681https://acusports.com/news/2026/4/24/softball-wildcats-can-t-hold-off-cbu-in-friday-twinbillhttps://acusports.com/news/2026/4/24/softball-wildcats-can-t-hold-off-cbu-in-friday-twinbillSoftball

ABILENE, Texas — The Abilene Christian softball team faced California Baptist in a doubleheader on Friday at Poly Wells Field, falling 13-0 in the first game and 10-3 in the second. The Wildcats struggled offensively, managing a total of eight hits across both contests while the Lancers combined for 20 hits.]]>Alaina Hampton steps to the plate against California Baptist on April 24, 2026Fri, 24 Apr 2026 22:56:00 CST925680https://acusports.com/news/2026/4/23/softball-ornelas-acu-prep-for-senior-weekend-series-vs-cbuhttps://acusports.com/news/2026/4/23/softball-ornelas-acu-prep-for-senior-weekend-series-vs-cbuSoftball

Valerie Ornelas never expected to have a third Senior Day. The ACU softball catcher has already walked twice—once at UT Arlington, once in Abilene—and thought her days in a uniform were behind her. But as the Wildcats head into their final home series of the season against California Baptist, Ornelas is back behind the plate, grateful for every inning.]]>Valerie Ornelas smiles to the camera during a game against South Dakota State on February 11, 2026Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:02:00 CST925676