https://blcvikings.com/rss.aspx?path=softballLatest news items for Bethany Lutheran College Athleticsen-us60https://blcvikings.com/news/2026/5/27/softball-doyle-sanborn-named-nfca-third-team-all-america.aspxhttps://blcvikings.com/news/2026/5/27/softball-doyle-sanborn-named-nfca-third-team-all-america.aspxSoftball

The National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) released its 2026 Division III All-America awards Wednesday and both Olivia Sanborn and Emily Doyle were selected Third Team All-Americans.]]>052726SBWed, 27 May 2026 13:34:00 CST87627https://blcvikings.com/news/2026/5/27/five-vikings-named-to-csc-academic-all-district-softball-team.aspxhttps://blcvikings.com/news/2026/5/27/five-vikings-named-to-csc-academic-all-district-softball-team.aspxSoftball

The 2025-26 Academic All-District Softball teams, selected by College Sports Communicators, were released Tuesday and five Bethany student-athletes were recognized for their combined performances on the field and in the classroom.]]>26SB CSCAADWed, 27 May 2026 11:09:00 CST87626https://blcvikings.com/news/2026/5/21/softball-sanborn-named-finalist-for-2026-nfca-division-iii-freshman-of-the-year.aspxhttps://blcvikings.com/news/2026/5/21/softball-sanborn-named-finalist-for-2026-nfca-division-iii-freshman-of-the-year.aspxSoftball

The National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) announced 10 finalists for the 2026 NFCA Division III Freshman of the Year award Thursday and Bethany's Olivia Sanborn was selected from Region IX.]]>Olivia SanbornThu, 21 May 2026 16:50:00 CST87621https://blcvikings.com/news/2026/5/21/womens-volleyball-bethany-announces-2026-athletic-hall-of-fame.aspxhttps://blcvikings.com/news/2026/5/21/womens-volleyball-bethany-announces-2026-athletic-hall-of-fame.aspxBaseball, Men's Basketball, Men's Soccer, Softball, Women's Golf, Women's Volleyball

Bethany Lutheran College proudly announces the Class of 2026 Athletic Hall of Fame inductees.]]>Hall of FameThu, 21 May 2026 09:49:00 CST147620https://blcvikings.com/news/2026/5/16/softball-sanborn-doyle-meyer-named-nfca-all-region.aspxhttps://blcvikings.com/news/2026/5/16/softball-sanborn-doyle-meyer-named-nfca-all-region.aspxSoftball

The National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) released its 2026 Division III All-Region awards and three Bethany student-athletes received recognition.]]>NFCA All-Region 2026Sat, 16 May 2026 11:02:00 CST87616https://blcvikings.com/news/2026/5/15/softball-vikings-battle-but-season-ends-with-loss-against-st-mary-s.aspxhttps://blcvikings.com/news/2026/5/15/softball-vikings-battle-but-season-ends-with-loss-against-st-mary-s.aspxSoftball

Opening the day in an elimination game, Bethany fought off UW-Stevens Point to extend its season.]]>Emily DoyleFri, 15 May 2026 19:00:00 CST87615https://blcvikings.com/news/2026/5/14/softball-vikings-bats-go-cold-defensive-miscues-fuel-8-0-loss-to-calvin.aspxhttps://blcvikings.com/news/2026/5/14/softball-vikings-bats-go-cold-defensive-miscues-fuel-8-0-loss-to-calvin.aspxSoftball

Bethany Lutheran's NCAA Tournament opener in Winona featured competitive early innings, but Calvin's powerful fifth-inning surge turned the game as the Vikings fell 8-0.]]>Emily MeyerThu, 14 May 2026 16:13:00 CST87613https://blcvikings.com/news/2026/5/12/sanborn-selected-umac-softball-player-rookie-of-the-year.aspxhttps://blcvikings.com/news/2026/5/12/sanborn-selected-umac-softball-player-rookie-of-the-year.aspxSoftball

The UMAC released its 2026 softball awards Tuesday and Bethany first-year Olivia Sanborn (Chippewa Falls, Wis.) was named both UMAC Player and Rookie of the Year.]]>Olivia SanbornTue, 12 May 2026 13:00:00 CST87610https://blcvikings.com/news/2026/5/11/softball-opens-ncaa-regional-against-calvin-in-winona.aspxhttps://blcvikings.com/news/2026/5/11/softball-opens-ncaa-regional-against-calvin-in-winona.aspxSoftball

The NCAA announced the field Monday for the 2026 Division III Softball Championship and Bethany (32-9) was selected to play Calvin (30-13) for its opening round matchup at the Saint Mary's (Winona) regional.]]>2026 SB RegionalMon, 11 May 2026 10:45:00 CST87608https://blcvikings.com/news/2026/5/9/softball-back-to-back-champs.aspxhttps://blcvikings.com/news/2026/5/9/softball-back-to-back-champs.aspxSoftball

Bethany Lutheran defended their crown, and are back-to-back UMAC Tournament Champions.]]>2026 SB UMAC Playoff ChampsSat, 9 May 2026 14:33:00 CST87606