University of Rochester Athleticshttps://uofrathletics.com/rss.aspx?path=softballLatest news items for University of Rochester Athleticsen-us602026 Lysle ‘Spike’ Garnish Scholar-Athletes Selectedhttps://uofrathletics.com/news/2026/9/4/general-2026-lysle-spike-garnish-scholar-athletes-selected.aspxhttps://uofrathletics.com/news/2026/9/4/general-2026-lysle-spike-garnish-scholar-athletes-selected.aspxBaseball, Field Hockey, Football, General, Men's Soccer, Men's Swimming and Diving, Men's Tennis, Softball, Women's Basketball, Women's Lacrosse, Women's Track and Field

Ten outstanding varsity student-athletes at the University of Rochester have been selected as recipients of the 2026 Lysle 'Spike' Garnish Scholar-Athlete awards.]]>2026 Lysle 'Spike' Garnish Scholar-AthletesFri, 4 Sep 2026 13:00:00 EST4163682026 Garnish Scholar Athlete: Julianna Lyonshttps://uofrathletics.com/news/2026/9/4/softball-2026-garnish-scholar-athlete-julianna-lyons.aspxhttps://uofrathletics.com/news/2026/9/4/softball-2026-garnish-scholar-athlete-julianna-lyons.aspxSoftball

]]>Julianna Lyons 2026 Garnish AwardFri, 4 Sep 2026 10:00:00 EST1316379Softball Sees 13 Named NFCA All-America Scholar-Athleteshttps://uofrathletics.com/news/2026/8/13/softball-sees-13-named-nfca-all-america-scholar-athletes.aspxhttps://uofrathletics.com/news/2026/8/13/softball-sees-13-named-nfca-all-america-scholar-athletes.aspxSoftball

13 members of the University of Rochester softball team earned Easton/National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) All-America Scholar-Athlete recognition for the 2025-26 academic year, as announced by the NFCA on Wednesday.]]>2026 NFCA All-America Scholar-Athletes(WEB)Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:00:00 EST1316367Five Set to Join URochester Athletics Hall of Fame in 2026https://uofrathletics.com/news/2026/6/4/general-five-set-to-join-urochester-athletics-hall-of-fame-in-2026.aspxhttps://uofrathletics.com/news/2026/6/4/general-five-set-to-join-urochester-athletics-hall-of-fame-in-2026.aspxBaseball, Football, General, Men's Basketball, Softball, Women's Track and Field

A total of five former student-athletes at the University of Rochester have been selected to the Athletics Hall of Fame Class for 2026.]]>2026 UR Athletics Hall of Fame InducteesThu, 4 Jun 2026 15:05:00 EST416341Laygo Selected as Finalist for DIII Honda Athlete of the Yearhttps://uofrathletics.com/news/2026/6/3/softball-laygo-selected-as-finalist-for-diii-honda-athlete-of-the-year.aspxhttps://uofrathletics.com/news/2026/6/3/softball-laygo-selected-as-finalist-for-diii-honda-athlete-of-the-year.aspxSoftball

NEW YORK, NY – University of Rochester softball junior Riley Laygo was named a finalist in softball for the Division III Honda Athlete of the Year, as announced by The Collegiate Women Sports Awards (CWSA) on Wednesday.]]>Riley LaygoWed, 3 Jun 2026 11:05:00 EST1316340URochester Nets Region Coaching Staff of the Year Honorhttps://uofrathletics.com/news/2026/5/28/softball-urochester-nets-region-coaching-staff-of-the-year-honor.aspxhttps://uofrathletics.com/news/2026/5/28/softball-urochester-nets-region-coaching-staff-of-the-year-honor.aspxSoftball

The University of Rochester softball coaching staff, led by Head Coach Abby Hurley-Martin, was named the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) NCAA Division III Region III Coaching Staff of the Year, as announced by the NFCA on Thursday.]]>Abby Hurley-MartinThu, 28 May 2026 16:05:00 EST1316336Laygo Named NFCA Player of the Year, 1st Team All-Americahttps://uofrathletics.com/news/2026/5/27/softball-laygo-named-nfca-player-of-the-year-1st-team-all-america.aspxhttps://uofrathletics.com/news/2026/5/27/softball-laygo-named-nfca-player-of-the-year-1st-team-all-america.aspxSoftball

After a stellar junior season, University of Rochester softball player Riley Laygo was named the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) Division III National Player of the Year and First Team All-America, as announced by the organization on Wednesday afternoon.]]>Riley LaygoWed, 27 May 2026 14:35:00 EST1316333CSC Picks Five from Softball for Academic All-District Honorshttps://uofrathletics.com/news/2026/5/26/csc-picks-five-from-softball-for-academic-all-district-honors.aspxhttps://uofrathletics.com/news/2026/5/26/csc-picks-five-from-softball-for-academic-all-district-honors.aspxSoftball

Five members of the University of Rochester softball team: seniors Rowan Mulholland, Jensen Sminchak, Ilana Wiess and Maddie White, and junior Julianna Lyons, received College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District honors, as announced by the CSC on Tuesday.]]>2026 SB CSC Academic All-District Honorees(WEB)Tue, 26 May 2026 12:04:00 EST1316329Softball Sees Record-Setting Season End in Regionalshttps://uofrathletics.com/news/2026/5/15/softball-sees-record-setting-season-end-in-regionals.aspxhttps://uofrathletics.com/news/2026/5/15/softball-sees-record-setting-season-end-in-regionals.aspxSoftball

ANGOLA, IN – The University of Rochester softball team saw another highly-successful season come to an end on Friday afternoon after splitting a pair of games at the Angola Regional in the 2026 NCAA Division III Softball Championship.]]>Rowan MulhollandFri, 15 May 2026 20:58:00 EST1316319NFCA Selects Five ‘Jackets to All-Region III Squadhttps://uofrathletics.com/news/2026/5/15/softball-nfca-selects-five-jackets-to-all-region-iii-squad.aspxhttps://uofrathletics.com/news/2026/5/15/softball-nfca-selects-five-jackets-to-all-region-iii-squad.aspxSoftball

LOUISVILLE, KY – Five members of the University of Rochester softball team earned National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) NCAA Division III All-Region III honors, as announced by the NFCA on Friday.]]>2026 SB NFCA All-Region III Honorees(WEB)Fri, 15 May 2026 14:05:00 EST1316316