https://ucasports.com/rss.aspx?path=softballLatest news items for University of Central Arkansas Athleticsen-us60https://ucasports.com/news/2026/5/9/softball-bears-finish-asun-championship-as-runners-up.aspxhttps://ucasports.com/news/2026/5/9/softball-bears-finish-asun-championship-as-runners-up.aspxSoftball

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The No. 1 seeded Central Arkansas softball team bowed out as ASUN Championship runners-up, dropping a 4-0 final score against the No. 2 seed Stetson Hatters Saturday morning. The Bears end their tournament run having reached championship Saturday for the second time in program history.]]>Softball CircleSat, 9 May 2026 13:12:00 CST1126409https://ucasports.com/news/2026/5/8/softball-bears-advance-to-asun-championship-final.aspxhttps://ucasports.com/news/2026/5/8/softball-bears-advance-to-asun-championship-final.aspxSoftball

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Central Arkansas softball team avoided elimination after suffering an early loss Friday morning, rebounding in the night game to stay alive and punch a ticket to Saturday's ASUN Championship Final.]]>Softball huddleFri, 8 May 2026 21:45:00 CST1126408https://ucasports.com/news/2026/5/7/softball-bears-advance-in-asun-championship-after-routing-dolphins.aspxhttps://ucasports.com/news/2026/5/7/softball-bears-advance-in-asun-championship-after-routing-dolphins.aspxSoftball

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Central Arkansas softball team opened its ASUN Championship with a dynamite performance in all three phases of the game, getting great offense, great defense, and a stellar pitching performance from Bailie Runner. The senior in the circle tossed a one-hitter, allowing just two baserunners in the five-inning run rule over Jacksonville.]]>Bailie RunnerThu, 7 May 2026 15:34:00 CST1126405https://ucasports.com/news/2026/5/6/softball-no-1-seeded-bears-face-no-4-jacksonville-in-asun-championship-opener.aspxhttps://ucasports.com/news/2026/5/6/softball-no-1-seeded-bears-face-no-4-jacksonville-in-asun-championship-opener.aspxSoftball

CONWAY, Ark. – The Central Arkansas softball team gets set for its ASUN Championship opener on Thursday. With Wednesday's games cycling through, the Bears are slated to play the No. 4 seeded Jacksonville Dolphins at 11 a.m. CT.]]>Trinity BrandonWed, 6 May 2026 16:35:00 CST1126403https://ucasports.com/news/2026/5/5/softball-bears-claim-six-all-asun-selections.aspxhttps://ucasports.com/news/2026/5/5/softball-bears-claim-six-all-asun-selections.aspxSoftball

CONWAY, Ark. – The ASUN Conference has announced its postseason honors, and six Bears were named to the conference's all-conference teams. Central Arkansas claimed three First Team selections, one Second Team, one Third Team, and one All-Freshman accolade.]]>Trinity Brandon Home run celebrationTue, 5 May 2026 11:31:00 CST1126400https://ucasports.com/news/2026/5/5/softball-earns-four-academic-all-asun-selections.aspxhttps://ucasports.com/news/2026/5/5/softball-earns-four-academic-all-asun-selections.aspxSoftball

CONWAY, Ark. – The Atlantic Sun Conference has started to release its awards for the 2026 softball season, starting with the Academic All-ASUN Team. The Bears placed four players on the team, earning spots with at least a 3.50 cumulative GPA, certain participation requirements for the team's success, and at least 50 percent completion of a degree.]]>Softball circleTue, 5 May 2026 11:02:00 CST1126399https://ucasports.com/news/2026/5/1/softball-sweeps-lipscomb-on-senior-day-claim-asun-gold-division.aspxhttps://ucasports.com/news/2026/5/1/softball-sweeps-lipscomb-on-senior-day-claim-asun-gold-division.aspxSoftball

CONWAY, Ark. – The Central Arkansas softball team celebrated all Friday afternoon, honoring seniors, breaking records, and clinching the ASUN Gold Division Championship. The Bears defeated Lipscomb 9-1 at Natalie Shock Stadium, rounding out the regular season in a five-inning run-rule.]]>Softball CelebrationFri, 1 May 2026 15:46:00 CST1126391https://ucasports.com/news/2026/4/30/softball-honors-grads-wins-series-in-asun-doubleheader.aspxhttps://ucasports.com/news/2026/4/30/softball-honors-grads-wins-series-in-asun-doubleheader.aspxSoftball

CONWAY, Ark. – After celebrating the academic success of the graduating Bears, the Central Arkansas softball team took two games over the Lipscomb Bisons. Game one was a relatively easy endeavor, especially compared to game two's nail-biting ending.]]>2026 SOftball GradsThu, 30 Apr 2026 22:27:00 CST1126390https://ucasports.com/news/2026/4/29/softball-hosts-lipscomb-for-senior-day.aspxhttps://ucasports.com/news/2026/4/29/softball-hosts-lipscomb-for-senior-day.aspxSoftball

CONWAY, Ark. – The Central Arkansas softball team gets set for its senior day weekend, facing Lipscomb in the final regular season series of the year. The Bears and Bisons will start with a 4 p.m. double header on Thursday, then end the series at 1 p.m. on Friday. The Bears will honor their graduates prior to game one on Thursday, then celebrate Senior Day after the game on Friday.]]>Autumn VessierWed, 29 Apr 2026 16:46:00 CST1126387https://ucasports.com/news/2026/4/28/softball-adjusts-asun-series-versus-lipscomb.aspxhttps://ucasports.com/news/2026/4/28/softball-adjusts-asun-series-versus-lipscomb.aspxSoftball

CONWAY, Ark. – With inclement weather on the horizon impacting the weekend, the Central Arkansas softball team is adjusting its final regular season series. With the changes, Thursday will now feature a double header at 4 p.m. Friday's game will be at 1 p.m., but could change later in the week.]]>Schedule ChangeTue, 28 Apr 2026 15:02:00 CST1126384