https://www.saintfranciscougars.com en-us https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260604kykly9 Thirty-six student-athletes from 18 programs were honored as the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) announced its 2026 NAIA All-America teams on Thursday afternoon. The NFCA All-America teams are voted on by the Association's All-America Committees. In the NAIA, the committee is comprised of one member head coach from each of the NAIA's six regions. All student-athletes who were nominated by a member head coach and selected to the first or second team All-Region squads were eligible for All-America consideration. Thu, 04 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260604kykly9 https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260601lsiz7q The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has announced the 2026 NAIA Softball All-Americans, Player and Pitcher of the Year honors following the World Series last week in Columbus, Ga. Mon, 01 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260601lsiz7q https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260522ka8ziu The National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) announced the 2026 NFCA NAIA All-Region teams, with University of Saint Francis (Ind.) softball junior Abby Robakowski earning NFCA Region V First Team honors. Fri, 22 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260522ka8ziu https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/2026051355okhg The University of Saint Francis (Ind.) softball team saw its historic 2026 season come to an end Tuesday at the NAIA Softball National Championship Opening Rounds. The Cougars battled through the elimination bracket, defeating Ottawa University Arizona before falling to Dordt University later in the day. No. 3 seed Saint Francis opened the day with a 7-1 victory over No. 5 seed OUAZ before dropping a 7-5 decision to No. 4 seed Dordt. Tue, 12 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/2026051355okhg https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260511tdm5pb The No. 3-seeded University of Saint Francis (Ind.) softball team opened play at the 2026 NAIA Softball National Championship Opening Round against No. 2 seed Texas A&M University-Texarkana on Monday, May 11. The Cougars fell to the Eagles by a final score of 5-4. Mon, 11 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260511tdm5pb https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260506s1faps The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) announced the 48-team field for the 45th annual NAIA Softball National Championship Opening Round on Wednesday evening. The field for 2026 includes 29 automatic qualifiers, who either punched their ticket by winning their conference regular season or conference tournament, or by being a conference tournament runner-up in their respective conference. Four teams punched their ticket to the opening round, earning a host-at-large berth. At the same time, the remaining 15 spots in the field were filled by the softball national selection committee, comprised of head coaches and administrators from around the country. The University of Saint Francis (Ind.) Cougars earned the No. 3 seed and will face the No. 2 seed Texas A&M University-Texarkana. Wed, 06 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260506s1faps https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260504wip0oi The Crossroads League announced its 2026 Softball All-League honors on Monday, following Indiana Wesleyan University's regular season title and the tournament championship from the University of Saint Francis (Ind.). The All-Crossroads League honors were voted on by the league's head softball coaches. Mon, 04 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260504wip0oi https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260501qrlnws For the first time in program history, the University of Saint Francis (Ind.) softball team claimed the Crossroads League Tournament title with a walk-off 5-4 win over Spring Arbor University in eight innings on Friday, May 1 at Westendorf Field. Fri, 01 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260501qrlnws https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/202605011k5he4 The (RV) University of Saint Francis (Ind.) softball team advanced to the 2026 Crossroads League Softball Tournament Championship game with a 9-4 win over Spring Arbor University on Thursday, April 30. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/202605011k5he4 https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260429y3ux7n The (RV) University of Saint Francis (Ind.) softball team defeated No. 22 Marian University 5-1 on Wednesday, April 29, to advance in the 2026 Crossroads League Tournament. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260429y3ux7n https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260427j35xdj The University of Saint Francis (Ind.) softball team will host the 2026 Crossroads League Softball Tournament at Westendorf Field, with first-round games beginning Tuesday, April 28, and the championship set for Friday, May 1. Mon, 27 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260427j35xdj https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260427p24qcc The Crossroads League Athletes of the Week were announced on Monday, recognizing the league's top individual performances from April 20-26. Abby Robakowski represented the University of Saint Francis (Ind.) in this week's awards after being named Crossroads League Softball Player of the Week. Mon, 27 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260427p24qcc https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260426275f8q The (RV) University of Saint Francis (Ind.) softball team closed out the regular season with a Crossroads League doubleheader at No. 20 Marian University on Saturday, April 26. The Cougars dropped a pair of tightly contested games, falling 2-1 in eight innings in game one before coming up short 12-9 in game two. Sat, 25 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260426275f8q https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260423xnpunu The (RV) University of Saint Francis (Ind.) softball team swept Taylor University in a Crossroads League doubleheader on Thursday, April 23 at Westendorf Field. The Cougars rallied for a 7-5 win in game one before earning a 10-2 run-rule victory in game two. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260423xnpunu https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260421whxzwy The (RV) University of Saint Francis (Ind.) softball team split a Crossroads League doubleheader with Huntington University on Tuesday, April 21, at Westendorf Field. The Foresters took game one 5-2 in eight innings before the Cougars rallied for a 9-5 win in game two. Tue, 21 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260421whxzwy https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260420wnxec5 The Crossroads League Athletes of the Week were announced on Monday, recognizing the league's top individual performances from April 13-19. Macie Dowd represented the University of Saint Francis (Ind.) in this week's awards after being named Crossroads League Softball Player of the Week. Mon, 20 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260420wnxec5 https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260418ikgx9i The University of Saint Francis (Ind.) softball team has announced changes for this weekend's schedule due to forecasted weather and field conditions. The Cougars' two league games against Taylor, originally scheduled for April 18, have been rescheduled for Thursday, April 23, with a 3:00 p.m. start time.  Sat, 18 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260418ikgx9i https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260417yfb4xs The (RV) University of Saint Francis (Ind.) Cougars split a Crossroads League doubleheader at (RV) Indiana Wesleyan University on Friday, April 17. The Wildcats rallied for a 4-3 win in game one before Saint Francis responded with a 13-5 run-rule victory in six innings in game two. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260417yfb4xs https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260414ijk1ry The University of Saint Francis (Ind.) junior Abby Robakowski has been tabbed the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Softball Player of the Week, the NAIA announced on Tuesday, April 14. The Junior hit a collective .560 over eight games, averaging one home run and two RBI per contest, earning Week 11 national player of the week honors. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260414ijk1ry https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260414z7cmcb The University of Saint Francis (Ind.) softball team extended its winning streak to 18 games with a Crossroads League doubleheader sweep of Mount Vernon Nazarene University on Tuesday, April 14. The Cougars won game one 15-2 in five innings before edging MVNU 4-3 in game two. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260414z7cmcb https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260413x7xz4s The Crossroads League Athletes of the Week were announced on Monday, recognizing the league's top individual performances from April 6-12.  Mon, 13 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260413x7xz4s https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/202604140ozwx6 The University of Saint Francis (Ind.) softball team hosted Bethel University for a Crossroads League doubleheader on Monday, April 13. The Cougars took game one 14-3 in five innings before game two was suspended in the top of the fourth due to weather. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/202604140ozwx6 https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260420qy6ex0 The University of Saint Francis (Ind.) softball team completed a doubleheader sweep with a 12-4 game two win over Bethel University on Monday, April 20. The Cougars and Pilots began game two on April 13 before inclement weather suspended play after three innings. The game resumed Monday in the top of the fourth with Saint Francis leading 6-2, as the Cougars went on to secure a run-rule victory in six innings. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260420qy6ex0 https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260411qop4xs The University of Saint Francis (Ind.) softball team extended its winning streak to 15 games with a doubleheader sweep of Grace College on Saturday, April 11 at Westendorf Field. The Cougars won game one 11-3 in five innings before completing the sweep with an 8-0 run-rule victory in game two. Sat, 11 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260411qop4xs https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/202604100wmpo4 The University of Saint Francis (Ind.) softball team swept Goshen College in a Crossroads League doubleheader on Thursday, April 9, winning game one 4-2 before securing a 10-1 run-rule victory in game two. The sweep marked head coach Ryan Bolyn’s 400th career win at Saint Francis and extended the Cougars’ winning streak to 13 games. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/202604100wmpo4 https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260408054ny9 The University of Saint Francis (Ind.) softball team has announced schedule changes to Friday's doubleheader versus Goshen College due to forecasted weather. The Cougars' doubleheader against the Maple Leafs, scheduled for April 10, has been moved up to Thursday, April 9. First pitch for game one is set for 3:00 p.m., with game two to follow. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260408054ny9 https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260408xttcw1 The University of Saint Francis (Ind.) softball team upset No. 11 Marian University in a Crossroads League doubleheader sweep on Wednesday, April 8. The Cougars battled to an 8-7 walk-off win in nine innings in game one before earning an 8-3 victory in game two. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260408xttcw1 https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260407vj1gr7 The University of Saint Francis (Ind.) softball team earned a Crossroads League doubleheader sweep over Spring Arbor University at Westendorf Field. The SF Cougars took game one 4-2 before securing an 11-2 run-rule victory in game two. Tue, 07 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260407vj1gr7 https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260403wpggig The University of Saint Francis (Ind.) softball team has announced schedule changes for this weekend due to forecasted weather and field conditions. The Cougars' two games against Bethel, scheduled for April 4, has been rescheduled to Monday, April 13. First pitch for game one is set for 3:00 p.m., with game two to follow. Fri, 03 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260403wpggig https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260402hv8bpz The University of Saint Francis (Ind.) softball team has announced schedule changes to Thursday's doubleheader against Goshen due to forecasted weather and field conditions. The Cougars' doubleheader against the Maple Leafs, scheduled for April 2, has been postponed to Friday, April 10. First pitch for game one is set for 3:00 p.m., with game two to follow. Thu, 02 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260402hv8bpz