https://www.iwusports.com/rss.aspx?path=softballLatest news items for Illinois Wesleyan University Athleticsen-us60https://iwusports.com/news/2026/6/2/softball-unveils-2026-team-awards.aspxhttps://iwusports.com/news/2026/6/2/softball-unveils-2026-team-awards.aspxSoftball

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. - With the Illinois Wesleyan University softball season complete, head coach Tiffany Prager announced the team's annual awards Wednesday, May 27. Senior Gianna Certa (Third Lake, Ill.-Grayslake North) was voted the team's Most Valuable Player, while sophomore Julia Wilkens (Bartlett, Ill.-Bartlett) garnered the Most Improved Award. Senior Caroline Gatchell (Grayslake, Ill.-Carmel Catholic) was selected as this season's Gwen Meyer Award recipient. Additionally, 19 Titans were awarded letters.]]>WAVERLY, IOWA - MAY 16, 2026 - Illinois Wesleyan University softball vs #2 Redlands University in game seven of the 2026 NCAA DIII Softball Regional in Waverly.Tue, 2 Jun 2026 12:00:00 CST1113070https://iwusports.com/news/2026/5/28/softball-beckman-adds-rawlings-gold-glove-to-resume.aspxhttps://iwusports.com/news/2026/5/28/softball-beckman-adds-rawlings-gold-glove-to-resume.aspxSoftball

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Illinois Wesleyan University softball's senior shortstop Anna Beckman (Bourbonnais, Ill.-Bishop McNamara) hauled one of the most prestigious honors in the sport Thursday, May 28, as the National Fastpitch Coaches Association announced its 2026 Rawlings Gold Glove winners.]]>WAVERLY, IOWA - MAY 14, 2026 - Illinois Wesleyan University softball vs #23 Wartburg College in game two of the 2026 NCAA DIII Softball Regional in Waverly.Thu, 28 May 2026 13:00:00 CST1113069https://iwusports.com/news/2026/5/26/four-titans-named-cscs-softball-academic-all-district-list.aspxhttps://iwusports.com/news/2026/5/26/four-titans-named-cscs-softball-academic-all-district-list.aspxSoftball

GREENFIELD, Ind. - The Illinois Wesleyan University softball team saw four garner spots on the College Sports Communicators Academic All-District team released by the organization Tuesday, May 26. Junior Mallory Holland (Shelbyville, Ill.-Shelbyville) as well as sophomore outfielders Grace Wilkens (Bartlett, Ill.-Bartlett), Riley McDoniel (Orland Park, Ill.-Carl Sandburg), and Julia Wilkens (Bartlett, Ill.-Bartlett) represented the Green and White on the list, with Grace Wilkens advancing to the Academic All-America ballot.]]>2023 softball adaTue, 26 May 2026 11:00:00 CST1113065https://iwusports.com/news/2026/5/18/softball-certa-beckman-grab-nfca-all-region-honors.aspxhttps://iwusports.com/news/2026/5/18/softball-certa-beckman-grab-nfca-all-region-honors.aspxSoftball

NFCA Announcement]]>2023 NFCA All-RegionMon, 18 May 2026 09:52:00 CST1113053https://iwusports.com/news/2026/5/16/softballs-fight-to-no-2-redlands-falls-short.aspxhttps://iwusports.com/news/2026/5/16/softballs-fight-to-no-2-redlands-falls-short.aspxSoftball

Note: Due to technical difficulties, the press conference from Saturday's regional championship is not available]]>Softball group huddle post game against RedlandsSat, 16 May 2026 17:18:00 CST1113051https://iwusports.com/news/2026/5/15/softball-gatchell-goes-distance-titans-advance-to-regional-championship.aspxhttps://iwusports.com/news/2026/5/15/softball-gatchell-goes-distance-titans-advance-to-regional-championship.aspxSoftball

Press Conference]]>Carolin gatchell hyped after securing a winFri, 15 May 2026 19:50:00 CST1113049https://iwusports.com/news/2026/5/14/softball-rallies-past-no-23-wartburg-in-ncaa-tournament-opener.aspxhttps://iwusports.com/news/2026/5/14/softball-rallies-past-no-23-wartburg-in-ncaa-tournament-opener.aspxSoftball

Postgame Press Conference]]>Anna Beckman, Casey Wissmiller, & Claire Post celebrate an outThu, 14 May 2026 16:27:00 CST1113045https://iwusports.com/news/2026/5/13/softball-eyes-waverly-regional-as-ncaa-tournament-play-begins.aspxhttps://iwusports.com/news/2026/5/13/softball-eyes-waverly-regional-as-ncaa-tournament-play-begins.aspxSoftball

]]>BLOOMINGTON, ILLINOIS - MAY 9, 2026 - Game Seven of the 2026 CCIW Softball Championship Tournament: #1 Illinois Wesleyan University vs #3 Augustana College (Photo by Ashtin Elder)Wed, 13 May 2026 08:00:00 CST1113040https://iwusports.com/news/2026/5/11/softball-to-begin-ncaa-tournament-in-waverly-regional.aspxhttps://iwusports.com/news/2026/5/11/softball-to-begin-ncaa-tournament-in-waverly-regional.aspxSoftball

INDIANAPOLIS - The Illinois Wesleyan University softball team will begin NCAA Tournament play Thursday, May 14, as part of the Waverly Regional hosted by No. 23 Wartburg College. The four-team, three-day regional will feature No. 4 University of Redlands and Dominican University alongside the Titans and Knights as announced by the NCAA Monday, May 11. The full  64-team interactive bracket can be found here.]]>NCAA Tournament - Softball 2026Mon, 11 May 2026 12:24:00 CST1113035https://iwusports.com/news/2026/5/9/three-peat-complete-softball-downs-augie-to-claim-cciw-tournament-championship.aspxhttps://iwusports.com/news/2026/5/9/three-peat-complete-softball-downs-augie-to-claim-cciw-tournament-championship.aspxSoftball

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. - A sixth-inning comeback powered the Illinois Wesleyan University softball team past Augustana College, 5-4, in the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Tournament Championship Saturday, May 9. The victory secures the Titans' (28-13) third straight tournament title and the 18th in program history.]]>2026 CCIW Softball Tournament Champions Team PhotoSat, 9 May 2026 13:57:00 CST1113032