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Omaha Softball rising seniors Maddia Groff, Rylinn Groff and Katherine Johnson were each named to the Summit League Academic All-League Team for the first time, it was announced Tuesday.]]>Omaha SoftballTue, 2 Jun 2026 13:08:00 CST842946https://omavs.com/news/2026/5/26/softball-places-5-on-csc-academic-all-district-team.aspxhttps://omavs.com/news/2026/5/26/softball-places-5-on-csc-academic-all-district-team.aspxSoftball

Seniors Ava Rongisch and Taylor Sedlacek joined juniors Maddia Groff, Rylinn Groff and Katherine Johnson as honorees this academic year.]]>Omaha SoftballTue, 26 May 2026 12:00:00 CST842943https://omavs.com/news/2026/5/26/softball-heard-omaha-reach-extension-through-2030.aspxhttps://omavs.com/news/2026/5/26/softball-heard-omaha-reach-extension-through-2030.aspxSoftball

Omaha Softball head coach Mike Heard, the 2026 Summit League coach of the year, has agreed to a contract extension through at least the end of the 2030 season, Vice Chancellor / Director of Athletics Adrian Dowell announced Tuesday.]]>Heard extendedTue, 26 May 2026 10:00:00 CST842942https://omavs.com/news/2026/5/14/softball-posts-5-nfca-all-region-honorees.aspxhttps://omavs.com/news/2026/5/14/softball-posts-5-nfca-all-region-honorees.aspxSoftball

LOUISVILLE, Ky. –– Five Omaha Softball student-athletes earned National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) Midwest All-Region honors, it was revealed Thursday.]]>Facility shotThu, 14 May 2026 12:00:00 CST842931https://omavs.com/news/2026/5/9/softball-statement-from-vice-chancellor-director-of-athletics-adrian-dowell.aspxhttps://omavs.com/news/2026/5/9/softball-statement-from-vice-chancellor-director-of-athletics-adrian-dowell.aspxSoftball

Omaha Vice Chancellor / Director of Athletics Adrian Dowell released the following statement regarding the softball program's consideration for an at-large invitation to the NCAA Division I Softball Championship.]]>dowell statement SBSat, 9 May 2026 19:05:00 CST842925https://omavs.com/news/2026/5/9/-1-softball-held-to-one-run-in-winner-take-all-summit-league-final.aspxhttps://omavs.com/news/2026/5/9/-1-softball-held-to-one-run-in-winner-take-all-summit-league-final.aspxSoftball

Both of Omaha's losses in the tournament came by one run to South Dakota, including a 1-0 defeat Thursday. In its three wins, Omaha outscored opponents 30-3.]]>SoftballSat, 9 May 2026 18:38:00 CST842924https://omavs.com/news/2026/5/8/-1-softball-shuts-out-6-south-dakota-state-advances-to-fifth-straight-conference-final.aspxhttps://omavs.com/news/2026/5/8/-1-softball-shuts-out-6-south-dakota-state-advances-to-fifth-straight-conference-final.aspxSoftball

The three-time defending tournament champion will face (4) South Dakota in the championship round beginning at 1 p.m. CT Saturday.]]>testFri, 8 May 2026 18:06:00 CST842922https://omavs.com/news/2026/5/7/top-seeded-softball-dominates-in-first-summit-league-tournament-elimination-game.aspxhttps://omavs.com/news/2026/5/7/top-seeded-softball-dominates-in-first-summit-league-tournament-elimination-game.aspxSoftball

MINNEAPOLIS — Top-seeded Omaha dropped its opening game at the Summit League Softball Championship, 1-0, to fourth-seeded South Dakota before rebounding with a 12-2 win over second-seeded St. Thomas in an elimination game Thursday.]]>Rongisch cellyThu, 7 May 2026 19:28:00 CST842920https://omavs.com/news/2026/5/6/softball-set-to-defend-summit-league-tournament-crown-in-minneapolis.aspxhttps://omavs.com/news/2026/5/6/softball-set-to-defend-summit-league-tournament-crown-in-minneapolis.aspxSoftball

The Mavericks, winners of the last three Summit League tournament titles, open postseason play at 11 a.m. CT Thursday in Minneapolis against (4) South Dakota in a rematch of last year's tournament final.]]>Softball Team PhotoWed, 6 May 2026 16:00:00 CST842917https://omavs.com/news/2026/5/5/general-excellence-in-athletics-and-academics-6-omaha-teams-record-perfect-apr-score.aspxhttps://omavs.com/news/2026/5/5/general-excellence-in-athletics-and-academics-6-omaha-teams-record-perfect-apr-score.aspxBaseball, General, Men's Basketball, Men's Golf, Hockey, Men's Soccer, Men's Tennis, Softball, Women's Basketball, Cross Country, Women's Golf, Women's Soccer, Women's Swimming & Diving, Women's Tennis, Track & Field, Volleyball, Academic Success, Athletic Performance, Equipment Management, Marketing & Ticketing, Leadership Support, Operations & Facilities, Administration, Podcasts, Omaha Sports Properties, Athletic Communications, Compliance, Life Skills, Dance, Business Office, Ticketing/Donor, Varsity Club, Development, Baxter Arena, Advancement, Men's Swimming & Diving, Name, Image, & Likeness

INDIANAPOLIS – Six Omaha teams earned perfect Academic Progress Rate (APR) marks for the 2024-25 academic year, it was revealed Tuesday by the NCAA.]]>Campus scenicTue, 5 May 2026 14:24:00 CST242915