https://averettcougars.com/rss.aspx?path=softballLatest news items for Averett University Athleticscawilson@averett.edu (Averett University Athletics)en-us60https://averettcougars.com/news/2026/5/26/softball-has-five-named-to-csc-academic-all-district-team.aspxhttps://averettcougars.com/news/2026/5/26/softball-has-five-named-to-csc-academic-all-district-team.aspxSoftball

For the second straight school year, five student-athletes were named with Academic All-District honors from the College Sports Communicators on Tuesday afternoon. Seniors Abby Owen and Hannah Zabik, and juniors Kadence Woodlief, Carson Bradsher, and Mackenzie Newcomb made the list, as they met the required academic and athletic benchmarks.]]>CSC SBTue, 26 May 2026 12:30:00 EST917535https://averettcougars.com/news/2026/5/15/softballs-newcomb-bradsher-named-to-nfca-all-region-team.aspxhttps://averettcougars.com/news/2026/5/15/softballs-newcomb-bradsher-named-to-nfca-all-region-team.aspxSoftball

Two of Averett University softball's best were named to the 2026 NFCA Division III All-Region Team for Region VI on Wednesday, as juniors Mackenzie Newcomb and Carson Bradsher were voted First Team and Second Team, respectively.]]>NFCA All-RegionFri, 15 May 2026 14:00:00 EST917533https://averettcougars.com/news/2026/5/7/softballs-tandem-in-bradsher-newcomb-and-zabik-collect-all-odac-accolades.aspxhttps://averettcougars.com/news/2026/5/7/softballs-tandem-in-bradsher-newcomb-and-zabik-collect-all-odac-accolades.aspxSoftball

Averett University softball senior Hannah Zabik and juniors Carson Bradsher and Mackenzie Newcomb were named to the 2026 Old Dominion Athletic Conference All-Conference team, the league offices announced on Thursday.]]>SB All-ODACThu, 7 May 2026 11:00:00 EST917526https://averettcougars.com/news/2026/5/3/softball-exits-odac-tournament-with-pod-final-loss-to-bridgewater.aspxhttps://averettcougars.com/news/2026/5/3/softball-exits-odac-tournament-with-pod-final-loss-to-bridgewater.aspxSoftball

Needing to win two straight in the pod two finals, Averett University softball was eliminated from postseason play with a 6-2 loss to Bridgewater College on Sunday afternoon at Moyer Softball Complex.]]>Team softball 022826Sun, 3 May 2026 14:00:00 EST917524https://averettcougars.com/news/2026/5/3/follow-live-softball-faces-bridgewater-for-pod-two-finals-sunday-at-noon.aspxhttps://averettcougars.com/news/2026/5/3/follow-live-softball-faces-bridgewater-for-pod-two-finals-sunday-at-noon.aspxSoftball

Averett University softball rematches Bridgewater College in the pod two finals on Sunday, where they will need to win two straight games to advance to the championship series.]]>Abby_Owen_Softball_032826Sun, 3 May 2026 10:00:00 EST917522https://averettcougars.com/news/2026/5/2/softball-overcomes-shenandoah-to-advance-to-pod-finals-after-earlier-loss-to-bridgewater-in-odac-tournament.aspxhttps://averettcougars.com/news/2026/5/2/softball-overcomes-shenandoah-to-advance-to-pod-finals-after-earlier-loss-to-bridgewater-in-odac-tournament.aspxSoftball

Averett University softball split two close games on Saturday at the ODAC softball tournament, falling to Bridgewater College before coming back to win in extra innings against Shenandoah University later in the day.]]>Kennidy_Kirby_Softball_032826Sat, 2 May 2026 21:02:00 EST917520https://averettcougars.com/news/2026/5/2/follow-live-softball-battles-bridgewater-in-odac-tournament-pod-play-saturday-at-11-am.aspxhttps://averettcougars.com/news/2026/5/2/follow-live-softball-battles-bridgewater-in-odac-tournament-pod-play-saturday-at-11-am.aspxSoftball

Averett University softball faces off with Bridgewater College in an Old Dominion Athletic Conference Tournament pod play elimination game on Saturday. The pod play is hosted at Moyer Softball Complex in Salem, Virginia.]]>Carson_Bradsher_Softball_032826Sat, 2 May 2026 09:00:00 EST917518https://averettcougars.com/news/2026/5/1/softball-advances-in-winners-bracket-with-opening-pod-play-win-over-shenandoah.aspxhttps://averettcougars.com/news/2026/5/1/softball-advances-in-winners-bracket-with-opening-pod-play-win-over-shenandoah.aspxSoftball

On opening day of the ODAC softball tournament, Averett softball picked up a 4-0 win over Shenandoah University on Friday at the Moyer Complex, using a big fourth inning and strong pitching to secure the victory to advance in pod two play.]]>Team_Softball_031226Fri, 1 May 2026 20:02:00 EST917517https://averettcougars.com/news/2026/4/29/general-news-photos-averett-athletics-celebrates-year-at-night-of-champions.aspxhttps://averettcougars.com/news/2026/4/29/general-news-photos-averett-athletics-celebrates-year-at-night-of-champions.aspxBaseball, Cheerleading, Cross Country, Football, Men's Basketball, Men's Golf, Men's Soccer, Men's Tennis, Softball, Women's Basketball, Women's Soccer, Women's Tennis, Women's Volleyball, General News, Men's Lacrosse, Men's Wrestling, Featured, Dance, Women's Golf, Men's Track & Field, Women's Track & Field, Men's Volleyball

Averett University's Department of Athletics held its annual Night of Champions.]]>Gabrielle Griffin Kadence Woodlief Matthew Clark Nicholas Breen Night of Champions 042926Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:00:00 EST1617527https://averettcougars.com/news/2026/5/1/follow-live-softball-opens-odac-tournament-pod-play-against-shenandoah-university-at-5-pm-friday.aspxhttps://averettcougars.com/news/2026/5/1/follow-live-softball-opens-odac-tournament-pod-play-against-shenandoah-university-at-5-pm-friday.aspxSoftball

Averett University softball begins postseason action against Shenandoah University in the Old Dominion Athletic Conference Tournament pod play on Friday. The pod play is hosted at Moyer Softball Complex in Salem, Virginia.]]>Cora_Liggon_Softball_031326Fri, 1 May 2026 15:00:00 EST917506