https://nkunorse.com/rss.aspx?path=softballLatest news items for Northern Kentucky University Athleticsen-us60https://nkunorse.com/news/2026/5/26/softball-five-norse-earn-csc-academic-all-district-honors.aspxhttps://nkunorse.com/news/2026/5/26/softball-five-norse-earn-csc-academic-all-district-honors.aspxSoftball

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – College Sports Communicators unveiled its Academic All-District teams for softball on Tuesday, with five Norse earning the distinction. Jena Rhoads, Alicia Flores, Victoria Flores, Brielle DiMemmo, and Brooke Keltner were the five Norse selected, with Rhoads also being selected as a CSC Academic All-America Finalist.]]>-Tue, 26 May 2026 14:15:00 EST614145https://nkunorse.com/news/2026/5/18/softball-gerak-to-step-down-as-head-coach.aspxhttps://nkunorse.com/news/2026/5/18/softball-gerak-to-step-down-as-head-coach.aspxSoftball

HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. — Northern Kentucky University softball head coach Morgan Gerak has announced her resignation, citing family reasons, effective with the conclusion of the season.]]>Coach Gerak giving instruction to baserunner.Mon, 18 May 2026 17:00:00 EST614138https://nkunorse.com/news/2026/5/16/nku-softball-eliminated-from-ncaa-regional-with-loss-to-indiana.aspxhttps://nkunorse.com/news/2026/5/16/nku-softball-eliminated-from-ncaa-regional-with-loss-to-indiana.aspxSoftball

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Northern Kentucky University Norse softball took on Indiana in the first elimination game of the 2026 Knoxville Regional on Saturday, following a 3-1 loss to #7 Tennessee the day before. The Norse were unable to get the bats hot and suffered a large early deficit as the Hoosiers earned a run-rule victory.]]>-Sat, 16 May 2026 22:16:00 EST614136https://nkunorse.com/news/2026/5/15/softball-falls-to-7-tennessee-in-opening-round-of-knoxville-regional.aspxhttps://nkunorse.com/news/2026/5/15/softball-falls-to-7-tennessee-in-opening-round-of-knoxville-regional.aspxSoftball

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Northern Kentucky University Norse softball opened play in the Knoxville Regional of the 2026 NCAA Tournament on Friday, taking on the hosts, #7 Tennessee. The Norse showed a lot of fight, allowing just one run through five innings and tying the game in the sixth, but a late solo homer and an insurance RBI double from the Lady Vols saw them just get enough to push past Northern Kentucky.]]>-Fri, 15 May 2026 20:58:00 EST614133https://nkunorse.com/news/2026/5/9/softball-norse-crowned-horizon-league-champions-with-4-3-victory-over-rmu.aspxhttps://nkunorse.com/news/2026/5/9/softball-norse-crowned-horizon-league-champions-with-4-3-victory-over-rmu.aspxSoftball

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Northern Kentucky University Norse softball earned its second Horizon League Championship in four years on Saturday, as the Norse took down #3 Robert Morris in thrilling fashion. The Norse took an early lead and never trailed in the contest, though late dramatics nearly saw the game slip away. A fantastic pitching display from Alicia Flores and Makaree Chapman, as well as key plays from several Northern Kentucky batters, saw the Norse secure its first Horizon League Championship since 2023.]]>-Sat, 9 May 2026 18:08:00 EST614123https://nkunorse.com/news/2026/5/8/softball-jena-rhoads-walks-off-green-bay-as-norse-secure-spot-in-hlsb-title-game.aspxhttps://nkunorse.com/news/2026/5/8/softball-jena-rhoads-walks-off-green-bay-as-norse-secure-spot-in-hlsb-title-game.aspxSoftball

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Northern Kentucky University Norse softball took on Green Bay in the Horizon League Championship Semifinal on Friday, with the winner earning a spot in the Championship Final on Saturday. The Norse battled the Phoenix in a close game but never led until the contest went into extra innings. Northern Kentucky senior Jena Rhoads blasted a solo shot deep to center in the eighth as the Norse took down Phoenix, moving on to the final day.]]>-Fri, 8 May 2026 19:38:00 EST614119https://nkunorse.com/news/2026/5/7/softball-flores-big-day-lifts-norse-past-detroit-mercy-in-hlsb-championship-opener.aspxhttps://nkunorse.com/news/2026/5/7/softball-flores-big-day-lifts-norse-past-detroit-mercy-in-hlsb-championship-opener.aspxSoftball

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Northern Kentucky University Norse softball opened up play in the Horizon League Softball Championship on Thursday, taking on #6 Detroit Mercy. The Norse drew first blood and held on late behind a big-time performance from starting pitcher Alicia Flores.]]>-Thu, 7 May 2026 16:54:00 EST614117https://nkunorse.com/news/2026/5/5/general-13-northern-kentucky-programs-post-perfect-apr-scores-in-latest-report.aspxhttps://nkunorse.com/news/2026/5/5/general-13-northern-kentucky-programs-post-perfect-apr-scores-in-latest-report.aspxBaseball, General, Men's Basketball, Softball, Women's Basketball, Women's Soccer, Women's Volleyball, Men's Soccer, Men's Tennis, Women's Tennis, Men's Golf, Women's Golf, Women's Cross Country, Men's Cross Country, Women's Track & Field, Men's Track & Field, Go Norse Fund, Men's Swimming

INDIANAPOLIS, IND. – The NCAA revealed its latest Academic Progress Rates for the 2024-25 academic year on Tuesday, with the Norse featuring again as one of the top programs at its level.]]>-Tue, 5 May 2026 17:28:00 EST314115https://nkunorse.com/news/2026/5/5/softball-seven-norse-named-hlsb-all-league-ginn-earns-sportsmanship-award.aspxhttps://nkunorse.com/news/2026/5/5/softball-seven-norse-named-hlsb-all-league-ginn-earns-sportsmanship-award.aspxSoftball

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – The Horizon League announced its 2026 All-League teams and individual award winners on Tuesday, with the Norse being heavily represented. Northern Kentucky earned seven selections to All-League teams, the most of any Horizon League team, while Emma Ginn earned the Sportsmanship Award.]]>-Tue, 5 May 2026 14:00:00 EST614114https://nkunorse.com/news/2026/5/2/softball-secures-first-round-bye-second-seed-in-horizon-league-championship-with-extra-innings-win-over-jaguars.aspxhttps://nkunorse.com/news/2026/5/2/softball-secures-first-round-bye-second-seed-in-horizon-league-championship-with-extra-innings-win-over-jaguars.aspxSoftball

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Northern Kentucky University Norse softball wrapped up the 2026 regular season on Saturday, taking on IU Indy in the final of a three-game series. After taking both games of Friday's doubleheader, the Norse came back from a late deficit for an extra-innings victory.]]>-Sat, 2 May 2026 17:50:00 EST614110