https://wnegoldenbears.com/rss.aspx?path=softball&view=defaultLatest news items for Western New England University en-us60https://wnegoldenbears.com/news/2026/5/27/softball-five-golden-bears-named-to-college-sports-communicators-academic-all-district-team.aspxhttps://wnegoldenbears.com/news/2026/5/27/softball-five-golden-bears-named-to-college-sports-communicators-academic-all-district-team.aspxSoftball

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (May 27, 2026) – The Western New England softball team had five student-athletes named to the College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District Team, as announced by the organization this week, which highlights the nation's top student-athletes for their combined performances in the classroom and on the field. WNE's Ava Barnhart, Shea McDaniel, Nicolina Salanto, Riley Kane, and Marley Rodriguez all earned honors this season.]]>CSC Academic All-District 2026 SBWed, 27 May 2026 12:46:00 EST1212538https://wnegoldenbears.com/news/2026/5/15/wne-softballs-kane-named-to-nfca-all-region-team.aspxhttps://wnegoldenbears.com/news/2026/5/15/wne-softballs-kane-named-to-nfca-all-region-team.aspxSoftball

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (May 15, 2026) – Western New England softball's Riley Kane has been named to the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) All-Region Second Team as a pitcher this season, one of 38 honorees in the region this season and one of seven true pitchers to be honored. Kane earned NFCA All-Region Second Team honors.]]>SB All-Region RK16Fri, 15 May 2026 14:00:00 EST1212533https://wnegoldenbears.com/news/2026/5/12/softball-kane-named-best-pitcher-in-the-conference-three-others-join-in-receiving-postseason-accolades.aspxhttps://wnegoldenbears.com/news/2026/5/12/softball-kane-named-best-pitcher-in-the-conference-three-others-join-in-receiving-postseason-accolades.aspxSoftball

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (May 12, 2026) – The postseason Softball awards have been officially announced by the Conference of New England (CNE) office. The Golden Bears find four student-athletes on the list, including one major award winner, three named as part of the All-Conference teams, and one named as part of the Community Service team.]]>All-CNE Web SBTue, 12 May 2026 12:00:00 EST1212530https://wnegoldenbears.com/news/2026/5/5/softball-golden-bears-season-ends-with-devastating-1-0-home-loss-versus-hawks.aspxhttps://wnegoldenbears.com/news/2026/5/5/softball-golden-bears-season-ends-with-devastating-1-0-home-loss-versus-hawks.aspxSoftball

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (May 5, 2026) – The Golden Bears concluded their season at home as they fell at the hands of the University of Hartford Hawks in game two of the conference postseason tournament. A tough pitching battle ended with Adelie Beebe's sacrifice fly ball to right field, which drove the game's lone run in. Hartford won, 1-0.]]>SB 5.5Tue, 5 May 2026 17:53:00 EST1212521https://wnegoldenbears.com/news/2026/5/2/softball-six-extra-base-hits-push-golden-bears-past-suffolk-in-game-two-as-golden-bears-split-final-regular-season-doubleheader.aspxhttps://wnegoldenbears.com/news/2026/5/2/softball-six-extra-base-hits-push-golden-bears-past-suffolk-in-game-two-as-golden-bears-split-final-regular-season-doubleheader.aspxSoftball

REVERE, Mass. (May 2, 2026) – The WNE softball program ended their regular season at Suffolk University on Saturday. They would play extra innings in game one after the Golden Bears tied the game at two in the top of the seventh. However, the Rams would score two in the bottom of the ninth inning to walk it off. The Golden Bears responded with six extra-base hits and eight runs in game two to split the doubleheader.]]>SB 5.2Sat, 2 May 2026 17:33:00 EST1212516https://wnegoldenbears.com/news/2026/5/1/general-50-golden-bears-honored-at-wnes-annual-chi-alpha-sigma-ceremony.aspxhttps://wnegoldenbears.com/news/2026/5/1/general-50-golden-bears-honored-at-wnes-annual-chi-alpha-sigma-ceremony.aspxBaseball, Field Hockey, Football, General, Men's Basketball, Men's Cross Country, Men's Golf, Men's Ice Hockey, Men's Lacrosse, Men's Soccer, Men's Tennis, Softball, Women's Basketball, Women's Cross Country, Women's Ice Hockey, Women's Lacrosse, Women's Soccer, Women's Swimming, Women's Tennis, Women's Volleyball, Women's Wrestling, Men's Wrestling, Men's Outdoor Track & Field, Women's Outdoor Track & Field

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (May 1, 2026) – 50 Golden Bears were recognized by Athletics Director, Jenn Kolins, and the entire athletics department on Thursday, April 30, 2026, for their excellence in the classroom and in their sport.]]>Chi Alpha Sigma Background 2Fri, 1 May 2026 12:35:00 EST412514https://wnegoldenbears.com/news/2026/4/29/softball-golden-bears-sweep-warriors-after-wild-game-two-ends-13-10-in-nine-innings.aspxhttps://wnegoldenbears.com/news/2026/4/29/softball-golden-bears-sweep-warriors-after-wild-game-two-ends-13-10-in-nine-innings.aspxSoftball

WILLIMANTIC, Conn. (April 29, 2026) – The Golden Bears charged to a nonconference sweep versus the Warriors of Eastern Connecticut State University on Wednesday. Riley Kane led WNE to a game one, 3-0 win in the pitching circle and at the plate. Then, a wild nine-inning game two saw the Golden Bears earn the win in the final inning, with Brianna Cardona slamming the door shut with a final-batter strikeout to earn the 13-10 win.]]>SB 4.2926Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:51:00 EST1212511https://wnegoldenbears.com/news/2026/4/27/heffern-honored-for-top-notch-performance-in-latest-cne-softball-weekly-awards.aspxhttps://wnegoldenbears.com/news/2026/4/27/heffern-honored-for-top-notch-performance-in-latest-cne-softball-weekly-awards.aspxSoftball

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (April 27, 2026) – The Conference of New England (CNE) announced on Monday afternoon that Kaylin Heffern earned the conference's Softball Rookie of the Week award due to last week's outstanding performance inside the pitching circle.]]>CNE Rookie of the Week 4.27.26Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:45:00 EST1212504https://wnegoldenbears.com/news/2026/4/27/baseball-softball-mens-tennis-student-athletes-pick-up-this-weeks-athlete-of-the-week-honors.aspxhttps://wnegoldenbears.com/news/2026/4/27/baseball-softball-mens-tennis-student-athletes-pick-up-this-weeks-athlete-of-the-week-honors.aspxBaseball, Men's Tennis, Softball

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (April 27, 2026) – Three student-athletes this week, Connor Cowern representing WNE baseball, Katelyn Bailey from WNE softball, Quinn Northrop from WNE men's tennis, have been honored with Golden Bear Athletes of the Week, as announced by the WNE Sports Information office on Monday afternoon.]]>GB ATOW 4.27.26Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:33:00 EST112503https://wnegoldenbears.com/news/2026/4/26/softball-golden-bears-stumble-drop-both-games-of-the-doubleheader-with-jwu-5-2-and-6-3.aspxhttps://wnegoldenbears.com/news/2026/4/26/softball-golden-bears-stumble-drop-both-games-of-the-doubleheader-with-jwu-5-2-and-6-3.aspxSoftball

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (April 26, 2026) – The Golden Bears returned to Springfield for a doubleheader with the CNE fourth-place Wildcats of Johnson & Wales University. The Wildcats earned the game one win with a four-run fourth inning, and although the Golden Bears jumped out to a quick 3-0 lead in game two, the Wildcats would storm back and win the second contest 6-3, as well.]]>4.26 SBSun, 26 Apr 2026 18:23:00 EST1212502