https://northcentralcardinals.com/rss.aspx?path=softballLatest news items for North Central College Athleticsen-us60https://northcentralcardinals.com/news/2026/5/26/softball-collect-five-csc-academic-all-district-picks.aspxhttps://northcentralcardinals.com/news/2026/5/26/softball-collect-five-csc-academic-all-district-picks.aspxSoftball

The North Central College softball team secured the maximum number of College Sports Communicators Academic All-District selections as Carley Creeth, Juliana Maude, Bailey Miller, Sam Schilf and Gracie Vlach earned the honor for their combined success in the classroom and on the field.]]>Sam Schilf pitching vs MillikinTue, 26 May 2026 11:00:00 CST1016438https://northcentralcardinals.com/news/2026/5/8/softball-concludes-season-in-cciw-tournament-semifinal.aspxhttps://northcentralcardinals.com/news/2026/5/8/softball-concludes-season-in-cciw-tournament-semifinal.aspxSoftball

After an eight-run first inning by the North Central College softball team, the College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) Tournament win-or-go-home game came down to the bat of Bailey Miller, who walked off the Millikin Big Blue with an RBI single to right field to advance the Cardinals to the semifinals in a 10-9 victory at Inspiration Field on Friday afternoon. Following the win to advance to the CCIW Tournament semifinal, the Cardinals fell to Augustana College, 4-3, ending their run.]]>Bailey Miller looks at her home runFri, 8 May 2026 20:39:00 CST1016416https://northcentralcardinals.com/news/2026/5/7/softball-cardinals-down-carthage-advance-to-double-elimination.aspxhttps://northcentralcardinals.com/news/2026/5/7/softball-cardinals-down-carthage-advance-to-double-elimination.aspxSoftball

Fueled by a come-from-behind victory, the No. 5 seed Cardinals used seven runs scored across the home half of the fifth and sixth innings to knock off No. 4 Carthage in a win-or-go-home game to advance to double elimination with an 8-5 victory.]]>Hailey Morsovillo running to firstThu, 7 May 2026 19:56:00 CST1016415https://northcentralcardinals.com/news/2026/5/7/2026-softball-cciw-tournament-preview.aspxhttps://northcentralcardinals.com/news/2026/5/7/2026-softball-cciw-tournament-preview.aspxSoftball

After starting its College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) schedule with a 1-5 record, the North Central College softball team finds itself CCIW Conference Tournament bound for a third consecutive season. Finishing with a 7-3 record in the second half of the schedule, the Cardinals clinched the fourth seed in the tournament and will have a win-or-go-home matchup with fifth seed Carthage College.]]>2026 North Central College Softball Team PhotoThu, 7 May 2026 08:46:00 CST1016414https://northcentralcardinals.com/news/2026/5/6/softball-nabs-five-all-cciw-accolades.aspxhttps://northcentralcardinals.com/news/2026/5/6/softball-nabs-five-all-cciw-accolades.aspxSoftball

Five members of the North Central College softball team were named to the All-College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) teams, following a coaches' vote. The votes were based on performance in CCIW play in the 2026 season. The conference announced the All-CCIW Teams on Wednesday at noon.]]>Gracie Vlach swings at the ballWed, 6 May 2026 12:00:00 CST1016413https://northcentralcardinals.com/news/2026/5/5/softball-coach-taylor-gets-200th-career-win-in-cuc-sweep.aspxhttps://northcentralcardinals.com/news/2026/5/5/softball-coach-taylor-gets-200th-career-win-in-cuc-sweep.aspxSoftball

Getting a final tune-up before the College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) Conference Tournament, the North Central College softball team hosted the Concordia University Chicago Cougars for a nonconference doubleheader at Shanower Family Field on Tuesday afternoon. Despite the doubleheader combining to go 20 innings, the Cardinals took both games 3-2 in nine innings and 6-5 in 11 innings, helping head coach Venus Taylor reach the milestone of 200 career wins.]]>NCC Softball Celebrates WinTue, 5 May 2026 22:48:00 CST1016412https://northcentralcardinals.com/news/2026/5/4/softball-complete-game-shutout-gets-maude-pitcher-of-the-week-nod.aspxhttps://northcentralcardinals.com/news/2026/5/4/softball-complete-game-shutout-gets-maude-pitcher-of-the-week-nod.aspxSoftball

In the final rounds of College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) Player of the Week awards, Juliana Maude of the North Central College softball team has been named the pitcher of the week for her efforts in the week of April 27 to May 3. The CCIW announced the player of the week recipients on Monday at 3 p.m. The award marks the third time this season softball has been honored with a CCIW Player of the Week award.]]>Juliana Maude throws a pitch to homeMon, 4 May 2026 15:00:00 CST1016409https://northcentralcardinals.com/news/2026/4/29/softball-cardinals-conclude-regular-season-with-win-over-augie.aspxhttps://northcentralcardinals.com/news/2026/4/29/softball-cardinals-conclude-regular-season-with-win-over-augie.aspxSoftball

Concluding the regular season on the road, the North Central College softball team split a College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) doubleheader with the Augustana College Vikings at Carver Field on Wednesday afternoon. The Cardinals fell to the Vikings in game one, 3-2, but bounced back in game two with a 4-0 shutout.]]>Sydney Nienhouse takes an at bat against IWUWed, 29 Apr 2026 20:56:00 CST1016396https://northcentralcardinals.com/news/2026/4/28/softball-well-rounded-effort-key-in-cuc-sweep.aspxhttps://northcentralcardinals.com/news/2026/4/28/softball-well-rounded-effort-key-in-cuc-sweep.aspxSoftball

In the team's final nonconference doubleheader of the regular season, the North Central College softball team used excellent pitching and timely offense to sweep Concordia University Chicago at CUC Softball Field on Tuesday afternoon, with a 2-1 victory in game one and an 8-4 victory in game two.]]>Nicole Stone celebrates a base hitTue, 28 Apr 2026 19:56:00 CST1016393https://northcentralcardinals.com/news/2026/4/25/softball-senior-day-festivities-conclude-twin-bill-split.aspxhttps://northcentralcardinals.com/news/2026/4/25/softball-senior-day-festivities-conclude-twin-bill-split.aspxSoftball

Honoring eight seniors on a sunny Saturday at Shanower Family Field, the North Central College softball team split a College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) doubleheader with Millikin University. The Cardinals won game one by a score of 7-5 and lost game two, 7-5.]]>2026 Softball Seniors Honored at Senior DaySat, 25 Apr 2026 19:54:00 CST1016381