Troy has named Eric Newell their new head coach. Newell joins the Trojans after leading the program at Auburn-Montgomery. He directed AUM to a No. 3 National Ranking in 2022 and into the final six at the Division II World Series. He went 302-88 in eight seasons leading the Warhawks.
Gold Glove Awards Announced
The National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) today announced the inaugural Rawlings Gold Glove Awards. The awards recognize the best defensive players on the Division I level at their respective positions. 2022 Rawlings Gold Glove Awards, presented by the NFCA – YouTube
OCU Wins 11th National Title
Oklahoma City University has won the 2022 NAIA National Championship. The Stars shutout Mobile 3-0 at the NAIA World Series in Columbus, GA. The National Title is the 11th for the OCU program.
Division I All-American Teams Named
The National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) Press Conference announcing the 2022 Division I All-American Teams. Honorees in attendance competing at the WCWS include Hailey Dolcini and Janae Jefferson from Texas, and Miranda Elish and Kelly Maxwell from Oklahoma State. A complete list of 2022 Division I All-American Teams can be found at https://nfca.org/category/ncaa-i?awarddivision=ncaa-i…
Bahl Names National Freshman Of The Year
Jordy Bahl has been named the 2022 NFCA/Schutt Sports Division I National Freshman of the Year. In her freshman campaign for Oklahoma Bahl has pitched 132.1 innings, holding a 0.95 ERA with 199 strikeouts to just 29 walks. She has allowed just 18 earned runs on the season, and opponents are batting just .137 against her.
Alo Named Collegiate Player Of The Year
Jocelyn Alo has been named the 2022 USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year. The Oklahoma Star repeats as CPOY after winning the award in 2021. Alo helped lead Oklahoma to its sixth-straight NCAA Women’s College World Series appearance while leading the nation with a 1.163 slugging percentage, a .634 on-base percentage, and has racked up 117 career home runs.
RTS Headed To OKC For WCWS
RTS will be on-site tomorrow in Oklahoma City for the start of WCWS Week. Media and Practice Day on tap Wednesday. We will bring coverage from the coaches/athletes press conferences and each team practice session at USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium.
WCWS Wednesday Schedule (all times CST):
Press Conferences
10:55 am
Northwestern Press Conference
11:55 am
UCLA Press Conference
12:55 pm
Texas Press Conference
1:55 pm
Oklahoma Press Conference
2:40 pm
Florida Press Conference
3:10 pm
Oklahoma State Press Conference
3:40 pm
Oregon State Press Conference
4:25 pm
Arizona Press Conference
4:50 pm
NFCA All-American/DI Gold Glove Press Conference
Team Practice Times
10:55 am
UCLA
11:55 am
Texas
12:55 pm
Oklahoma
1:55 pm
Northwestern
4:25 pm
Florida
5:25 pm
Oregon State
6:25 pm
Oklahoma State
7:25 pm
Arizona
Rogers State Wins DII National Championship
Rogers State has won the Division II National Championship. RSU defeated Cal State Dominguez Hills 6-1 in Game 2 of the National Championship Series at the DII World Series in Denver, CO. The Hillcats had won Game 1 of the best-of-three series Monday edging CSUDH 6-5.
West Georgia Names Burton Head Coach
West Georgia has named Kristy Burton their new head coach. Burton takes over the Wolves after spending the last four seasons at Webber International where she compiled a 117-73 record. This season she led WIU to the NAIA World Series.
Christpoher Newport Wins DIII National Championship
Christopher Newport has won the Division III National Championship. CNU downed Trine 3-0 in Game 2 of the National Championship Series at the DIII World Series in Salem, VA. The Captains had won Game 1 of the best-of-three series Monday. Christopher Newport finished the 2022 season with only one loss going 47-1.