<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:s="https://uwlathletics.com/services/xml_schema/story" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title>University of Wisconsin La Crosse Athletics</title><link>https://uwlathletics.com/rss.aspx?path=softball</link><description>Latest news items for University of Wisconsin La Crosse Athletics</description><atom:link href="https://uwlathletics.com/rss?path=softball" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><language>en-us</language><ttl>60</ttl><item><title>Follette, Howard, Steien, Flom and Niemiec Earn College Sports Communicators Academic All-District® Honors</title><link>https://uwlathletics.com/news/2026/5/26/follette-howard-steien-flom-and-niemiec-earn-college-sports-communicators.aspx</link><guid>https://uwlathletics.com/news/2026/5/26/follette-howard-steien-flom-and-niemiec-earn-college-sports-communicators.aspx</guid><category>Softball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Softball Academic Graphic" src="https://uwlathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/5/26/Softball_Academic_All-District_Website.png" /><br /><br />La Crosse, Wis. - Five members of the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse softball team have been named to the 2026 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III Academic All-District® Team, selected by the College Sports Communicators (CSC), the organization announced Tuesday.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://uwlathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/26/Softball_Academic_All-District_Website.png" /><media:content url="https://uwlathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/26/Softball_Academic_All-District_Website.png"><media:title>Softball Academic Graphic</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://uwlathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/26/Softball_Academic_All-District_Website.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 12:09:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>9</s:sport_id><s:story_id>8823</s:story_id></item><item><title>Steien Earns NFCA All-Region Honors; First Career All-Region Award; Led UWL in Seven Offensive Categories</title><link>https://uwlathletics.com/news/2026/5/15/steien-earns-nfca-all-region-honors.aspx</link><guid>https://uwlathletics.com/news/2026/5/15/steien-earns-nfca-all-region-honors.aspx</guid><category>Softball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Steien All-Region" src="https://uwlathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/5/15/Steien_NFCA_Website.png" /><br /><br />Louisville, Ky. - University of Wisconsin-La Crosse junior first baseman Lindsay Steien of Taylor (Blair-Taylor) has been named to the 2026 National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) Division III All-Region VIII Third Team, the organization announced Friday.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://uwlathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/15/Steien_NFCA_Website.png" /><media:content url="https://uwlathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/15/Steien_NFCA_Website.png"><media:title>Steien All-Region</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://uwlathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/15/Steien_NFCA_Website.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 13:04:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>9</s:sport_id><s:story_id>8805</s:story_id></item><item><title>Five Earn All-WIAC Accolades; Follette and Gonzalez Named First Team; Howard and Pease Honorable Mention; Langrehr All-Sportsmanship</title><link>https://uwlathletics.com/news/2026/5/13/five-earn-all-wiac-accolades.aspx</link><guid>https://uwlathletics.com/news/2026/5/13/five-earn-all-wiac-accolades.aspx</guid><category>Softball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Softball All-Conference Graphic" src="https://uwlathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/5/13/softball_wiac_selection_website.png" /><br /><br />La Crosse, Wis. – Five members of the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse softball team have been named to the 2026 All-Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) Team, including two first team selections, the league announced Wednesday.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://uwlathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/13/softball_wiac_selection_website.png" /><media:content url="https://uwlathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/13/softball_wiac_selection_website.png"><media:title>Softball All-Conference Graphic</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://uwlathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/13/softball_wiac_selection_website.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 14:00:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>9</s:sport_id><s:story_id>8801</s:story_id></item><item><title>UWL Falls to UW-Whitewater in WIAC Tournament; Follette Throws Complete-Game; Steien Hits Home Run</title><link>https://uwlathletics.com/news/2026/5/8/uwl-falls-to-uw-whitewater-in-wiac-tournament.aspx</link><guid>https://uwlathletics.com/news/2026/5/8/uwl-falls-to-uw-whitewater-in-wiac-tournament.aspx</guid><category>Softball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Softball Team Photo" src="https://uwlathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/5/8/260508-La_Crosse-Whitewater-SOF-0609_6FeO2.JPG" /><br /><br />Oshkosh, Wis. - The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse softball team fell, 2-1, to UW-Whitewater Friday afternoon in the first round of the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Tournament (presented by Culver's) at UW-Oshkosh's Mary Beth Nienhaus Softball Complex.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://uwlathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/8/260508-La_Crosse-Whitewater-SOF-0609_6FeO2.JPG" /><media:content url="https://uwlathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/8/260508-La_Crosse-Whitewater-SOF-0609_6FeO2.JPG"><media:title>Softball Team Photo</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://uwlathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/8/260508-La_Crosse-Whitewater-SOF-0609_6FeO2.JPG" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 8 May 2026 17:15:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>9</s:sport_id><s:story_id>8784</s:story_id></item><item><title>UWL Set to Face UW-Whitewater in WIAC Tournament; Teams Split During Regular Season; Tournament Winner Earns NCAA Bid</title><link>https://uwlathletics.com/news/2026/5/6/uwl-set-to-face-uw-whitewater-in-wiac-championship.aspx</link><guid>https://uwlathletics.com/news/2026/5/6/uwl-set-to-face-uw-whitewater-in-wiac-championship.aspx</guid><category>Softball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Softball Pregame Huddle " src="https://uwlathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/5/6/DSC_8823.JPG" /><br /><br />La Crosse, Wis. - The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse softball team (23-16) faces UW-Whitewater (25-13) in the 2026 Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) Championship (presented by Culver's) on Friday, May 8. First pitch is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. at UW-Oshkosh's Mary Beth Nienhaus Softball Complex.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://uwlathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/6/DSC_8823.JPG" /><media:content url="https://uwlathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/6/DSC_8823.JPG"><media:title>Softball Pregame Huddle </media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://uwlathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/6/DSC_8823.JPG" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 6 May 2026 17:32:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>9</s:sport_id><s:story_id>8776</s:story_id></item><item><title>UWL Sweeps UW-Stout in Regular Season Finale; Clinches WIAC Tournament Bid; Follette Complete-Game in Opener</title><link>https://uwlathletics.com/news/2026/5/2/uwl-sweeps-uw-stout-in-regular-season-finale.aspx</link><guid>https://uwlathletics.com/news/2026/5/2/uwl-sweeps-uw-stout-in-regular-season-finale.aspx</guid><category>Softball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Gonzalez Hitting" src="https://uwlathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/21/Gonzalez.jpg" /><br /><br />Menomonie, Wis. - The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse softball team completed its regular season with a sweep at UW-Stout Saturday afternoon at Alumni Field. The Eagles earned a 2-1 win in 10 innings in the opener before a 6-1 victory in the nightcap.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://uwlathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/21/Gonzalez.jpg" /><media:content url="https://uwlathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/21/Gonzalez.jpg"><media:title>Gonzalez Hitting</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://uwlathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/21/Gonzalez.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 2 May 2026 19:35:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>9</s:sport_id><s:story_id>8766</s:story_id></item><item><title>UWL Earns Shutout over Nationally-Ranked UW-Oshkosh; Brouchoud Three Hits; Three Pitchers Combine for Four-Hit Shutout</title><link>https://uwlathletics.com/news/2026/5/1/uwl-earns-shutout-over-nationally-ranked-uw-oshkosh.aspx</link><guid>https://uwlathletics.com/news/2026/5/1/uwl-earns-shutout-over-nationally-ranked-uw-oshkosh.aspx</guid><category>Softball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Claire Springer Pitching" src="https://uwlathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/5/1/Claire_Springer_NsWUO.jpg" /><br /><br />Oshkosh, Wis. - The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse softball team earned a 5-0 win over 14th-ranked UW-Oshkosh Friday afternoon at the Mary Beth Nienhaus Softball Complex. The game was resumed after being halted on April 17 due to weather.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://uwlathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/1/Claire_Springer_NsWUO.jpg" /><media:content url="https://uwlathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/1/Claire_Springer_NsWUO.jpg"><media:title>Claire Springer Pitching</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://uwlathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/1/Claire_Springer_NsWUO.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 1 May 2026 16:37:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>9</s:sport_id><s:story_id>8759</s:story_id></item><item><title>UWL Splits Doubleheader at UW-River Falls; Follette Earns Complete Game Shutout in Opener</title><link>https://uwlathletics.com/news/2026/4/29/uwl-splits-doubleheader-at-uw-river-falls.aspx</link><guid>https://uwlathletics.com/news/2026/4/29/uwl-splits-doubleheader-at-uw-river-falls.aspx</guid><category>Softball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Follette Throwing Pitch" src="https://uwlathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/29/_MG_6660.JPG" /><br /><br />River Falls, Wis. - The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse softball team split its Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) doubleheader at UW-River Falls Wednesday afternoon at Faye Perkins Stadium. The Eagles took the opener, 4-0, before the Falcons won the nightcap, 8-0 in five innings.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://uwlathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/29/_MG_6660.JPG" /><media:content url="https://uwlathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/29/_MG_6660.JPG"><media:title>Follette Throwing Pitch</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://uwlathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/29/_MG_6660.JPG" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:16:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>9</s:sport_id><s:story_id>8754</s:story_id></item><item><title>UWL Drops Doubleheader at UW-Stevens Point; Howard with Pair of Triples in Nightcap</title><link>https://uwlathletics.com/news/2026/4/26/uwl-drops-doubleheader-at-uw-stevens-point.aspx</link><guid>https://uwlathletics.com/news/2026/4/26/uwl-drops-doubleheader-at-uw-stevens-point.aspx</guid><category>Softball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Howard Action Photo" src="https://uwlathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/3/30/Howard.jpg" /><br /><br />Stevens Point, Wis. - The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse softball team dropped a pair of games at UW-Stevens Point Sunday afternoon at McCarty Memorial Field. The Pointers earned a 6-0 win in the opener and 7-2 in the nightcap.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://uwlathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/30/Howard.jpg" /><media:content url="https://uwlathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/30/Howard.jpg"><media:title>Howard Action Photo</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://uwlathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/30/Howard.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 17:28:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>9</s:sport_id><s:story_id>8746</s:story_id></item><item><title>Nightcap Rally Leads to Doubleheader Split with UW-Eau Claire</title><link>https://uwlathletics.com/news/2026/4/25/second-game-rally-leads-to-doubleheader-split-with-uw-eau-claire.aspx</link><guid>https://uwlathletics.com/news/2026/4/25/second-game-rally-leads-to-doubleheader-split-with-uw-eau-claire.aspx</guid><category>Softball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Bigalke Pitching" src="https://uwlathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/25/Brooklyn_Bigalke.jpg" /><br /><br />La Crosse, Wis. - The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse softball team rallied in the nightcap to split its Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) doubleheader with UW-Eau Claire Saturday afternoon on Senior Day at North Campus Field. The Blugolds took the opener, 8-7, before the Eagles won the second game, 7-5.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://uwlathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/25/Brooklyn_Bigalke.jpg" /><media:content url="https://uwlathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/25/Brooklyn_Bigalke.jpg"><media:title>Bigalke Pitching</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://uwlathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/25/Brooklyn_Bigalke.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 18:30:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>9</s:sport_id><s:story_id>8744</s:story_id></item></channel></rss>