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POST SEASON BOUND!

With a series win over the University of Maine, Vermont clinches the New England East Conference Championship and with wins over Syracuse and Ithaca, SUNY Cortland clinches the New England West Conference Championship.

All Conference winners have been decided and Vermont and SUNY Cortland are the two most recent teams to clinch a post season berth after winning their respective conferences.

Be sure to check the NCSA DI Regionals Page to stay up to date on all the teams that have moved onto the postseason.

DISCIPLINARY ACTION

Rutgers Club Softball has been placed on probation for the remainder of the 2023-2024 NCSA DI Season.  They violated NCSA Rule 19.01.0.  They forfeited  3 conference games during Week 31 of the NCSA Season.

POST SEASON BOUND!

The NCSA would like to congratulate the following 12 teams for clinching a spot in the 2024 NCSA Division I Regional Tournaments which are one step closer to a National Championship.  These teams join Grand Valley State, Virginia Tech, Penn State, Georgia, Wisconsin, Kentucky, Arkansas State, Air Force, NC State, James Madison, North Carolina and Sacred Heart  all who have previously clinched a post-season berth.

  • Michigan State University  – Great Lakes East Conference Champions
  • West Virginia University – Great American East Conference Champions
  • University of Illinois – Great American West Conference Champions
  • University of Iowa – Mid-America East Conference Champions
  • St. Bonaventure University – North Atlantic North Conference Champions
  • Naval Academy – North Atlantic South Conference Champions
  • Florida State University – South Atlantic South Conference Champion
  • Clemson University- South Atlantic North Conference Runner Up
  • University of Florida – South Atlantic South Conference Runner Up
  • University of Oregon – Pacific North Conference Champion
  • Northern Arizona University – Pacific South Conference Champion
  • UC Davis – Pacific Central Conference Champion

Please follow along with Regional Tournament Updates HERE.  Any questions regarding the 2024 NCSA Division I Regional Tournaments can be directed to VP of Softball Operations, Christian Smith.

WASHINGTON UNIV. IN ST. LOUIS JOINS

With the Early Registration Discount ending on April 15th, Washington University in St. Louis took advantage of the New Team Fee savings and officially joined the NCSA for the 2024-2025 season! The NCSA is excited to welcome the Bears who join Youngstown State University, University of St. Thomas, Yale University, University of New Mexico and Nova Southeastern University as the new teams for ’24-’25.

No worries if you missed this early sign up period – new teams are welcome to join the NCSA through July 31st.  If your team is interested in joining the NCSA for next season, contact Christian Smith today!

DISCIPLINARY ACTION

Northwestern, Kennesaw State, and SIU-Edwardsville Club Softball Team have been placed on probation for the remainder of the 2023-2024 NCSA DI Season.  They violated NCSA Rule 19.01.0.  They forfeited  3 conference games during Week 30 of the NCSA Season.

REGIONAL CLINCHERS

The NCSA would like to congratulate the following 8 teams for clinching a spot in the 2024 NCSA Division I Regional Tournaments which are one step closer to a National Championship.  These teams join Grand Valley State, Virginia Tech, Penn State and Georgia all who have previously clinched a post-season berth.

Please follow along with Regional Tournament Updates HERE.  Any questions regarding the 2024 NCSA Division I Regional Tournaments can be directed to VP of Softball Operations, Christian Smith.

RAWLINGS WEEK 31 NCSA DI TOP 20

As the NCSA Regular Season gets closer to the end, the Badgers from Wisconsin hold tight to the top spot with Virginia Tech and Air Force nipping at their heels!  Wisconsin claims the top spot earning 341 out of the possible 360 points, but both VT and Air Force received more 1st place votes.

Michigan and Michigan State swap spots, but both remain in the Top 5.  NAU joins the Top 20 after a huge series sweep in the Rawlings Week 31 NCSA DI Top 20.  There are only two weekends of softball left to play and the next poll will come out after the regular season has come to a close so surely that will be the most exciting poll to date.

Next Poll Released: 4/22/24

RAWLINGS WEEK 29 NCSA DI TOP 20

Once again the Badgers from Wisconsin stay atop the Rawlings Week 29 NCSA DI Top 20 Rankings.  With Air Force and Virginia Tech not far behind.  Air Force once again, claims more 1st place votes than Wisconsin, but can’t overtake the top spot.

Only 4 weeks left in the regular season and still a lot of softball to play, so the Top 20 is sure to have some big changes in the coming weeks.

Next Poll: 4/11/24

POST-SEASON BOUND!

The NCSA would like to congratulate the following 4 teams for clinching a spot in the 2024 NCSA Division I Regional Tournaments which are one step closer to a National Championship.

Please follow along with Regional Tournament Updates HERE.  Any questions regarding the 2024 NCSA Division I Regional Tournaments can be directed to VP of Softball Operations, Christian Smith.

YOUNGSTOWN STATE JOINS FOR ’24-’25

With the EXTRA Early Registration Discount ending on March 15th, Youngstown State University took advantage of the New Team Fee savings and officially joined the NCSA for the 2024-2025 season! The NCSA is excited to welcome the Penguins who join the University of St. Thomas, Yale University, University of New Mexico and Nova Southeastern University as the new teams for ’24-’25.

No worries if you missed this period – we will be having an Early Registration Discount from now until April 15th 2024, with 25% off our New Team Fee – a savings of $100! If your team is interested in joining the NCSA for next season, contact our Director of Team Development Melanie Tunkey today!