Athletics News
RRAC Baseball and Softball Head Coaches achieve major milestones this season
June 01, 2026
WACO, Texas (June 1, 2026) – Three coaches—Brad Neffendorf (LSU Shreveport Baseball), Nicole Dame (Texas A&M–San Antonio Softball), and Matt Piker (Our Lady of the Lake Baseball)—secured major career milestones in Red River Athletic Conference spring sports in 2026, cementing their places in conference history.
OLLU softball ends season as third best team in the NAIA after a loss to Southeastern
May 27, 2026
COLUMBUS, Ga. (May 27, 2026) – After another weather delay from this morning, Our Lady of the Lake University (Texas) and Southeastern University (Fla.) were finally able to continue their game this evening. Unfortunately for the Saints, the long delay did not work in their favor as they suffered a 3-0 loss to the Fire, ending their spectacular season in the 45th Annual NAIA Softball National Championship World Series.
OLLU wins in 10 innings against Indiana Wesleyan, faces Southeastern to advance
May 27, 2026
COLUMBUS, Ga. (May 27, 2026) – A 10-inning 1-0 battle between Our Lady of the Lake University (Texas) and Indiana Wesleyan University ended with a bunt from Lilly Rocha to score Arianna Alejandro for the 2-1 victory and the opportunity to advance to the 18th game of the 45th Annual NAIA Softball National Championship World Series.
OLLU advances to the fourth-place Softball World Series game after defeating Mobile 1-0
May 26, 2026
COLUMBUS, Ga. (May 26, 2026) – Annika Litterio pitched a complete-game shutout for Our Lady of the Lake University (Texas), leading the Saints to a 1-0 win over the University of Mobile (Ala.) today. The Saints advance to face Indiana Wesleyan in Game 16 of the 45th NAIA Softball National Championship World Series.
OLLU shuts out COI in the NAIA Softball World Series, advances to play Mobile Tuesday morning
May 25, 2026
COLUMBUS, Ga. (May 24, 2026) – The Red River Athletic Conference’s Our Lady of the Lake University (Texas) was finally able to play its game after several delays stemming from Saturday’s game being moved to Sunday and then again to today. The delay had no impact on the Saints, who went on to defeat College of Idaho 6-0 in Game 10 of the 45th Annual NAIA Softball National Championship World Series.
Xavier's Jeffries and TAMUT's Edwards named NAIA All-American at NAIA Women's Outdoor Track and Field National Championships
May 24, 2026
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (May 24, 2026) – The 45th Annual Women’s Outdoor Track and Field National Championships concluded after a week of weather delays. Xavier University of Louisiana, Our Lady of the Lake University (Texas), Texas A&M University – Texarkana, and Jarvis Christian University (Texas) represented the Red River Athletic Conference.
Several RRAC athletes received NAIA All-American honors at the NAIA Men's Outdoor Track and Field National Championships
May 24, 2026
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (May 24, 2026) – The 74th Annual Men's Outdoor Track and Field National Championships concluded after a week of weather delays. The Red River Athletic Conference was represented by Xavier University of Louisiana, Our Lady of the Lake University (Texas), Texas A&M University – Texarkana, and the University of North Texas-Dallas.
OLLU will battle College of Idaho in the NAIA Softball World Series on Sunday
May 23, 2026
COLUMBUS, Ga. (May 23, 2026) – Due to severe weather, the schedule for the 45th Annual NAIA Softball National Championship World Series was adjusted, with some games pushed to Saturday and Sunday. Our Lady of the Lake University (Texas) was originally slated to play today, but its game was rescheduled to Sunday. The Saints will now face the College of Idaho at 1:30 p.m. in the 10th game of the series.
OLLU advances in the NAIA Softball World Series after victory over Marian
May 22, 2026
COLUMBUS, Ga. (May 22, 2026) - Our Lady of the Lake University (Texas) survived elimination with a convincing 10-2 victory over Marian (Ind.). The Saints came through with timely hits, while pitchers displayed their power at the 45th Annual NAIA Softball National Championship World Series in six innings.
OLLU will regroup to face Marian (Ind.) in fifth game of NAIA Softball World Series
May 21, 2026
COLUMBUS, Ga. (May 21, 2026) – Our Lady of the Lake University (Texas) had a tough time on the field in its first game of the 45th Annual NAIA Softball National Championship World Series after losing 9-1 to the University of Mobile (Ala.) in five innings.
RRAC's Our Lady of the Lake starts quest to another NAIA Softball World Series title
May 21, 2026
WACO, Texas (May 21, 2026) – The Red River Athletic Conference’s Our Lady of the Lake University (Texas) will begin its quest for a second national championship this afternoon, after winning in 2024. The Saints made their first trip to the big show in 2023, when they finished 0-2, and the following year, they went 7-0 on the national stage to capture the World Series Crown.
TAMUT's Dillie recognized as RRAC Sports Information Director of the Year
May 20, 2026
WACO, Texas (May 19, 2026) – Texas A&M University-Texarkana's Camry Dillie has been named the 2025-26 Red River Athletic Conference Sports Information Director of the Year, recognizing her outstanding leadership, innovation, and impact on Eagles Athletics during her second year with the institution.
Jarvis, TAMUT, OLLU, and Xavier will compete in the NAIA Women's Outdoor Track and Field Championships
May 19, 2026
WACO, Texas (May 19, 2026) – The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) will present the 45th Annual Women’s Outdoor Track and Field National Championships from May 20-22 at Karl Straus Track in Asheville, N.C. Joining the field this year are Xavier University of Louisiana, Our Lady of the Lake University (Texas), Texas A&M University-Texarkana, and Jarvis Christian University (Texas).
Men's Outdoor Track and Field National Championships will feature Xavier, UNTD, OLLU and TAMUT
May 19, 2026
WACO, Texas (May 19, 2026) – The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) will hold the 74th Annual Men’s Outdoor Track and Field National Championships from May 20-22 at Karl Straus Track in Asheville, N.C.