https://www.redriverconference.com en-us https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260531tvw8hz 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. Mon, 01 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260531tvw8hz https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260527voonio 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. Wed, 27 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260527voonio https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260527k4sieo 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. Wed, 27 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260527k4sieo https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260526n5a38w 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. Tue, 26 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260526n5a38w https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260523ztytux 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. Sat, 23 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260523ztytux https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260522t9n926 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. Fri, 22 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260522t9n926 https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260521uegh8d 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. Thu, 21 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260521uegh8d https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260521k17sih 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. Thu, 21 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260521k17sih https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/2026051525q97q WACO, Texas (May 14, 2026) – Our Lady of the Lake University (Texas) has done it again, capturing the NAIA Opening Round Championship for the third time in just four years. The Saints triumphed over the Oregon Institute of Technology this afternoon to secure a spot in the finals with a thrilling 8-5 victory over the Owls on Wednesday. With OLLU at 3-1 and OIT at 2-1, the stage was set for a dramatic “if necessary” game, where the Saints delivered a 5-3 win, punching their ticket to the 45th Annual NAIA Softball National Championship World Series. The Red River Athletic Conference sent three teams to the NAIA Opening Round this season: LSU Alexandria (3-2), OLLU (4-1), and Texas A&M-Texarkana (1-2). Fri, 15 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/2026051525q97q https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260513yf5qlc WACO, Texas (May 13, 2026) – The RRAC's Our Lady of the Lake (Texas) advances to the championship game in the Opening Round of the 45th Annual NAIA Softball National Championship. Texas A&M-Texarkana and LSU Alexandria ended their seasons today. Wed, 13 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260513yf5qlc https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260512yfb2a7 WACO, Texas (May 12, 2026) – LSU Alexandria (2-1), Our Lady of the Lake (Texas) (1-1), and Texas A&M-Texarkana (1-1) completed the second day of the Opening Round of the 45th Annual NAIA Softball National Championship. All three teams will continue competing on May 13. Tue, 12 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260512yfb2a7 https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260511y90e6n WACO, Texas (May 11, 2026) – Our Lady of the Lake (Texas) and Texas A&M-Texarkana won their games, while LSU Alexandria fell to wrap up the first day of the Opening Round of the 45th Annual NAIA Softball National Championship. Mon, 11 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260511y90e6n https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260510sey2qx WACO, Texas (May 10, 2026) - The Red River Athletic Conference congratulates LSU Alexandria, Our Lady of the Lake (Texas), and Texas A&M-Texarkana for securing spots in the Opening Round of the 45th Annual NAIA Softball National Championship, held May 11-14. All in all, the field includes 29 automatic qualifiers, including LSUA, the RRAC regular-season champion, and OLLU, the RRAC postseason champion. Nineteen other teams earned at-large berths, including TAMUT. The 48-team slate will take place across 10 campus sites in a double-elimination format, with the aim of qualifying for the 10-team World Series. The tournament consists of eight five-team brackets and two four-team brackets, with the winning teams advancing to the final site in Columbus, Ga., from May 21-27. Sun, 10 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260510sey2qx https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260504r49x91 PINEVILLE, La. (May 4, 2026) – Our Lady of the Lake (Texas) played three consecutive games this afternoon. After a 7-2 victory over Texas A&M-Texarkana, the Saints persevered, winning back-to-back games against LSU Alexandria. This performance secured their fourth Red River Athletic Conference Championship Tournament title. Mon, 04 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260504r49x91 https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260430n5aa79 WACO, Texas (April 30, 2026) – The 2026 RRAC Softball Championship kicks off today, with top-seed LSU Alexandria entering as the frontrunner. The tournament will pause on Friday due to expected rain and continue Friday-Monday, May 1-4. Louisiana Christian will host the event in Pineville, Texas. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260430n5aa79 https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260429lzssmk WACO, Texas (April 29, 2026) – Following are the members of the 2026 Red River Athletic Conference Softball All-Conference Team and postseason award-winners as voted by the conference's coaches. Kaetlyn Dunbar of LSU Alexandria was named Player of the Year and was a repeat first-team selection. Lainee Bailey of LSUA and Annika Litterio of Our Lady of the Lake University (Texas) were named Co-Pitchers of the Week; Litterio is a repeat All-Conference First-Team winner. LSUA's Sophia Romero was named Newcomer of the Year, Kilee Moody, Defensive Player of the Year, and Head Coach Trent Partridge, Coach of the Year.  Both Romero and Moody are All-Conference First-Team recipients; Moody is a repeat honoree. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260429lzssmk https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260427ms7h7b WACO, Texas (April 27, 2026) – Dominant at the plate and in the circle, No. 16 LSU Alexandria’s Kilee Moody and Lainee Bailey have been honored as the RRAC’s top player and pitcher for April 20-26. This is the 13th and final set of RRAC Softball weekly awards.  Mon, 27 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260427ms7h7b https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260420jc8apm WACO, Texas (April 20, 2026) – Stellar outings from Texas A&M-San Antonio’s Kaylee Barlow earned her RRAC Softball Player of the Week, and Louisiana Christian's Olivia Falcon garnered Pitcher of the Week for the period April 13-19. This is the 12th set of weekly awards.  Mon, 20 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260420jc8apm https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260413k6gvw1 WACO, Texas (April 13, 2026) – Following stellar performances, No. 7 Our Lady of the Lake’s (Texas) Arianna Alejandro and No. 24 Louisiana Christian’s Lainee Bailey are the latest RRAC Softball Player and Pitcher of the Week for the period April 6-12. This is the 11th set of weekly awards.  Mon, 13 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260413k6gvw1 https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260406jz45tr WACO, Texas (April 6, 2026) – Honored with this week’s RRAC Softball Players of the Week are Haley Fontenot from No. 24 LSU Alexandria (player) and her teammate, Lainee Bailey (pitcher), for the period March 30-April 5. This is the 10th set of weekly awards.  Mon, 06 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260406jz45tr https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260330gvoazs WACO, Texas (March 23, 2026) – Texas A&M-Victoria’s Angelina Morales has been selected as the RRAC Softball Player of the Week, and No. 8 Our Lady of the Lake’s (Texas) Annika Litterio as the Pitcher of the Week for the dates of March 23-29. This is the ninth set of weekly awards.  Mon, 30 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260330gvoazs https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260323jog2pl WACO, Texas (March 23, 2026) – Southwest's (N.M.) Yesenia Rodriguez has been selected as the RRAC Softball Player of the Week, and Texas A&M-Victoria's Madelyn Butler as the Pitcher of the Week for the dates of March 16-22. This is the eighth set of weekly awards. Mon, 23 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260323jog2pl https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260316jt23dh WACO, Texas (March 16, 2026) – Our Lady of the Lake’s (Texas) Boston Tijernia secures the RRAC Player of the Week, while (23) Texas A&M-Texarkana's Charli Miller wins Pitcher of the Week for the dates of March 9-15. This is the seventh set of weekly awards. Mon, 16 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260316jt23dh https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260309iwp86x WACO, Texas (March 9, 2026) – The RRAC announces (RV 3) Texas A&M-Victoria’s Alyssa Carter as Softball Player of the Week and (9) Our Lady of the Lake’s (Texas) Annika Litterio as Pitcher of the Week for the dates of March 2-8. This is the sixth set of weekly awards. Mon, 09 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260309iwp86x https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260302hulprb WACO, Texas (March 2, 2026) – This week’s RRAC Softball Players of the Week are Texas A&M-Victoria’s Madison Carr as Player of the Week and (22) Texas A&M-Texarkana’s Alexis Snyder as Pitcher of the Week for the dates of Feb. 23-March 1. This is the fifth set of weekly awards. Mon, 02 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260302hulprb https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260223ndgi0w WACO, Texas (Feb. 23, 2026) – Thirteenth-ranked LSU Alexandria’s Haley Fontenot has been named RRAC Softball Player of the Week, while Our Lady of the Lake’s (Texas) Annika Litterio repeats as Pitcher of the Week for the dates of Feb. 16-22. This is the fourth set of weekly awards. Mon, 23 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260223ndgi0w https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260216nxb6u6 WACO, Texas (Feb. 16, 2026) – (12) Our Lady of the Lake’s (Texas) Lilly Rocha repeats as the RRAC Softball Player of the Week, while teammate Annika Litterio earns Pitcher of the Week honors for the dates of Feb. 9-15. This is the third set of weekly awards. Mon, 16 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260216nxb6u6 https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260209o2su22 WACO, Texas (Feb. 9, 2026) – The RRAC tabs (12) Our Lady of the Lake’s (Texas) Lilly Rocha as Softball Player of the Week; Texas A&M-Victoria’s Zoe Hardy takes Pitcher of the Week for Feb. 2-8. This is the second set of weekly awards. Mon, 09 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260209o2su22 https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260203s4ltgf KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Feb. 3, 2026) – For the first time in RRAC history, both NAIA Softball Player and Pitcher of the Week honors have been awarded to RRAC recipients for the same week. In fact, NAIA Softball Player of the Week honors have only been awarded to Our Lady of the Lake’s (Texas) Madison Nunn in 2023, and NAIA Softball Pitcher of the Week prizes to OLLU’s Cassandra Valdez in 2024 and OLLU’s Annika Littero in 2025. Tue, 03 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260203s4ltgf https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260202orip27 WACO, Texas (Feb. 2, 2026) – The first RRAC Softball Players of the Week awards go to (13) LSU Alexandria’s Haley Fontenot for offense and Texas A&M-San Antonio’s Krisilyn Corral for defense for the week of Jan. 26-Feb. 1. Mon, 02 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260202orip27