https://ucsdtritons.com/rss.aspx?path=softballLatest news items for UC San Diegoen-us60https://ucsdtritons.com/news/2026/7/7/softball-using-her-platform-for-the-planet.aspxhttps://ucsdtritons.com/news/2026/7/7/softball-using-her-platform-for-the-planet.aspxSoftball

Growing up just north of La Jolla in Carlsbad, California, Elise Nishimura developed an appreciation for the environment long before she arrived at UC San Diego. Now a junior Environmental Systems major in Marshall college and member of the UC San Diego softball team, Nishimura has discovered a unique way to unite her academic interests with her athletic career. Through EcoAthletes, a nonprofit that empowers athletes to become advocates for climate action, she is using her voice to encourage teammates and others to make meaningful changes, one conversation at a time.]]>05 January 2026: 2025-26 UC San Diego Softball Team. (Credit: Derrick Tuskan/UC San Diego)Tue, 7 Jul 2026 13:00:00 PST1222036https://ucsdtritons.com/news/2026/6/30/general-tritons-top-big-west-commissioners-honor-roll-for-fourth-straight-year.aspxhttps://ucsdtritons.com/news/2026/6/30/general-tritons-top-big-west-commissioners-honor-roll-for-fourth-straight-year.aspxBaseball, Cross Country, General, Men's Basketball, Men's Golf, Men's Soccer, Men's Tennis, Men's Volleyball, Men's Water Polo, Softball, Swimming, Track & Field, Women's Basketball, Women's Soccer, Women's Tennis, Women's Volleyball, Women's Water Polo

UC San Diego led all 11 Big West institutions with a conference-best 353 scholar-athletes named to the 2025-26 Big West Commissioner's Honor Roll, marking the fourth consecutive year the Tritons have led the conference in total honorees.]]>General Big West ReleaseTue, 30 Jun 2026 13:30:00 PST422028https://ucsdtritons.com/news/2026/6/30/general-76-named-to-big-west-spring-academic-all-conference-team.aspxhttps://ucsdtritons.com/news/2026/6/30/general-76-named-to-big-west-spring-academic-all-conference-team.aspxBaseball, General, Men's Golf, Men's Tennis, Men's Volleyball, Softball, Track & Field, Women's Tennis, Women's Water Polo

UC San Diego placed 76 scholar-athletes on The Big West Spring Academic All-Conference Team, as announced Tuesday by the conference office.]]>General Big West ReleaseTue, 30 Jun 2026 12:38:00 PST422029https://ucsdtritons.com/news/2026/6/10/general-triton-scholar-athletes-rank-among-nations-leaders-in-athletes-thread-nil-sales.aspxhttps://ucsdtritons.com/news/2026/6/10/general-triton-scholar-athletes-rank-among-nations-leaders-in-athletes-thread-nil-sales.aspxGeneral, Softball

UC San Diego scholar-athletes are finding significant success in the Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) space through the department's partnership with Athlete's Thread, as the Tritons currently rank No. 29 nationally among 415 colleges and universities on the platform in total merchandise sales.   During the 2025-26 academic year, nearly 200 UC San Diego scholar-athletes generated sales through their Athlete's Thread storefronts, collectively selling more than 300 pieces of personalized apparel and merchandise. Those sales generated more than $15,000 in Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) revenue directly for Triton scholar-athletes.]]>General ReleaseWed, 10 Jun 2026 12:11:00 PST422011https://ucsdtritons.com/news/2026/5/29/softball-historic-heights-tritons-deliver-one-of-programs-best-offensive-seasons.aspxhttps://ucsdtritons.com/news/2026/5/29/softball-historic-heights-tritons-deliver-one-of-programs-best-offensive-seasons.aspxSoftball

In just its sixth season competing at the NCAA Division I level, the UC San Diego Tritons softball team continued to show its rapid rise within the Big West Conference. Led by head coach Nikki Palmer in her second season at the helm, the Tritons combined a young roster, explosive offense, and resilient team culture to produce one of the most memorable seasons in program history.]]>28 March 2026: UC San Diego softball hosts Long Beach Saturday afternoon at Triton Softball Stadium. (Credit: Derrick Tuskan/UC San Diego)Fri, 29 May 2026 16:00:00 PST1222001https://ucsdtritons.com/news/2026/5/28/general-uc-san-diego-celebrates-another-historic-year-at-the-2026-triton-awards.aspxhttps://ucsdtritons.com/news/2026/5/28/general-uc-san-diego-celebrates-another-historic-year-at-the-2026-triton-awards.aspxBaseball, Cross Country, Fencing, General, Men's Basketball, Men's Golf, Men's Volleyball, Men's Water Polo, Softball, Swimming, Track & Field, Women's Basketball, Women's Rowing, Women's Soccer, Women's Volleyball, Women's Water Polo

UC San Diego Athletics celebrated another memorable year of Triton success as scholar-athletes, coaches and teams were honored at the annual Triton Awards inside LionTree Arena.]]>Triton Award Winners 2026Thu, 28 May 2026 19:10:00 PST421998https://ucsdtritons.com/news/2026/5/26/softball-womack-earns-csc-academic-all-district-honors.aspxhttps://ucsdtritons.com/news/2026/5/26/softball-womack-earns-csc-academic-all-district-honors.aspxSoftball

Sophomore standout Samantha Womack continues to make an impact both on the softball field and in the classroom, earning recognition on the College Sports Communicators Academic All-District Team.]]>Sam Womack fieldingTue, 26 May 2026 12:00:00 PST1221996https://ucsdtritons.com/news/2026/5/19/general-uc-san-diego-to-sell-soccer-softball-tickets-for-home-events.aspxhttps://ucsdtritons.com/news/2026/5/19/general-uc-san-diego-to-sell-soccer-softball-tickets-for-home-events.aspxGeneral, Men's Soccer, Softball, Women's Soccer

Set to enter its final season as a member of The Big West, UC San Diego Athletics will begin selling tickets to home men's and women's soccer matches and home softball games beginning with the 2026-27 school year. Season ticket pricing begins at $40 for each sport.   "Adding men's soccer, women's soccer, and softball to our ticketing program in 2026-27 is something we're really excited about," said UC San Diego Athletic Director Andy Fee. "These programs have passionate fans and deserving scholar-athletes, and this move strengthens support for our teams while aligning with the competitive landscape."]]>General Release Tue, 19 May 2026 10:30:00 PST421984https://ucsdtritons.com/news/2026/5/14/softball-record-setting-season-lands-cherry-on-nfca-all-region-team.aspxhttps://ucsdtritons.com/news/2026/5/14/softball-record-setting-season-lands-cherry-on-nfca-all-region-team.aspxSoftball

Sophomore slugger Maalia Cherry continues to add to her historic season after being named to the National Fastpitch Coaches Association All-Region Third Team as a designated player.]]>Maalia Cherry Batting: UCSD Softball vs UC DavisThu, 14 May 2026 10:05:00 PST1221972https://ucsdtritons.com/news/2026/5/6/softball-tritons-season-ends-with-narrow-losses-in-big-west-championship-action.aspxhttps://ucsdtritons.com/news/2026/5/6/softball-tritons-season-ends-with-narrow-losses-in-big-west-championship-action.aspxSoftball

UC San Diego closed out its 2026 campaign on Wednesday at Anderson Family Field, dropping a pair of tightly contested games in the Big West Championship bracket. The Tritons fell 10-9 to UC Santa Barbara in a dramatic opener before coming up short against Long Beach State, 5-4, in the elimination game. UC San Diego finished the season with a 23-28 overall record after battling through two high-scoring contests that featured late-inning momentum swings and standout offensive performances.]]>Callie Howard pitching at Big West ChampionshipWed, 6 May 2026 23:20:00 PST1221960