https://admin.cyclones.com/rss.aspx?path=softballLatest news items for Iowa State Athleticsen-us60https://cyclones.com/news/2026/6/29/softball-iowa-state-adds-minnesota-transfer-maggie-wernerhttps://cyclones.com/news/2026/6/29/softball-iowa-state-adds-minnesota-transfer-maggie-wernerSoftball

Iowa State softball coach Jamie Pinkerton has announced the signing of Maggie Werner, a utility player transfer from Minnesota.]]>Maggie Werner Signing ReleaseMon, 29 Jun 2026 16:28:00 CST731873https://cyclones.com/news/2026/6/29/softball-cyclones-sign-former-kansas-pitcher-kennedy-diggshttps://cyclones.com/news/2026/6/29/softball-cyclones-sign-former-kansas-pitcher-kennedy-diggsSoftball

The Iowa State softball team has added its first portal addition of the offseason, as Coach Pinkerton has announced the signing of Kennedy Diggs.]]>Kennedy Diggs Signing ReleaseMon, 29 Jun 2026 15:47:00 CST731872https://cyclones.com/news/2026/6/11/2026-season-recap-softballhttps://cyclones.com/news/2026/6/11/2026-season-recap-softballSoftball

Iowa State produced the most prolific offensive season in school history in 2026, rewriting many school records as it tallied its second-most Big 12 wins in a single season in school history. ISU also secured a 30-win season for the second consecutive season. It's the first time since 1988-89 that ISU has totaled at least 30 wins in back-to-back years.]]>Iowa State Softball 2026Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:09:00 CST731848https://cyclones.com/news/2026/5/26/softball-five-cyclones-named-csc-academic-all-districthttps://cyclones.com/news/2026/5/26/softball-five-cyclones-named-csc-academic-all-districtSoftball

Five Cyclones were recognized on Tuesday by the College Sports Communicators (CSC) as Academic All-District selections, tying the program record.]]>2026 CSC Academic All-District SplitTue, 26 May 2026 15:03:00 CST731821https://cyclones.com/news/2026/5/14/softball-record-number-of-cyclones-earn-nfca-all-region-honorshttps://cyclones.com/news/2026/5/14/softball-record-number-of-cyclones-earn-nfca-all-region-honorsSoftball

Five Cyclones have been named to the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) Midwest All-Region Team, the organization announced Thursday afternoon. The Midwest Region featured representation from 16 teams, with ISU tying for the second-most players of any school.]]>NFCA All-Region Split ImageThu, 14 May 2026 12:05:00 CST731796https://cyclones.com/news/2026/5/6/softball-four-cyclone-collect-postseason-conference-honorshttps://cyclones.com/news/2026/5/6/softball-four-cyclone-collect-postseason-conference-honorsSoftball

The Big 12 announced its 2026 All-Conference Honors on Wednesday afternoon, with a quartet of Cyclones earning recognition. The four individual honorees are tied for the most in a single season in school history, and it is the second straight year ISU has seen four players recognized.]]>ISU SB Team - stock 2026Wed, 6 May 2026 12:01:00 CST731777https://cyclones.com/news/2026/5/3/softball-cyclones-fall-to-no-22-ucf-on-senior-dayhttps://cyclones.com/news/2026/5/3/softball-cyclones-fall-to-no-22-ucf-on-senior-daySoftball

Iowa State (32-23, 9-15 Big 12) saw its 2026 season come to a close on Sunday afternoon, falling to 22nd-ranked UCF (38-15-1, 14-9-1 Big 12) at the Cyclone Softball Complex by a score of 12-4 in six innings.]]>ISU SB Huddle vs. UCFSun, 3 May 2026 13:47:00 CST731773https://cyclones.com/news/2026/5/2/softball-fords-heroics-lift-cyclone-to-walk-off-win-over-no-22-ucfhttps://cyclones.com/news/2026/5/2/softball-fords-heroics-lift-cyclone-to-walk-off-win-over-no-22-ucfSoftball

With its postseason on the line, Iowa State (32-2, 9-14 Big 12) earned its third ranked victory of the season in dramatic fashion, walking off No. 22 UCF in the bottom of the seventh to win, 13-9.]]>Karlee Ford vs. No. 22 UCFSat, 2 May 2026 17:01:00 CST731771https://cyclones.com/news/2026/5/1/softball-cyclones-fall-in-game-one-to-no-22-ucfhttps://cyclones.com/news/2026/5/1/softball-cyclones-fall-in-game-one-to-no-22-ucfSoftball

Iowa State (31-22, 8-14 Big 12) was unable to grab its third series-opening win on Friday, falling to No. 22 UCF (37-14-1, 13-8-1 Big 12) by a score of 8-5.]]>Jaiden Ralston vs. UCFFri, 1 May 2026 19:00:00 CST731769https://cyclones.com/news/2026/4/30/softball-primer-iowa-state-vs-no-22-ucfhttps://cyclones.com/news/2026/4/30/softball-primer-iowa-state-vs-no-22-ucfSoftball

Iowa State will wrap up the regular season this weekend against UCF in its eighth and final Big 12 series of the year. The Cyclones will look to win their third conference series of the year and qualify for the Big 12 Tournament]]>ISU Softball at BYUThu, 30 Apr 2026 15:28:00 CST731765