https://www.cnusports.com/rss.aspx?path=softballLatest news items for Christopher Newport University Athleticsjessica.morris@cnu.edu (Christopher Newport University Athletics)en-us60https://cnusports.com/news/2026/5/28/christopher-newport-softballs-katrina-swan-named-academic-all-district.aspxhttps://cnusports.com/news/2026/5/28/christopher-newport-softballs-katrina-swan-named-academic-all-district.aspxSoftball

Christopher Newport University junior third baseman Katrina Swan was named Academic All-District earlier this week by the College Sports Communicators (CSC). Swan, from Vienna, Va., is a graduate of James Madison High School and recently completed her third season with the Captains.]]>Katrina SwanThu, 28 May 2026 16:11:00 EST1519974https://cnusports.com/news/2026/5/27/untitled-story.aspxhttps://cnusports.com/news/2026/5/27/untitled-story.aspxSoftball

Christopher Newport University junior centerfielder Candace Slaw was honored on Wednesday by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA). Slaw, from Warsaw, Va., was named second team All-American following her third fantastic season in the CNU program.]]>All-American Softball Graphic 2026 Candace SlawWed, 27 May 2026 10:46:00 EST1519972https://cnusports.com/news/2026/5/16/softball-captains-season-ends-with-two-losses-to-mount-union-in-ncaa-regional-final.aspxhttps://cnusports.com/news/2026/5/16/softball-captains-season-ends-with-two-losses-to-mount-union-in-ncaa-regional-final.aspxSoftball

The season came to a close on Saturday for the Christopher Newport University softball squad, as the Captains were defeated twice by the University of Mount Union in the regional final. Mount Union won the opening game, 9-1, and then recorded a 6-1 victory in the deciding second game in the double elimination regional. The Captains concluded the year with a record of 30-13.]]>Brooke ZuberSat, 16 May 2026 21:21:00 EST1519951https://cnusports.com/news/2026/5/15/four-christopher-newport-softball-standouts-receive-all-region-recognition.aspxhttps://cnusports.com/news/2026/5/15/four-christopher-newport-softball-standouts-receive-all-region-recognition.aspxSoftball

Not long after the Christropher Newport University softball team defeated Mount Union Friday afternoon in the NCAA Tournament, 8-5, four members of the Captains learned they have been named All-Region by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA).]]>Natalie QuinlanFri, 15 May 2026 16:27:00 EST1519946https://cnusports.com/news/2026/5/15/softball-callahan-leads-captains-over-mount-union-8-5-to-advance-to-saturday-regional-championship.aspxhttps://cnusports.com/news/2026/5/15/softball-callahan-leads-captains-over-mount-union-8-5-to-advance-to-saturday-regional-championship.aspxSoftball

Christopher Newport University is one win away from capturing the Mount Union Regional of the 2026 NCAA Division III Softball Championship. The Captains upped their record to 30-7 on Friday by beating the host school, Mount Union, by a score of 8-5. Keith Parr's team will play in the Championship on Saturday morning at 11:00 a.m. against the remaining team in the four-team, double elimination regional. CNU's opponent in the final will be decided following Friday's final game at Rafeld-Rogers Field between Penn College and Mount Union.]]>Haylee CallahanFri, 15 May 2026 14:47:00 EST1519945https://cnusports.com/news/2026/5/14/softball-home-runs-from-quinlan-and-swan-propel-captains-past-penn-college-3-2-to-open-ncaa-play.aspxhttps://cnusports.com/news/2026/5/14/softball-home-runs-from-quinlan-and-swan-propel-captains-past-penn-college-3-2-to-open-ncaa-play.aspxSoftball

Christopher Newport University edged Penn College, 3-2, Thursday afternoon as the Captains began play in the 2026 NCAA Division III Softball Regional at the University of Mount Union. Juniors Natalie Quinlan and Katrina Swan each hit solo home runs in the sixth inning, and sophomore Caroline Alger went the distance in the circle as Keith Parr's team improved to 29-11 on the season.]]>Katrina SwanThu, 14 May 2026 16:48:00 EST1519938https://cnusports.com/news/2026/5/13/captains-open-ncaa-softball-tournament-thursday-at-1-30-pm-vs-penn-college-in-alliance-ohio.aspxhttps://cnusports.com/news/2026/5/13/captains-open-ncaa-softball-tournament-thursday-at-1-30-pm-vs-penn-college-in-alliance-ohio.aspxSoftball

Christopher Newport University begins play in the 2026 NCAA Division III Softball Tournament Thursday afternoon at the University of Mount Union. The Captains, 28-11 and Champions of the Coast-To-Coast Athletic Conference, will play Penn College in an opening round game scheduled for 1:30 p.m. It will be the first meeting ever of the schools, and the Wildcats are 33-7 and Champions of the United East Athletic Conference.]]>Gordon and SwanWed, 13 May 2026 21:11:00 EST1519936https://cnusports.com/news/2026/5/11/captains-advance-to-19th-straight-ncaa-softball-tournament-cnu-will-open-play-thursday-in-ohio.aspxhttps://cnusports.com/news/2026/5/11/captains-advance-to-19th-straight-ncaa-softball-tournament-cnu-will-open-play-thursday-in-ohio.aspxSoftball

Christopher Newport University will play in its 19th consecutive NCAA Softball Tournament beginning Thursday in Alliance, Ohio. The Captains, Champions of the Coast-To-Coast Athletic Conference, will play Penn College on Thursday at 1:30 p.m. at the University of Mount Union.  The NCAA released the bracket for the upcoming 64-team tournament late Monday morning.]]>Softball CelebrationMon, 11 May 2026 12:19:00 EST1519928https://cnusports.com/news/2026/5/8/softball-c2c-champions-captains-power-past-mary-washington-with-home-runs-from-zuber-and-miller.aspxhttps://cnusports.com/news/2026/5/8/softball-c2c-champions-captains-power-past-mary-washington-with-home-runs-from-zuber-and-miller.aspxSoftball

Christopher Newport University captured the Coast-To-Coast Athletic Conference Championship Friday, beating the University of Mary Washington in the title game, 8-1, at Captains Park. Keith Parr's team upped its record to 28-11 with the victory, while Mary Washington's season came to a close with a 17-25 mark.]]>C2C ChampionsFri, 8 May 2026 20:03:00 EST1519921https://cnusports.com/news/2026/5/7/nine-captains-receive-league-honors-as-cnu-hosts-c2c-softball-tournament-friday.aspxhttps://cnusports.com/news/2026/5/7/nine-captains-receive-league-honors-as-cnu-hosts-c2c-softball-tournament-friday.aspxSoftball

Nine members of the Christopher Newport University softball team were honored Thursday as the Coast-To-Coast Athletic Conference (C2C) released its yearly post-season awards. The announcement came one day before CNU hosts the C2C Softball Tournament Friday at Captains Park.]]>Keith ParrThu, 7 May 2026 10:33:00 EST1519913