2025-26 Dakota Wesleyan Softball News

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Alison Ernsberger mid-pitching motion with the NFCA logo floating near her
Sophomore Pitcher Alison Ernsberger Named Second Team All-Region by the NFCA

DWU Softball athlete and standout pitcher Alison Ernsberger earned Second Team All-Region IV honors for the 2026 season.

Nine Athletes Named 2026 GPAC Softball All-Conference, Four Named First Team
Nine Athletes Named 2026 GPAC Softball All-Conference, Four Named First Team

The GPAC releases its 2026 All-Conference teams for softball, which include nine DWU athletes.

41 Tigers Named Spring 2026 NAIA Scholar-Athletes
41 Tigers Named Spring 2026 NAIA Scholar-Athletes

DWU has 41 athletes awarded with NAIA Scholar-Athlete honors for the 2026 spring season.

Liliana Arreola and Aly Ciurca talking between at-bats
Softball's 2026 GPAC Tournament Run Ends With Loss Against Top-Seeded Midland Warriors

DWU Softball faced the Midland Warriors in an elimination game in the GPAC Championship Tournament.

Ashlen Johnson throwing a ball to first base
Softball Sets Single-Season Wins Record Against NWC, Splits Opening Contests of GPAC Championships

DWU Softball faced Northwestern and Hastings in the first two games of the double-elimination GPAC Tournament.

Alison Ernsberger at the end of her pitching motion
Softball Matches Program Record of 34 Wins in Concluding Week of 2026 Regular Season

DWU Softball faced the Dordt Defenders and Morningside Mustangs in the final four contests of the 2026 regular season.

A group of DWU players celebrating after a big play
Softball's Historic Win Streak Ends at 15 Following Split Doubleheader Against No. 24 Midland

DWU Softball went 1-1 in contests against the Midland Warriors at Dr. McWhirter Field.

Avery Perkins and Keirstyn Krcil coming together to talk between plays
Softball Secures Rivalry Doubleheader Wins Over Mount Marty to Extend Win Streak to 14

DWU Softball defeated the Mount Marty Lancers in two evening GPAC contests in Mitchell.

Jordyn Blogg and Mandalyn Nachtigall celebrating after a defensive play
Softball Hits New Program Record for Consecutive Wins With Doubleheader Victories Over Doane

DWU Softball defeated the Doane Tigers in two road GPAC contests down in Crete, Nebraska.

Liliana Arreola and Elle Feser talking and shaking hands after a play
Softball Extends Win Streak to 10 With Doubleheader Wins Over Waldorf

DWU Softball defeated the Waldorf Warriors in a two-game road GPAC series.

Alison Ernsberger beginning her pitching motion
Softball Keeps Top Spot in GPAC Following Doubleheader Wins Over Briar Cliff

DWU Softball hosted the Briar Cliff Chargers in a doubleheader, winning both contests to move to 9-1 in GPAC play.

Avery Perkins looking at her bat before her at-bat attempt
Softball Extends Win Streak With Back-to-Back GPAC Doubleheader Victories Against Saint Mary & Concordia

DWU Softball defeated both the College of Saint Mary and Concordia 2-0 in each of its doubleheaders.

Ashlen Johnson gearing up to field a ball
Softball Earns Two Extra-Inning Wins Over Hastings in 2026 Home Opener

DWU Softball defeated Hastings in both contests as a part of the home GPAC doubleheader.

Mandalyn Nachtigall winding up a pitch
Softball Opens GPAC Season With Ranked Win in Split Doubleheader Against Northwestern

DWU Softball split games with the Northwestern Red Raiders to open up conference play.

Lydia Yost pointing to the camera with her baseball glove
Softball Wins Five of Last Six Contests in Arizona, Ends Road Trip on Four-Game Win Streak

DWU Softball won five of its final six contests at the Tucson Invitational Games from March 11th through the 13th.

Ashlen Johnson smiling while gripping a baseball bat
Softball Hits Halfway Point at 2026 Tucson Invitational Games

DWU Softball completed six of its 12 total matchups at the Tucson Invitational Games.