2025-26 Lady Eagles Softball News
Caldwell, Foster Named to NFCA NAIA All-Region Teams
May 22, 2026
WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. (5/22/26) – Williams Baptist University softball players Emberlin Caldwell and Addison Foster were named NFCA NAIA All-Region players, the NFCA announced Friday afternoon.
WBU Softball Inks 15 in 2026 Signing Class
May 19, 2026
WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. (5/19/26) – Williams Baptist University softball head coach Jessica Nutt announced the 2026 signing class for Lady Eagles softball on Tuesday afternoon.
WBU Falls to Blue Mountain to Conclude NAIA Tournament Run
May 12, 2026
OKLAHOMA CITY (5/12/26) – The Williams Baptist University softball team rallied from a three-run deficit to tie the game before falling to Blue Mountain Christian 4-3 in eight innings on Tuesday afternoon at Ann Lacy Stadium in Oklahoma City, bringing the Lady Eagles' 2026 season to a close.
Lady Eagles Drop First Game in NAIA Tournament Opening Round
May 11, 2026
OKLAHOMA CITY (5/11/26) – The Williams Baptist University softball team fell to British Columbia 6-0 on Monday afternoon in the opening round of the NAIA Softball National Tournament at Ann Lacy Stadium in Oklahoma City.
WBU Softball Headed to Oklahoma City for NAIA Tournament Opening Round
May 06, 2026
WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. (5/6/26) – The Williams Baptist University softball team will head to Oklahoma City for the NAIA Softball Tournament Opening Round on May 11-14, the NAIA announced during the 2026 Softball Selection Show on Wednesday night.
Caldwell, Scott Receive AMC All-Tournament Nod
May 05, 2026
WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. (5/5/26) – Emberlin Caldwell and Brooke Scott were named to the American Midwest Conference Softball All-Tournament Team, the league office announced Tuesday afternoon.
19 WBU Spring Student-Athletes Earn NAIA Scholar-Athlete Award
May 04, 2026
WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. (5/4/26) – Nineteen Williams Baptist University spring student-athletes earned the NAIA Scholar-Athlete award, the NAIA national office announced last week.
Lady Eagles Bow Out of AMC Tournament Against Cottey
April 30, 2026
BRANSON, Mo. (4/30/26) – The Williams Baptist University softball team fell to Cottey 4-1 on Thursday afternoon in an elimination game at the Branson Rec-Plex, ending the Lady Eagles' run at the American Midwest Conference Tournament.
Caldwell Outlasts Eutectics in 13-Inning Shutout at AMC Tournament Elimination Game
April 29, 2026
BRANSON, Mo. (4/29/26) – The Williams Baptist University softball team split the day after a 13-inning complete game shutout from Emberlin Caldwell kept the Eagles alive in the American Midwest Conference Tournament at the Branson Rec-Plex on Wednesday afternoon.
WBU Overcomes Stephens in AMC Tournament Opening Round
April 28, 2026
BRANSON, Mo. (4/28/26) – The Williams Baptist University softball team won its first game of the American Midwest Conference Tournament over Stephens, 7-4, on Tuesday afternoon.
Caldwell Named co-Pitcher of the Year, Foster Named Freshman of the Year at AMC Awards Banquet
April 27, 2026
BRANSON, Mo. (4/27/26) – The Williams Baptist University softball team earned Coach of the Year, co-Pitcher of the Year, Freshman of the Year, and nine all-conference honors at the American Midwest Conference Softball Awards Banquet on Monday night.
Lady Eagles Claim Fifth AMC Title in Program History
April 23, 2026
WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. (4/23/26) – The Williams Baptist University softball team clinched its fifth American Midwest Conference regular season championship in program history after a sweep of Cottey on Thursday afternoon at the WBU Softball Field.
SB Series Preview: WBU vs Cottey (April 23 | 1 & 3 PM)
April 22, 2026
WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. (4/22/26) - The Williams Baptist University softball team will close the 2026 regular season with a doubleheader against Cottey on Thursday at the WBU Softball Field.
Caldwell, Garner Blank Pioneers in Doubleheader Sweep
April 21, 2026
WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. (4/21/26) – Emberlin Caldwell and Morgan Garner combined for two complete game shutouts to lead the Williams Baptist University softball team to a sweep over Crowley’s Ridge on Tuesday at the WBU Softball Field.
SB Series Preview: WBU vs Crowley's Ridge (April 21 | 11 AM & 1 PM)
April 20, 2026
WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. (4/20/26) - The Williams Baptist University softball team will host Crowley’s Ridge in American Midwest Conference action at the WBU Softball Field on Tuesday.
Lady Eagles Sweep Stars in Road Doubleheader
April 18, 2026
COLUMBIA, Mo. (4/18/26) – The Williams Baptist University softball team put up a pair of wins in American Midwest Conference action against Stephens on Saturday afternoon at American Legion Park.