https://wnmumustangs.com/rss.aspx?path=softballLatest news items for Western New Mexico University Athleticsen-us60https://wnmumustangs.com/news/2026/5/21/softball-athletics-extends-ashley-hickman-after-record-setting-season.aspxhttps://wnmumustangs.com/news/2026/5/21/softball-athletics-extends-ashley-hickman-after-record-setting-season.aspxSoftball

SILVER CITY, N.M. – Western New Mexico Athletics and Director of Athletics, Matt Enriquez have announced a contract extension for Head Sotball Coach, Ashley Hickman. Mustang Softball made the post-season for first time since 2015.]]>Ashley extensionThu, 21 May 2026 09:47:00 MST1110987https://wnmumustangs.com/news/2026/5/6/softball-mustangs-season-ends-in-lone-star-conference-tournament-loss-to-texas-woman-ss.aspxhttps://wnmumustangs.com/news/2026/5/6/softball-mustangs-season-ends-in-lone-star-conference-tournament-loss-to-texas-woman-ss.aspxSoftball

CANYON, Texas — Western New Mexico (25-26, 21-19 LSC) was the the #9 seed who fell to #8 Texas Woman's University (30-25, 23-17 LSC) in a 4–1 defeat during the LSC Tournament play in-game at Schaeffer Park. The Mustangs managed four hits, including a double, but were unable to overcome the three-run first inning by the Pioneers.]]>sbbbbbWed, 6 May 2026 15:17:00 MST1110981https://wnmumustangs.com/news/2026/5/5/softball-punches-ticket-to-lsc-tournament-for-first-time-since-2015.aspxhttps://wnmumustangs.com/news/2026/5/5/softball-punches-ticket-to-lsc-tournament-for-first-time-since-2015.aspxSoftball

SILVER CITY, NM – The Western New Mexico University Athletics softball team is headed to postseason play, earning a spot in the 2026 Lone Star Conference Softball Championship for the first time since 2015.]]>lsc sbTue, 5 May 2026 11:41:00 MST1110971https://wnmumustangs.com/news/2026/5/4/softball-sweeps-midwestern-state-in-extra-innings.aspxhttps://wnmumustangs.com/news/2026/5/4/softball-sweeps-midwestern-state-in-extra-innings.aspxSoftball

WICHITA FALLS, TX — Western New Mexico (25-25, 21-19 LSC) defeated Midwestern State University (8-42, 6-34 LSC) 12–10 on Monday at Mustangs Park. Western NM tallied 17 hits, including six doubles and two home runs, to secure the victory. With this win, Western NM has made the playoffs and will play in the postseason conference tournament, marking their first appearance since 2015. The team also broke the school record for home runs in a single season.]]>wnmu vs msuMon, 4 May 2026 17:10:00 MST1110970https://wnmumustangs.com/news/2026/5/2/softball-mustangs-split-the-day-in-lubbock.aspxhttps://wnmumustangs.com/news/2026/5/2/softball-mustangs-split-the-day-in-lubbock.aspxSoftball

Game One:]]>SBSat, 2 May 2026 18:09:00 MST1110968https://wnmumustangs.com/news/2026/4/28/wnmu-softball-adjusts-weekend-schedule-due-to-weather.aspxhttps://wnmumustangs.com/news/2026/4/28/wnmu-softball-adjusts-weekend-schedule-due-to-weather.aspxSoftball

SILVER CITY, NM - Due to anticipated inclement weather, Western New Mexico softball has announced adjustments to its upcoming Lone Star Conference schedule. The Mustangs' road doubleheader against Lubbock Christian, originally slated for May 1 at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. MT, will now be played on May 2 with first pitch times set for 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. MT in Lubbock, Texas. Additionally, WNMU's series at Midwestern State has been shifted from May 3 to Monday, May 4, with game times remaining at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. MT in Wichita Falls, Texas. Fans are encouraged to stay tuned to the WNMU Athletics website for any further updates.]]>sb time changeTue, 28 Apr 2026 11:13:00 MST1110966https://wnmumustangs.com/news/2026/4/26/softball-mustangs-split-with-rattlers-in-home-finale.aspxhttps://wnmumustangs.com/news/2026/4/26/softball-mustangs-split-with-rattlers-in-home-finale.aspxSoftball

Game One:]]>SBFSun, 26 Apr 2026 17:08:00 MST1110965https://wnmumustangs.com/news/2026/4/24/softball-mustangs-sweep-hilltoppers-in-dominant-fashion.aspxhttps://wnmumustangs.com/news/2026/4/24/softball-mustangs-sweep-hilltoppers-in-dominant-fashion.aspxSoftball

Game 1:]]>SBFri, 24 Apr 2026 18:32:00 MST1110961https://wnmumustangs.com/news/2026/4/18/softball-mustangs-sweep-lobos-on-senior-day.aspxhttps://wnmumustangs.com/news/2026/4/18/softball-mustangs-sweep-lobos-on-senior-day.aspxSoftball

Game 1:]]>SBSat, 18 Apr 2026 17:11:00 MST1110953https://wnmumustangs.com/news/2026/4/12/softball-mustangs-take-game-two-split-the-day-in-odessa.aspxhttps://wnmumustangs.com/news/2026/4/12/softball-mustangs-take-game-two-split-the-day-in-odessa.aspxSoftball

Game One:]]>SBSun, 12 Apr 2026 16:26:00 MST1110945