https://esuhornets.com/rss.aspx?path=softballLatest news items for Emporia State University Athleticsen-us60https://esuhornets.com/news/2026/6/2/softball-emporia-state-athletics-recognized-at-miaa-awards-celebration.aspxhttps://esuhornets.com/news/2026/6/2/softball-emporia-state-athletics-recognized-at-miaa-awards-celebration.aspxFootball, Men's Track and Field, Softball

June 2, 2026- Emporia State national champion triple jumper Josh Honeycutt and National Softball Player of the Year Miranda Campbell were formally inducted into the MIAA Hall of Fame on Monday night as part of the MIAA Awards Celebration Ceremony presented by Seigfreid Bingham on Monday, June 1, at the Nelson-Atkins Museum  Auditorium in Kansas City. Hornet All-American linebacker Landon Boss was one of five finalists for the Ken B. Jones Award recognized on stage as well.]]>Compilation of Landon Boss, Miranda Campbell and Josh HoneycuttTue, 2 Jun 2026 15:57:00 CST811776https://esuhornets.com/news/2026/5/26/five-hornets-named-softball-academic-all-district.aspxhttps://esuhornets.com/news/2026/5/26/five-hornets-named-softball-academic-all-district.aspxSoftball

May 26, 2026- The Emporia State softball team had five players recognized as Academic All-District performers as selected by College Sports Communicators. Elina Bartlett, Avery Brewer, Kinsey Perine, Izzy Sloan and Brynley Smith were all named CSC Academic All-District for their work in the classroom.]]>2026 Academic All-District Graphic Emporia State SoftballTue, 26 May 2026 18:48:00 CST811768https://esuhornets.com/news/2026/5/20/womens-soccer-another-community-service-national-championship-for-emporia-state-soccer.aspxhttps://esuhornets.com/news/2026/5/20/womens-soccer-another-community-service-national-championship-for-emporia-state-soccer.aspxBaseball, Football, Men's Basketball, Men's Tennis, Softball, Women's Basketball, Women's Soccer, Women's Tennis, Women's Volleyball

May 20, 2026-Emporia State picked up their eighth team national championship in the last six years of national community service. As a department the Hornets finished 32nd in the nation in the final NCAA Helper Helper Report of 2025-26 with nine programs earning top ten status in community service.  Emporia State recorded over 7,100 total hours of service to the Emporia and surrounding communities.]]>2026 Emporia State Soccer Team with Youth Camp participantsWed, 20 May 2026 11:24:00 CST1111762https://esuhornets.com/news/2026/5/15/softball-flewelling-earns-nfca-all-region-honors-for-emporia-state.aspxhttps://esuhornets.com/news/2026/5/15/softball-flewelling-earns-nfca-all-region-honors-for-emporia-state.aspxSoftball

May 15, 2026-Emporia State softball's Brooke Flewelling has been named Second-Team All-Central Region by the National Fast Pitch Coaches Association (NFCA) at third base.]]>2026 Emporia State Softball Brooke Flewelling NFCA All-Region GraphicFri, 15 May 2026 10:27:00 CST811751https://esuhornets.com/news/2026/5/8/softball-hornets-come-up-short-in-miaa-semifinals.aspxhttps://esuhornets.com/news/2026/5/8/softball-hornets-come-up-short-in-miaa-semifinals.aspxSoftball

May 8, 2026-The long ball proved to be the difference as Emporia State fell 6-1 to #7 Missouri Southern in the MIAA Tournament Semifinals on Friday afternoon at the Trusler Sports Complex.]]>2026 Emporia State Softball Sydney Wagner hitting a ball vs MSSU in MIAA TourneyFri, 8 May 2026 15:59:00 CST811732https://esuhornets.com/news/2026/5/8/semi-final-friday-emporia-state-softball-takes-on-missouri-southern.aspxhttps://esuhornets.com/news/2026/5/8/semi-final-friday-emporia-state-softball-takes-on-missouri-southern.aspxSoftball

Emporia State has advanced to the semifinals of the MIAA Tournament for the first time since 2019. The Hornets have won ten MIAA Tournament Championships, most recently in 2018. This is the 11th tournament meeting between Emporia State and Missouri Southern.]]>2026 Emporia State Softball Game Notes Graphic vs Missouri Southern Fri, 8 May 2026 00:24:00 CST811730https://esuhornets.com/news/2026/5/7/five-run-fourth-propels-hornet-softball-to-miaa-quarterfinal-win-over-jennies.aspxhttps://esuhornets.com/news/2026/5/7/five-run-fourth-propels-hornet-softball-to-miaa-quarterfinal-win-over-jennies.aspxSoftball

May 7, 2026 – Emporia State softball used a five-run fourth frame and a complete game shutout in the circle by Morgan Tomlinson to take down Central Missouri 7-0 in the MIAA Quarterfinals Thursday afternoon at the Trusler Sports Complex.]]>26 ESU Softball Tomlinson vs UCM MIAA1Thu, 7 May 2026 16:55:00 CST811726https://esuhornets.com/news/2026/5/6/post-season-begins-for-emporia-state-softball-against-central-missouri.aspxhttps://esuhornets.com/news/2026/5/6/post-season-begins-for-emporia-state-softball-against-central-missouri.aspxSoftball

Emporia State begins play in the MIAA Tournament against Central Missouri at the Trusler Sports Complex. The Hornets have won ten MIAA Tournament Championships, most recently in 2018. This is the 13th tournament meeting between Emporia State and Central Missouri.]]>2026 Emporia State Softball Game Notes Graphic vs Central Missourin in MIAA with Addison CallawayWed, 6 May 2026 10:43:00 CST811723https://esuhornets.com/news/2026/5/5/seven-hornets-earn-all-miaa-honors-in-softball.aspxhttps://esuhornets.com/news/2026/5/5/seven-hornets-earn-all-miaa-honors-in-softball.aspxSoftball

May 5, 2026-Seven members of the Emporia State softball team earned All-MIAA honors in a vote from the league coaches. Brooke Flewelling was named Second-Team All-MAA while Taryn Burhkardt and Addison Callaway earned Third-Team honors with Hannah Butterbaugh, Ally Miller, Avery Brewer and Brynley Smith named Honorable Mention.]]>2026 ESU Softball Brooke Fleweling 2nd Team All-MIAA Second BaseTue, 5 May 2026 13:00:00 CST811721https://esuhornets.com/news/2026/5/2/hornet-softball-earns-fourth.aspxhttps://esuhornets.com/news/2026/5/2/hornet-softball-earns-fourth.aspxSoftball

May 2, 2026-Emporia State earned the fourth seed in the MIAA Softball Championship Tournament and will play five seed Central Missouri on Thursday at the Trusler Sports Complex in Emporia, Kan.]]>2026 MIAA Tournament Announcement Graphic for Emporia State SoftballSat, 2 May 2026 22:39:00 CST811716