Category Archives: NCSA Headlines

NEW TEAM REGISTRATION OPEN FOR 23/24 SEASON

The NCSA has opened New Team Registration for the 2023-2024 NCSA season.  New teams can take advantage of 75% off the one-time new team registration fee (a savings of $300) if they sign up before February 3rd.  After February 3rd, new teams will see an increase in the one-time new team registration fee, so take advantage today.

In order to join new teams need to sign the League Participation Agreement and pay the one-time new team registration fee.

If your team is interested in joining the NCSA for next season, contact Director of Team Development Lacie Lautner today!

 

DISCIPLINARY ACTION

Iona University has been placed on probation for the remainder of the 22-23 season for violation of NCSA Rule 19.01.0. They forfeited 3 conference games during Week 9 of the NCSA Season.

SHU-RED PUNCHES TICKET

The first NCSA team to clinch a spot in the 2023 Regionals, are the undefeated Pioneers from the RED Team at Sacred Heart University.  After closing out an impressive fall season, SHU-Red will represent the North Atlantic North Conference in the North Atlantic Regional Tournament on April 29/30 after posting an unblemished 12-0 conference record (23-0 overall).

Congratulations Sacred Heart University-RED.

RAWLINGS NOVEMBER NCSA TOP 20

No change atop the rankings with Virginia Tech remaining as the #1 team in the November Rawlings NCSA Top 20!  While the Hokies remain #1, the gap is getting closer between them and #2, which is where Michigan State once again checks in.  Also, 4 other teams received 1st place votes and a number of teams made HUGE jumps including Wisconsin.  The Badgers go from unranked all the way up to the #6 spot.  Sacred Heart-Red makes a similar jump going from unranked to #10.

Many other changes in this months poll, so be sure to check it out!

Next Poll Release Date: 12/1/2022

DISCIPLINARY ACTION

Georgetown University and Lafayette College have been placed on probation for the remainder of the 22-23 season for violation of NCSA Rule 19.01.0. Both programs forfeited 3 conference games during Week 4 of the NCSA Season.

WISCONSIN WINS INDY INVITATIONAL

The Indy Invitational this year was filled with many great teams as well as competition! Crowning the University of Wisconsin after going 6-0 in Sunday pool play was well deserved! Congratulations to all teams that attending the Indy Invitational!

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SACRED HEART WINS FIRST STATE SHOWDOWN

Sacred Heart wins the 2022 NCSA First State Showdown after defeating the #3 seeded Delaware Blue Hens 7-4 in the Championship Game at the Midway Girls Softball Complex in Wilmington, DE. Sacred Heart hit a 3-run walk-off home run in the bottom of the 8th to break the 4-4 tie.  Congratulations Pioneers!
 

That concludes the 2022 NCSA First State Showdown.  Review the entire tournament by checking out the bracket HERE.

DISCIPLINARY ACTION

Valparaiso University and Stonehill College have been placed on probation for the remainder of the 22-23 season for violation of NCSA Rule 19.01.0. Both programs forfeited 3 conference games during Week 3 of the NCSA Season.

RAWLINGS OCTOBER NCSA TOP 20

Virginia Tech stays on top in the latest Rawlings October NCSA Top 20 Poll.  After a few weeks of play, 5 new teams join the Top 20 and some made some big jumps while others had some falls.

Central Michigan makes their debut in the Top 20 jumping all the way to #10, while Wisconsin falls from number 11 all the way out of the Top 20.  Lot’s more movement in this month’s poll, so be sure to check it out to see where your team lands.

Next Poll Release: 11/3/2022

NC STATE WINS PEACH STATE FALL CLASSIC

NC State wins the 2022 NCSA Peach State Fall Classic after upsetting the #1 seeded Georgia Bulldogs  3-2 in the Championship Game at South Commons Softball Complex in Columbus, GA.  NC State hit a 2-run HR in the top of the 6th to break the 1-1 tie and closed the doors after Georgia scored a run in the bottom of the 6th.  Congratulations Wolfpack!

That concludes the 2022 NCSA Peach State Fall Classic.  Review the entire tournament by checking out the bracket HERE.