https://www.msidemustangs.com en-us https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260512wzud8a CHICKASHA, Okla. — Morningside’s softball season came to an end Tuesday with an 11-3 loss to second-seeded LSU Alexandria during the NAIA Opening Round. Tue, 12 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260512wzud8a https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260511vymc7t CHICKASHA, Okla. — The Morningside softball team opened up national tournament play Monday with a dramatic win. Mon, 11 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260511vymc7t https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260509n80ttb After helping Morningside reach the NAIA Softball National Tournament a year ago, Adeline Fliege and Mackenzi Harrel enter this year’s atmosphere with added confidence and a clearer understanding of what awaits next week. Sat, 09 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260509n80ttb https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260506ufi0y5 CHICKASHA, Okla. — The Morningside softball team on Wednesday learned its assignment in the NAIA Opening Round. Wed, 06 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260506ufi0y5 https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260504hkrrwc SIOUX CITY, Iowa — The Morningside softball team placed multiple student-athletes on the 2026 Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC) All-Conference teams, as announced by the league office on Monday. Mon, 04 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260504hkrrwc https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260502t69u2r FREMONT, Neb. – As it did during the regular season, Morningside’s softball team was able to get the opening game of today’s Great Plains Athletic Conference Softball Tournament championship series, but the Mustangs were unable to pick up a second win on the day against the no. 24 team in the country, winning 2-1 before falling 4-3 and 3-2. Sat, 02 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260502t69u2r https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260430qgarow KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics announced its Scholar-Athletes for spring sports. Morningside had 15 athletes named to the list for softball. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260430qgarow https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260430rpxz5i SIOUX CENTER, Iowa – Morningside punched its ticket to the Great Plains Athletic Conference Softball Tournament Championship Series in a big way today, routing top-seeded Dordt in six innings, 13-4. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260430rpxz5i https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260429x3h0wy SIOUX CENTER, Iowa – A 2-0 day put Morningside in the metaphorical driver’s seat in Dordt’s pod of the Great Plains Athletic Conference Softball Tournament, as the Mustangs toppled Concordia 5-4 and Dordt 2-0 to advance to tomorrow’s pod championship game, with two losses needed to end the Mustangs’ tournament. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260429x3h0wy https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260425wmz6uq SIOUX CITY, Iowa – The conditions were far from ideal for spring softball in Sioux City today, as an hour plus lightning delay and steady rainfall were on the menu at Jensen Softball Complex. Morningside and Dakota Wesleyan played to a split in the sub-optimal conditions, dropping the first contest, 12-6, before roaring back with a 7-3 win in the regular season finale. Sat, 25 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260425wmz6uq https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/2026042505vnax SIOUX CITY, Iowa – Morningside entered the day tied with its opponent across the diamond, Midland, in the Great Plains Athletic Conference softball standings. Following a series split, winning game one 6-5 in nine innings and game two 2-1, and the two teams exited as part of a four-way tie for first place in the league. Fri, 24 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/2026042505vnax https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260422ya0189 FOREST CITY, Iowa – With just four games remaining in the regular season, the Great Plains Athletic Conference softball standings remained as tight as ever, as Morningside picked up a pair of wins at Waldorf today to remain locked in a tie for second place at 15-3 in the league, with Dakota Wesleyan a game ahead at 16-2. The Mustangs play Midland, the other second place team, on Friday and DWU on Saturday. Wed, 22 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260422ya0189 https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260418xewxqa SIOUX CITY, Iowa – Morningside picked up another pair of Great Plains Athletic Conference softball wins as the postseason tournament nears, beating Mount Marty 7-2 and 6-2 on Senior Day. Sat, 18 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260418xewxqa https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260414x3ueqm SIOUX CITY, IOWA – Morningside’s offense was clicking in today’s Great Plains Athletic Conference doubleheader with Northwestern, as the Mustangs won 14-6 in six innings and 9-4 to wrap up the evening. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260414x3ueqm https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260412tr02ao HASTINGS, Neb. — The Morningside softball team broke open Game 1 with a 10-run sixth inning Sunday, rolling to a 13-3 win over Hastings before falling 8-2 in the second game of the doubleheader. Sun, 12 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260412tr02ao https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260408wcenvi SIOUX CENTER, Iowa – The Mustangs were able to stymie a league-leading Dordt offense for one contest as Morningside forced a split with the Defenders, winning 3-2 before dropping game two 7-2. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260408wcenvi https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260328t5wbsx OMAHA, Neb. – Morningside’s bats went out of March like a lion as the Mustangs erupted for 19 runs and 26 hits in today’s Great Plains Athletic Conference softball doubleheader at College of Saint Mary. Morningside picked up a 10-0 five-inning victory in the day’s opener before winning the finale 9-0 in six innings. Sat, 28 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260328t5wbsx https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260326xegquh SEWARD, Neb. — Mackenzi Harrel drove in the game-winning run Wednesday in the seventh inning that helped Morningside defeat Concordia 4-2 during a Great Plains Athletic Conference doubleheader. Thu, 26 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260326xegquh https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260321wl8f9e SIOUX CITY, Iowa – Morningside struck for another pair of Great Plains Athletic Conference softball wins on the first full day of spring, working under clear skies as it beat Doane 4-2 and 6-5. Sat, 21 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260321wl8f9e https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260320x4hemx SIOUX CITY, Iowa – After a week of delays due to uncooperative weather, Morningside opened the Jensen Softball Complex today, with the thermometer breaking 80 degrees under partly cloudy skies. The Mustangs seized the opportunity, picking up a pair of conference wins over Briar Cliff, 1-0 and 9-4. Fri, 20 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260320x4hemx https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260310ihrs0v SIOUX CITY,  IOWA – Morningside’s Amber Dougherty picked up this week’s Great Plains Athletic Conference Player of the Week honor, following a strong showing both in the field and in the batter’s box over a span of eight games. Tue, 10 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260310ihrs0v https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260308undfyn GULF SHORES, Ala. — Paige Schuster drove in three runs Sunday during the final day of play at the Gulf Shores Invitational. Sun, 08 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260308undfyn https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260307ygshp9 GULF SHORES, Ala. – The Mustangs were looking to keep momentum in their favor as the softball team recovered from an early-season skid, scoring three runs, including the walkoff, in a quick eight-inning 3-2 win over Thomas and scoring late to secure a 3-2 win over Georgetown. Sat, 07 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260307ygshp9 https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260306vpaevp GULF SHORES, Ala. —- On Friday, the Morningside softball team scored a combined 17 runs in a victory to Central Methodist and a loss to Tennessee Southern. Fri, 06 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260306vpaevp https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260302sbc8f6 BALDWIN CITY, Kan. — Five different Morningside softball players drove in runs Monday, but the Mustangs dropped both ends of a doubleheader to Baker, falling 5-3 in Game 1 and 4-2 in Game 2. Mon, 02 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260302sbc8f6 https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260301wguxol BRANSON, Mo. – Morningside added a pair of losses to its record in unconventional fashion today, falling to Culver-Stockton, 8-7, in 10 innings and Avila, 9-1, in six. Sun, 01 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260301wguxol https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260228wq7yxn BRANSON, Mo. – Morningside took a pair of lumps in softball today, putting up a fight but coming up just short against last year’s NAIA runner-up, Oklahoma City University, before falling to no. 25 Evangel. Sat, 28 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260228wq7yxn https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260224sgpo1r MCPHERSON, Kan. – Playing in the elements for the first time this season, Morningside picked up a pair of road wins at McPherson College today, 18-11 and 4-1. Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260224sgpo1r https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260221wbaias SIOUX CENTER, Iowa — The Morningside softball team rebounded in strong fashion Saturday afternoon, defeating Dakota State 10-2 in six innings after dropping the morning opener to Saint Xavier (Ill.) inside the American State Bank Dome. Sat, 21 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260221wbaias https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260220qmlmmr SIOUX CENTER, Iowa – Morningside Softball split a pair of contests against North Dakota teams today at the American State Bank Dome Softball Classic, falling to Valley City State 3-2 before winning a 9-0 five-inning contest with Mayville State. Fri, 20 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260220qmlmmr