Softball
Help OLLU Softball as they pursue an NAIA National Championship in 2024
May 16, 2024
With your support, the OLLU Softball Team will be able to sustain its tradition of excellence as it strives to win the first national championship in OLLU history.
Saints Shut Out Hope to Earn Second Consecutive Trip to NAIA Softball World Series
May 15, 2024
SAN ANTONIO (May 15, 2024) - The NAIA No. 1-ranked Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) softball team blanked Hope International University (HIU) 2-0 in the championship game of the San Antonio Bracket in the NAIA Opening Round on Wednesday. The Saints improve to 53-3 and earn a trip to a second consecutive NAIA World Series. The Saints did not allow a run in all three contests of the tournament.
Saints Softball Faces Hope In NAIA Opening Round Championship Game
May 15, 2024
SAN ANTONIO (May 15, 2024) – Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) defeated Hope International University 1-0 to advance to the finals of the NAIA Softball National Championship Opening Round. The top-seed Saints faced second-seed Hope with Cassandra Valdez scoring the only run and pitching a gem to help secure the win. The game was preceded by fourth seed Cottey College beating third seed Evangel University in an elimination game. Cottey then faced Hope and lost 9-0 to end its season. The Saints will now face Hope in the championship match. OLLU must win one game against Hope to win the title, while Hope must win two games to claim the title.
Softball Sneaks By Hope to Advance to NAIA Opening Round Championship
May 14, 2024
SAN ANTONIO (May 14, 2024) - The No. 1-ranked Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) softball squad downed Hope International University (HIU) 1-0 in the semifinals of the San Antonio Bracket in the NAIA Opening Round. The Saints advance to the championship game and are now 52-3 on the season. The Royals drop to 36-16 overall.
Saints Will Lock Into Their Game Plan to Succeed Over Hope International in Semifinals of the NAIA Opening Round
May 14, 2024
SAN ANTONIO (May 14, 2024) – Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) won the second game of the NAIA Softball National Championship Opening Round that began on Monday. The top-seed Saints faced fourth-seed Cottey College and won 4-0 with Cassandra Valdez pitching a one-hitter. The game was preceded by the matchup between second-seed Hope International University and third-seed Evangel University that saw Hope winning 5-0. The Saints will now face Hope at 2:30 p.m., while Evangel will take on Cottey at noon.
Valdez Pitches One-Hitter to Advance Saints to Semifinal of Opening Round
May 13, 2024
SAN ANTONIO (May 13, 2024) – The No. 1-ranked Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) softball team downed Cottey College (CC) 4-0 in their first game in the San Antonio Bracket of the NAIA Opening Round. The Saints are the No. 1 seed while the Comets are No. 4. The bracket also includes No. 2 seed Hope International University (HIU) and No. 3 seed Evangel University. The Saints improve to 51-3 on the season while the Comets drop to 31-20.
OLLU Softball Faces Cottey College in NAIA Opening Round
May 11, 2024
SAN ANTONIO (May 11, 2024) – Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) is busy this weekend getting everything ready for the NAIA Softball National Championship Opening Round that begins on Monday. The top seed Saints will face fourth seed Cottey College on the first day of the tournament at 6:30 p.m. The game is preceded by the matchup between second seed Hope International University and third seed Evangel University at 4 p.m. The three-day tournament is being held at the St. Mary’s University Softball Field located less than three miles from OLLU’s campus.
No. 1-ranked Softball Set to Host NAIA Opening Round
May 07, 2024
SAN ANTONIO (May 7, 2024) – The No. 1-ranked Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) softball team is set to host the San Antonio Bracket of the 2024 NAIA Softball National Championship Opening Round. The 11th annual event takes place May 13-15 at 10 host cities. The San Antonio Bracket will be held at St. Mary's University.
Four Selected to Red River All-Tournament Softball Team
May 07, 2024
SAN ANTONIO (May 7, 2024) - Four players from the No. 1-ranked Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) softball team earned Red River Athletic Conference (RRAC) All-Tournament honors.
Softball Wraps Up Play at RRAC Championship Tournament
May 06, 2024
LECOMPTE, LA. (May 6, 2024) - The NAIA No. 1-ranked Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) softball team eliminated Texas A&M University-Texarkana (TAMUT) and lost to LSU-Alexandria (LSUA) at the Red River Athletic Conference (RRAC) Championship Tournament on Monday. LSUA won the tournament after defeating the Saints in the championship game. The Saints are now 50-3 on the season.
Softball Takes on Texarkana in RRAC Championship Tournament Elimination Game
May 06, 2024
SAN ANTONIO (May 6, 2024) - The NAIA No. 1-ranked Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) softball squad plays Texas A&M University-Texarkana (TAMUT) in an elimination game at the Red River Athletic Conference (RRAC) Championship Tournament today. The Saints are the No. 1 seed and the Eagles are the No. 5 seed.
Softball Drops Close Game Against LSU-Alexandria at RRAC Championship Tournament
May 05, 2024
LECOMPTE, LA. (May 5, 2024) – The No. 1-ranked Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) softball team fell to LSU-Alexandria (LSUA) 3-1 in the Red River Athletic Conference (RRAC) Championship Tournament semifinals. The Saints are the No. 1 seed while the Generals are the No. 2 seed. The Saints 45-game winning streak was snapped with the loss.
No. 1 seed Softball Clashes with No. 2 seed LSU-Alexandria Tomorrow
May 04, 2024
SAN ANTONIO (May 4, 2024) - The No. 1-ranked Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) softball squad will battle LSU-Alexandria (LSUA) in the Red River Athletic Conference (RRAC) Championship Tournament Semifinals tomorrow. The Generals are the No. 2 seed while the Saints are the No. 1 seed. The winner of the 4 p.m. matchup will advance to the championship on Monday. The losing team remains in the tournament to play in an elimination game.
Softball Wins Twice to Advance to Semifinals at RRAC Championship Tournament
May 04, 2024
LECOMPTE, LA. (May 4, 2024) – The No. 1-ranked Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) softball team defeated Xavier University of Louisiana (XULA) and Texas A&M University-Texarkana (TAMUT) at the Red River Athletic Conference (RRAC) Championship Tournament on Saturday. The Saints are the No. 1 seed, while the Gold Nuggets are No. 8, and the Eagles are No. 5.
Softball Receives Numerous Red River All-Conference Honors
May 03, 2024
WACO, TEXAS (May 3, 2024) - The No. 1-ranked Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) softball team garnered multiple Red River Athletic Conference (RRAC) All-Conference awards. Seven players and Head Coach Bruce Lenington were among the recipients.
OLLU Will Host 2024 NAIA Softball Opening Round
May 01, 2024
Head Coach Bruce Lenington commented, "Being one of the 10 regional hosts is a great honor and another opportunity for teams from around the country to enjoy our great city. Our program and university are excited to watch our players compete for another World Series.” Selections of each site were made in part by the NAIA Softball National Championship Selection Committee. The committee is comprised of head coaches and administrators from around the nation. Selections take into