<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:s="https://gosycamores.com/services/xml_schema/story" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title>Indiana State University Athletics</title><link>https://gosycamores.com/rss.aspx?path=softball</link><description>Latest news items for Indiana State University Athletics</description><atom:link href="https://gosycamores.com/rss?path=softball" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><language>en-us</language><ttl>60</ttl><item><title>Sycamores announce signing Mikka Spence, Kailee O’Sullivan to softball roster</title><link>https://gosycamores.com/news/2026/7/10/softball-sycamores-announce-signing-mikka-spence-kailee-o-sullivan-to-softball-roster.aspx</link><guid>https://gosycamores.com/news/2026/7/10/softball-sycamores-announce-signing-mikka-spence-kailee-o-sullivan-to-softball-roster.aspx</guid><category>Softball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Spence OSullivan" src="https://gosycamores.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/7/10/OSullivanSpence.jpg" /><br /><br />TERRE HAUTE, Ind. – Indiana State head softball coach Windy Thees announced the addition of both Mikka Spence and Kailee O'Sullivan to the 2026-27 roster as the duo will join the Sycamores for the upcoming season.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://gosycamores.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/7/10/OSullivanSpence.jpg" /><media:content url="https://gosycamores.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/7/10/OSullivanSpence.jpg"><media:title>Spence OSullivan</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://gosycamores.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/7/10/OSullivanSpence.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 14:03:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>9</s:sport_id><s:story_id>16483</s:story_id></item><item><title>Three Sycamores Earn CSC Academic All-Region Honors</title><link>https://gosycamores.com/news/2026/5/26/softball-three-sycamores-earn-csc-academic-all-region-honors.aspx</link><guid>https://gosycamores.com/news/2026/5/26/softball-three-sycamores-earn-csc-academic-all-region-honors.aspx</guid><category>Softball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="csc 2026 sb" src="https://gosycamores.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/5/25/banner_csc.jpg" /><br /><br />TERRE HAUTE, Ind. — Indiana State softball continued its strong academic tradition as seniors Morgan Goodrich and Megan Asher, along with sophomore Madison Poulson, were named to the College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-Region Team. The trio earned the honor by meeting the organization's academic and athletic performance standards.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://gosycamores.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/25/banner_csc.jpg" /><media:content url="https://gosycamores.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/25/banner_csc.jpg"><media:title>csc 2026 sb</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://gosycamores.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/25/banner_csc.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 12:30:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>9</s:sport_id><s:story_id>16437</s:story_id></item><item><title>Goodrich Earns All-MVC Second Team; Welch Named to MVC All-Defensive Team</title><link>https://gosycamores.com/news/2026/5/6/softball-goodrich-earns-all-mvc-second-team-welch-named-to-mvc-all-defensive-team.aspx</link><guid>https://gosycamores.com/news/2026/5/6/softball-goodrich-earns-all-mvc-second-team-welch-named-to-mvc-all-defensive-team.aspx</guid><category>Softball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="banner all mvc" src="https://gosycamores.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/5/6/banner_all_conference.jpg" /><br /><br />ST. LOUIS, Mo.  — Indiana State softball earned a pair of postseason honors on Wednesday as seniors Morgan Goodrich and Hannah Welch were recognized by the Missouri Valley Conference. Goodrich was selected to the All-MVC Second Team, while Welch secured a spot on the MVC All-Defensive Team.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://gosycamores.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/6/banner_all_conference.jpg" /><media:content url="https://gosycamores.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/6/banner_all_conference.jpg"><media:title>banner all mvc</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://gosycamores.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/6/banner_all_conference.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 6 May 2026 13:46:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>9</s:sport_id><s:story_id>16395</s:story_id></item><item><title>Five Sycamores Earn Spots on MVC Softball Scholar-Athlete Team</title><link>https://gosycamores.com/news/2026/5/5/five-sycamores-earn-spots-on-mvc-softball-scholar-athlete-team.aspx</link><guid>https://gosycamores.com/news/2026/5/5/five-sycamores-earn-spots-on-mvc-softball-scholar-athlete-team.aspx</guid><category>Softball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="scholar athletes 2026" src="https://gosycamores.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/5/5/scholar_banner.jpg" /><br /><br />ST. LOUIS, Mo.- Indiana State softball showcased its academic strength once again as five Sycamores were named to the 2026 Missouri Valley Conference Softball Scholar-Athlete Team, the league office announced Monday. Seniors Megan Asher, Isabelle Saylor, and Morgan Goodrich, along with junior Annie Waggoner and sophomore Madison Poulson, were each recognized among the MVC's top academic performers.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://gosycamores.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/5/scholar_banner.jpg" /><media:content url="https://gosycamores.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/5/scholar_banner.jpg"><media:title>scholar athletes 2026</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://gosycamores.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/5/scholar_banner.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 5 May 2026 12:22:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>9</s:sport_id><s:story_id>16393</s:story_id></item><item><title>Jeras Homers in Season Finale at UNI</title><link>https://gosycamores.com/news/2026/5/2/softball-jeras-homers-in-season-finale-at-uni.aspx</link><guid>https://gosycamores.com/news/2026/5/2/softball-jeras-homers-in-season-finale-at-uni.aspx</guid><category>Softball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="jeras homers" src="https://gosycamores.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/5/2/set_5-1808-X4.jpg" /><br /><br />CEDAR FALLS, Iowa – Indiana State closed its 2026 season on Saturday afternoon at UNI, competing through all seven innings and generating multiple scoring opportunities in a 5–2 finale at Robinson-Dresser. The Sycamores produced six hits and continued to show the resilience and energy that defined their late-season push.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://gosycamores.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/2/set_5-1808-X4.jpg" /><media:content url="https://gosycamores.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/2/set_5-1808-X4.jpg"><media:title>jeras homers</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://gosycamores.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/2/set_5-1808-X4.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 2 May 2026 16:20:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>9</s:sport_id><s:story_id>16386</s:story_id></item><item><title>Sycamores Open UNI Series With Competitive Doubleheader</title><link>https://gosycamores.com/news/2026/5/1/softball-sycamores-open-uni-series-with-competitive-doubleheader.aspx</link><guid>https://gosycamores.com/news/2026/5/1/softball-sycamores-open-uni-series-with-competitive-doubleheader.aspx</guid><category>Softball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="sb team" src="https://gosycamores.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/5/1/DSC09034-X4.jpg" /><br /><br />CEDAR FALLS, Iowa – Indiana State opened its weekend series at UNI on Friday, competing through two games at Robinson-Dresser but ultimately falling 9–4 and 3–1. The Sycamores produced 10 total hits across the doubleheader, highlighted by multi-hit days from Morgan Goodrich, Sophie Esposito, and Hannah Welch, while the lineup continued to generate scoring opportunities throughout both contests.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://gosycamores.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/1/DSC09034-X4.jpg" /><media:content url="https://gosycamores.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/1/DSC09034-X4.jpg"><media:title>sb team</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://gosycamores.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/1/DSC09034-X4.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 1 May 2026 21:00:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>9</s:sport_id><s:story_id>16383</s:story_id></item><item><title>Indiana State Heads to Cedar Falls for Valley Matchup</title><link>https://gosycamores.com/news/2026/4/30/softball-indiana-state-heads-to-cedar-falls-for-valley-matchup.aspx</link><guid>https://gosycamores.com/news/2026/4/30/softball-indiana-state-heads-to-cedar-falls-for-valley-matchup.aspx</guid><category>Softball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="BELLA AND HANNAH" src="https://gosycamores.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/30/Game_2_vs_Drake_4.25-071-X4.jpg" /><br /><br />TERRE HAUTE, Ind.- Indiana State heads on the road this weekend for a Missouri Valley Conference series at UNI, carrying strong momentum from its best stretch of softball this season. The Sycamores enter the matchup following a resilient weekend against Drake that featured back-to-back walk-off wins and an 11-inning shutout victory, while Tuesday's scheduled doubleheader against Belmont was canceled due to unplayable field conditions at Price Field.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://gosycamores.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/30/Game_2_vs_Drake_4.25-071-X4.jpg" /><media:content url="https://gosycamores.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/30/Game_2_vs_Drake_4.25-071-X4.jpg"><media:title>BELLA AND HANNAH</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://gosycamores.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/30/Game_2_vs_Drake_4.25-071-X4.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:11:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>9</s:sport_id><s:story_id>16380</s:story_id></item><item><title>Sycamores host the 2026 SAMYS honoring the best in Indiana State Athletics</title><link>https://gosycamores.com/news/2026/4/29/baseball-sycamores-host-the-2026-samys-honoring-the-best-in-indiana-state-athletics.aspx</link><guid>https://gosycamores.com/news/2026/4/29/baseball-sycamores-host-the-2026-samys-honoring-the-best-in-indiana-state-athletics.aspx</guid><category>Baseball, Football, General, Basketball, Softball, Women's Basketball, Women's Golf, Women's Soccer, Women's Swimming and Diving, Women's Volleyball, Cross Country, Track &amp; Field, Spirit</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="SAMYs" src="https://gosycamores.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/29/DSC00050__1_.jpg" /><br /><br />TERRE HAUTE, Ind. – Rashad Rochelle, Rachel Mehringer, Yang Tai, Xavier Wills, and the Indiana State Track & Field programs were among the big winners on Wednesday night at the SAMYs presented by The Hometown Savings Bank, as the Sycamores hosted their annual athletic awards ceremony inside the Hulman Center.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://gosycamores.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/29/DSC00050__1_.jpg" /><media:content url="https://gosycamores.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/29/DSC00050__1_.jpg"><media:title>SAMYs</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://gosycamores.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/29/DSC00050__1_.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:21:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>1</s:sport_id><s:story_id>16378</s:story_id></item><item><title>Indiana State Returns to Price Field After Walk-Off Weekend</title><link>https://gosycamores.com/news/2026/4/27/softball-indiana-state-returns-to-price-field-after-walk-off-weekend.aspx</link><guid>https://gosycamores.com/news/2026/4/27/softball-indiana-state-returns-to-price-field-after-walk-off-weekend.aspx</guid><category>Softball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="sb team " src="https://gosycamores.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/27/Senior_Day_game_1_-07-X4.jpg" /><br /><br />TERRE HAUTE, Ind.- Indiana State returns to Price Field on Tuesday with momentum and confidence after a resilient weekend that featured back-to-back walk-off wins and an 11-inning shutout to close the Drake series. The Sycamores continue trending upward in the circle, on defense, and in late-game execution as they prepare to host one of the Missouri Valley Conference's top teams in Belmont.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://gosycamores.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/27/Senior_Day_game_1_-07-X4.jpg" /><media:content url="https://gosycamores.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/27/Senior_Day_game_1_-07-X4.jpg"><media:title>sb team </media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://gosycamores.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/27/Senior_Day_game_1_-07-X4.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:01:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>9</s:sport_id><s:story_id>16373</s:story_id></item><item><title>Sycamores Win Back-to-Back Walk-Offs as Poulson Delivers in the 11th</title><link>https://gosycamores.com/news/2026/4/26/softball-sycamores-win-back-to-back-walk-offs-as-poulson-delivers-in-the-11th.aspx</link><guid>https://gosycamores.com/news/2026/4/26/softball-sycamores-win-back-to-back-walk-offs-as-poulson-delivers-in-the-11th.aspx</guid><category>Softball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="POULSON" src="https://gosycamores.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/26/DSC09084-X4.jpg" /><br /><br />TERRE HAUTE, Ind. – Indiana State closed the weekend in dramatic fashion on Sunday afternoon, walking off Drake in the 11th inning to secure a 1–0 victory at Price Field. The Sycamores battled through a true pitchers' duel, played clean defense, and delivered in the biggest moment of the day as Madison Poulson's RBI single brought home the winning run.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://gosycamores.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/26/DSC09084-X4.jpg" /><media:content url="https://gosycamores.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/26/DSC09084-X4.jpg"><media:title>POULSON</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://gosycamores.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/26/DSC09084-X4.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 14:53:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>9</s:sport_id><s:story_id>16368</s:story_id></item></channel></rss>