The Charger softball team returns to action this Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday. Briar Cliff travels to Orange City, Iowa, Wednesday evening to take on the Northwestern Red Raiders. Game times are set for 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.

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Friday, Briar Cliff returns home for another conference doubleheader, hosting the Waldorf Warriors. Game times are set for 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.

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BCU finishes off the week, heading to Omaha, NE to take on the College of Saint Mary's Flames. Game one is set to start at 1:00 p.m. with game two slated for 3:00 p.m.

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BRIAR CLIFF 2026 RECORD: 12-22 (2-8 GPAC)
The Chargers return back to action following a short break. Last time on the field BCU traveled to Mitchell, SD taking on Dakota Wesleyan and fell in both contests. 

• 2026 by the numbers:
  • .266 batting average, 6 HR, 123 RBI
  • 4.0 runs / 6.96 hits per game
  • Opponents' batting average: .318 BA
  • Giving up: 5.0 runs / 8.4 hits per game
• Stat Leaders:
  • Leah Montes - .314 BA, 15 runs, 7 doubles, 1 HR, 19 RBI
  • Sydney Mennenga - .313 BA, 15 runs, 7 doubles, 2 triples, 22 RBI
  • Lauryn Mattox - .313 BA, 9 runs, 8 doubles, 1 triple, 13 RBI
  • Elizabeth Austin - .299 BA, 15 runs, 2 doubles, 1 triple, 8 RBI
  • Sydney Ebel - .284 BA, 20 runs, 9 doubles, 2 triples, 14 RBI
• Pitching Leaders
  • Aubrey White 
    • 6-6 record, 4.03 ERA, 73.0 IP, 33 K's
  • Lauryn Mattox
    • 3-6 record, 4.57 ERA, 46.0 IP, 32 K's

NORTHWESTERN 2026 RECORD: 21-12 (6-4 GPAC)
In his seventh season, Shane Bouman has led the Red Raiders to a 21-12 start to the season. In NWC's most recent conference match-up the Red Raiders fell to RV Dordt. 

• 2026 by the numbers:
  • .298 batting average, 7 HR, 156 RBI
  • 6.0 runs / 7.61 hits per game
  • Opponents' batting average: .270 BA
  • giving up: 3.84 runs / 7.2 hits
• Stat Leaders:
  • Ava Gross - .404 BA, 25 runs, 9 doubles, 1 triple, 26 RBI
  • Paige Kingery - .382 BA, 18 runs, 6 doubles, 1 triple, 20 RBI
  • Allison Koontz - .364 BA, 14 runs, 8 doubles, 4 triples, 3 HR, 29 RBI
  • Myla Murphy - .317 BA, 13 runs, 1 double, 0 RBI
• Pitching Leaders
  • Tatum Schmalbeck
    • 7-1 record, 1.99 ERA, 63.1 IP, 22 K's
  • Audrie Kohl
    • 5-4 record, 3.54 ERA, 57.1 IP, 46 K's

WALDORF 2026 RECORD: 2-18 (0-4 GPAC)
Under second year Head Coach Tom Meyers the Warriors are off to a 3-23 start. With most recent losses to non-conference opponent Viterbo.

• 2026 by the numbers:
  • .241 batting average, 3 HR, 67 RBI
  • 2.9 runs / 4.95 hits per game
  • Opponents' batting average: .424 BA
  • giving up: 10.65 runs / 12.25 hits
• Stat Leaders:
  • Kylie Bates - .333 BA, 8 runs, 2 doubles, 7 RBI
  • Regan Ridout - .333 BA, 14 runs, 2 doubles, 6 RBI
  • Hailey Michalik - .298 BA, 7 runs, 4 doubles, 1 triple, 3 HR, 11 RBI
  • Avery Mauldin - .282 BA, 6 runs, 2 doubles, 3 RBI
• Pitching Leaders
  • Makenzie Cope
    • 1-5 record, 8.63 ERA, 54.1 IP, 14 K's
  • Reagan Ridout 
    • 2-8 record, 8.93 ERA, 55.2 IP, 23 K's

CSM 2026 RECORD: 7-19 (3-7 GPAC)
Carolyn Todd Bray returns as the head coach of the Flames for her ninth season. The 
Flames most recently swept Doane and will take on Midland before Saturdays doubleheader.

• 2026 by the numbers:
  • .271 batting average, 8 HR, 103 RBI
  • 4.31 runs / 6.96 hits per game
  • Opponents' batting average: .396 BA
  • giving up: 7.8 runs / 11.8 hits
• Stat Leaders:
  • Ella Watts - .389 BA, 15 runs 7 doubles, 1 triple, 2 HR, 13 RBI
  • Kynzee McFadden - .329 BA, 18 runs, 10 doubles, 2 HR, 12 RBI
  • Allyson Lynch - .308 BA, 1 run, 1 double, 5 RBI
  • Shaylyn Campbell - .299 BA, 14 runs, 6 doubles, 1 HR, 13 RBI
• Pitching Leaders
  • Shaylynn Campbell
    • 5-8 record, 6.45 ERA, 76.0 IP, 33 K's
  • Kynzee McFadden
    • 2-9 record, 7.45 ERA, 67.2 IP, 37 K's

Last Time Out Against the Red Raiders:
The Chargers and the Red Raiders last took action to end the 2025 conference season. BCU dropped the set 10-0 and 9-0 at home. 

Kaydence Kinder led for Briar Cliff with two hits.

Schmalbeck led for the Red Raiders with two hits and an RBI.

Last Time Out Against the Warriors:
Briar Cliff and Waldorf faced off in a doubleheader last conference season in Forest City, Iowa. The Chargers and Warriors split the double-header with BCU taking the first game 6-5 before falling in the second game 7-11.

Ebel led for the Cliff with three hits and two RBIs in the series. Kenadee Loew followed with two hits and an RBI.

For the Warriors, Ridout led with three hits between the contests. 

Last Time Out Against the Flames:
The Chargers and the Flames last competed in the 2025 season at Hubbard Park in Sioux City. Briar Cliff fell in both games 6-4 and 14-11.

Loew led the Chargers with two hits and a run scored, followed by Kaela Persico who also had two hits an RBI and a run scored.

Campbell led the Flames with five hits, two RBIs and three runs scored.