https://athletics.wheaton.edu/rss.aspx?path=softballLatest news items for Wheaton College Athleticsen-us60https://athletics.wheaton.edu/news/2026/6/2/general-wheaton-athletics-department-receives-ncaa-division-iii-grant-paige-andrews-to-join-thunder-athletics-in-a-new-role.aspxhttps://athletics.wheaton.edu/news/2026/6/2/general-wheaton-athletics-department-receives-ncaa-division-iii-grant-paige-andrews-to-join-thunder-athletics-in-a-new-role.aspxSoftball, General

Wheaton, Ill. – The Wheaton Athletics Department was awarded a NCAA Division III Opportunity Grant this spring. Wheaton received the Division III Pathway to Excellence Grant, providing funding for two years for the department to create an entry-level athletics administration position. The Wheaton Athletics Department was notified of receiving the grant in late February. The grant was based on Wheaton's proposal to create an Athletics Communications/Athletics Operations Coordinator position.]]>Paige AndrewsTue, 2 Jun 2026 14:30:00 CST1615424https://athletics.wheaton.edu/news/2026/5/2/softball-the-thunder-softball-team-ends-the-season-with-a-conference-twinbill-at-millikin.aspxhttps://athletics.wheaton.edu/news/2026/5/2/softball-the-thunder-softball-team-ends-the-season-with-a-conference-twinbill-at-millikin.aspxSoftball

Decatur, Ill. – The Wheaton softball team finished its 2026 season on Saturday with a conference doubleheader at Millikin University. The Big Blue came up with the sweep over the Thunder, topping their visitors, 8-0, in both contests. The Thunder end their campaign with a 13-25 record (1-15 CCIW), while the Big Blue improve to 25-12 (11-3 CCIW) and will head into next week's conference tournament as the #2 seed.]]>Softball team huddleSat, 2 May 2026 20:43:00 CST815395https://athletics.wheaton.edu/news/2026/4/27/softball-tuesdays-softball-doubleheader-at-the-university-of-olivet-is-canceled.aspxhttps://athletics.wheaton.edu/news/2026/4/27/softball-tuesdays-softball-doubleheader-at-the-university-of-olivet-is-canceled.aspxSoftball

Olivet, Mich. -- Following two postponements from its originally scheduled date in March, the Wheaton softball team's doubleheader at The University of Olivet on Tuesday, April 28 has been canceled due to inclement weather and unplayable field conditions in Michigan.]]>Wheaton College Softball vs Carroll (second game of a doubleheader, 7-10)Mon, 27 Apr 2026 22:37:00 CST815381https://athletics.wheaton.edu/news/2026/4/25/softball-the-thunder-softball-team-hosts-north-park-for-senior-day.aspxhttps://athletics.wheaton.edu/news/2026/4/25/softball-the-thunder-softball-team-hosts-north-park-for-senior-day.aspxSoftball

Wheaton, Ill. – The Wheaton Thunder hosted the North Park Vikings in a pivotal CCIW doubleheader on Saturday afternoon at Ruth Leedy Field. Prior to the start of game one, the Thunder softball program honored Gracey Rockness, Shylah Dozeman, Livi Figueroa, Mia Reinhard, and Tori Barbar for "Senior Day" as today's contest concludes Wheaton's slate of home dates for the 2026 season. The Vikings swept the Thunder as NPU won the first game 11-1 and the guests won the second game 15-6 in six innings.]]>2026 Wheaton College Softball SeniorsSat, 25 Apr 2026 21:55:00 CST815373https://athletics.wheaton.edu/news/2026/4/24/softball-thunder-softball-drops-a-pair-against-augustana-at-home.aspxhttps://athletics.wheaton.edu/news/2026/4/24/softball-thunder-softball-drops-a-pair-against-augustana-at-home.aspxSoftball

Wheaton, Ill. – The Wheaton softball team hosted Augustana on Friday afternoon for a CCIW doubleheader. The Vikings swept the Thunder as Augustana won the first game 4-1 and the guests accomplished the sweep with a 10-1 victory in five innings in the second game.]]>Soleil WeaverFri, 24 Apr 2026 23:40:00 CST815371https://athletics.wheaton.edu/news/2026/4/22/softball-wheaton-softball-splits-a-doubleheader-against-rockford.aspxhttps://athletics.wheaton.edu/news/2026/4/22/softball-wheaton-softball-splits-a-doubleheader-against-rockford.aspxSoftball

Wheaton, Ill. – In a busy week for the Wheaton softball team, the Thunder took on the Rockford Regents in a nonconference doubleheader. The twinbill was originally scheduled for April 2, but was postponed due to weather. In addition, game one was delayed for an hour today because of thunderstorms in the area.]]>Ava HartnettWed, 22 Apr 2026 00:27:00 CST815363https://athletics.wheaton.edu/news/2026/4/21/softball-thunder-softball-team-plays-a-conference-doubleheader-at-elmhurst.aspxhttps://athletics.wheaton.edu/news/2026/4/21/softball-thunder-softball-team-plays-a-conference-doubleheader-at-elmhurst.aspxSoftball

Elmhurst, Ill. – The Thunder softball team traveled to Salt Creek Park in Elmhurst on Monday to play a doubleheader against the Elmhurst University Bluejays that was originally scheduled for last Thursday but was moved to today due to rain. The host Bluejays swept the Thunder as Elmhurst defeated Wheaton 4-1 in the first game and EU topped the guests 5-3 in the second game.]]>Wheaton College Softball vs Carroll (first game of a doubleheader, 5-1)Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:12:00 CST815360https://athletics.wheaton.edu/news/2026/4/15/softball-thursdays-wheaton-softball-doubleheader-scheduled-for-tomorrow-at-elmhurst-is-postponed.aspxhttps://athletics.wheaton.edu/news/2026/4/15/softball-thursdays-wheaton-softball-doubleheader-scheduled-for-tomorrow-at-elmhurst-is-postponed.aspxSoftball

Wheaton, Ill. - The CCIW softball doubleheader scheduled for Thursday, April 16 between Wheaton and Elmhurst University has been postponed. The twinbill has been rescheduled for Monday, April 20 at Salt Creek Park in Elmhurst. The first game of the doubleheader is slated to begin at 2:00 p.m.]]>Wheaton College Softball vs Carroll (first game of a doubleheader, 5-1)Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:25:00 CST815349https://athletics.wheaton.edu/news/2026/4/16/softball-fridays-softball-doubleheader-at-olivet-is-postponed-to-april-28.aspxhttps://athletics.wheaton.edu/news/2026/4/16/softball-fridays-softball-doubleheader-at-olivet-is-postponed-to-april-28.aspxSoftball

Wheaton, Ill. -- The Wheaton softball team's non-conference doubleheader against The University of Olivet that was scheduled for Friday, April 17 has been postponed due to unfavorable weather and field conditions. The Thunder and the Comets will now meet in their twinbill on Tuesday, April 28, with the two games scheduled for 3 PM & 5 PM local time in Michigan.]]>Wheaton College Softball vs Carroll (first game of a doubleheader, 5-1)Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:43:00 CST815350https://athletics.wheaton.edu/news/2026/4/14/softball-thunder-softball-has-an-altered-doubleheader-with-north-central.aspxhttps://athletics.wheaton.edu/news/2026/4/14/softball-thunder-softball-has-an-altered-doubleheader-with-north-central.aspxSoftball

Wheaton, Ill. – Playing in one of three doubleheaders this week, the Wheaton Thunder competed against the North Central Cardinals on Tuesday afternoon. The meeting was originally scheduled to be played in Naperville today, but due to the recent rainfall and unsuitable playing conditions at North Central College, the games were moved to Ruth Leedy Field. The Cardinals were victorious in both contests, winning game one 2-0, and earning the sweep with an 8-0 shutout in game two.]]>Nori KangTue, 14 Apr 2026 23:00:00 CST815347