Habaneros Lose a Pair

July 29, 2026 - MADISON, WIS - The Mankato Habaneros dropped both games of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Madison Night Mares, falling 12-0 in six innings before closing the night with a 6-2 loss at Warner Park. Madison took control early in game one, scoring five runs in the opening inning before adding two in the third, one in the fifth and four more in the sixth. The Night Mares finished with 14 hits, including three home runs. Kylinn Stangl (University of Minnesota) recorded Mankato's lone hit in the opener, while Ava Parent... Full Story

Night Mares Sweep Doubleheader Over Mankato Habaneros

July 29, 2026 - Madison, WI - The Madison Night Mares (33-6) swept a doubleheader against the Mankato Habaneros (13-26) on Wednesday night at Warner Park, cruising to a pair of convincing victories. Game 1 Madison wasted no time taking control in the opener, erupting for five runs in the first inning. Tia Durst (University of Washington) got the scoring started with an RBI double before Kyra Smith (Colorado State University) launched a three-run home run to extend the lead to 4-0. Dannielle Lucey (University of Wisconsin) capped the i... Full Story

Ignite Take Season Series from Steam with 10-2 Win

July 29, 2026 - LA CROSSE, WI. - Ignite saw four team home runs in a 10-2 Victory over the La Crosse Steam. Riley Stiles pitched a complete-game gem, striking out three, while Claire Calmes 2 homers set the tone offensively. How It Happened Mia Johnson (UW-Parkside) broke open the scoring with a one-out solo shot. Her 19th home run of the year mashed to center field. Johnson's homer was the only hit and run of the first for the Ignite. Riley Stiles (Lake Forest) started the game for Wausau. Trailing 1-0, the Steam responded quickly wi... Full Story

Series 1 Captains Named for 2026 AUSL All-Star Cup

July 29, 2026 - The Athletes Unlimited Softball League announced Kayla Kowalik, Rachel Garcia and Keilani Ricketts as the opening team captains for the 2026 AUSL All-Star Cup, which begins Aug. 8 at Parkway Bank Sports Complex in Rosemont, Illinois. Kowalik will lead Team 1, Garcia will captain Team 2, and Ricketts will head Team 3 as the league's top 45 players open the four-week competition. The captains will draft their teams before the opening series and work alongside team facilitators to make lineup decisions, guide practices, and ... Full Story

• Habaneros Lose a Pair - Mankato Habaneros (NWLS) July 29
• Night Mares Sweep Doubleheader Over Mankato Habaneros - Madison Night Mares (NWLS) July 29
• Ignite Take Season Series from Steam with 10-2 Win - Wausau Ignite (NWLS) July 29
• Series 1 Captains Named for 2026 AUSL All-Star Cup - (AUSL) July 29
• 2026 Top Moment Selected - (LOVB) July 29
• Summer Spotlight Series: Kayla Lund - Indy Ignite (MLV) July 29
• How Major Softball Equipment Brands Are Elevating the AUSL - (AUSL) July 29
• Ignite Split Double Header with Steam - Wausau Ignite (NWLS) July 28
• Night Mares Hit Seven Homers in Win Over Mankato - Madison Night Mares (NWLS) July 28
• Madison Defeats Habaneros - Mankato Habaneros (NWLS) July 28
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