Hilary Blomberg Homers, Madison Night Mares Outlast Grand Forks Spitfires

July 25, 2026 - Grand Forks, ND - The Madison Night Mares (29-6) held off a late rally to defeat the Grand Forks Spitfires (19-16) by an 8-6 score on Saturday night. Madison jumped in front early behind Hilary Blomberg (University of Wisconsin), who launched a two-run home run in the first inning to give the Night Mares a 2-0 lead. The offense added on in the third when Luciana Moreno (University of Pittsburgh) hit a two-run double to make it 4-0. Trinity Kennemer (Metropolitan State University of Denver) followed with a sacrifice fly la... Full Story

Bandits Drop Tight Pitchers' Duel in AUSL Championship Opener

July 25, 2026 - The Chicago Bandits came up just short in Game 1 of the 2026 AUSL Championship on Saturday afternoon, falling 2-1 to the defending champion Utah Talons at Davis Diamond. Chicago had its chances, but Georgina Corrick limited the Bandits to one run on four hits in a complete-game effort as Utah grabbed a 1-0 lead in the best-of-three championship series. After the Talons struck first on Sharlize Palacios' RBI single in the opening inning, the Bandits answered in the third. Bella Dayton led off with a bunt single before A... Full Story

Corrick Tosses CG as Talons Take Game 1 of AUSL Championship

July 25, 2026 - The 2026 Athletes Unlimited Softball League Championship was already a rematch between the Chicago Bandits and Utah Talons, but Game 1 laid on the sense of déjà vu from last year's battle. Just like 2025, pitcher Georgina Corrick started in the circle and quieted the loudest offense in the league, while the Utah offense played situational ball to push a handful of runs across. Corrick tossed another AUSL postseason gem, throwing a complete game and holding the Bandits to one run on four hits. She also registe... Full Story

Odicci Alexander-Bennett Is Creating Opportunities Beyond Softball

July 24, 2026 - When Odicci Alexander-Bennett learned she had been nominated for the 2026 Athletes Unlimited Softball League Impact Award, the recognition meant more than an acknowledgment of her work in the community. It was validation that the purpose she's built alongside her softball career is making a difference. "It's an honor because coming from such a big league of role models, people that I look up to, to know that I am an inspiration means a lot," Alexander-Bennett said. "I try my best to, of course, give back to the game that ... Full Story

• Hilary Blomberg Homers, Madison Night Mares Outlast Grand Forks Spitfires - Madison Night Mares (NWLS) July 25
• Bandits Drop Tight Pitchers' Duel in AUSL Championship Opener - Chicago Bandits (AUSL) July 25
• Corrick Tosses CG as Talons Take Game 1 of AUSL Championship - Utah Talons (AUSL) July 25
• Madison Night Mares' Rally Falls Short Against Grand Forks Spitfires - Madison Night Mares (NWLS) July 25
• Odicci Alexander-Bennett Is Creating Opportunities Beyond Softball - Chicago Bandits (AUSL) July 24
• AUSL Announces 2026 Award Winners - (AUSL) July 24
• Sami Williams Claims AUSL's Hitter of the Year Award - Chicago Bandits (AUSL) July 24
• Montana Fouts Named AUSL Pitcher of the Year - Utah Talons (AUSL) July 24
• Reese Atwood Named 2026 AUSL Rookie of the Year - Carolina Blaze (AUSL) July 24
• Championship Rematch: Talons, Bandits Meet Again for AUSL Title - (AUSL) July 24
• Brock Webster Named 2026 MLR Player of the Year Presented by CTMS Travel - Chicago Hounds (MLR) July 24
• Chicago Bandits Advance to AUSL Championship in 11-Inning Win - Chicago Bandits (AUSL) July 24
• Seven-Run Sixth Lifts Madison Night Mares Over Grand Forks Spitfires - Madison Night Mares (NWLS) July 24
• Cascade's Season Ends in 11-Inning Heartbreaker to Bandits - Portland Cascade (AUSL) July 24
• Ignite Beat Steam 1-0 in a Complete-Game Shutout - Wausau Ignite (NWLS) July 23
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• Late rally falls short as Grand Forks Spitfires fall to Madison - NWLS Grand Forks Herald (July 26)
  
• AUSL honors top performers at inaugural Awards Reception - AUSL MLB.com (July 25)
  
• Grand Forks Spitfires escape late jam to knock off league leader Madison - NWLS Grand Forks Herald (July 25)
  
• Spitfires Give UND Stars a Home-Field Advantage - NWLS Fargo Forum (July 24)
  
• Grand Forks Spitfires' Matti Kwarta proving she's a two-way threat - NWLS Grand Forks Herald (July 24)
  
• Honeybees and Habaneros split games at Corbett - NWLS Minot Daily News (July 24)
  
• Utah Talons aim to repeat as AUSL champions against Chicago Bandits - AUSL USA Today (July 24)
  
• Portland Cascade's season comes to an end with heartbreaking postseason loss to Chicago - AUSL Portland Tribune (July 24)
  
• Madison Night Mares score seven runs in sixth inning to rally, defeat Spitfires - NWLS Grand Forks Herald (July 24)
  
• Agbayani hits walk-off 1B as Bandits advance to AUSL championship series - AUSL MLB.com (July 23)
  
• ESPN presents 2026 Athletes Unlimited Softball League postseason beginning July 23 - AUSL ESPN Press Room (July 23)
  
• VIDEO: FULL GAME: Anthem RC vs Old Glory DC: Week 4: MLR 2026: Clinical First Half - MLR YouTube (July 23)
  
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