https://hpusports.com/rss.aspx?path=softballLatest news items for Howard Payne University Athleticsen-us60https://hpusports.com/news/2026/5/12/softball-yellow-jackets-land-two-on-asc-all-conference-first-team.aspxhttps://hpusports.com/news/2026/5/12/softball-yellow-jackets-land-two-on-asc-all-conference-first-team.aspxSoftball

The Yellow Jackets buzzed their way onto the conference stage this season, landing two players on the American Southwest Conference All-Conference First Team. Freshman Siannah Nava and sophomore Alyana Salazar earned the honors after delivering standout performances both at the plate and in the infield, helping lead Howard Payne throughout the 2026 campaign.]]>Softball ASCTue, 12 May 2026 11:47:00 CST89714https://hpusports.com/news/2026/5/8/softball-howard-payne-battles-umhb-in-asc-elimination-round.aspxhttps://hpusports.com/news/2026/5/8/softball-howard-payne-battles-umhb-in-asc-elimination-round.aspxSoftball

Howard Payne softball battled deep into the elimination bracket of the 2026 American Southwest Conference Championship on Friday afternoon in Marshall, Texas, falling 3-1 to University of Mary Hardin-Baylor after carrying a lead into the fifth inning.]]>SoftballFri, 8 May 2026 16:15:00 CST89712https://hpusports.com/news/2026/5/7/softball-yellow-jackets-battle-top-seeded-etbu-in-asc-tournament-opener.aspxhttps://hpusports.com/news/2026/5/7/softball-yellow-jackets-battle-top-seeded-etbu-in-asc-tournament-opener.aspxSoftball

Howard Payne softball opened the 2026 American Southwest Conference Tournament with a hard-fought battle against top-seeded East Texas Baptist University on Thursday evening in Marshall, Texas, falling 6-3 after a late rally attempt.]]>SoftballThu, 7 May 2026 21:00:00 CST89711https://hpusports.com/news/2026/4/30/softball-yellow-jackets-ready-to-buzz-through-the-bracket.aspxhttps://hpusports.com/news/2026/4/30/softball-yellow-jackets-ready-to-buzz-through-the-bracket.aspxSoftball

The road to an American Southwest Conference title is set, and the Howard Payne Yellow Jackets are ready to make their run from the four spot.]]>SoftballThu, 30 Apr 2026 15:43:00 CST89699https://hpusports.com/news/2026/4/26/softball-yellow-jackets-split-senior-day-doubleheader-close-regular-season-strong.aspxhttps://hpusports.com/news/2026/4/26/softball-yellow-jackets-split-senior-day-doubleheader-close-regular-season-strong.aspxSoftball

The Howard Payne softball team wrapped up its 2026 regular season on Saturday with a split against Mary Hardin-Baylor at Lady Jacket Field, highlighted by a senior day victory in Brownwood.]]>SeniorsSun, 26 Apr 2026 10:00:00 CST89696https://hpusports.com/news/2026/4/23/softball-lady-jackets-honor-seniors-in-saturday-showcase.aspxhttps://hpusports.com/news/2026/4/23/softball-lady-jackets-honor-seniors-in-saturday-showcase.aspxSoftball

Howard Payne softball closes out the regular season at home this weekend with a four-game series against Mary Hardin-Baylor at Lady Jackets Field. The series begins Friday, April 24 with a doubleheader scheduled for 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m., followed by another doubleheader on Saturday, April 25 at 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m.]]>Softball Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:44:00 CST89691https://hpusports.com/news/2026/4/18/softball-lady-jackets-show-offensive-flashes-in-saturday-doubleheader.aspxhttps://hpusports.com/news/2026/4/18/softball-lady-jackets-show-offensive-flashes-in-saturday-doubleheader.aspxSoftball

Howard Payne softball continued ASC conference play on Saturday, April 18 with a doubleheader against Hardin-Simmons in Abilene, falling in both contests but showing flashes of offensive production throughout the day.]]>SoftballSat, 18 Apr 2026 19:00:00 CST89685https://hpusports.com/news/2026/4/17/softball-lady-jackets-show-fight-at-the-plate-against-hardin-simmons.aspxhttps://hpusports.com/news/2026/4/17/softball-lady-jackets-show-fight-at-the-plate-against-hardin-simmons.aspxSoftball

Howard Payne softball continued ASC conference play on the road Friday, April 17 with a doubleheader against a strong Hardin-Simmons squad in Abilene, dropping both contests despite flashes of offensive production.]]>SoftballFri, 17 Apr 2026 19:00:00 CST89684https://hpusports.com/news/2026/4/10/softball-howard-payne-opens-conference-play-against-east-texas-baptist.aspxhttps://hpusports.com/news/2026/4/10/softball-howard-payne-opens-conference-play-against-east-texas-baptist.aspxSoftball

Howard Payne softball opened conference play at home in Brownwood against East Texas Baptist University with a four-game series spanning Thursday and Friday. Despite dropping all four contests, the Yellow Jackets found bright spots at the plate across both days.]]>SoftballFri, 10 Apr 2026 18:00:00 CST89675https://hpusports.com/news/2026/4/7/softball-schedule-change.aspxhttps://hpusports.com/news/2026/4/7/softball-schedule-change.aspxSoftball

This weekends softball games have been rescheduled due to potential inclement weather.]]>Mens BasketballTue, 7 Apr 2026 12:14:00 CST89672