2025 USF Softball News

Crossroads League Announces All-Academic Awards for Spring Semester
Crossroads League Announces All-Academic Awards for Spring Semester

July 30, 2025

The Crossroads League announced its Academic All-CL award recipients from the spring semester on Tuesday, recognizing 533 student-athletes from the winter and spring sports of basketball, track and field, bowling, cheer, golf, baseball and softball.

Robakowski Earns NFCA NAIA First Team All-American Honors
Robakowski Earns NFCA NAIA First Team All-American Honors

June 05, 2025

Thirty-eight student-athletes from 28 different schools have been voted to one of two 2025 National Fastpitch Coaches Association NAIA All-America teams, the Association revealed on June 5. University of Saint Francis (Ind.) softball's Abby Robakowski was named to the NFCA NAIA All-America First Team.

Abby Robakowski Named NAIA Second Team All-American
Abby Robakowski Named NAIA Second Team All-American

June 04, 2025

The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) announced the three teams of 2025 NAIA Softball All-Americans, and pitcher and player of the year awards on Tuesday, June 3. University of Saint Francis (Ind.) third baseman Abby Robakowski was named Second Team All-American.

Robakowski & Bolyn Earn Crossroads League Top Awards; Six Cougars Earn All-League Honors
Robakowski & Bolyn Earn Crossroads League Top Awards; Six Cougars Earn All-League Honors

May 06, 2025

The Crossroads League announced its 2025 Softball All-League honors on Tuesday, May 6. The All-Crossroads League honors were voted on by the league's head softball coaches.

Tourney Time: Cougars Play Wildcats in Final Day of Crossroads League Tournament
Tourney Time: Cougars Play Wildcats in Final Day of Crossroads League Tournament

May 02, 2025

The University of Saint Francis (Ind.) softball team will face Indiana Wesleyan University in day four of the Crossroads League Softball Tournament on Friday, May 2. This year's tournament is being held on the campus of Taylor University in Upland, Ind. The Cougars enter the conference tournament as the No. 4 seed, while IWU is the No. 2 seed in the bracket and is ranked No. 12 in the NAIA Polls.

Softball Falls to IWU in Crossroads League Tournament
Softball Falls to IWU in Crossroads League Tournament

May 02, 2025

The No. 4-seeded University of Saint Francis (Ind.) softball team fell to No. 2 Indiana Wesleyan in the Crossroads League Softball Tournament elimination round on Friday, May 2, at Taylor University. 

Photos Courtesy of Taylor University Athletics
Survive and Advance: USF Beats MVNU and SAU in Day Three of CL Tournament

May 01, 2025

The University of Saint Francis softball team defeated Mount Vernon Nazarene University and Spring Arbor University on Thursday, May 1, to advance to the Crossroads League Tournament. USF, the No. 4 seed on the bracket, first beat No. 8 Spring Arbor by a final score of 9-1 in six innings. Saint Francis then battled No. 6 Mount Vernon Nazarene, with USF coming out on top 6-4.

Saint Francis Drops First Game of CL Tournament to MVNU
Saint Francis Drops First Game of CL Tournament to MVNU

April 30, 2025

The No. 4 seeded University of Saint Francis (Ind.) softball team fell to Mount Vernon Nazarene by a final score of in day two of the Crossroads League Softball Tournament on Wednesday, April 30. 

Tourney Time: Softball To Play Spring Arbor in Day Three of Crossroads League Tournament
Tourney Time: Softball To Play Spring Arbor in Day Three of Crossroads League Tournament

April 30, 2025

The University of Saint Francis (Ind.) softball team will face Spring Arbor University in day three of the Crossroads League Softball Tournament on Thursday, May 1. This year's tournament is being held on the campus of Taylor University in Upland, Ind. The USF Cougars enter the conference tournament as the No. 4 seed, while SAU is the No. 8 seed in the bracket.

Tourney Time: USF Battles MVNU in Day Two of Crossroads League Tournament
Tourney Time: USF Battles MVNU in Day Two of Crossroads League Tournament

April 29, 2025

The University of Saint Francis (Ind.) softball team will face Mount Vernon University in day two of the Crossroads League Softball Tournament on Tuesday, April 30. This year's tournament is being held on the campus of Taylor University in Upland, Ind. The USF Cougars enter the conference tournament as the No. 4 seed, while MVNU is the No. 6 seed in the bracket.

Robakowski Earns Crossroads League Softball Player of the Week Honors
Robakowski Earns Crossroads League Softball Player of the Week Honors

April 28, 2025

The Crossroads League Athletes of the Week were announced on Monday, recognizing the league's top individual performances from April 21-27. Abby Robakowski represented the University of Saint Francis (Ind.) in this week's awards after being named Crossroads League Softball Player of the Week. 

USF Splits with Taylor in Regular Season Finale; Secures No. 4 Seed in CL Tournament
USF Splits with Taylor in Regular Season Finale; Secures No. 4 Seed in CL Tournament

April 28, 2025

The University of Saint Francis (Ind.) softball team secured the No. 4 seed in the Crossroads League tournament after concluding the regular season with a doubleheader split at Taylor University on Monday, April 28. After a hard-fought battle in the first inning, the Cougars fell 7-5 in eight innings. USF rallied in game two to beat Taylor 14-5 in six innings. 

Softball Upsets No. 14 Marian on Senior Day; Robakowski Breaks Single Season Home Run Record
Softball Upsets No. 14 Marian on Senior Day; Robakowski Breaks Single Season Home Run Record

April 26, 2025

The University of Saint Francis (Ind.) softball team rallied in game two to upset the visiting No. 14 Marian University Knights during Senior Day at Westendorf Field on Saturday, April 26. In the bottom of the first inning of game two, Abby Robakowski hit her 14th home run of the season to break the USF school record for homers hit in a single season. After the doubleheader, the Saint Francis softball team honored its senior class. 

Cougars Split with Foresters in Crossroads League Clash
Cougars Split with Foresters in Crossroads League Clash

April 24, 2025

The University of Saint Francis (Ind.) softball team split with the visiting Foresters of Huntington University in a Crossroads League doubleheader on Thursday, April 24. Huntington won game one 8-6 before Saint Francis rallied to take game two by a final score of 7-4. 

Schedule Change: USF Moves Doubleheader Against Huntington to April 24
Schedule Change: USF Moves Doubleheader Against Huntington to April 24

April 22, 2025

The University of Saint Francis (Ind.) softball team has announced changes to this week's schedule due to forecasted weather conditions. Friday's doubleheader versus Huntington University has been moved up to Thursday, April 24. Game one will start at 2:00 p.m. at Westendorf Field.

Cougars Fall to Foresters in Tuesday Night Road Doubleheader
Cougars Fall to Foresters in Tuesday Night Road Doubleheader

April 22, 2025

The University of Saint Francis (Ind.) Cougars fell to the Huntington University Foresters in a Crossroads League road doubleheader on Tuesday, April 22. Huntington won game one 7-3 before narrowly escaping with game two by a final score of 7-5.