NAIA Softball Championship
The NAIA Softball Championship, referred to as the NAIA Softball World Series, is the annual tournament to determine the national champions of NAIA collegiate softball in the United States and formerly in Canada. It has been held annually since 1981.[1] The South Commons Complex Sports Complex in Columbus, Georgia is the most recent host, having hosted the tournament in 2021, 2022, and 2023. [2]
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| Sport | Softball |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1981 |
| Organising body | National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) |
| Country | United States |
| Most recent champion(s) | Southern Oregon (3rd) |
| Most titles | Oklahoma City (11) |
| TV partner(s) | ESPN3 (Semifinals and national championship only) |
| Streaming partner(s) | NAIA Network (First round, quarterfinals), ESPN+ (Semifinals and national championship only) |
| Official website | NAIA.com |
The reigning national champions are Southern Oregon, who won their third national title in 2023.
Oklahoma City is the winningest program, with eleven NAIA championship titles.
Results
- * = 1st ever "if necessary" game after William Carey came out of losers' bracket to defeat Auburn Montgomery in first championship game of the double-elimination tournament.
Championships
| School | Number | Year Won |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City | 11 | 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2007, 2016, 2017, 2022 |
| Simon Fraser | 4 | 1999, 2003, 2005, 2010 |
| Southern Oregon | 3 | 2019, 2021, 2023 |
| Auburn Montgomery | 2 | 2014, 2015 |
| Emporia State | 2 | 1984, 1985 |
| Nebraska–Kearney (Kearney State) | 2 | 1987, 1990 |
| Pacific Lutheran | 2 | 1988, 1992 |
| California Baptist | 1 | 2009 |
| Concordia Irvine | 1 | 2013 |
| Hawaii Loa | 1 | 1991 |
| Lubbock Christian | 1 | 2008 |
| Missouri Western | 1 | 1983 |
| Mobile | 1 | 2006 |
| Oregon Tech | 1 | 2011 |
| Quincy | 1 | 1986 |
| Saginaw Valley State | 1 | 1989 |
| Sam Houston State | 1 | 1982 |
| Shorter | 1 | 2012 |
| St. Mary's (TX) | 1 | 1986 |
| Thomas | 1 | 2004 |
| USAO | 1 | 2018 |
| West Florida | 1 | 1993 |
| Western Washington | 1 | 1998 |
- Schools highlighted in pink are closed or no longer sponsor athletics.
- Schools highlight in yellow have reclassified athletics from the NAIA.
See also
- NCAA Softball Championships (Division I, Division II, Division III)
- Women's College World Series
References
- "NAIA Softball Championship Results" (PDF). NAIA. NAIA.org. Retrieved 9 September 2022.
- Gewirtz, Jason (2020-04-16). "Columbus, Georgia, to Host 2021–2023 NAIA Softball Championship". SportsTravel. Retrieved 2023-03-09.
- "NAIA 2019 Softball World Series Championship Recap". May 30, 2019.
- "Southern Oregon vs. Oregon Tech - Box Score - 5/31/2023". NAIA Stats. Retrieved 2023-06-01.
External links
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