NCAA Softball Archives - Andscape

UCLA's Jordan Woolery (fourth from left) kneels during the national anthem before a game against Wisconsin on March 8, 2026, at Easton Stadium in Los Angeles.

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Softball is still a mostly white sport. UCLA standout Jordan Woolery wants to inspire change on and off the field.

‘I became the person I wanted to see’: Representation is a priority for the Bruins star, who kneels during the national anthem

NiJaree Canady of Texas Tech pitches during Game 3 of the Women's College World Series championship series on June 6, 2025, at USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City.

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6 Black softball players to watch this season

From Texas Tech’s star pitcher NiJaree Canady to Oklahoma’s Ella Parker, these standouts are already drawing attention on the diamond

By Cayla Sweazie

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Women’s College World Series: These Black softball standouts are players to watch

Eight teams are vying for a national championship in Oklahoma City

By Cayla Sweazie

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Women’s College World Series showcases Black softball talent

From Oklahoma to Duke, many of the superstars in Oklahoma City were Black

By Cayla Sweazie