2026 Softball News

  • St. John & Martin Earn NAC Postseason Honors
    May 14, 2026
    Two Members of the Lesley Softball Team have received All-Conference awards from the NAC for the 2026 campaign. Leah St. John was selected to the Second Team All-Conference following a standout season as the team's primary catcher and utility player. Lauren Martin was selected to the Sportsmanship team, leading the Lynx from first.
  • UMaine Takes Both in Final Softball Games of the Season
    May 03, 2026
    The Lynx headed up to Presque Isle for their final two games of the season. Lesley, already eliminated from playoff contention, faced off against the Owls, who were looking to get as high a seed as they could. The Lynx did everything in their power to stop them. In game one, they had a decent lead in the final stretch, but the Owls were able to come back and get the win. Then in game two, UMaine got out to a lead of their own that the Lynx weren’t able to catch up to.
  • Softball Falls to Husson in Doubleheader
    May 02, 2026
    In their last NAC matchup, Lesley swept a doubleheader against VTSU Lyndon. They go into the final weekend of the regular season on the outside of the playoffs, but not eliminated. All that stands in their way is nationally ranked Husson. The Lynx are not ones to back away from a challenge. In the first game, the Eagles came out with an incredible pitching staff and held the Lynx to a single baserunner. In the second game, the Lynx bats were better, but Husson's unstoppable offense was no match.
  • Softball Drops Doubleheader at Gordon
    April 29, 2026
    In their final non-conference matchup of the season, the Lynx headed to Gordon College riding high from sweeping the Hornets a few days prior. In both games, the Lynx struck early, but the Fighting Scots' offense was too much, and Gordon took both.
  • Softball Sweep Hornets in Last Home Game
    April 28, 2026
    As the regular season comes to a close, the Lynx are on the outside of the playoffs, but there's still hope. Finishing out their last home stands with a pair of wins is exactly what they need. In game one, they got out to a big lead early, thanks in part to a 3-run homer from Leah St. John. They were able to ride the lead to their second win of the season. A 13-5 triumph in 5 innings. Then in game 2, the Hornets were the first to strike, but Lesley stayed determined and secured the sweep with a 7-2 win.
  • Softball Falls In Doubleheader at Cobleskill
    April 18, 2026
    The Lynx looked to wrap up their road trip with a couple of wins in their doubleheader against SUNY Cobleskill. In game one, they retook the lead in the 6th, but a 7th inning rally allowed the Fighting Tigers to walk it off. Then, in game two, after throwing a complete game in the first game, Madison Herbert was back on the mound. She kept Cobleskill scoreless through six, but the Lynx ultimately fell 3-0.
  • Broncos Take Both in Softball Doubleheader
    April 17, 2026
    The Lynx headed on a road trip to New York, looking to put an end to their recent skid. However, the Broncos came ready to play, and they got off to 12-0 leads in both games. The Lynx ultimately fell 17-1 in the first and, in a shortened second game, lost 14-2.
  • Softball Falls To Thomas in Doubleheader
    April 15, 2026
    After splitting their last doubleheader, the Lynx looked to improve upon that in a pair of duels against Thomas College. The Terriers had different plans. Their bats were unstoppable and led to two lopsided wins.
  • Softball Gets First Win, Splits Doubleheader
    April 08, 2026
    After a couple of deflating losses last week, the Lynx rebounded with some very close games over the weekend. They rode that momentum into a doubleheader against the VTSU Johnson Badgers. The Lynx got out to an early lead in game one and, along with incredible pitching, won their first game of the season. In game two, it was tied late, but a late-game surge split the day.
  • Lynx Fall In Home Opener
    April 04, 2026
    After a rough series, the Lynx looked to turn things around in their home opener against UMF. The Beavers scored first, but Lesley stayed right with them most of the game. UMF was able to pull away at the end, securing the win. A second game of the doubleheader was started but called due to darkness. During the game, Leah St. John hit a grand slam to make the score 10-8. When the game was called, the Beavers pulled away 14-8.
  • Vikings Take Both Wins in Doubleheader
    April 02, 2026
    After falling in both games to Salve Regina earlier in the week, the Lynx looked to rebound against Salem State. The Vikings, however, were relentless at the plate, and combined with a one-hitter, they ran away with the game. In game 2, the Lynx got off to an early lead, but the Vikings' bats were still hot. Despite their best offensive performance of the season, they ultimately fell.
  • Softball Falls in First Games Back Up North
    March 31, 2026
    After a week off, the Lynx had their first games up north in a doubleheader at Salve Regina. The Lynx kept it close in the first game until a late-game rally gave the Seahawks the edge. Then in the second, it was Salve Regina the entire game; an exhausted Lynx squad was no match for their defense.
  • Lynx Wrap Up Softball Trip vs. Westfield and St. Joseph's (BK)
    March 18, 2026
    FORT MYERS, Fla. - Lesley came up short on its final day at the Gene Cusic Classic in Fort Myers, Fla., falling to Westfield State and St. Joseph’s College (NY – Brooklyn) on Wednesday afternoon.
  • Softball Battles St. Joseph's & St. Thomas in Naples
    March 17, 2026
    NAPLES, Fla. - The Lesley University softball squad dropped a pair of non-conference decisions in Day 3 action at the Gene Cusic Classic in Naples, Fla., falling to St. Joseph’s College (NY – Brooklyn) 6-0 and St. Thomas University (Fla.), 8-0.
  • Softball Drops Two to WSU & Crown in Florida
    March 16, 2026
    NAPLES, Fla. - Lesley University fell to Westfield State University and Crown College (Minn.) in Day 2 softball action at the Gene Cusic Classic in Naples, Fla.
  • Softball Spirits High in 2026 Opening Setback
    March 15, 2026
    NAPLES, Fla. - Despite a setback in their 2026 opener, the Lesley University Softball team had nothing but spirit Sunday morning to kick off the 2026 campaign in a 14-0 defeat at the hands of Westfield State University on the first day of the Lynx Spring Break trip earlier today at North Collier Regional Park.
  • Lesley University Athletics Announces Hall of Fame Class of 2025
    July 18, 2025
    CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – The Lesley University Athletic Department is excited to announce its 2025 Hall of Fame Class. The second Lesley University Athletics Hall of Fame class includes five former student-athletes, one contributor, one coach and one team.