Pittsburg State's Heather Arnett chases DII softball records

The Gorillas' star hitter is on a historic tear as the regular season winds down.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 1:53pm

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An extreme close-up of a softball player mid-swing, with vibrant neon colors and rapid brushstrokes capturing the raw energy and motion of the batter.Pittsburg State's Heather Arnett is chasing history with her record-breaking season at the plate.Pittsburg Today

Pittsburg State's Heather Arnett is having a record-breaking season, currently riding a 41-game hitting streak that ties the DII softball record. Arnett is second in DII with a .562 batting average and leads the nation with 61 runs scored and 35 stolen bases, putting her on pace to break several single-season records before the postseason even begins.

Why it matters

Arnett's historic individual performance has helped propel Pittsburg State to a strong season, and she could cement her legacy as one of the all-time great DII softball players by setting new single-season records in the coming weeks. Her pursuit of these marks will be a major storyline to follow as the DII softball championship approaches.

The details

Arnett's 41-game hitting streak dates back to the end of last season, tying the DII record. This season, she leads DII in runs scored (61) and stolen bases (35), and is second in batting average (.562). With 14 regular-season games left, plus potential MIAA and DII tournament games, Arnett is on pace to break the single-season records for hits (103) and runs scored (73).

  • Arnett's hitting streak began in the final two games of the 2025 season.
  • Arnett has hit safely in all 39 games so far this season.

The players

Heather Arnett

A star hitter for Pittsburg State, currently riding a 41-game hitting streak that ties the DII softball record. She leads DII in runs scored and stolen bases, and is second in batting average.

Pittsburg State

The Gorillas softball team, who have benefited from Arnett's historic individual performance as they aim to make the DII softball championship.

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What they’re saying

“Heather Arnett's pursuit of these records is truly remarkable. She's been a dominant force all season and it will be exciting to see if she can cement her legacy as one of the all-time greats in DII softball.”

— Jill Johnson, DII Softball Analyst

What’s next

If Arnett continues her torrid pace, she could break the DII single-season records for hits and runs scored before the postseason even begins. Her performance will be a major storyline to follow as the DII softball championship approaches.

The takeaway

Heather Arnett's historic individual season has helped propel Pittsburg State to a strong year, and her pursuit of DII softball's single-season records has the potential to cement her legacy as one of the all-time great players in the sport.