College Softball Roundup: UNI, IWCC Sweep, 7 Others Earn Wins

Northern Iowa, Iowa Western, Iowa State, Iowa, Nebraska, Creighton, Omaha, Kansas City, and Kansas all pick up victories on the diamond.

Apr. 11, 2026 at 2:35am

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In regional college softball action on Friday, Northern Iowa and Iowa Western Community College both swept their doubleheaders, while Iowa State, Iowa, Nebraska, Creighton, Omaha, Kansas City, and Kansas each earned single-game victories.

Why it matters

This roundup highlights the strong performances of several Midwest college softball programs, showcasing the competitive nature of the regional softball landscape and providing updates on key teams and players in the lead-up to postseason play.

The details

Northern Iowa won both of its games against UIC, prevailing 12-9. Iowa Western routed Marshalltown 19-1 and 19-3 in a pair of 5-inning contests. Iowa State split its doubleheader with Oklahoma State, winning 12-0 in 5 innings after dropping the opener 8-3. Iowa edged Georgia Tech 2-1, while Nebraska blanked Wisconsin 5-0. Creighton split with Georgetown, winning 6-5 before falling 6-4. Omaha shut out St. Thomas 4-0, and Kansas City defeated North Dakota 5-3. Kansas fell to Baylor 8-7.

  • The games were played on Friday, April 10, 2026.

The players

Northern Iowa

The Northern Iowa softball team swept its doubleheader against UIC, winning 12-9.

Iowa Western Community College

Iowa Western Community College earned a pair of 5-inning run-rule victories, defeating Marshalltown 19-1 and 19-3.

Iowa State

The Iowa State softball team split its doubleheader with Oklahoma State, winning the second game 12-0 in 5 innings after dropping the opener 8-3.

Iowa

The Iowa softball team edged Georgia Tech 2-1 in its Friday contest.

Nebraska

The Nebraska softball team blanked Wisconsin 5-0 in its Friday matchup.

Creighton

Creighton split its doubleheader with Georgetown, winning the first game 6-5 before falling 6-4 in the second game.

Omaha

The Omaha softball team shut out St. Thomas 4-0 on Friday.

Kansas City

Kansas City defeated North Dakota 5-3 in its Friday contest.

Kansas

The Kansas softball team fell to Baylor 8-7 on Friday.

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The takeaway

This college softball roundup showcases the depth and competitiveness of the Midwest region, with several programs recording impressive wins and split results against quality opponents. As the season progresses, these teams will look to build momentum and position themselves for potential postseason berths.