NSU Softball Returns to Tahlequah for DII Showdown

Northeastern State Riverhawks softball team to compete in local tournament

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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Northeastern State Softball is set to make its local season debut this week at the Cherokee Nation Division II Festival, hosted by the City of Tahlequah at the Anthis-Brennan Family Sports Complex, running from February 12-15.

Why it matters

The Cherokee Nation Division II Festival is an important annual event for Division II softball teams in the region, providing an opportunity for local fans to see their hometown team compete against other top programs.

The details

The Northeastern State Riverhawks softball team will be participating in the four-day Cherokee Nation Division II Festival, which features several matchups between Division II programs from across Oklahoma and the surrounding states.

  • The festival runs from February 12-15, 2026.

The players

Northeastern State Riverhawks

The NCAA Division II softball team representing Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, Oklahoma.

City of Tahlequah

The host city for the Cherokee Nation Division II Festival, located in northeastern Oklahoma.

Anthis-Brennan Family Sports Complex

The sports facility in Tahlequah that is hosting the Cherokee Nation Division II Festival.

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The takeaway

The Cherokee Nation Division II Festival provides an exciting opportunity for the Northeastern State Riverhawks softball team to showcase their talents in front of their local Tahlequah community and compete against other top Division II programs in the region.