Umpqua Community College softball team returns 1-3 from NWAC Crossover

The Riverhawks snapped a 9-game losing streak with a win over Treasure Valley on the final day of the tournament.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 11:16pm

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The Umpqua Community College softball team competed in the NWAC Crossover Tournament in Yakima, Washington, where they finished with a 1-3 record. After a tough stretch that saw them lose 9 straight games, the Riverhawks were able to end the tournament on a high note by defeating Treasure Valley 7-4 on Sunday.

Why it matters

The NWAC Crossover Tournament is an important early-season event for community college softball teams in the Pacific Northwest, providing them a chance to face off against unfamiliar opponents and gauge their progress before conference play begins.

The details

Umpqua Community College's softball team struggled through the first three games of the NWAC Crossover Tournament, dropping decisions to Yakima Valley, Walla Walla, and Wenatchee Valley. However, they were able to bounce back on the final day and defeat Treasure Valley 7-4 to end the tournament with a 1-3 record.

  • The NWAC Crossover Tournament took place from April 10-13, 2026.
  • Umpqua Community College defeated Treasure Valley on Sunday, April 13, 2026.

The players

Umpqua Community College

A community college located in Roseburg, Oregon that fields a softball team that competes in the Northwest Athletic Conference (NWAC).

Treasure Valley

A community college located in Ontario, Oregon that also fields a softball team in the NWAC.

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The takeaway

While the Umpqua Community College softball team struggled through much of the NWAC Crossover Tournament, their ability to end on a high note with a victory over Treasure Valley provides them momentum heading into the rest of their conference schedule.