Softball | 11/25/2025 11:06:00 AM
DENTON, Texas (Nov. 25, 2025) – Texas Woman's softball has released their 2026 schedule, marking the beginning of a season defined by new energy and an incoming class expected to make an immediate impact. Head coach Gay McNutt enters her fourth year leading a roster described around the program as competitive, hungry and ready to elevate their place in the Lone Star Conference.
The Pioneers open the year at the Lone Star Classic in Mansfield, Texas, Jan. 30-Feb. 1, where they will face a mix of regional and national opponents. Early season competition continues at the Alvy Early Memorial Classic in Bentonville, Ark., Feb. 7-8, providing TWU with opportunities to test their depth and integrate new players before conference play begins.
Conference play officially begins at home on Saturday, Feb. 14, when the Pioneers host back-to-back National Champions UT Tyler in their first LSC matchup of the season. From that point forward, the remainder of the slate is fully conference based, setting up a demanding but opportunity filled path through February and March.
The Pioneers face key league series against Texas A&M-Kingsville, Texas A&M International, UT Permian Basin, Angelo State, Oklahoma Christian, Cameron, and UT Dallas, with additional home matchups against St. Mary's, Sul Ross State, Western New Mexico, and a meeting with Oklahoma Baptist during a crucial March stretch. Road trips to UTPB, Angelo State, and Rogers State add further tests throughout the spring.
April brings a pivotal run of LSC play, including a second showdown with UT Tyler, before TWU closes the regular season at Dianne Baker Field against Texas A&M International and Texas A&M-Kingsville.
Postseason competition begins with the Lone Star Conference Tournament on May 7, followed by NCAA Regional and Super Regional rounds and capped by the NCAA Division II College World Series beginning May 28.
This year's roster includes a combination of experienced returners and new faces, including standout freshmen and impactful transfers, giving the Pioneers both depth and versatility. With a demanding schedule, TWU enters 2026 ready to compete at every opportunity, grow as a team, and push for success in the Lone Star Conference and beyond.
View the full 2026 season schedule here.
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