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]]>Carleen Murray holds her follow-through after releasing a pitchTue, 2 Jun 2026 09:47:00 PST2220127https://gothunderbirds.ca/news/2026/5/24/t-birds-edged-by-wildcats-in-pitchers-duel-to-conclude-historic-naia-softball-world-series-run.aspxhttps://gothunderbirds.ca/news/2026/5/24/t-birds-edged-by-wildcats-in-pitchers-duel-to-conclude-historic-naia-softball-world-series-run.aspxSoftball

Columbus, Ga. - After punching their ticket to the NAIA World Series in walk-off fashion, the No. 10 seed UBC Thunderbirds (32-24, 15-9) found themselves on the other side of heartbreak, falling 1-0 in their elimination game to No. 8 ranked Indiana Wesleyan University Wildcats (42-14, 30-6). A rain delay pushed the game back by nearly 23 hours, and the lone run finally came through in the eighth as the Wildcats eked out an infield single to seal it on Sunday afternoon in Columbus, Ga.]]>vs Wildcats NAIA World SeriesSun, 24 May 2026 17:24:00 PST2220119https://gothunderbirds.ca/news/2026/5/23/t-birds-defeat-patriots-2-1-to-advance-at-naia-softball-world-series-set-to-play-second-game-saturday.aspxhttps://gothunderbirds.ca/news/2026/5/23/t-birds-defeat-patriots-2-1-to-advance-at-naia-softball-world-series-set-to-play-second-game-saturday.aspxSoftball

Columbus, Ga. - After rain suspended play in the fifth inning and forced an overnight delay, the UBC Thunderbirds (32-23, 15-9) returned to the field Saturday morning to edge the No.6-ranked University of the Cumberlands Patriots (40-21, 12-6) 2-1 and keep their season alive at the NAIA Softball World Series in Columbus, Ga. Recently earning tournament First Team honours, Carleen Murray once again led the way for the blue and gold, tossing her second straight complete game while striking out five en route to the win on Saturday morning.]]>SB vs Patriots NAIA World SeriesSat, 23 May 2026 09:50:00 PST2220118https://gothunderbirds.ca/news/2026/5/21/t-birds-edged-by-yotes-in-game-one-of-naia-softball-world-series.aspxhttps://gothunderbirds.ca/news/2026/5/21/t-birds-edged-by-yotes-in-game-one-of-naia-softball-world-series.aspxSoftball

Columbus, GA - The No.10-seed UBC Thunderbirds (31-23, 15-9) made program history on Thursday in the program's first-ever appearance at the NAIA World Series in Columbus, Georgia, but were edged 4-3 by a familiar foe in fellow Cascade Collegiate Conference member, the College of Idaho Yotes (37-20, 13-12). After a quiet start offensively, the T-Birds pieced together some timely hitting to establish a three-run lead, yet the Yotes surged late and scored four unanswered runs in the final two innings to seal the comeback victory.]]>NAIA World Series game 1 vs COIThu, 21 May 2026 20:57:00 PST2220114https://gothunderbirds.ca/news/2026/5/19/softball-underdog-t-birds-ready-to-step-further-than-they-ever-have-before-at-naia-world-series.aspxhttps://gothunderbirds.ca/news/2026/5/19/softball-underdog-t-birds-ready-to-step-further-than-they-ever-have-before-at-naia-world-series.aspxSoftball

It's been an incredible 2026 season for the UBC Thunderbirds (31-22, 15-9), and their history-making postseason run has one more stop on the itinerary: the NAIA World Series.]]>Kennedy Laird fist bumps the UBC first base coach after getting on baseTue, 19 May 2026 14:30:00 PST2220106https://gothunderbirds.ca/news/2026/5/14/softball-history-made-thunderbirds-headed-to-naia-world-series-after-walk-off-win.aspxhttps://gothunderbirds.ca/news/2026/5/14/softball-history-made-thunderbirds-headed-to-naia-world-series-after-walk-off-win.aspxSoftball

OKLAHOMA CITY – When Jessica Heutink stepped to the plate in the bottom of the seventh inning, there was one out, a runner on first base and a tie game.]]>The UBC players and staff pose with their trophy after winning the NAIA regional finalThu, 14 May 2026 16:22:00 PST2220103https://gothunderbirds.ca/news/2026/5/13/softball-thunderbirds-drop-contest-to-stars-setting-up-winner-take-all-rematch.aspxhttps://gothunderbirds.ca/news/2026/5/13/softball-thunderbirds-drop-contest-to-stars-setting-up-winner-take-all-rematch.aspxSoftball

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Thunderbirds (30-22, 15-9) suffered their first loss of the NAIA Championship Opening Round on Wednesday, falling 16-3 to the tournament hosts Oklahoma City Stars (50-8, 32-4).]]>A UBC player waits at second base to try and tag out a sliding OCU baserunnerWed, 13 May 2026 17:34:00 PST2220098https://gothunderbirds.ca/news/2026/5/12/softball-cinderella-run-continues-for-thunderbirds-in-naia-opening-round.aspxhttps://gothunderbirds.ca/news/2026/5/12/softball-cinderella-run-continues-for-thunderbirds-in-naia-opening-round.aspxSoftball

OKLAHOMA CITY – They may have entered their NAIA Championship Opening Round tournament as the No. 4 seed, but the Thunderbirds (30-21, 15-9) have proven they can slay some giants as they pulled out their third win in a row to shoot themselves into the regional final.]]>Tegan Harnett is mid-swing on a hit with the catcher reaching out behind her Tue, 12 May 2026 17:36:00 PST2220094https://gothunderbirds.ca/news/2026/5/11/softball-dazzling-defensive-display-powers-t-birds-to-incredible-first-day-at-naia-opening-round.aspxhttps://gothunderbirds.ca/news/2026/5/11/softball-dazzling-defensive-display-powers-t-birds-to-incredible-first-day-at-naia-opening-round.aspxSoftball

OKLAHOMA CITY – Entering their five-team NAIA Softball Championship Opening Round tournament as the No. 4 seed, the UBC Thunderbirds (29-21, 15-9) proceeded to win two Opening Round games for the first time in team history, broke the program's single-season record for wins (again), and defeated top-five nationally ranked Oklahoma City University (the most decorated program in NAIA Softball history) – the first time the Stars have ever lost their first game of an Opening Round tournament.]]>UBC players high five opponents and each other after the gameMon, 11 May 2026 20:31:00 PST2220093https://gothunderbirds.ca/news/2026/5/8/softball-t-birds-aim-for-big-playoff-run-in-naia-opening-round.aspxhttps://gothunderbirds.ca/news/2026/5/8/softball-t-birds-aim-for-big-playoff-run-in-naia-opening-round.aspxSoftball

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. – For just the second time in program history – but the second year in a row – the UBC Thunderbirds (27-21, 15-9) are headed to the NAIA Softball Championship Opening Round, having been selected as an at-large bid.]]>Mattea Burrill and Brielle Donoghue high-five in between playsFri, 8 May 2026 13:35:00 PST2220088