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RIVER FOREST, Ill. – The Concordia University Chicago (CUC) softball team has concluded an impressive 2026 season. Under the guidance of head coach Sarah O'Malley-Fisher , in her 14th season at CUC, the Cougars got hot at the right time and made a run to reach the Northern Athletic Collegiate Conference (NACC) tournament for the second year in a row, this year as the seventh seed. In addition, four Cougars received post season honors, including Arissa Santos (Morena Valley, Calif.), Melisa Hadzic (Westchester, Ill.), Alyssa Campos (Eastvale, Calif.), and McKyler Morris (Belvidere, Ill.).]]>SB vs AuroraFri, 29 May 2026 10:40:00 CST108279https://cucougars.com/news/2026/5/27/baseball-more-than-100-student-athletes-named-to-2026-spring-deans-list.aspxhttps://cucougars.com/news/2026/5/27/baseball-more-than-100-student-athletes-named-to-2026-spring-deans-list.aspxBaseball, Cheer, Football, General, Men's Basketball, Men's Cross Country, Men's Soccer, Men's Tennis, Men's Track and Field, Softball, Women's Basketball, Women's Cross Country, Women's Soccer, Women's Tennis, Women's Track and Field, Women's Volleyball, Women's JV Basketball, JV Football, Reserve Baseball, Men's JV Soccer, Men's Lacrosse, Women's Lacrosse, Men's Basketball JV, Men's Volleyball, Reserve Women's Volleyball, STUNT, Fake Cheer, Dance, Esports, Esports Overwatch, , Esports Valorant, Esports Smash

RIVER FOREST, Ill. – Concordia University Chicago's Dean of Students Kathy Gebhardt is pleased to announce the Spring 2026 Dean's List, in recognition of the extraordinary academic achievement of nearly 400 undergraduate students. To qualify for the honor, baccalaureate degree-seeking students must have earned a semester GPA of 3.62 or better, be in good disciplinary standing, and have an academic workload of at least 12 semester hours.]]>Concordia Stadium Updated 2025Wed, 27 May 2026 15:00:00 CST48277https://cucougars.com/news/2026/5/8/softball-four-cougars-earn-nacc-all-conference-honors.aspxhttps://cucougars.com/news/2026/5/8/softball-four-cougars-earn-nacc-all-conference-honors.aspxSoftball

RIVER FOREST, ILL. –  Following their time in the 2026 Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference (NACC) Tournament, the Concordia University Chicago softball team continues to keep their story going with four Cougars earning All-Conference accolades. Arissa Santos (Morena Valley, Calif.), Melisa Hadzic (Westchester, Ill.), Alyssa Campos (Eastvale, Calif.), McKyler Morris (Belvidere, Ill.) all earned their spot on the prestigious list.]]>Softball All-Conference 2026Fri, 8 May 2026 13:59:00 CST108264https://cucougars.com/news/2026/5/7/cuc-softball-season-comes-to-a-close-in-first-round-of-nacc-tournament.aspxhttps://cucougars.com/news/2026/5/7/cuc-softball-season-comes-to-a-close-in-first-round-of-nacc-tournament.aspxSoftball

MONTGOMERY, ILL. – On a beautiful sunny day, the Concordia University Chicago (CUC) softball team competed in the first round of the Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference (NACC) playoffs. With today's games being single elimination, it was a crucial situation for No. 7 CUC as they faced the No. 6 Marian University Sabres. The Cougars showed grit but ultimately fell 8-0, ending their season.]]>Softball GroupThu, 7 May 2026 20:01:00 CST108262https://cucougars.com/news/2026/5/5/softball-extra-inning-heartbreak-cuc-edged-twice-in-tune-up-before-nacc-playoffs.aspxhttps://cucougars.com/news/2026/5/5/softball-extra-inning-heartbreak-cuc-edged-twice-in-tune-up-before-nacc-playoffs.aspxSoftball

NAPERVILLE, ILL. – In a battle for the ages, the Concordia University Chicago (CUC) Cougars took the trip down to North Central College (NCC) to face off against the Cardinals in a final tune-up doubleheader before the Northern Athletic Collegiate Conference (NACC) playoffs. The Cougars showed grit, pushing both games to extra innings, but lost both, 3-2 and 6-5, respectively.]]>SB vs MarianTue, 5 May 2026 22:59:00 CST108260https://cucougars.com/news/2026/5/2/softball-cougars-take-two-from-aurora-in-final-nacc-matchup-and-clinch-second-consecutive-tournament-appearance.aspxhttps://cucougars.com/news/2026/5/2/softball-cougars-take-two-from-aurora-in-final-nacc-matchup-and-clinch-second-consecutive-tournament-appearance.aspxSoftball

River Forest, Ill. - The Concordia University Chicago (CUC) Cougars softball team were at home to celebrate not only Senior Day, but for their final NACC matchup, welcoming the Spartans of Aurora University. In game one, the Cougars took on a quick lead and easily took game one, 3-2. In game two, the Cougars kept up their momentum and took game two, 2-1, sweeping their final opponents for the regular season.]]>2026 Softball SeniorsSat, 2 May 2026 20:22:00 CST108253https://cucougars.com/news/2026/5/1/baseball-concordia-university-chicago-athletics-celebrates-student-athletes-in-spring-2026-commencement-ceremonies.aspxhttps://cucougars.com/news/2026/5/1/baseball-concordia-university-chicago-athletics-celebrates-student-athletes-in-spring-2026-commencement-ceremonies.aspxBaseball, Cheer, Football, General, Men's Basketball, Men's Cross Country, Men's Soccer, Men's Tennis, Men's Track and Field, Softball, Women's Basketball, Women's Cross Country, Women's Soccer, Women's Tennis, Women's Track and Field, Women's Volleyball, Reserve Baseball, Men's Volleyball, Reserve Women's Volleyball, STUNT, Dance, Esports, Esports Overwatch, Esports Valorant, Esports Smash

RIVER FOREST, ILL. — Concordia University Chicago (CUC) athletics is proud to announce the Class of 2026 graduating class. These athletes and staff members have put forth their time and energy toward their academics and dedication to their athletic programs. The graduation ceremony will be taking place today at 10:00 a.m. for master's commencement and 3 p.m. for bachelor's commencement in Geiseman Gymnasium. Livestreams can be found at cuchicago.edu.]]>Concordia Stadium Updated 2025Fri, 1 May 2026 12:00:00 CST18249https://cucougars.com/news/2026/4/28/softball-patalunas-three-hit-performance-not-enough-to-overtake-cardinals.aspxhttps://cucougars.com/news/2026/4/28/softball-patalunas-three-hit-performance-not-enough-to-overtake-cardinals.aspxSoftball

River Forest, Ill. - The Concordia University Chicago (CUC) Cougars softball team were on their home field to welcome the Cardinals of North Central College for a non-conference doubleheader. In game one, the Cardinals had a quick start. The Cougars' multiple defensive plays were not enough as the Cardinals took game one, 2-1. In game two, the Cougars still couldn't grab on to the necessary plays as the Cardinals took game two, 8-4, sweeping the Cougars.]]>SB vs North ParkTue, 28 Apr 2026 21:30:00 CST108245https://cucougars.com/news/2026/4/26/softball-cougars-keep-nacc-tournament-hopes-alive-with-split-against-msoe.aspxhttps://cucougars.com/news/2026/4/26/softball-cougars-keep-nacc-tournament-hopes-alive-with-split-against-msoe.aspxSoftball

Milwaukee, Wis.– The Concordia University Chicago (CUC) softball team headed up to continue Northern Athletic Collegiate Conference (NACC) play against the Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE). The Cougars would split on the day, dropping game one before bouncing back to win game two.]]>Alyssa CamposSun, 26 Apr 2026 18:40:00 CST108243https://cucougars.com/news/2026/4/25/softball-southern-and-campos-lead-cougars-to-doubleheader-sweep.aspxhttps://cucougars.com/news/2026/4/25/softball-southern-and-campos-lead-cougars-to-doubleheader-sweep.aspxSoftball

River Forest, Ill. - The Concordia University Chicago (CUC) Cougars softball team were back at home to welcome the Warriors of Wisconsin Lutheran College for a weekend doubleheader. In game one, the Warriors quickly took the lead, but the perseverance of the Cougars' offense turned the tables and gave the Cougars game one, 5-4. In game two, the Cougars kept up their momentum and proceeded to take game two, 2-0, sweeping the afternoon's matchup.]]>Linley SouthernSat, 25 Apr 2026 20:25:00 CST108239