2024 Lady Eagles Softball News

Lady Eagles Knock-Off Top Seeded Spartans in AMC Tournament
Lady Eagles Knock-Off Top Seeded Spartans in AMC Tournament

May 01, 2024

COLUMBIA, Ark. (5/1/24) - Madison Knight had two RBIs, while Natalia Watkins and Madyson Shoebottom had three hits each as the Williams Baptist Lady Eagles knocked off the No. 1 seeded Missouri Baptist Spartans in the American Midwest Conference Softball Tournament Wednesday afternoon on the campus of Columbia College. 

Shoebottom, Caldwell Take Home Honors at AMC Banquet
Shoebottom, Caldwell Take Home Honors at AMC Banquet

April 30, 2024

Sophomore shortstop Madyson Shoebottom was named the American Midwest Conference Player of the Year and pitcher Emberlin Caldwell was named the league’s Freshman of the Year in an awards ceremony held Monday night in Columbia, Mo., on the eve of the AMC Championship tournament. 

Lady Eagles Drop Opener; Rebound Against Stephens in AMC Tournament
Lady Eagles Drop Opener; Rebound Against Stephens in AMC Tournament

April 30, 2024

COLUMBIA, Ark. (4/30/24) - The Williams Baptist softball team lost its opening round American Midwest Conference Tournament matchup to No. 6 William Woods 4-1 in 11 innings, but rebounded to defeat No. 7 Stephens 3-2 in the second game of the day to advance to the second day of the tournament.

WBU Sweeps Mission on Senior Day
WBU Sweeps Mission on Senior Day

April 27, 2024

WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. (4/27/24) - The Williams Baptist softball team wrapped up its regular season with a sweep of Mission University Saturday afternoon as it celebrated senior day at WBU Softball Field. 

WBU Falls to CBC in AMC Finale
WBU Falls to CBC in AMC Finale

April 23, 2024

CONWAY, Ark. (4/23/24) - The Williams Baptist softball team fell to Central Baptist College 8-0 and 5-3 in the final American Midwest Conference matchup of the season Tuesday afternoon at City of Colleges Stadium. 

Lady Eagles Sweep Cottey for Undefeated Weekend
Lady Eagles Sweep Cottey for Undefeated Weekend

April 20, 2024

NEVADA, Mo. (4/20/24) - The Williams Baptist University softball team swept Cottey College 3-2 and 11-1 in an American Midwest Conference doubleheader Saturday afternoon. 

WBU Takes Two From Owls
WBU Takes Two From Owls

April 19, 2024

FULTON, Mo. (4/19/24) - The Williams Baptist softball team captured a doubleheader sweep over Williams Woods University Friday afternoon to remain in a tie atop the American Midwest Conference standings entering the final stretch of games on the league slate.

Lady Eagles Fall in Extras, Rally for Split with Columbia
Lady Eagles Fall in Extras, Rally for Split with Columbia

April 13, 2024

WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. (4/13/24) - The Williams Baptist softball team earned a split with Columbia College on Saturday afternoon after dropping the first game 7-5 in 10 innings but then rallied for a 4-2 win in game two. 

WBU Softball Rallies for a Sweep of Stephens
WBU Softball Rallies for a Sweep of Stephens

April 12, 2024

WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. (4/12/24) - The Williams Baptist softball team took sole possession of first place in the American Midwest Conference with a 5-4 come-from-behind victory in game one and then took game two 4-3 over Stephens at the WBU Softball Field Friday afternoon.

Lady Eagles Softball Signs Seven for 2024 Signing Class
Lady Eagles Softball Signs Seven for 2024 Signing Class

April 11, 2024

WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. (4/11/24) - Williams Baptist head softball coach Jessica Nutt has announced the signing of seven talented student-athletes to the 2024 softball recruiting class.

WBU Sweeps Hannibal-LaGrange in Softball Doubleheader
WBU Sweeps Hannibal-LaGrange in Softball Doubleheader

April 06, 2024

WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. (4/6/24) - The Williams Baptist softball team swept Hannibal-LaGrange with a pair of run-rule victories Saturday afternoon at the WBU Softball Field. The Lady Eagles took game one 9-0 and followed with an 11-1 victory in game two. 

Lady Eagles Win Thriller, Split with Missouri Baptist
Lady Eagles Win Thriller, Split with Missouri Baptist

April 05, 2024

WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. (4/5/24) - The Williams Baptist softball earned a split with Missouri Baptist after winning 1-0 in walk-off fashion in game one and then falling 9-2 in game two. 

Lady Eagles Vanquish Buccaneers in Midweek Contest
Lady Eagles Vanquish Buccaneers in Midweek Contest

April 02, 2024

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (4/2/24) – The Williams Baptist University softball team defeated Christian Brothers University in a midweek doubleheader by the final scores of 4-3 and 5-3.

WBU Opens AMC Play with Four Victories
WBU Opens AMC Play with Four Victories

March 31, 2024

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (3/31/24) - The Williams Baptist softball team opened American Midwest Conference play with four victories over Harris-Stowe State and the University of Pharmacy and Health Sciences over the weekend.

WBU Falls to Freed-Hardeman in Doubleheader
WBU Falls to Freed-Hardeman in Doubleheader

March 26, 2024

WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. (3/26/24) - The Williams Baptist softball dropped a non-conference softball doubleheader to Freed-Hardeman 5-2 and 8-0 Tuesday afternoon at the WBU Softball Field. 

Lady Eagles Split With Bethel
Lady Eagles Split With Bethel

March 23, 2024

WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. (3/23/24) - The Williams Baptist softball team earned a 12-5 victory over Bethel in game one, but the Wildcats rallied for a 7-6 win in game two in a non-conference softball matchup at the WBU Softball Field Saturday afternoon.