2025-26 Matadors Softball News
Arizona Western's Jessica Smith named 2026 NFCA NJCAA DI All-American
June 01, 2026
Smith named All-American pitcher for second year in a row
Lady Matadors magic ride ends with gritty loss to defending champs
May 29, 2026
The Arizona Western College Matadors wrapped up a memorable season with a hard-fought 7-4 defeat to defending national champion Northwest Florida State College
A season of milestones including win number 800 for Arizona Western's Joel Prickett
May 28, 2026
It's been a season of personal milestones for Arizona Western head softball coach Joel Prickett.
Lady Matadors Carry Historic World Series Run Into Defending Champion Clash
May 28, 2026
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Sweet Home Alabama! Lady Matadors continue historic run in World Series, Coach Prickett notches 800th win
May 27, 2026
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Lady Matadors held scoreless in NJCAA DI Softball opener
May 26, 2026
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Lady Matadors look to reset the bats, play loose, and respond after opening World Series loss
May 26, 2026
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BREAKING THROUGH! For the first time in over a decade, Arizona Western posts a World Series win
May 26, 2026
The Arizona Western Matadors Softball team delivered a statement in the NJCAA Division I Softball World Series elimination round, powering past the San Jacinto College-South Ravens 10-1 in five innings
Lady Matadors look to keep momentum with early morning World Series tilt
May 26, 2026
After snapping World Series scoring and win droughts, No. 18 Arizona Western turns to an early test at Choccolocco Park versus No. 12 Volunteer State
Lady Matadors Return to Softball World Series Bigger, Faster and Stronger
May 25, 2026
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Lady Matadors to face Iowa Western in opening round of NJCAA DI World Series
May 19, 2026
Arizona Western returns to the national tournament for the second year in a row
Lady Matadors land two players on NFCA All-West Region First Team
May 18, 2026
Sophomores Jessica Smith and Analy Trejo earn 2026 NFCA NJCAA Division I All-Region honors
Join Arizona Western for the NJCAA DI Softball World Series bracket reveal
May 18, 2026
Arizona Western is heading back to the NJCAA DI Softball World Series for the second year in a row! Find out who they'll be matched against!
Back-to-back Champs! Lady Matadors return to World Series, rewrite program history
May 09, 2026
For the second year in a row, the Matadors are national tournament bound! Arizona Western claims the Region I championship with a 7-1 victory over Eastern Arizona behind Jessica Smith's complete game and a relentless offense.
Big start, big win! Lady Matadors jump on Eastern Arizona early and never looked back
May 08, 2026
Arizona Western begins is Region I title defense with a 9-5 win over Eastern Arizona
Lady Matadors stave off late rally, one win away from defending Region I Title
May 08, 2026
Lady Matadors ride early 7-run surge, survive late rally to edge Central Arizona 8-7