The NAIA softball championship, referred to as the NAIA Softball World Series, is the annual tournament to determine the national champions of NAIA collegiate softball in the United States and formerly in Canada. It has been held annually since 1981.[1] The South Commons Complex Sports Complex in Columbus, Georgia is the most recent host, having hosted the tournament since 2021. [2]
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| Sport | Softball |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1981 |
| Organising body | National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) |
| Country | United States |
| Most recent champion(s) | Our Lady of the Lake (1st) |
| Most titles | Oklahoma City (11) |
| TV partner(s) | ESPN3 (Semifinals and national championship only) |
| Streaming partner(s) | NAIA Network (First round, quarterfinals) |
| Official website | NAIA.com |
The reigning national champions are the Our Lady of the Lake Saints, who won their first title in 2024.
Oklahoma City is the winningest program, with eleven NAIA championship titles.
Results
- * = 1st ever "if necessary" game after William Carey came out of losers' bracket to defeat Auburn Montgomery in first championship game of the double-elimination tournament.
Champions
Active programs
| Team | Titles | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City | 11 | 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2007, 2016, 2017, 2022 |
| Southern Oregon | 3 | 2019, 2021, 2023 |
| Our Lady of the Lake | 1 | 2024 |
| USAO | 1 | 2018 |
| Oregon Tech | 1 | 2011 |
| Mobile | 1 | 2006 |
| Thomas (GA) | 1 | 2004 |
Former programs
| Team | Titles | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Simon Fraser | 4 | 1999, 2003, 2005, 2010 |
| Auburn Montgomery | 2 | 2014, 2015 |
| Pacific Lutheran | 2 | 1988, 1992 |
| Nebraska–Kearney | 2 | 1987, 1990 |
| Emporia State | 2 | 1983, 1984 |
| Concordia Irvine | 1 | 2013 |
| Shorter | 1 | 2012 |
| California Baptist | 1 | 2009 |
| Lubbock Christian | 1 | 2008 |
| Western Washington | 1 | 1998 |
| West Florida | 1 | 1993 |
| Hawaii Loa | 1 | 1991 |
| Saginaw Valley | 1 | 1989 |
| St. Mary's (TX) | 1 | 1986 |
| Quincy | 1 | 1985 |
| Missouri Western | 1 | 1982 |
| Sam Houston State | 1 | 1981 |
See also
- NCAA Softball Championships (Division I, Division II, Division III)
- Women's College World Series
References
External links
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