Arkansas Stars Herron, Johnson Earn AUSL Reserve Pool Spots Ahead of 2026 College Draft

Razorbacks standouts secure provisional draft rights as pro softball pipeline expands, with draft set for May 4 on ESPN2

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. | Two of the most decorated players in Arkansas Razorbacks softball history are one step closer to the professional ranks. Senior pitcher Robyn Herron and senior outfielder Reagan Johnson have been selected as provisional picks in the 2026 AUSL College Draft and named to the AUSL Reserve Athlete Pool, the league announced Sunday.

The designation gives AUSL franchises the rights to these players while offering immediate flexibility through the reserve system — a pathway that allows athletes to be called up during the season, particularly when rostered players compete internationally in events such as the Japan Diamond League.

Herron Cementing Legacy in the Circle

Herron leaves Arkansas as one of the most dominant pitchers in program history. Across 111 career appearances and 73 starts, the left-hander has compiled 52 wins, a 2.18 ERA, and 554 strikeouts — while holding opposing hitters to a program-record .180 batting average.

Her ability to dominate lineups has been a constant. Herron has recorded 16 career games with 10 or more strikeouts, tying a program record previously held by Mary Haff.

In 2026, she has elevated her performance even further, posting a 14-4 record with a 1.99 ERA and 144 strikeouts in just over 91 innings. Nationally, she ranks among the top pitchers in strikeouts per seven innings (5th), fewest hits allowed per seven innings (14th), and saves (15th), underscoring her versatility and elite command.

UC San Diego Standouts Shine: Wurl, Womack Headline 2026 University Credit Union Athletes of the Week

Record-breaking performances across softball, volleyball, tennis, baseball, and track power UC San Diego Tritons into postseason spotlight

LA JOLLA, Calif. | Dominance across multiple sports continues to define the spring surge for the UC San Diego Tritons, as a wave of standout performances headline the latest 2025–26 University Credit Union Athletes of the Week honors.

From clutch softball hitting to record-setting pitching and elite track times, UC San Diego’s top athletes are delivering at a championship-caliber level — and doing so across nearly every major program.

Maryland Women’s Tennis Ends 15-Year NCAA Drought, Eyes Breakthrough in Chapel Hill Regional

Record-setting Terps (18-7) face South Carolina in first round, chasing program’s first-ever NCAA Tournament win after historic Big Ten run

COLLEGE PARK, Md. | For the first time since 2011, the Maryland Terrapins women's tennis are back on college tennis’ biggest stage — and they’re arriving with momentum, history, and a chance to redefine their program.

Maryland (18-7) will travel to Chapel Hill, North Carolina, for the opening rounds of the NCAA Division I Women's Tennis Championship, where the Terps will square off against South Carolina Gamecocks women's tennis (12-12) on Friday, May 1 at 1 p.m. The winner advances to face either No. 5-seeded North Carolina Tar Heels women's tennis (24-3) or Charleston Southern Buccaneers women's tennis (11-8) in the second round.

This marks Maryland’s seventh NCAA Tournament appearance — and its first in 15 years — as the program looks to secure its first-ever victory in the national championship bracket.