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More on the weekend: UNC-UCLA

Aug 24 | By Graham Hays

Weekend recap: Penn State-Virginia

Aug 24 | By Graham Hays

Hays: Jenks leads Florida Gulf Coast

Cheyenne Jenks has been a major part of Florida Gulf Coast conference titles -- on the softball diamond and volleyball court. The multisport star is even on her way to being an All-American ... but she'll end her college career without ever competing in postseason play.

Aug 6 4:16 PM ET | By Graham Hays

Hays: Patton's heart is on the field

Amber Patton has a condition that caused her internal organs to be on the opposite side than normal. But the DePaul softball standout knows her heart is where it belongs.

Aug 6 4:16 PM ET | By Graham Hays

Hays: 5 Burning Q's on softball bracket

Can Florida be stopped? Who got the biggest snub? And how does it feel to make the NCAA tournament for the first time? Graham Hays answers 5 Burning Questions on the 2009 softball tournament.

May 11 | By Graham Hays

Hays: NCAA softball regional previews

The NCAA softball tournament starts on Thursday. Graham Hays breaks down the favorites, danger teams and long shots in each regional ahead of the action.

May 13 | By Graham Hays

Hays: Something for UW to smile about

It's taken Jenn Salling a long time to get to Washington, but the detours were worth the wait. Salling is boosting the 3-seed Huskies in the NCAA tournament.

Aug 6 4:16 PM ET | By Graham Hays

Hays: 5 Burning Questions on WCWS

Who are the most powerful hitters in this year's Women's College World Series? Will a new ace take the stage? And is Missouri -- no, wait, we won't even say it.

Aug 6 4:16 PM ET | By Graham Hays

Hays: The tale of Chelsea Thomas

Ehren Earleywine found Chelsea Thomas in an Iowa cornfield, throwing 74 mph. No, this isn't "Field of Dreams" -- this is the story of Missouri's freshman phenom.

May 28 | By Graham Hays

Hays: WCWS team capsules

Eight teams. One goal. Graham Hays breaks down the WCWS teams in Oklahoma City.

May 27 | By Graham Hays

U.S., Japan reach final of softball's Japan Cup

Stacey Nelson gave up one run and three hits over seven innings Saturday as the United States beat Japan 6-1 in the Japan Cup softball tournament.

Aug 1 10:34 AM ET

Campus Connection: Longhorns keep summer productive

Summertime is for lazy days and relaxing nights. But not if you're a Texas Longhorn. Three student-athletes share the details of their summer workouts.

Jul 30 12:05 PM ET | By Laken Litman

Ailing Brand's speech resonates in Indianapolis

Ailing NCAA president Myles Brand made a rare public appearance to accept an award for his work on behalf of young athletes.

Jun 28 10:41 PM ET

Pitcher Erb, track star Huston win Honda awards

Lock Haven softball pitcher Kristin Erb and Hardin-Simmons track champion Ashley Huston have won the Division II and Division III athlete of the year awards.

Jun 11 3:59 PM ET

Washington's Lawrie wins Honda softball award

Danielle Lawrie of Washington has won the Honda Award as the nation's top college softball player.

Jun 9 1:22 PM ET

Hays: 5 Questions on 2010 softball

It's been less than 24 hours since the NCAA softball season came to an end, but we're already pumped for next year. And we've got the answers to 5 Burning Questions on 2010.

Jun 3 8:35 PM ET | By Graham Hays

Northwestern's Nielsen tops in women's lacrosse

orthwestern senior Hannah Nielsen has been chosen the top lacrosse player for the second straight year.

Jun 3 4:12 PM ET

Nelson leaves lasting mark on Florida

Jun 3 | By Graham Hays

Hays: Washington comes full circle

Things were different when Heather Tarr played softball at Washington. But more than a decade later and five seasons into her coaching career at her alma mater, Tarr led the program to its first national championship.

Jun 3 9:40 AM ET | By Graham Hays

2009 NCAA softball tourney: Schedule and results

The complete 2009 NCAA softball tournament schedule and results

Jun 3 3:11 AM ET | By ESPN.com

Washington takes out Florida to win WCWS title

Kimi Pohlman raced home on a squibber back to the circle that Florida ace Stacey Nelson couldn't handle, giving Washington the decisive run in a 3-2 victory for its first NCAA softball championship Tuesday night.

Jun 3 12:42 AM ET

Hays: Washington's McWherter serves team, country

Alyson McWherter knows her role as defensive ace. But when the Washington junior isn't patrolling center field, she's preparing for the battle field as an ROTC cadet.

Jun 2 6:15 PM ET | By Graham Hays

Hays: Can Gators regroup?

Jun 2 | By Graham Hays

Hays: Washington brings out the bats

With the NCAA player of the year on the mound, offense isn't what comes to mind when it comes to Washington's edge. But the Huskies made sure that was no longer the case when they roared to an eight-run win over Florida in Game 1 of the championship series Monday night.

Jun 2 1:48 PM ET | By Graham Hays