https://www.redriverconference.com en-us https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260522t9n926 COLUMBUS, Ga. (May 22, 2026) - Our Lady of the Lake University (Texas) survived elimination with a convincing 10-2 victory over Marian (Ind.). The Saints came through with timely hits, while pitchers displayed their power at the 45th Annual NAIA Softball National Championship World Series in six innings. Fri, 22 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260522t9n926 https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260521uegh8d COLUMBUS, Ga. (May 21, 2026) – Our Lady of the Lake University (Texas) had a tough time on the field in its first game of the 45th Annual NAIA Softball National Championship World Series after losing 9-1 to the University of Mobile (Ala.) in five innings. Thu, 21 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260521uegh8d https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260521lnx103 Thu, 21 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260521lnx103 https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260521k17sih WACO, Texas (May 21, 2026) – The Red River Athletic Conference’s Our Lady of the Lake University (Texas) will begin its quest for a second national championship this afternoon, after winning in 2024. The Saints made their first trip to the big show in 2023, when they finished 0-2, and the following year, they went 7-0 on the national stage to capture the World Series Crown. Thu, 21 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260521k17sih https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260519oozpnm WACO, Texas (May 19, 2026) – Texas A&M University-Texarkana's Camry Dillie has been named the 2025-26 Red River Athletic Conference Sports Information Director of the Year, recognizing her outstanding leadership, innovation, and impact on Eagles Athletics during her second year with the institution. Wed, 20 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260519oozpnm https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260519uzk2na WACO, Texas (May 19, 2026) – The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) will present the 45th Annual Women’s Outdoor Track and Field National Championships from May 20-22 at Karl Straus Track in Asheville, N.C. Joining the field this year are Xavier University of Louisiana, Our Lady of the Lake University (Texas), Texas A&M University-Texarkana, and Jarvis Christian University (Texas). Tue, 19 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260519uzk2na https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260519trr7u0 WACO, Texas (May 19, 2026) – The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) will hold the 74th Annual Men’s Outdoor Track and Field National Championships from May 20-22 at Karl Straus Track in Asheville, N.C. Tue, 19 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260519trr7u0 https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260518lfivbu WACO, Texas (May 18, 2026) -- Lucas Morgan of LSU Shreveport has been selected as the 2025-26 Red River Athletic Conference Athletic Director of the Year, marking his second consecutive honor and the fourth time overall that he has received the award. Mon, 18 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260518lfivbu https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260515iyz8ta WACO, Texas (May 15, 2026) – No. 5-ranked Xavier University of Louisiana and No. 7-ranked LSU Alexandria, both from the Red River Athletic Conference, had first-round byes. Both teams lost in the quarterfinal round of the 45th Annual UTR Sports NAIA Women's Tennis National Championship. The event is being held at the Mobile Tennis Center in Mobile, Ala., through May 16. It has been hosted there for 22 consecutive years (except for 2020, when it was canceled due to COVID-19). In addition to Xavier and LSU Alexandria, Louisiana Christian University and Our Lady of the Lake University (Texas) represented the RRAC, but both were eliminated earlier in the week, concluding their seasons. Fri, 15 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260515iyz8ta https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/2026051525q97q WACO, Texas (May 14, 2026) – Our Lady of the Lake University (Texas) has done it again, capturing the NAIA Opening Round Championship for the third time in just four years. The Saints triumphed over the Oregon Institute of Technology this afternoon to secure a spot in the finals with a thrilling 8-5 victory over the Owls on Wednesday. With OLLU at 3-1 and OIT at 2-1, the stage was set for a dramatic “if necessary” game, where the Saints delivered a 5-3 win, punching their ticket to the 45th Annual NAIA Softball National Championship World Series. The Red River Athletic Conference sent three teams to the NAIA Opening Round this season: LSU Alexandria (3-2), OLLU (4-1), and Texas A&M-Texarkana (1-2). Fri, 15 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/2026051525q97q https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260514kgkusm WACO, Texas (May 14, 2026) – The University of the Southwest (N.M.) brought the Red River Athletic Conference spirit to the 74th Annual NAIA Men’s Golf National Championship, held this week at the scenic TPC Deere Run in Silvis, Ill. Thu, 14 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260514kgkusm https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260514jro6ry WACO, Texas (May 14, 2026) – Xavier University of Louisiana’s season has concluded after a NAIA National Men’s Tennis Championship Round-of-16 4-3 loss to Morningside (Iowa) on May 13. Thu, 14 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260514jro6ry https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260513yf5qlc WACO, Texas (May 13, 2026) – The RRAC's Our Lady of the Lake (Texas) advances to the championship game in the Opening Round of the 45th Annual NAIA Softball National Championship. Texas A&M-Texarkana and LSU Alexandria ended their seasons today. Wed, 13 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260513yf5qlc https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260513v6nxhs WACO, Texas (May 13, 2026) – The last two remaining Red River Athletic Conference teams participating in the Opening Round of the 69th Annual Baseball Tournament Championship saw their seasons end today. Louisiana Christian won in the early morning but lost later, while LSU Shreveport also earned a morning victory before falling to Mid-America Christian in the afternoon. Wed, 13 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260513v6nxhs https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260513nniumi WACO, Texas (May 13, 2026) – Our Lady of the Lake was crowned the 2025-26 Red River Athletic Conference All-Sports Award champion following another big year for the Saints. OLLU wins for the second consecutive year, and the Saints have now earned the award in 11 of the last 13 years. Wed, 13 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260513nniumi https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260513melm34 WACO, Texas (May 13, 2026) - Xavier University of Louisiana is the only Red River Athletic Conference team to qualify for the 74th Annual UTR Sports NAIA Men's Tennis National Championship, held May 13-16 at the Mobile Tennis Center in Mobile, Ala. (the 2020 event was canceled due to COVID-19). Wed, 13 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260513melm34 https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260513lqeoqs WACO, Texas (May 13, 2026) – The Red River Athletic Conference congratulates Xavier University of Louisiana, LSU Alexandria, Louisiana Christian University, and Our Lady of the Lake University (Texas) for qualifying for the 45th Annual UTR Sports NAIA Women's Tennis National Championship. The event is being held at the Mobile Tennis Center in Mobile, Ala., through May 16, for the 22nd consecutive year (the 2020 event was canceled due to COVID-19). Wed, 13 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260513lqeoqs https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/202605130yu7ua WACO, Texas (May 12, 2026) – Louisiana Christian and LSU Shreveport continue their trek to advance to the 69th Annual Baseball Tournament Championship World Series, while LSU Alexandria, Our Lady of the Lake (Texas), and Texas A&M-Victoria end their seasons on the second day of the Opening Round. The highlight of the day was a dramatic, closely contested 9-8 game between OLLU and Concordia (Neb.), which featured a late-game rally by OLLU that fell just short. Wed, 13 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/202605130yu7ua https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260512yfb2a7 WACO, Texas (May 12, 2026) – LSU Alexandria (2-1), Our Lady of the Lake (Texas) (1-1), and Texas A&M-Texarkana (1-1) completed the second day of the Opening Round of the 45th Annual NAIA Softball National Championship. All three teams will continue competing on May 13. Tue, 12 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260512yfb2a7 https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260511z1koqn WACO, Texas (May 11, 2026) – Louisiana Christian and LSU Shreveport win, while LSU Alexandria, Our Lady of the Lake (Texas), and Texas A&M-Victoria lose their first games of the Opening Round of the 69th Annual Baseball Tournament Championship. Mon, 11 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260511z1koqn https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260511y90e6n WACO, Texas (May 11, 2026) – Our Lady of the Lake (Texas) and Texas A&M-Texarkana won their games, while LSU Alexandria fell to wrap up the first day of the Opening Round of the 45th Annual NAIA Softball National Championship. Mon, 11 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260511y90e6n https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260510sey2qx WACO, Texas (May 10, 2026) - The Red River Athletic Conference congratulates LSU Alexandria, Our Lady of the Lake (Texas), and Texas A&M-Texarkana for securing spots in the Opening Round of the 45th Annual NAIA Softball National Championship, held May 11-14. All in all, the field includes 29 automatic qualifiers, including LSUA, the RRAC regular-season champion, and OLLU, the RRAC postseason champion. Nineteen other teams earned at-large berths, including TAMUT. The 48-team slate will take place across 10 campus sites in a double-elimination format, with the aim of qualifying for the 10-team World Series. The tournament consists of eight five-team brackets and two four-team brackets, with the winning teams advancing to the final site in Columbus, Ga., from May 21-27. Sun, 10 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260510sey2qx https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260508k3341m WACO, Texas (May 8, 2026) – The Red River Athletic Conference is sending the most teams to the Opening Round of the 69th Annual Baseball Tournament Championship. Qualifying for nationals are Louisiana Christian (At-Large), LSU Alexandria (At-Large), LSU Shreveport (Tournament Champion), Our Lady of the Lake (Texas) (At-Large), and Texas A&M-Victoria (Regular-Season Champion). Fri, 08 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260508k3341m https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260504rtvd16 SHREVEPORT, La. (May 4, 2026) – LSU Shreveport repeated as tournament champions by overpowering Texas A&M-Texarkana in the title game. The Pilots defeated the Eagles 17-6 to capture the 2026 Red River Athletic Conference Baseball Championship at Pilot Field. Mon, 04 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260504rtvd16 https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260504r49x91 PINEVILLE, La. (May 4, 2026) – Our Lady of the Lake (Texas) played three consecutive games this afternoon. After a 7-2 victory over Texas A&M-Texarkana, the Saints persevered, winning back-to-back games against LSU Alexandria. This performance secured their fourth Red River Athletic Conference Championship Tournament title. Mon, 04 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260504r49x91 https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260501fmi3k6 WACO, Texas (May 1, 2026) – Following are the members of the 2026 Red River Athletic Conference Baseball All-Conference Team and postseason award-winners as voted by the conference's coaches. Carlos Sanchez of LSU Shreveport has been named Player of the Year, and teammate Brock Lucas has been named Co-Pitcher of the Year, and he shares that with Blane Zeplin from Texas A&M University-Victoria. A&M-Victoria's Antonio Benitez is Newcomer of the Year and Beck Zimmerman is Freshman of the Year. Coach of the Year will be determined after the RRAC 2026 Baseball Championship.  Fri, 01 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260501fmi3k6 https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260430n5aa79 WACO, Texas (April 30, 2026) – The 2026 RRAC Softball Championship kicks off today, with top-seed LSU Alexandria entering as the frontrunner. The tournament will pause on Friday due to expected rain and continue Friday-Monday, May 1-4. Louisiana Christian will host the event in Pineville, Texas. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260430n5aa79 https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260430dzemrt HOBBS, N.M. (April 30, 2026) — Host University of the Southwest (N.M.) delivered a wire-to-wire victory at the 2026 Red River Athletic Conference Men's Golf Championships, claiming the team title at Rockwind Community Links with a three-round total of 905 (+41). Thu, 30 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260430dzemrt https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260429lzssmk WACO, Texas (April 29, 2026) – Following are the members of the 2026 Red River Athletic Conference Softball All-Conference Team and postseason award-winners as voted by the conference's coaches. Kaetlyn Dunbar of LSU Alexandria was named Player of the Year and was a repeat first-team selection. Lainee Bailey of LSUA and Annika Litterio of Our Lady of the Lake University (Texas) were named Co-Pitchers of the Week; Litterio is a repeat All-Conference First-Team winner. LSUA's Sophia Romero was named Newcomer of the Year, Kilee Moody, Defensive Player of the Year, and Head Coach Trent Partridge, Coach of the Year.  Both Romero and Moody are All-Conference First-Team recipients; Moody is a repeat honoree. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260429lzssmk https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260427ondtli WACO, Texas (April 27, 2026) – The 2026 RRAC Men’s Golf Championships started this morning at the Rockwind Community Links in Hobbs, N.M. Hosting the event is Southwest (N.M.).  Participants include Jarvis Christian (Texas), Louisiana Christian, Our Lady of the Lake (Texas), USW, Texas A&M-San Antonio, and Texas A&M-Victoria. Mon, 27 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.redriverconference.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260427ondtli