Taryn Kern Earns Eighth AUSL Golden Ticket After Stanford’s Walkoff Win Over No. 9 Florida State

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Stanford senior infielder Taryn Kern received the eighth 2026 AUSL Golden Ticket on Friday, April 10, presented by broadcaster Amanda Scarborough following the Cardinal’s dramatic 9-8 walkoff victory over No. 9 Florida State.
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Taryn Kern Earns Eighth AUSL Golden Ticket After Stanford’s Walkoff Win Over No. 9 Florida State

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Stanford senior infielder Taryn Kern received the eighth 2026 AUSL Golden Ticket on Friday, April 10, presented by broadcaster Amanda Scarborough following the Cardinal’s dramatic 9-8 walkoff victory over No. 9 Florida State.
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AUSL Partners With ReBokeh Vision Technologies in World-First Pro Sports Accessibility Deal

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The AUSL announced a world-first professional sports accessibility partnership with ReBokeh Vision Technologies on April 8, 2026, giving low-vision fans free app access at all games.
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Kenzie Brown Earns Seventh AUSL Golden Ticket After Dominant Arizona State Win

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Arizona State pitcher Kenzie Brown received the 7th AUSL Golden Ticket on April 7, 2026, awarded by ESPN Holly Rowe after a 13-0 win over UTEP at Farrington Stadium.
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Dakota Kennedy Earns Sixth AUSL Golden Ticket After Banner Arkansas Season

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Arkansas outfielder Dakota Kennedy received the sixth AUSL Golden Ticket on April 7, 2026, securing her spot in the May 4 AUSL Draft on ESPN2.
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AUSL Profiles Texas Catcher Reese Atwood, Who Signed NIL Deal with League

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The AUSL published a feature profile on Texas Longhorns catcher Reese Atwood and revealed she signed an NIL partnership with the league, making her the second college softball player to do so after Karlyn Pickens.
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OKC Spark Releases Full 2026 AUSL Schedule; Single-Game Tickets Now on Sale

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The Oklahoma City Spark released their complete 2026 AUSL schedule and opened single-game ticket sales, with the franchise hosting the league-wide season opener at Tom Heath Field on June 9.

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Karlyn Pickens Earns Fifth 2026 AUSL Golden Ticket, Presented by Jennie Finch

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Tennessee senior pitcher Karlyn Pickens received the fifth 2026 AUSL Golden Ticket from softball legend Jennie Finch at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium on April 2.
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NiJaree Canady Records 1,000th Career Strikeout as No. 2 Texas Tech Routs BYU

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Texas Tech pitcher NiJaree Canady became the 102nd pitcher in NCAA Division I history to record 1,000 career strikeouts, leading the No. 2 Red Raiders to an 11-1 run-rule victory over BYU on April 2.
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Taryn Kern Earns Eighth AUSL Golden Ticket After Stanford’s Walkoff Win Over No. 9 Florida State

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Stanford senior infielder Taryn Kern received the eighth 2026 AUSL Golden Ticket on Friday, April 10, presented by broadcaster Amanda Scarborough following the Cardinal’s dramatic 9-8 walkoff victory over No. 9 Florida State.

AUSL Partners With ReBokeh Vision Technologies in World-First Pro Sports Accessibility Deal

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The AUSL announced a world-first professional sports accessibility partnership with ReBokeh Vision Technologies on April 8, 2026, giving low-vision fans free app access at all games.

Kenzie Brown Earns Seventh AUSL Golden Ticket After Dominant Arizona State Win

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Arizona State pitcher Kenzie Brown received the 7th AUSL Golden Ticket on April 7, 2026, awarded by ESPN Holly Rowe after a 13-0 win over UTEP at Farrington Stadium.

Dakota Kennedy Earns Sixth AUSL Golden Ticket After Banner Arkansas Season

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Arkansas outfielder Dakota Kennedy received the sixth AUSL Golden Ticket on April 7, 2026, securing her spot in the May 4 AUSL Draft on ESPN2.

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AUSL Partners With ReBokeh Vision Technologies in World-First Pro Sports Accessibility Deal

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The AUSL announced a world-first professional sports accessibility partnership with ReBokeh Vision Technologies on April 8, 2026, giving low-vision fans free app access at all games.

Kenzie Brown Earns Seventh AUSL Golden Ticket After Dominant Arizona State Win

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Arizona State pitcher Kenzie Brown received the 7th AUSL Golden Ticket on April 7, 2026, awarded by ESPN Holly Rowe after a 13-0 win over UTEP at Farrington Stadium.

Dakota Kennedy Earns Sixth AUSL Golden Ticket After Banner Arkansas Season

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Arkansas outfielder Dakota Kennedy received the sixth AUSL Golden Ticket on April 7, 2026, securing her spot in the May 4 AUSL Draft on ESPN2.

AUSL Profiles Texas Catcher Reese Atwood, Who Signed NIL Deal with League

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The AUSL published a feature profile on Texas Longhorns catcher Reese Atwood and revealed she signed an NIL partnership with the league, making her the second college softball player to do so after Karlyn Pickens.

OKC Spark Releases Full 2026 AUSL Schedule; Single-Game Tickets Now on Sale

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The Oklahoma City Spark released their complete 2026 AUSL schedule and opened single-game ticket sales, with the franchise hosting the league-wide season opener at Tom Heath Field on June 9.

Dallas Escobedo Magee Signs with Utah Talons, Strengthening Championship Pitching Staff

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Tokyo Olympian and 2014 NPF first overall pick Dallas Escobedo Magee has signed with the defending AUSL champion Utah Talons for the 2026 season.

27 AUSL Players Named to 2026 USA Softball Women’s National Team Athlete Pool

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Twenty-seven current AUSL players were named to the 36-player 2026 USA Softball Women’s National Team athlete pool, representing all six AUSL franchises ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

Reese Atwood Named to 2026 USA Softball Women’s National Team Pool

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Texas catcher Reese Atwood was named to the 2026 USA Softball Women's National Team athlete pool, a 36-player roster selected for international competition.

Arizona Wildcats Well-Represented in AUSL as Stewart Earns Golden Ticket

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Arizona's deep connection to the AUSL continues to grow as current star Sydney Stewart earns a Golden Ticket and multiple former Wildcats compete across the six-team league.

No. 1 Texas Crushes No. 4 Alabama 9-1 Behind Four Home Runs, Goode Leads Charge

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No. 1 Texas crushed No. 4 Alabama 9-1 behind four home runs, with AUSL Golden Ticket recipient Leighann Goode hitting two homers and driving in four runs in Tuscaloosa.

NiJaree Canady Records 1,000th Career Strikeout as No. 2 Texas Tech Routs BYU

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Texas Tech pitcher NiJaree Canady became the 102nd pitcher in NCAA Division I history to record 1,000 career strikeouts, leading the No. 2 Red Raiders to an 11-1 run-rule victory over BYU on April 2.

Karlyn Pickens Earns Fifth 2026 AUSL Golden Ticket, Presented by Jennie Finch

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Tennessee senior pitcher Karlyn Pickens received the fifth 2026 AUSL Golden Ticket from softball legend Jennie Finch at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium on April 2.
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