ORANGE CITY, Iowa – Northwestern College has been selected as one of 10 host sites for the Opening Round of the NAIA Softball National Championship.
The Raiders will host a four- or five-team pod at the Open Space Park Softball Field in Sioux Center on May 12-15. The winner of the double-elimination bracket will advance to the NAIA Softball World Series in Columbus, Georgia.
“We look forward to welcoming some of the nations best softball teams in the country to Northwest Iowa once again this year,” Vice President for Athletics Tony Hoops said. “Hosting national events only occur with excellent coaching leadership and tremendous staff support. We are blessed to have both to provide a premier postseason experience for all the players.”
Northwestern has now been awarded a host bid in back-to-back seasons after hosting in Sioux Center last season.
Opponents, game times, and ticket information will be announced after the NAIA selection show on Wednesday, May 7 at 5:00 p.m. (CT).
HOST SITES
Central Methodist (Mo.) – Cox Stadium Complex; Fayette, Mo.
Cumberlands (Ky.) – UC Softball Complex; Williamsburg, Ky.
Georgia Gwinnett – Grizzly Softball Complex; Lawrenceville, Ga.
Indiana Wesleyan – Sue Bowman Field; Marion, Ind.
Northwestern – Open Space Park; Sioux Center, Iowa
Oklahoma City – Ann Lacey Stadium; Oklahoma City, Okla.
Oregon Tech – Stilwell Stadium; Klamath Falls, Ore.
Our Lady of the Lake – St. Mary’s University Softball Field
Science & Arts (Okla.) – Bill Smith Ballpark; Chickasha, Okla.
Southern Oregon – University Field; Ashland, Ore.
