Hoosiers Daily News: Indiana softball is heading to another NCAA Tournament

May 17, 2025; Fayetteville, AR, USA; Indiana Hoosiers head coach Shonda Stanton looks on during the third inning against the Oklahoma State Cowgirls. Oklahoma State won 16-8. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-Imagn Images | Brett Rojo-Imagn Images

Shonda Staton has built one of the most consistent programs in Bloomington in her nine years leading Indiana softball.

The Hoosiers have made the last four NCAA Tournaments under Stanton’s watch, marking a new program record after Stanton already achieved three consecutive appearances in 2025. Four of the program’s eleven tournament bids in its history have come under Stanton.

Indiana is once again bound for the Knoxville Regional, where it’ll compete against Northern Kentucky, Virginia and host Tennessee for a chance to advance. The Hoosiers will open NCAA Tournament play on Friday against Virginia.

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