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Marshall Softball’s NCAA Tournament Tickets on Sale Now

5/11/2026 11:00:00 AM | Softball

Fans urged to act quickly as Tickets for Durham Region are limited

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HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Marshall Softball is back in the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2017. The Herd (37-17) will face the Arizona Wildcats (35-16) in its tournament opener Friday at 2:30 p.m. Tickets for the Durham Regional go on sale to the public Monday at 2 p.m.

  • For the ticket links, view HERE.
  • For an A-Z guide of Smith Family Stadium and Duke Softball, view HERE.

Durham Regional Schedule
Friday, May 15
Noon - Gm 1: Duke vs. Howard
2:30p - Gm 2: Arizona vs. Marshall

Saturday, May 16
1pm - Gm 3: Friday winners
3:30p - Gm 4: Friday losers
6p - Gm 5: Gm 3 Wnr-Gm 4 Lsr

Sunday, May 17
Noon - Championship Gm #1
2:30p- Championship Gm #2

Marshall Softball

  • At 37-17, Marshall finished in 2nd place in the Sun Belt Conference, a league which sent three teams to the NCAA Tournament for the second time in the last three seasons.
  • Sophomore Sydni Burko leads the Herd with a .382 average and 21 home runs. Burko was named the 2026 SBC Player of the Year.
  • The Herd is 2-4 all-time in the NCAA Tournament. Marshall will seek its first NCAA Super Regional appearance to continue what has been a historic season for the program. To donate to Marshall Softball, click HERE.

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Marshall Softball: Pre-NCAA Tournament Interviews
Monday, May 11
Marshall Softball: SBC Player of the Year - Sydni Burko
Tuesday, May 05
Marshall Softball: Post-game presser - HC Morgan Zerkle - May 2 vs. JMU
Saturday, May 02
Marshall Softball: HC Morgan Zerkle/Abby Darnley (Post-South Alabama G1)
Saturday, April 18