Binghamton softball, now two-time AE champs, faces Oklahoma in NCAA Tournament

ORONO, Maine – The Binghamton softball team has begun to get familiar with the feel of the America East conference trophy. The Bearcats secured the conference title for the second year in a row, beating UMass Lowell in two games to secure an NCAA Tournament berth at powerhouse Oklahoma. A stunning, eight-run sixth-inning rally in Game 1, after a 7-0 deficit through four innings, brought the Bearcats back to playoff posture and sparked the offensive prowess that put Game 1 at 10-8, and a consistent defense that put Game 2 at 4-2 on Saturday, May 9.

Winner - and still champions!!!! #AESB pic. twitter.

com/QTg1Uk5pu1 — Binghamton Softball (@BinghamtonSOFT) May 9, 2026 The all-tournament team, spearheaded by America East’s Player of the Year Rachel Carey, who was named the Most Outstanding Player of the series after batting . 471 with eight hits and 12 RBIs, also included Delaney Glover (P), Olivia Kennedy (P) and Lauren Payne (1B/DP). The moment we repeated as @AmericaEast champions!

#AESB pic. twitter. com/jbk2uWIlTb — Binghamton Softball (@BinghamtonSOFT) May 9, 2026 Binghamton (20-25) will try to prove its offensive tenacity as they meet Oklahoma (48-8-0) in the double-elimination Norman Regional bracket of the NCAA Tournament, slated to begin at 3:30 PM ET on Friday, May 15 (SEC Network).