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HOLLY SPRINGS, MS — The Rust College Softball team closed out a memorable 2025 season with a hard-fought run to the HBCUAC Conference Tournament Semifinals, marking one of the program’s most successful campaigns in recent memory.
HOLLY SPRINGS, MS — The Rust College Athletics Department proudly congratulates junior pitcher Leona Joshua on being named to the All-HBCUAC Softball First Team for her outstanding performance during the 2025 season.
HOLLY SPRINGS, MS — The Rust College Athletics Department proudly congratulates freshman pitcher Ashanti Murrell on being named the HBCU Athletic Conference (HBCUAC) Softball Pitcher of the Week for April 14th–20th. This marks Murrell’s first Pitcher of the Week honor this season and the third total Player of the Week recognition for the Bearcats softball program this year.
HOLLY SPRINGS, MS – The Rust College Softball program is proud to announce that freshman Rha'Khaya Jones has been named the HBCUAC Conference Softball Player of the Week for February 24th – March 2nd. This honor marks her first Player of the Week award in her debut season at Rust College.
HOLLY SPRINGS, MS – The Rust College Softball program is proud to announce that Junior Leona Joshua has been named the HBCUAC Conference Softball Pitcher of the Week for February 24th – March 2nd. In her second season at Rust College, Joshua earned her first Pitcher of the Week award this year after delivering a series of dominant performances on the mound.
HOLLY SPRINGS, MS – On February 27, the Rust College Softball team etched a new chapter in school history with their first-ever win over Lane College, cruising to an 8-2 victory. This landmark win not only signifies a major achievement for the Bearcats but also sets the tone for what promises to be an exciting season ahead.
HOLLY SPRINGS, MS – The Rust College Softball team is set to kick off the 2025 season with renewed optimism and a fresh wave of talent from surrounding southern schools. Under the leadership of Head Coach Kendrick Vivians, who has helmed the program since 2022, the Bearcats are determined to turn things around after a few challenging seasons.
The Rust College softball program ended its building block-laying season with an unfortunate dud, falling 4-0 and 12-4 with the latter in six.