Tacoma, Wash. – The Pacific Lutheran Lutes secured their first Northwest Conference (NWC) Softball title since 2003, finishing the 2026 season with a 24-4 conference record. With the championship, the Lutes have earned the right to host the NWC Softball Tournament.
Joining Pacific Lutheran in the tournament field are the defending champion Linfield Wildcats, Lewis & Clark River Otters, and George Fox Bruins. Linfield claimed the No. 2 seed with a 22-6 conference record, followed by Lewis & Clark at 21-7. George Fox secured the final spot with a 16-12 mark in conference play.
The full tournament schedule will be announced soon. The tournament champion will earn the NWC’s automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament.