Local news, sports, weather presented by the WDIO News TeamThe UMD softball team is gearing up for their first games of the 2026 campaign. They finished last season with a 39-17 record overall and an 18-8 record in the NSIC. If we play good fundamental softball, we’ll be in good shape. Just don’t give anyone anything free.”Last season, the team averaged less than one error per game, finishing with 51 errors in 56 games. They will play Eastern New Mexico University at 10 a.m., followed by Lubbock Christian University at 12:15 p.m.