2026 Smith College Softball Season Preview: Bears Energized by Deep First-Year Class and Challenging Slate

NORTHAMPTON, Mass. — With the crack of the bat and the smell of fresh dirt on the horizon, the Smith College softball team is gearing up for a highly anticipated 2026 season. Armed with a massive first-year class, a battle-tested core of upperclassmen, and a grueling schedule, the Bears are ready to make a statement both locally and within the fiercely competitive New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference (NEWMAC). Head Coach Emily Lopez, entering another season at the helm, expressed immense optimism about the squad’s dynamic. “The team is energized as we head into the 2026 season,” Lopez said.…