William Jewell College Athletics

06/11/2026

Before college football’s biggest stage, it started here.

Always good to have alumnus back on The Hill!

06/01/2026

Cardinal Greats to be Inducted Into Athletics Hall of Fame

LIBERTY, Mo. - William Jewell College Athletics has announced the five individuals and one team that will be enshrined into the Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2026. Among the former greats to be honored are Austin Kretchmar, '16 (baseball), Andrew Peters, '02 (men's basketball), Jimi Reed, '83 (foo...

06/01/2026

Five Cardinals Selected to CSC Academic All-District Team

LIBERTY, Mo. - The 2026 Academic All-District® Softball teams, selected by College Sports Communicators, recognize the nation's top student-athletes for their combined performances on the field and in the classroom. The CSC Academic All-America® program separately recognizes softball honorees in f...

06/01/2026

Chairez Earns All-America Honors

LIBERTY, Mo. - For the third time in program history, William Jewell softball boasts an All-American as outfielder Mikayla Chairez picked up the national honor from the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA), where she earned a Second Team selection, while also being listed on the Third Team....

06/01/2026

Erlacher Announced as New Vice President for Athletics

LIBERTY, Mo. - Ryan Erlacher has been named Vice President for Athletics at William Jewell College, following a national search. He will begin his role on July 1, overseeing operations of the Cardinal Athletics Department and 19 NCAA DII sports as well as serving on the president's cabinet. Chris Mc...

05/12/2026

Join Jewell Athletics on June 5 at the 35th Annual Cardinal Classic! Enjoy a round of golf, catching up with old friends, and supporting Cardinal Athletics!

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05/03/2026

RECAP | Jewell Splits with UMSL to Close 2026 Season

ST. LOUIS - The William Jewell softball team posted a dominant 11-3 win in five innings on Sunday afternoon to earn a split with Missouri-St. Louis. The Cardinals dropped the opener, 4-2. Jewell closes the season at 21-29 overall and 12-16 in the Great Lakes Valley Conference, finishing ninth in the...

05/03/2026

RECAP | Cardinals Split Saturday Doubleheader at Lincoln

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - The William Jewell softball team dropped the opening half of a doubleheader at Lincoln University of Missouri, 8-0, but responded with a 3-0 win in game two. The Cardinals move to 20-28 overall and 11-15 in conference play.

05/03/2026

RECAP | Jewell Splits Doubleheader Day with Rockhurst

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – William Jewell baseball won their first game of their doubleheader with Rockhurst on Friday, 7-2, before dropping game two 11-10. Jewell is 15-34 and 9-22 headed into the final day of the regular season.

05/01/2026

RECAP | Jewell Downs Rival Hawks, 10-4, in Season Opener

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Opening the final regular season series of the year with their cross-town rival, William Jewell baseball took down Rockhurst University 10-4 in Kansas City Crown action. The win places Jewell at 14-33 and 8-21 in GLVC action.