In just a few weeks, we will see some of the top NCAA Division III teams back in action. Along with some of those top teams, we will see the return of some talented pitchers.

SALEM, Va. —  Tournament Most Outstanding Pitcher Hanna Hull tossed a five-hitter and All-Tournament selection Ariana Rolle had three hits, including an RBI single in the fifth that triggered the run rule, giving Virginia Wesleyan its third NCAA Division III national championship in the past four tournaments on Tuesday at the Moyer Sports Complex.

Mark Allister is the author of Women’s College Softball on the Rise: A Season Inside the Game. He will be writing on DIII softball this spring and would welcome story ideas and comments at allister@stolaf.edu