January 22, 2025

For Immediate Release
Office of Public Information
Crowder College

RE: Roughrider Baseball and Softball rankings and home openers

Neosho, MO – The 2025 season for Crowder College Roughrider Baseball and Softball will begin next week.

Crowder College Roughrider Baseball will start the season Thursday, January 30, 1pm versus Labette Community College at Lallemand Field on the Neosho campus. The Roughrider enter the season ranked #10 in NJCAA Division I baseball according to the polls (Jan. 22, 2025).

The first home double-header will challenge the Roughriders as they host #5 ranked Johnson County Community College on Thursday, Feb. 6 at 1 & 4PM.

The 2024 season concluded at the NJCAA Division I World Series in Grand Junction, Colorado, with a record of 49-15, earning the Region 16 and South Central District Championships.

Crowder College Roughrider Softball will begin their season Friday, January 31, 11AM and 4PM at home versus Barton Community College and Northeastern Junior College, respectively. The Roughriders enter the season under new head coach, Niki Keck. NJCAA Division I polls (January 22, 2025) have the Roughriders earning votes, just outside the top 20 teams.

The 2024 season concluded at the District tournament with the Roughriders finishing 44-21, after earning the Region 16 Championship.

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Last Updated on January 22, 2025 by Cindy