2026 Heart Softball Conference Tournament
Presented by 516 Sports Capital
Heart of America Conference Championships are presented by 516 Sports Capital.
LOCATION
Busse Field at the Robert W. Plaster Athletic Complex
FULL SCHEDULE
Thursday, April 30
9:30 AM – Game 1: No. 4 Benedictine vs. No. 5 William Penn
12:00 PM – Game 2: No. 1 Missouri Baptist vs. No. 8 Baker
2:30 PM – Game 3: No. 3 Grand View vs. No. 6 William Woods
5:00 PM – Game 4: No. 2 Central Methodist vs. No. 7 Mount Mercy
7:30 PM – Game 5: No. 5 William Penn vs. No. 8 Baker
Friday, May 1
9:30 AM – Game 6: No. 6 William Woods vs. #7 Mount Mercy
12:00 PM – Game 7: No. 4 Benedictine vs. No. 1 Missouri Baptist
2:30 PM – Game 8: No. 3 Grand View vs. #2 Central Methodist
5:00 PM – Game 9: No. 6 William Woods vs. No. 4 Benedictine
7:30 PM – Game 10: No. 8 Baker vs. No. 3 Grand View
Saturday, May 2
12:00 PM – Game 11: No. 1 Missouri Baptist vs. No. 2 Central Methodist
2:30 PM – Game 12: No. 6 William Woods vs. No. 3 Grand View
5:00 PM – Game 13: No. 1 Missouri Baptist vs. No. 3 Grand View
Sunday, May 3
12:00 PM – Game 14: No. 2 Central Methodist vs. No. 1 Missouri Baptist
IF NECESSARY - Game 15: No. 2 Central Methodist vs. No. 1 Missouri Baptist
TOURNAMENT FIELD
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School |
Nickname |
Location |
Heart Seed |
NAIA Rank |
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Missouri Baptist |
Spartans |
St. Louis, MO |
No. 1 |
No. 8 |
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Central Methodist |
Eagles |
Fayette, MO |
No. 2 |
No. 17 |
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Grand View |
Vikings |
Des Moines, IA |
No. 3 |
No. 15 |
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Benedictine |
Ravens |
Atchison, KS |
No. 4 |
RV |
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William Penn |
Statesmen |
Oskaloosa, IA |
No. 5 |
NR |
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William Woods |
Owls |
Fulton, MO |
No. 6 |
NR |
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Mount Mercy |
Mustangs |
Cedar Rapids, IA |
No. 7 |
NR |
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Baker |
Wildcats |
Baldwin City, KS |
No. 8 |
NR |
HEART SOFTBALL CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE
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Round |
Date |
Time |
Matchup |
Video |
Live Stats |
Result |
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Opening Round |
Apr. 30 |
9:30 AM |
#4 Benedictine vs. #5 William Penn |
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Opening Round |
Apr. 30 |
12:00 PM |
#1 Missouri Baptist vs. #8 Baker |
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Opening Round |
Apr. 30 |
2:30 PM |
#3 Grand View vs. #6 William Woods |
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Opening Round |
Apr. 30 |
5:00 PM |
#2 Central Methodist vs. #7 Mount Mercy |
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Elimination |
Apr. 30 |
7:30 PM |
#5 William Penn vs. #8 Baker |
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Elimination |
May 1 |
9:30 AM |
#6 William Woods vs. #7 Mount Mercy |
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Winners Bracket |
May 1 |
12:00 PM |
#4 Benedictine vs. #1 Missouri Baptist |
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Winners Bracket |
May 1 |
2:30 PM |
#3 Grand View vs. #2 Central Methodist |
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Elimination |
May 1 |
5:00 PM |
#6 William Woods vs. #4 Benedictine |
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Elimination |
May 1 |
7:30 PM |
#8 Baker vs. #3 Grand View |
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Winners Bracket Final |
May 2 |
12:00 PM |
#1 Missouri Baptist vs. #2 Central Methodist |
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Elimination |
May 2 |
2:30 PM |
#6 William Woods vs. #3 Grand View |
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Semifinal |
May 2 |
5:00 PM |
#1 Missouri Baptist #3 Grand View |
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Championship |
May 3 |
12:00 PM |
#2 Central Methodist vs. #1 Missouri Baptist |