SMCC SeaWolves softball captures first-ever USCAA National Championship

SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine — The Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) softball team has made history, capturing its first-ever United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA) National Championship with a commanding 10-0 victory over Florida National University in the title game of the 2025 USCAA Small College World Series. 

The SeaWolves capped off an extraordinary postseason run by going undefeated through much of the national tournament and finishing with a 32-7 overall record, riding a 24-game winning streak into the final day. 

SMCC's championship game performance was dominant from start to finish. The SeaWolves delivered 13 hitsand scored in bunches, plating four runs in the third inning, three in the fourth, and three more in the sixth. Delanie Perry (DeLand, Florida) led the way, going 3-for-4 with four RBIs, while Courtney Frohaug(Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada) and Emily Hutchins (Kennebunk, Maine) each drove in two runs. Pitcher Sarah Wilkins (Red Deer, Alberta, Canada) delivered a complete-game two-hit shutout, earning her 16th win of the season.  

Earlier in the day, Florida National University (FNU) defeated SMCC 4-0, handing the SeaWolves their first loss of the tournament and forcing a winner-take-all championship game. SMCC responded in emphatic fashion, bouncing back in the decisive game to claim the national title. 

The road to the championship included a hard-fought 1-0 semifinal victory over FNU on Wednesday, a statement 7-2 win over top-seeded Salem University, and a 5-1 opening-round victory over Penn State Mont Alto, keeping the SeaWolves in control through much of the double-elimination format. 

"This is a milestone moment for our College and our student-athletes," said Interim Athletic Director Ethan Wells. "Our players' hard work, talent, and resilience brought them to this championship, and they've made the entire SMCC community incredibly proud."  

SMCC President Kristen Miller reflected on the team's historic achievement: 

"Just three years ago, challenges within our conference forced us to rebuild our softball program—and today, we are national champions. This team represents what it means to dream big, work hard, and build something extraordinary from the ground up. Last year, we made it to the World Series tournament and gained some much-needed experience. This year, we came back stronger and brought the title home. I could not be more proud of our SeaWolves. They made history—not only as champions, but as the only community college to compete at this year's softball tournament. Their heart, grit, and determination define what it means to be SMCC Strong." 

This marks SMCC's third USCAA National Championship in school history. Golfer Tommy Stirling claimed the 2011 USCAA National Golf Championship, while the men's basketball team captured the 2022 USCAA Division II National Championship. 

A return home celebration with the South Portland Police and Fire Departments is tentatively planned for Friday. Details to follow. 

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