NAIARSC
Moderately Competitive

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods Softball

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College

RSC · Saint Mary of the Woods, IN

Developing ProgramGrads earn $44K/yr

$33K

In-state tuition

Up to 10

Scholarships

equivalencies

52%

Graduation rate

Room & board: $13K

2023-2024 data via IPEDS

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods softball at a glance

Where the program sits and what a year here costs. How athletic aid works in NAIA.

Conference level
Division III / NAIA
Est. year, all in
$46,500Tuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid.
Debt as a share of year-10 pay
45%Median debt divided by median earnings 10 years after entry. Lower is easier to pay back.
Total enrollment
1,227

Cost, debt and enrollment: IPEDS 2023-2024 and College Scorecard. Conference level: CommitBound.

Program Info

Division
NAIA
Conference
RSC
Location
Saint Mary of the Woods, IN
Scholarships
Up to 10 equivalencies

What Saint Mary-of-the-Woods Coaches Look For

Recruiting benchmarks for D3 programs. Min = on the radar, Competitive = solidly in the pool, Elite = stands out.

Pitching Velocity
53 mphMin
56 mphCompetitive
60 mphElite
Exit Velocity (Tee)
62 mphMin
65 mphCompetitive
70 mphElite
Home to 1st (RH)
3.3 secMin
3.1 secCompetitive
3 secElite
Overhand Throw (IF)
52 mphMin
56 mphCompetitive
60 mphElite
Pop Time (2B)
2.2 secMin
2.1 secCompetitive
1.95 secElite
GPA
2.5Min
2.8Competitive
3.3Elite

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Recruiting Timeline

NAIA contact rules for Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Select your graduation year to see personalized deadlines.

Class of 2028 — currently a Junior

When Coaches Can Contact You

No contact restrictions — coaches can reach out at any time

Campus Visits

Campus visits available year-round

Offers & Commitments

NAIA schools can offer up to 10 scholarship equivalencies. Letters of intent are NAIA-specific (separate from the NCAA process).

Key Dates

  • No contact restrictions apply
  • NAIA Letter of Intent — can sign anytime
  • Eligibility determined by the NAIA Eligibility Center
  • Players are immediately eligible to compete (no redshirt rules like NCAA)

Updated for 2025-2026 NCAA rules

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Coaching Staff

Gina Furrey Buhse

Head Coach

G•••@smwc.edu

Sean Boardman

Assistant Softball Coach

Christina Haymaker

Assistant Softball Coach

Tyler Buhse

Assistant Softball Coach

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Saint Mary-of-the-Woods softball roster outlook

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods carries 17 players on its 2026-2027 roster. 3 seniors and graduate students leave after this season.

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods 2026-2027 roster by position: players leaving after this season and returning
PositionLeavingReturning
Pitchers11
Catchers13
Infielders18
Outfielders01
Utility01

From the program's published 2026-2027 roster. “Leaving” counts seniors and graduate students; juniors who transfer or leave early are not included, and players with remaining eligibility can return.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Does Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College offer softball scholarships?

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College is a NAIA program. Up to 10 equivalencies.

Who is the head coach at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College?

The current head coach is Gina Furrey Buhse. Verified coach email access is available with a free CommitBound account.

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Location

Recruiting Difficulty

Moderately Competitive

This program offers good opportunities for dedicated student-athletes. Travel ball experience and solid academics will strengthen your candidacy.

Graduate Outcomes

Median earnings (10yr)
$43,845/yr
Median earnings (6yr)
$41,863/yr
Median student debt
$19,512
Admission rate
72%

Consider ROI — 10-year median earnings vs. four years of published tuition

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard; tuition from IPEDS.

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Conference
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State
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