As Houston softball navigates the NCAA transfer portal that runs from June 8-22, here is a look at all the comings and goings for the program, which looks to improve upon a last-place Big 12 conference finish in 2026.
Departures
Maddie Hartley: Junior two-way player Maddie Hartley, who spent her first two seasons with Houston, announced her commitment to Oklahoma State on her Instagram on Saturday, June 13. As a sophomore, Hartley earned the eighth triple crown in Houston program history, posting a .338 batting average, 47 RBI and 20 home runs. She slashed .338/.487/.811 across her 51 games played in 2026, earning her All-Big 12 second team honors. Hartley’s 20 home runs marked only the second time a Cougar had totaled 20+ in a season, and first since Hailey Outon hit 22 in 2012.
Tracker will be updated as more announcements are made.
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