UNG softball wins National Championship

Reacting to the crowd of fans who had gathered in Dahlonega, UNG outfielder Mariah Wicker proudly holds the NCAA Division II Softball National Championship trophy as the Nighthawks return home. Once the bus arrived from Chattanooga, the team was enthusiastically greeted at their home stadium a few hours after winning the title. (photo by Keith Murden / The Nugget)

The Nighthawks celebrate their hard-fought victory over Grand Valley State in the final round of the NCAA Division II National Championships. (photo by Ben Lilley / UNG)