League: NBA Sport: Basketball Country: United States Category: Scores & Results

Mackenzie Hughes joins Mayville State as softball assistant coach

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 16, 2026, 12:32 AM

Last updated Jul 16, 2026

Basketball

Summary

On July 15, Mackenzie Hughes returned to Mayville State University as an assistant softball coach. Hughes, a former standout in both softball and basketball at Mayville State, expressed gratitude for the opportunity to contribute to the program that shaped her athletic career. She will focus on outfield coaching, strength and conditioning, and recruitment. Hughes had a distinctive collegiate career, earning numerous accolades, including First Team All-Conference honors in both sports and the North Star Athletic Association Gold Glove award in 2023. Prior to her role at Mayville State, she completed her eligibility at the University of North Dakota, where she also excelled in basketball.

Source Links

Yahoo Sports

Status Watch

•Mackenzie Hughes is back at Mayville State University.
•She joins as an assistant softball coach under Jordan Olson.
•Hughes earned several accolades during her collegiate career.
•She played both softball and basketball at Mayville State.
•Hughes was named North Dakota High School Female Athlete of the Year in 2021.

Latest Updates

12:32 AMYahoo Sports — Mackenzie Hughes returns to Mayville State as assistant softball coach

What they're saying

"
Jul. 15—MAYVILLE, N.D. — Mackenzie Hughes is heading back to Mayville State. The former Thompson, Mayville State and UND athlete has joined softball head coach Jordan Olson's coaching staff. "I'm grateful for the opportunity to return to the Mayville State family," Hughes said in a press release. "This university played such an important role in shaping me as both a student-athlete and a ...
— Yahoo Sports

Related Teams & Leagues

Atlanta Hawks NBA Basketball