MONROE, La. – ULM head softball coach Molly Fichtner has signed an extension with the Warhawks, announced Director of Athletics SJ Tuohy. Fichtner will remain with ULM through 2029.
 
"Molly and her staff have taken the ULM softball program to new heights," said Tuohy. "With her continued commitment to ULM, the ceiling continues to raise as to what is possible for her and the team. She means so much to not just our university, but the community and we are thrilled to keep her on the Bayou."
 
Head coach Molly Fichtner has recorded three-straight winning seasons with the Warhawks, most recently becoming the fifth coach in Sun Belt history to earn back-to-back Coach of the Year honors. She led ULM to its first Sun Belt regular season conference title this season, with a record 38 wins and 19 conference victories. 
 
With four all-conference selections this season, ULM continues to set the standard, leading the conference in fielding percentage (.975), sitting at second in the SBC in ERA (2.63) and doubles (83). The doubles recorded by the 2026 squad are the most in program history, the fielding percentage also tied for first in the record books. 
 
"I'm incredibly grateful for the continued trust and support from our athletic director, SJ Tuohy and university president Dr. Carrie Castille," said Fichtner. "We're proud of the progress we've made and we're even more excited about what lies ahead. I'm honored to continue leading this program and representing this university at the highest level."