University of Northern Iowa Athletics
2026 Softball Roster
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Jersey Number 17
Neela Applegate
- Position:
- Infield
- Class:
- Freshman
- High School:
- Winterset HS
- Hometown:
- Earlham, Iowa
HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Winterset High School where she competed on the volleyball, track and field, and softball teams … Four-time All-Conference athlete (Second Team 2x, First Team 2x) … Recorded a game-winning home run in the 4A State Championship her freshman year and a game-tying home run in the State Championship her sophomore year … Two-time 4A All-State … Four-year Honor Roll student … Academic Gold Medal … Marine Corps Distinguished Female Athlete Award … BBB Award … US Air Force Reserve Math & Science Award … Two-time 4A State Champion … Three-time State qualifier on the track.
PERSONAL: Daughter of Ben and Angie Applegate … Has one sibling, Lily … Majoring in Marketing.
UNI Football Head Coach Todd Stepsis Remarks - Feb. 16, 2026
Tuesday, February 17
Ryan Jacobs Press Conference - Feb. 16, 2026.
Monday, February 16
Ryan Jacobs Press Conference - Feb. 9, 2026.
Monday, February 09
PST: 2026 Softball Preview
Friday, February 06
