A new chapter of Long Beach State Softball will be on display in Mexico, as The Beach opens an early chapter of the Kendall Fearnera on an international stage at the 2026 Puerto Vallarta College Challenge.

The Southern Illinois Salukis are headed south of the border as a part of their early 2026 season slate, with a significant early measuring stick when the Salukis travel to Mexico for the Triple Crown Puerto Vallarta College Challenge, a tournament head coach Jen Sewell believes offers both competitive value and long-term growth for a retooled roster.