George Mason Patriots softball explained

George Mason Patriots
University:George Mason University
Conference:Atlantic 10 Conference
Conference Short:Atlantic 10
City:Fairfax
Stateabb:VA
State:Virginia
Coach:Justin Walker
Tenure:5th
Stadium:George Mason Softball Complex
Capacity:1,550[1]
Nickname:Patriots
Ncaa Tourneys:2023
Conference Tournament:2023

The George Mason Patriots softball team represents George Mason University in the NCAA Division I college softball. The team participates in the Atlantic 10 Conference (A-10). From 2002 until 2013, the team was a member of the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA).[2] The Patriots are currently led by head coach Justin Walker. The team plays its home games at George Mason Softball Complex located on the university's campus.[3]

History

George Mason qualified for the NCAA Division I softball tournament for the first time in 2023 after winning the Atlantic 10 Conference tournament, defeating Loyola Chicago by a score of 6-3.[4] [5] [6] The Patriots faced off against Duke in their first game of the tournament, losing 2-1 in a close contest.[7] [8] They were eliminated from the tournament by Campbell, losing by a score of 7-1.[9] [10]

Former shortstop Stacy James was named Colonial Athletic Association Rookie of the Year in 2002, and in 2003 was named CAA Player of the Year. In 2010, James was named to the CAA's 25th Anniversary softball team.[11] [12] In 2017, former pitcher Marina Vitalich was named as the Atlantic 10 Co-Pitcher of the Year, sharing the honors with Fordham pitcher Lauren Quense.[13] [14]

Coaching history

1978–1980[15] Judy Ferrier 41–20
1981 Penny Butler 35–10
1982–1986 Doug Wheelbarger 160–55–1
1987–1996 Mitch Hughes 171–244
1997–2003 Beth Fulcher 183–195
2004–2019 Joe Verbanic 315–498
2020–present Justin Walker 81–78

Roster

2024 George Mason Patriots roster
 Pitchers
  • 29 – Jordan Anderson – Junior
  • 32 – Carly Cooper – Senior
  • 10 – Haleigh Dellow – Freshman
  • 9 – Harlowe Nigh – Sophomore
  • 39 – Jordan Tallman – Junior
  • 36 – Kylie Wilkerson – Freshman

Catchers

  • 35 – Cheyenne DeGross – Sophomore
  • 15 – Logan Pickford – Sophomore
  • 19 – Zoe Vozick – Senior
 Outfielders
  • 33 – Sydney Bales – Senior
  • 28 – Sydney Blackwell – Junior
  • 20 – Elyssa DeRosa – Sophomore
  • 11 – Emily Lampela – Freshman
  • 6 – Charlotte Montgomery – Junior
  • 14 – Hayley Shifflett – Junior

Infielders

  • 21 – Marlaina Bozek – Senior
  • 25 – Kaleigh Friend – Freshman
  • 12 – Kamryn Inman – Sophomore
  • 23 – Maya McGowan – Sophomore
  • 24 – Maddy Myers – Graduate Student
  • 8 – Dara Jo Sharpe – Freshman
  • 27 – Rachel Warrens – Graduate Student
 
Reference:[16]

Season by season results

Season cut short due to COVID-19 Pandemic [1] [2] [17] [18]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: GMU Softball Media Guide as of May 8 2023 (PDF). George Mason University Athletics.
  2. Web site: 22-SB Record Book (PDF) - Colonial Athletic Association (CAA Sports). caasports.com.
  3. Web site: Facilities. George Mason University Athletics.
  4. Web site: Basalt graduate Zoe Vozick helps George Mason softball earn spot in NCAA regional. Austin. Colbert. May 18, 2023. www.aspentimes.com.
  5. Web site: How to Watch George Mason vs Duke: Stream College Softball Live, TV Channel. Phil. Watson. May 19, 2023. How to Watch and Stream Major League & College Sports - Sports Illustrated..
  6. Web site: Softball team earns absolutely historic championship victory. Chris. Novak. May 13, 2023. The Comeback: Today’s Top Sports Stories & Reactions.
  7. Web site: George Mason 1-2 Duke (May 19, 2023) Final Score. ESPN.
  8. Web site: George Mason softball finds out NCAA tournament seeding. May 15, 2023.
  9. Web site: Lady Camels eliminated from NCAA Regionals. Campbell University. Athletics. May 21, 2023. The Daily Record.
  10. Web site: George Mason 1-7 Campbell (May 20, 2023) Box Score. ESPN.
  11. Web site: Four UD softball players named All-CAA. www1.udel.edu.
  12. Web site: Stacy James Named to CAA's 25th Anniversary Softball Team. George Mason University Athletics.
  13. Web site: Senior softball pitcher Marina Vitalich discusses her unique opportunities playing softball abroad | Fourth Estate. October 7, 2019. gmufourthestate.com.
  14. Web site: Langhorne's Lauren Quense named Atlantic 10 Softball Pitcher of the Year. May 11, 2017.
  15. Web site: LUNA - Browse 4W Facets. images.gmu.edu.
  16. Web site: 2024 Softball Roster. George Mason University Athletics.
  17. Web site: SOFTBALL RECORD BOOK THROUGH 2016-17 SEASON (PDF) - Atlantic 10. static.atlantic10.com.
  18. Web site: 2023 Softball Standings. atlantic10.com.

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