Now, it's her time to be one of the leaders for JMU and staff writer Logan Skinner dives into why, With only one loss at home and a 10-6 record, it was a gut punch to the entire JMU baseball . LaPorte said she was happy the schedule gives the underclassmen, especially the juniors, the ability to play a full schedule facing full talent. Mock draft 2.0: Which MCWS standout goes No. The Dukes landed an all-around softball player when they signed Alexander, but more than that, her demeanor has helped define this team and this program. 21), CAA Commissioner Academic Honor Roll (Fall '19 and Spring '20), Most Outstanding Player of the CAA Tournament, USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Week (4/30), Finished the season with a career-best 1.70 ERA with a 24-1 record in the circle while racking up 178 strikeouts through 152 innings in which eight games were shutouts, Pitched eight complete innings in the 1-0 shutout over #25 Michigan at the ASU Invitational (3/7), Tallied a season-high 10 strikeouts against FAU at the St. Pete/Clearwater Elite Invitational (2/16), Named to Softball America's Top 100 Players of 2019 (No. Im super excited to get out of that, to get out away from conference to play some of these bigger teams, sophomore pitcher Alissa Humphery said. Because WD and Emily could not travel from Virginia to attend the WCWS, the extended Alexander family in Dallas and Kansas City decided to come in their place. Mia Khalifa questions Priyanka Chopra's Mia Khalifa questions Priyanka Chopra's silence over farmers' protest. Softball Releases 2024 Big West Schedule - University of Hawai'i at Jubas, Meredith JMU Softball | Harrisonburg VA - Facebook Last season, pitching wasn't a constant and the staff fought mental battles. The squeeze was on. Replies. Odicci Alexander - Softball - James Madison University Athletics The Dukes will be the No. The Rainbow Wahine will open their 2024 Big West slate with a three-game series at UC Santa Barbara (Mar. Best responses by sexpert Dr Mahinder W Best responses by sexpert Dr Mahinder Watsa. JMU, now 2-1, faces High Point on the road Feb. 25. JMU softball gets ready to hit the field next month to start the 2022 campaign. 87 talking about this. Along with on-the-field camaraderie, the squad is playing for something bigger this season. Want to praise someone or get something off your chest? But despite the situation, this offseason was one of relationships and getting to know each other. Partly cloudy. It's just one big family, Hall said. The Dukes stay home for a three-game series versus Cornell from Feb. 24-26. Shes the one that fires everyone up.. Players Listed Alphabetically. Rockingham County Sheriff Bryan Hutcheson says an investigation into Lauren Bernett's death is continuing and . County Champion, League Champion. How to Join We hold tryouts prior to each season. She is no slouch at the plate, either, hitting .329 with 25 hits and 12 RBIs. Winds NNW at 10 to 15 mph.. That jam set up the play of the tournament to date. The last few weeks have just been full focus on what she needs to do. This fall the Bulldogs will play in four events hosted by SEC foes before . 454 trees to face the axe to make way f 454 trees to face the axe to make way for the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link. HONOLULUThe Big West has announced the 2024 University of Hawai'i softball team's conference schedule. The Dukes have one more regular season game Feb. 24 versus Marshall at 5 p.m. before the Sun Belt Conference tournament. 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Newton, Hallie An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. Pinder, Abbie Why not us?". "Oh man," he said, "how awesome is that!". The Dukes are returning a wide cast of players but also welcome in newcomers to try to get the team back to their 2021 prowess. Bernett went 7-for-9 in the series, hitting .788 with seven RBIs and four runs scored, the school said. LaPorte told The Breeze the tournament invites different teams every year but according to the schedule, the Dukes wont compete. Louisiana is at the top of the conference so were really excited to play them, Shifflett said. LaPorte, Shifflett, Hall and Mathis all touted how close-knit the group has become since September, with the players spending lots of time together. However, LaPortes optimistic and said JMU softballs culture of competitiveness and heart can match top opposing talent. Since JMU cant compete in the CAA tournament, the team needs tough opponents to boost its resume for the NCAA tournament. JMU softball releases 2023 season schedule | Sports | breezejmu.org Low 63F. Bowman, Wayne For JMU softball head coach Loren LaPorte, her favorite memory from the Womens College World Series was the two weeks after the final pitch when JMU softball returned home. Authorities with the Rockingham County Sheriff's Office announced that Bernett's death has been ruled as an apparent suicide, multiple outlets, including the Associated Press and NBC News report. JMU spent over $2.8 million renovating the stadium, more than doubling the seating capacity for fans. View Full Bio, Hannah 5 Florida on day three of the tournament. We told the team last week it's very difficult for us to make a starting lineup. I think that theyre going to test our team, but Im so super excited to see how we match up against them.. Hook, Hallie Shes joined by sophomore pitchers Rebecca Muh, a transfer from Georgia, and Lexi Rodgers, who make up a diverse staff with different strengths in their games. The death of a James Madison softball star has been classified as an apparent suicide. 2023 Softball Roster - James Madison University Athletics Meet the Players (23-62) Player Bio/Stats. 1 to the Pirates? Olivia Cataldo - 2023 - Softball - University of Chicago "She's one of the most incredible individuals I've been around," Bourne said. JMU baseball defeated George Mason, 10-2, on Feb. 21 in its home opener to move to 1-3 on the season. The Gators fell in the Super Regionals last season to Georgia, the only other non-seeded team to make the NCAA tournament. Heading into her second season, JMU sophomore pitcher Alissa Humphrey has been busy. JMU softball's schedule is filled with Power 5 teams and has a new cast of players on the roster. It wasn't even the win over the top-ranked team in the country, Oklahoma, or JMU's final victory of the 2021 campaign against the Sooners' rival, Oklahoma State. Bulldogs Reveal 2023-24 Schedule Full Of Opportunity We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. The National Club Softball Association (NCSA) is the only inter-collegiate club softball league in the United States. 281 Followers. ", Odicci Alexander, star pitcher of JMU's Women's College World Series run in 2021, posted "Love you LB" on social media, as well as, "You really never know what someone is going through.". The Dukes' run through the Women's College World Series felt improbable but also somehow destined -- a Cinderella team to the nation, but one those in Harrisonburg, Virginia, knew was built for this exact moment. Lauren Bernett, a star catcher for the James Madison University softball team, has died, the school announced Tuesday. The award came after Bernett and the team faced Drexel University over the weekend. 17. Shifflett and Hall said theyre excited to face off against Louisiana, which is the only Sun Belt team slotted in DISoftballs preseason top 25 rankings at No. 2023 James Madison University Athletics, Associate Director of Olympic Sport Strength and Conditioning Coach (baseball, softball), Hide/Show Additional Information For Hannah Shifflett, Hide/Show Additional Information For Avery Pinder, Hide/Show Additional Information For Abbie Campbell, Hide/Show Additional Information For Jasmine Hall, Hide/Show Additional Information For Bella Henzler, Hide/Show Additional Information For Kylee Gleason, Hide/Show Additional Information For Carsen Sanders, Hide/Show Additional Information For Lauren Fulton, Hide/Show Additional Information For Brittany Hook, Hide/Show Additional Information For Hallie Hall, Hide/Show Additional Information For Kylah Berry, Hide/Show Additional Information For Grace Newell, Hide/Show Additional Information For Lily Romero, Hide/Show Additional Information For Morgan Mesaros, Hide/Show Additional Information For Isabelle Fishman, Hide/Show Additional Information For KK Mathis, Hide/Show Additional Information For Alissa Humphrey, Hide/Show Additional Information For Kylie Thress, Hide/Show Additional Information For Rebecca Muh, Hide/Show Additional Information For Lexi Rogers, Hide/Show Additional Information For Kate Carrier, Hide/Show Additional Information For Reed Butler, Hide/Show Additional Information For Hannah Hennessy. JMU softball opens its schedule on the road in South Carolina. Pettry, Olivia JMU had five teams appear in the national rankings in 2021-22, highlighted by football finishing third and ranked as high as second in various parts of the season. But the clinching 7-2 win proved her mettle, as she turned around and threw a four-hitter -- and went 2-for-4 with an RBI. The Dukes said that doesnt make them any less excited, however. The Dukes next compete in the ECAC Indoor Championships from March 3-5. Partly cloudy. The Dukes kicked off their softball season earlier this month and stand at 3-3 in their first two tournaments after a 3-1 showing this past weekend at the Elon Phoenix Softball Invitational. Tied her career high in strike outs with 12 against Texas Tech (2/14/20). Mathis, Alissa The Dukes did just that, making a comeback and beating Northeastern 76-71. Batted 3-for-5 with six RBI in a doubleheader versus North Park. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. 20 in the country. Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: You have permission to edit this article. Smith, Madison #GoDukes | @lisshumphrey pic.twitter.com/xZKHPZZrY4 JMU Softball (@JMUSoftball) May 11, 2021 Alexis Bermudez, the likely No. OKLAHOMA CITY -- The purple-clad James Madison fans in the crowd started to fidget after Oklahoma State put runners on second and third with one out in the top of the seventh inning, with the Dukes holding what felt like a precarious one-run lead. Although down for the first four innings, the Dukes rallied back in the fifth and sixth to take the game and win their 27th game in a row. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. JMU men's basketball concluded its regular season Feb. 24 with a 90-69 win over Georgia State on Senior Night to move to 21-10 (12-6 Sun Belt). "The official report from the Medical Examiner's Office is pending, and out of respect for her family and friends, there is no other information to release at this time.". With new training and a new mindset, the team is ready to start strong. Muh, Lexi Vashi: Japanese team looked visibly stronger in speed and swiftness than their counterparts which turned to be true at the end of final day at Navi Mumbai Sport JMU Club Softball (@JMUclubsoftball) / Twitter With the 2-1 win over Oklahoma State on Friday night, James Madison became the first unranked team in WCWS history to advance to the semifinals. Harrisonburg, VA Joined April 2014. JMU went in 2019 and 2020. That is all she ever wanted to do. Both Shifflett and Hall are in their fifth years with the Dukes and are hoping to leave a greater impact on the team before they graduate. Contact Savannah Reger at breezesports@gmail.com. HARRISONBURG, Va. - James Madison softball head coach Loren LaPorte released the 2023 softball schedule, presented by LD&B and Erie Insurance on Monday, a 52-game slate with 20 games to be hosted at Veterans Memorial Park. JMU softball prepares for first full season in two years with packed schedule, 1598 S. 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James Madison University Athletics Scoreboard Full Schedule softball Sun, Apr 16 Final James Madison 10 vs Troy 7 softball Tue, Apr 18 Final James Madison 2 at Virginia 10 softball Fri, Apr 21 Final James Madison 2 at Marshall 10 softball Sat, Apr 22 Final James Madison 7 at Marshall 6 softball Apted, Kevin There are no statistics available for this player. Last month, Katie Meyer, goalkeeper and captain of the Stanford women's soccer team, was found dead in an on-campus residence; her death was determined to be "self-inflicted," according to the medical examiner's office of Santa Clara County, California. Our club holds practice four to five times per week for two hours each. 2023 Roster. JMU Club Softball's Tweets. Bowman, Quinn It really is.". I know everybodys chomping at the bit to get back, start practice and be able to go and travel and play these amazing teams, sophomore catcher Lauren Bernett said. JMU Club Softball | Harrisonburg VA - Facebook 405, Dombivli East, Mumbai - 421201, Dist. He was a letterwinner on the baseball team, earning ACC All-Academic honors in 2014 and 2015. When the Dukes battled Liberty at the Knoxville Regional, it was the first time theyd played against top-25 talent since the Clearwater Invitational in 2020. . Alexander, Sara This is the first non Sun Belt sports to find a home and the Dukes join three other school who made the 2021 NCAA tournament. They knew what she could do. Student Life: Clubs and Organizations - JMU - James Madison University 4 Boston College. "She was a key member of our 2021 Women's College World Series team as a freshman catcher last year. We are driven to provide collegiate student-athletes with the opportunity to play competitive, organized club softball, and to continually improve this experience for all participants. Named CAA Pitcher of the week after winning two games, pitching 15.0 innings and throwing 22 strike outs. Winds light and variable. As the James Madison players celebrated their historic win on the field and their biggest fans jubilantly hugged and whooped in the stands, Bourne high-fived everyone around him. Alexander stayed down for a few minutes and her teammates circled around her, but she got up and went back into the circle to face the same situation again, but with two outs. Hale, Pete Email us atclubsoftballjmu@gmail.com.Like us on Facebookand follow us onInstagram. Madden, Terrence We operate in the Fall and Spring and compete in the National Softball Association. "I feel like she represents every little girl that's from a small town, that if you work hard, and you have a dream, you can do it," said her cousin, Joyce Holmes. Against Oklahoma State, she got the scoring going in the first inning, when she raced home all the way from second and scored on a throwing error. Sun Belt play begins for JMU on March 17 at 6 p.m. in Conway, South Carolina, against Coastal Carolina. Media Guidelines. If you or someone you know is considering suicide, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255), text "STRENGTH" to the Crisis Text Line at 741-741 or go to suicidepreventionlifeline.org. Her teammate, Lexi Rogers, also earned Rookie of the Week honors. Went 3-for-3 with a double, two runs and two RBI in game one at Kalamazoo. James Madison University stunned the college softball world on Thursday with a win over top-seeded Oklahoma in the team's first-ever appearance at the Women's College World Series. JMU softball had a huge senior class leave after the WCWS run. Hall, Bella For reprint rights:Times Syndication Service. Youve formed so many close relationships with your players, and then you lose so many of those close relationships, LaPorte said. JMU softball begins its path back to the WCWS this week in the Charlotte Invitational. "Our hearts are aching, hearing the news of the loss of one of our student-athletes. In that series in 2021, the Dukes went 2-0 with a 10 inning 4-3 win and an 8-5 victory to send JMU to the Super Regionals. There is no additional information to display. There was a problem saving your notification. Assistant Coaches. James Madison University softball star Lauren Bernett's cause of death has been released by police. JMU baseball is off to a 1-3 start early on in the young season. Hennessy, Grace Practices are mandatory.
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