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The 2021 Abilene Christian Wildcats softball team represented Abilene Christian University during the 2021 NCAA Division I softball season. The Wildcats played their home games at Poly Wells Field and were led by second-year head coach Abigail Farler. They were members of the Southland Conference.

ConferenceSouthland Conference
Record14–33 (10–17 Southland)
Headcoach
  • Abigail Farler (2nd season)
Assistant coaches
  • Jessica Twaddle
  • Caty Reeves
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2021 Abilene Christian Wildcats softball
ConferenceSouthland Conference
Record14–33 (10–17 Southland)
Head coach
  • Abigail Farler (2nd season)
Assistant coaches
  • Jessica Twaddle
  • Caty Reeves
Home stadiumPoly Wells Field
Seasons
← 2020
2022 →
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2021 Southland Conference softball standings
Conf.Overall
TeamW L PCTW L PCT
Stephen F. Austin  ‍†‍‍ 25–2 .92635–12 .745
Central Arkansas  ‍‍‍ 21–6 .77837–19 .661
McNeese State  ‍‍‡‍y 18–9 .66735–26 .574
Northwestern State  ‍‍‍ 16–11 .59324–22 .522
Southeastern Louisiana  ‍‍‍ 14–10 .58328–23 .549
Houston Baptist  ‍‍‍ 15–12 .55622–17 .564
Sam Houston State  ‍‍‍ 14–13 .51919–31 .380
Abilene Christian  ‍‍‍ 10–17 .37014–33 .298
Incarnate Word  ‍‍‍ 9–18 .33316–27 .372
Texas A&M–Corpus Christi  ‍‍‍ 8–16 .33318–30 .375
Nicholls  ‍‍‍ 5–22 .18512–28 .300
Lamar  ‍‍‍ 4–23 .1488–43 .157
† – Conference champion
‡ – Tournament champion
y – Invited to the NCAA tournament
As of May 22, 2021[1]
Rankings from NFCA
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Preseason

Southland Conference Coaches Poll

The Southland Conference Coaches Poll was released on February 5, 2021. Abilene Christian was picked to finish ninth in the Southland Conference with 82 votes.[2]

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Coaches poll
Predicted finish Team Votes (1st place)
1Stephen F. Austin235 (17)
2McNeese State217 (4)
3Southeastern Louisiana183
4Sam Houston State172 (1)
5Central Arkansas162 (1)
6Northwestern State156 (1)
7Nicholls131
8Lamar86
9Abilene Christian82
10Houston Baptist81
11Texas A&M–Corpus Christi47
12Incarnate Word32
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Preseason All-Southland team

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First Team

  • Kaylyn Shephard (UCA, R-SR, 1st Base)
  • Cayla Joens (NSU, JR, 2nd Base)
  • Cylla Hall (UCA, R-SR, 3rd Base)
  • Cori McCrary (MCNS, SR, Shortstop)
  • Ella Manzer (SELA, SR, Catcher)
  • Samantha Bradley (ACU, R-SR, Designated Player)
  • Linsey Tomlinson (ACU, R-SR, Outfielder)
  • Kaylee Lopez (MCNS, SO, Outfielder)
  • Elise Vincent (NSU, SR, Outfielder)
  • Madisen Blackford (SELA, SR, Outfielder)
  • Megan McDonald (SHSU, SR, Outfielder)
  • Kayla Beaver (UCA, R-FR, Pitcher)
  • Kassidy Wilbur (SFA, JR, Pitcher)
  • E. C. Delafield (NSU, JR, Utility)

Second Team

  • Shaylon Govan (SFA, SO, 1st Base)
  • Brooke Malia (SHSU, SR, 2nd Base)
  • Bryana Novegil (SFA, SR, 2nd Base)
  • Caitlin Garcia (NICH, JR, 3rd Base)
  • Alex Hudspeth (SFA, JR, Shortstop)
  • Alexis Perry (NSU, SO, Catcher)
  • Bailey Richards (SFA, SR, Catcher)
  • Caitlyn Brockway (HBU, SO, Designated Player)
  • Reagan Sperling (UCA, R-JR, Outfielder)
  • Alayis Seneca (MCNS, SO, Outfielder)
  • Hayley Barbazon (NSU, SR, Outfielder)
  • Saleen Flores (MCNS, SO, Pitcher)
  • MC Comeaux (SELA, FR, Pitcher)
  • Sammi Thomas (TAMUCC, SO, Utility)

National Softball Signing Day

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More information Player, Position ...
Player Position Hometown Previous Team
Hannah Benavides Pitcher Deer Park, Texas Deer Park HS
Alivia Benavidez Outfielder Salem, Oregon South Salem HS
Mckenley Clark Outfielder Waco, Texas Midway HS
Logan Gaspar Shortstop Kapolei, Hawaii Maryknoll HS
Rose Gonzales Shortstop Grand Prairie, Texas South Grand Prairie HS
Miranda Lista Catcher/Utility Chino Hills, California Santa Margarita Catholic HS
Isabel Martinez Outfielder Dale, Texas Cedar Creek HS
Mikhia Volley Infielder McDonough, Georgia Ola HS
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Roster

2021 Abilene Christian Wildcats roster
 

Pitchers

  • 15 Riley White - Freshman
  • 28 Alivia Sinnott - Junior
  • 33 Samantha Bradley - Redshirt Senior

Outfielders

  • 1 Blakeli Brookreson - Senior
  • 4 Linsey Tomlinson - Redshirt Senior
  • 10 Caroline Adair - Redshirt Senior
  • 22 Maya Saneishi - Sophomore

Utility

  • 9 Donelle Johnson - Redshirt Senior
  • 77 Val Rudd - Sophomore
  

Catchers

  • 20 Kayla Keeling - Senior
  • 11 Sydney Kaiser - Freshman
  • 13 Avery Miloch - Freshman
  • 24 Braeland Booth - Junior

Infielders

  • 5 Shaylee Alani - Sophomore
  • 6 Moriah Ortiz - Redshirt Sophomore
  • 7 Briana Tijerina - Senior
  • 8 Katelyn Belch - Senior
  • 19 Calie Burris - Senior
  • 25 Miranda Davila - Freshman
  • 29 Paige Harris - Freshman

Coaching staff

2021 Abilene Christian Wildcats coaching staff
  • Abigail Farler – Head Coach – 2nd year
  • Jessica Twaddle – Assistant Head Coach – 3rd year
  • Caty Reeves – Assistant Head Coach – 2nd year
  • Sam Woodley – Graduate Assistant Coach – 1st year

Schedule and results

More information Legend ...
Legend
 Abilene Christian win
 Abilene Christian loss
 Postponement/Cancellation
BoldAbilene Christian team member
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More information Regular season (14-32), February (3-9) ...
2021 Abilene Christian Wildcats softball game log
Regular season (14-32)
February (3-9)
Date Opponent Rank Site/stadium Score Win Loss Save TV Attendance Overall record SLC Record
Miner Invitational
Feb. 11at UTEPHelen of Troy Softball Complex • El Paso, TXW 13-6Bradley (1-0)Calderon (0-1)None1-0
Feb. 11vs. No. 4 OklahomaHelen of Troy Softball Complex • El Paso, TXL 0-9 (5 inns)May (1-0)White (0-1)None1-1
Feb. 12vs. No. 4 OklahomaHelen of Troy Softball Complex • El Paso, TXL 0-11 (6 inns)Juarez (2-0)Sinnott (0-1)None1-2
Feb. 12at UTEPHelen of Troy Softball Complex • El Paso, TXW 6-0White (1-1)Kelly (0-1)None652-2
Maverick Classic
Feb. 21vs. Texas StateAllan Saxe Field • Arlington, TXGame Cancelled due to threat of freezing rain/sleet/snow in Arlington
Feb. 21at UT ArlingtonAllan Saxe Field • Arlington, TXGame Cancelled due to threat of freezing rain/sleet/snow in Arlington
Feb. 22vs. Texas StateAllan Saxe Field • Arlington, TXGame Cancelled due to threat of freezing rain/sleet/snow in Arlington
Feb. 22vs. No. 20 ArkansasAllan Saxe Field • Arlington, TXGame Cancelled due to threat of freezing rain/sleet/snow in Arlington
Feb. 22at Texas StateBobcat Softball Stadium • San Marcos, TXL 0-6Mullins (1-0)White (1-2)NoneESPN+2012-3
Feb. 22at Texas StateBobcat Softball Stadium • San Marcos, TXL 2-6King (1-0)Bradley (1-1)NoneESPN+2012-4
Feb. 23at North TexasLovelace Stadium • Denton, TXL 2-10 (5 inns)Worthington (1-0)Bradley (1-2)NoneCUSA.TV912-5
Feb. 26at HoustonCougar Softball Stadium • Houston, TXL 5-6Hertenberger (2-1)White (1-3)NoneESPN+642-6
Feb. 27at Texas SouthernMemorial Park • Houston, TXL 5-6Reyes (1-2)Bradley (1-3)None832-7
Feb. 27at Texas SouthernMemorial Park • Houston, TXW 8-3White (2-3)Gendorf (0-2)None903-7
Feb. 28at HoustonCougar Softball Stadium • Houston, TXL 8-10Lee (2-1)Bradley (1-3)None3-8
Feb. 28at HoustonCougar Softball Stadium • Houston, TXL 5-13 (5 inns)Hudson (3-1)White (2-4)None3-9
March (4-12)
Date Opponent Rank Site/stadium Score Win Loss Save TV Attendance Overall record SLC Record
Mar. 3Tarleton StatePoly Wells Field • Abilene, TXW 6-4White (3-4)Erwin (0-3)None2464-9
Texas Tech Invitational
Mar. 6vs. Kansas CityRocky Johnson Field • Lubbock, TXL 3-6Hoveland (5-1)Bradley (1-5)None2504-10
Mar. 6at Texas TechRocky Johnson Field • Lubbock, TXL 0-1Zoch (4-2)White (3-5)NoneESPN+2504-11
Mar. 7vs. Kansas CityRocky Johnson Field • Lubbock, TXL 3-4Stickel (5-0)White (3-6)None2504-12
Mar. 7at Texas TechRocky Johnson Field • Lubbock, TXL 2-7Edmoundson (4-4)Bradley (1-6)NoneESPN+2504-13
Mar. 12at Houston BaptistHusky Field • Houston, TXW 4-2Bradley (2-6)Patak (3-2)None805-131-0
Mar. 12at Houston BaptistHusky Field • Houston, TXL 6-10Swanson (1-0)Harris (0-1)None605-141-1
Mar. 13at Houston BaptistHusky Field • Houston, TXW 4-0Bradley (3-6)Patak (3-3)None456-142-1
Mar. 17at Tarleton StateTarleton Softball Complex • Stephenville, TXL 0-1Bridges (3-7)Bradley (3-7)None3526-15
Mar. 19Central ArkansasPoly Wells Field • Abilene, TXL 0-7Beaver (7-3)Bradley (3-8)None2506-162-2
Mar. 19Central ArkansasPoly Wells Field • Abilene, TXL 0-8 (6 inns)Johnson (4-4)White (3-7)None2506-172-3
Mar. 20Central ArkansasPoly Wells Field • Abilene, TXL 2-15 (5 inns)Beaver (8-3)Bradley (3-9)None2506-182-4
Mar. 26at Southeastern LouisianaNorth Oak Park • Hammond, LAL 2-6Hannabas (1-3)Bradley (3-10)NoneESPN+2456-192-5
Mar. 26at Southeastern LouisianaNorth Oak Park • Hammond, LAW 5-4White (4-7)DuBois (0-2)NoneESPN+2457-193-5
Mar. 27at Southeastern LouisianaNorth Oak Park • Hammond, LAL 0-5Zumo (10-2)Bradley (3-11)NoneESPN+2337-203-6
Mar. 30North TexasPoly Wells Field • Abilene, TXL 2-11Wall (7-4)White (4-8)None2127-21
April (3–11)
Date Opponent Rank Site/stadium Score Win Loss Save TV Attendance Overall record SLC Record
Apr. 2Stephen F. AustinPoly Wells Field • Abilene, TXL 1-9 (6 inns)Wilbur (15-3)Bradley (3-12)None1427-223-7
Apr. 2Stephen F. AustinPoly Wells Field • Abilene, TXL 5-10Wilbur (16-3)White (4-9)None1427-233-8
Apr. 3Stephen F. AustinPoly Wells Field • Abilene, TXL 0-8 (5 inns)Wilbur (17-3)Sinnott (0-2)None1637-243-9
Apr. 6at BaylorGetterman Stadium • Waco, TXGame Postponed
Apr. 6at BaylorGetterman Stadium • Waco, TXGame Postponed
Apr. 9Sam Houston StatePoly Wells Field • Abilene, TXL 10-13Vento (4-4)Bradley (3-13)None1177-253-10
Apr. 9Sam Houston StatePoly Wells Field • Abilene, TXL 3-9Bachmeyer (2-5)White (4-10)None1177-263-11
Apr. 10Sam Houston StatePoly Wells Field • Abilene, TXL 5-9Vento (5-5)Harris (0-2)None947-273-12
Apr. 16at McNeese StateJoe Miller Field at Cowgirl Diamond • Lake Charles, LAL 0-7Tate (7-7)White (4-11)None2567-283-13
Apr. 16at McNeese StateJoe Miller Field at Cowgirl Diamond • Lake Charles, LAL 1-7Edwards (6-1)White(4-12)None2567-293-14
Apr. 17at McNeese StateJoe Miller Field at Cowgirl Diamond • Lake Charles, LAL 0-8 (6 inns)Vallejo (3-5)Harris (0-3)None2977-303-15
Apr. 23at NichollsSwanner Field at Geo Surfaces Park • Thibodaux, LAW 3-2Bradley (4-13)LaBure (3-4)None1058-304-15
Apr. 23at NichollsSwanner Field at Geo Surfaces Park • Thibodaux, LAL 1-3Westbrook (3-7)White (4-13)None1378-314-16
Apr. 24at NichollsSwanner Field at Geo Surfaces Park • Thibodaux, LAW 9-1Bradley (5-13)Westbrook (3-8)None2019-315-16
Apr. 30Incarnate WordPoly Wells Field • Abilene, TXW 3-0Bradley (6-13)Gunther (7-9)None13610-316-16
Apr. 30Incarnate WordPoly Wells Field • Abilene, TXL 2-4Trapp (6-6)White (4-14)None20210-326-16
May (4-0)
Date Opponent Rank Site/stadium Score Win Loss Save TV Attendance Overall record SLC Record
May 1Incarnate WordPoly Wells Field • Abilene, TXW 9-0 (5 inns)Bradley (7-13)Trapp (6-7)None17411-327-16
May 7Texas A&M–Corpus ChristiPoly Wells Field • Abilene, TXW 7-5Bradley (8-13)Lara (13-11)None24812-328-16
May 7Texas A&M–Corpus ChristiPoly Wells Field • Abilene, TXW 5-3Bradley (9-13)McNeill (1-8)None24813-329-16
May 8Texas A&M–Corpus ChristiPoly Wells Field • Abilene, TXW 10-9Bradley (10-13)Johnson (0-1)None36114-3210-16
Post-Season (0-1)
Southland Tournament (0-1)
Date Opponent (Seed)/Rank Site/stadium Score Win Loss Save TV Attendance Overall record Tournament record
May 12vs. (5) Southeastern Louisiana(8)North Oak Park • Hammond, LAL 3-4Zumo (16-6)Bradley (10-14)NoneESPN+22214-330-1
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Schedule source:[5]

*Rankings are based on the team's current ranking in the NFCA/USA Softball poll.

Postseason

Conference accolades

  • Player of the Year: Kassidy Wilbur – SFA
  • Hitter of the Year: Shaylon Govan – SFA
  • Pitcher of the Year: Kassidy Wilbur – SFA
  • Freshman of the Year: Jenna Wildeman – UCA
  • Newcomer of the Year: Jenna Edwards – MCNS
  • Coach of the Year: Nicole Dickson – SFA

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