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The Lamar Lady Cardinals softball team represents Lamar University in NCAA Division I college softball. The team competes in the Southland Conference. The Lady Cardinals are currently led by head coach Amy Hooks. The team played its home games at the off–campus Ford Park for the first two seasons following the program restart in 2013. The Lady Cardinals began playing home games at the Lamar Softball Complex located on the university's campus starting with the 2015 season.[3]

Founded1983 (Restart: 2013)
UniversityLamar University
Athletic directorJeff O'Malley
Head coachAmy Hooks (7th season)
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Lamar Lady Cardinals
2025 Lamar Lady Cardinals softball team
Founded1983 (Restart: 2013)
UniversityLamar University
Athletic directorJeff O'Malley
Head coachAmy Hooks (7th season)
ConferenceSouthland
LocationBeaumont, Texas, US
Home stadiumLamar Softball Complex (capacity: 500[1]
767 including berm seating)
NicknameLady Cardinals
ColorsRed and white[2]
   
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History

AIAW era

LU first sponsored softball from 1971[4] through 1977[5] competing in the AIAW. Lamar finished second in the 1972 AIAW Texas state tournament. In addition to other head coaching duties, Pat Park was the Lady Cardinals head coach for the initial seasons. Coach Park also served as women's head coach for basketball, tennis, and golf while she was at Lamar.

The off-campus Beaumont Athletic Complex served as the Lady Cardinals home during the 1971 to 1977 period.

NCAA Division I era

In 1983 Lamar added softball as an NCAA Division I sport and competed in the Southland conference. Tryouts for the team were held on October 16, 1982.[6] The sport was dropped in 1987 when Lamar left the Southland Conference. Patty Calvert was head coach during the 1982–1987 period.

On April 22, 2011, Athletic Director Larry Tidwell announced plans to reinstate college softball as an NCAA Division I sport at Lamar University.[7] On August 1, 2011, former Morehead State head coach Holly Bruder was announced as the finalist to fill the head coaching position at Lamar after over 20 years with no program at the university.[8] The Lady Cardinals finished fifth in the Southland Conference in their first season of competition (2012–13) following the restart of the program. The team also earned a berth in the Southland Conference softball tournament.[9] Holly Bruder was removed as head coach on May 11, 2018.[10] On June 20, 2018, Amy Hooks was named as head coach for the team.[11]

Off–campus Ford Park was the home field for the first two seasons after the program was restarted. A new on–campus stadium was constructed in 2014–15. On October 17, 2014, a ground breaking ceremony for the new Lamar Softball Complex was held. The first game at the partially completed on–campus stadium was played on March 6, 2015, against the Houston Baptist Huskies. The stadium was completed following the 2015 season.

NCAA Year–by–year results

Source:[12][13][14]

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Season Conference Coach Overall Conference Notes
Games Win Loss Tie Games Win Loss Tie
NCAA Year–by–Year Results
1983[13] Southland Patty Calvert 45 5 40 0 8 1 7 0 5th (3rd South Zone)
1984[13] Southland Patty Calvert 56 13 43 0 8 1 7 0 5th (3rd South Zone)
1985[13] Southland Patty Calvert 42 14 28 0 12 6 6 0 5th
1986[13] Southland Patty Calvert 33 14 19 0 12 8 4 0 3rd
1987[13] Southland Patty Calvert 35 9 26 0 12 3 9 0 T–3rd
Patty Calvert[15] 211 55 156 0 52 19 33 0
2013[16][13] Southland Holly Bruder 59 24 35 0 27 14 13 0 5th
2014[17][13] Southland Holly Bruder 50 20 30 0 26 12 14 0 8th
2015[18][13] Southland Holly Bruder 54 26 28 0 23 14 10 0 5th
2016[19][13] Southland Holly Bruder 57 35 22 0 27 18 9 0 4th, SLC tournament championship game appearance
2017[20][13] Southland Holly Bruder 65 34 31 0 27 17 10 0 4th, SLC tournament appearance, finalist – NISC
2018[21][13] Southland Holly Bruder 56 28 28 0 27 11 16 0 9th
Holly Bruder[22] 341 167 174 0 158 86 72 0
2019[23] Southland Amy Hooks 57 23 34 0 27 14 13 0 7th
2020 Southland Amy Hooks 21 9 12 0 3 0 3 0 Season cut short by COVID-19 pandemic
2021 Southland Amy Hooks 51 8 43 0 27 4 23 0
2022 WAC Amy Hooks 49 11 38 0 24 5 19 0
2023 Southland Amy Hooks 56 22 34 0 24 12 12 0 4th, 2023 SLC tournament appearance (2–2)
2024 Southland Amy Hooks 51 26 25 0 24 12 12 0 5th, 2024 SLC tournament appearance (0–2)
2025 Southland Amy Hooks 56 29 27 0 27 15 12 0 5th, 2025 SLC tournament appearance (1–2)
Amy Hooks[24] 341 128 213 0 156 62 94 0
Team
Overall		 872 341 541 0 363 167 206 0
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(Results reflect games through May 3, 2025.)

Yearly attendance

Below is the Lady Cardinals' home attendance since the 2012–13 restart of the program.

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SeasonAverageHigh
Yearly Home Attendance
Lamar Softball Complex
2024[25][26]
526
1,273
2024[27][28]
418
750
2023[29][30]
425
542
2022[31][32]
249
550
2021–[33][34]
108*
119*
2020[35][36]
280**
386**
2019[37][38]
215
467
2018[39]
371
505
2017[13]
316
466
2016[40]
375
588
2015[41]
292***
440***
Ford Park
2014[41]
290
359
2013[42]
338
618
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*Note: Attendance restricted to 119 fans due to COVID19 precautions.[43]
**Note: Games after March 10, 2020, cancelled due to COVID19 precautions.
*** Note: Temporary seating.
As of the 2023–24 season.

Post season appearances

National Invitational Softball Championship

The Lady Cardinals have participated in one national tournament, the inaugural National Invitational Softball Championship which started in 2017. The team compiled a 6–3 record in that tournament losing to Liberty in the championship game.

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Year Record Pct Notes
2017 6–3 .667 Beaumont, TX Regional; Beat Louisiana–Monroe (7–5), Beat Abilene Christian (6–1), Lost to Louisiana–Monroe (1–2), Beat Louisiana–Monroe (3–2)
Lynchburg, VA Championship; Beat Cal Poly (8–6), Beat Illinois State (2–1), Beat Kennesaw State (5–4), Lost to Liberty (5–8), Lost to Liberty (1–3) in the championship game.
TOTALS 6–3[44] .667 1 National Invitational Softball Championship appearance
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Conference Tournaments

Sources:[45][46][47]

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YearConferenceRecord%Notes
Southland Conference Tournament Results
1983 Southland 2–2 .500 Consolation bracket finals
1984 Southland 0–2 .000 Consolation bracket 1st round
1985 Southland 1–2 .333 Consolation bracket 2nd round
1986 Southland 1–2 .333 Consolation bracket 2nd round
1987 Southland 0–2 .000 Consolation bracket 2nd round
did not field team from 1987–88 to 2011–12
2013 Southland 0–2 .000
2015 Southland 2–2 .500 3rd place
2016 Southland 3–2 .600 Runner up
2017 Southland 1–2 .333 2nd round
2019 Southland 0–1 .000 Single elimination opening round
2023 Southland 2–2 .500 3rd place
2024 Southland 0–2 .000
Total 13–23 .361 12 Appearances
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Awards and honors

Sources:[48]

Southland Conference

All Conference First Team

  • Donna Dugas 1985, 87
  • Teresa Fuxa 1986
  • Tina Schulz 2014
  • Bryn Baca 2016, '17
  • Brittany Rodriguez 2016, '17
  • Kendall Talley 2018
  • Jade Lewis 2019

Hitter of the Year

  • Donna Dugas 1986

Newcomer of the Year

  • Laura Hall 1985
  • Ciara Luna 2016
  • Jade Lewis 2019
  • Shenita Tucker 2024

Seasons

2025 Lamar Lady Cardinals softball team

See also: 2025 Lamar Cardinals baseball team
Quick facts Conference, Record ...
2025 Lamar Lady Cardinals softball
ConferenceSouthland Conference
Record29–27 (15–12 Southland)
Head coach
Assistant coaches
  • Tara McKenney
  • Kaitlin McFarland
  • Presley Bell
Home stadiumLamar Softball Complex
Seasons
← 2024
2026 →
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2025 Southland Conference softball standings
Conf.Overall
TeamW L PCTW L PCT
McNeese State ‍†‍‍ 23–4 .85241–20 .672
Southeastern Louisiana  ‍‍‡‍y 21–6 .77850–16 .758
Nicholls  ‍‍‍ 19–8 .70431–24 .564
Incarnate Word  ‍‍‍ 17–10 .63029–21 .580
Lamar  ‍‍‍ 15–12 .55629–27 .518
Stephen F. Austin  ‍‍‍ 14–13 .51927–29 .482
Houston Christian  ‍‍‍ 10–17 .37017–33 .340
Texas A&M–Corpus Christi  ‍‍‍ 6–21 .22212–36 .250
East Texas A&M  ‍‍‍ 6–21 .22210–42 .192
Northwestern State  ‍‍‍ 4–23 .1487–43 .140
† – Conference champion
‡ – Tournament champion
y – Invited to the NCAA tournament
As of May 18, 2025[49]
Rankings from NFCA/USA Today
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The 2025 Lamar Lady Cardinals softball team represented Lamar University during the 2025 NCAA Division I softball season. The Lady Cardinals played their home games at Lamar Softball Complex as a member of the Southland Conference led by head coach Amy Hooks in her seventh-year at Lamar. The team compiled a 29–27 overall record and a 15–12 record in conference play for a fifth-place finish. Qualifying as the fifth seeded team in the SLC conference tournament, the Lady Cardinals were 1–2 in tournament play defeating East Texas A&M and losing twice to Incarnate Word.

Southland Conference Coaches Poll

The Southland Conference Coaches Poll was released on January 30, 2025. Lamar was picked to finish fifth in the Southland Conference with 95 votes.[50]

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Coaches poll
Predicted finish Team Votes (1st place)
1Southeastern Louisiana152 (9)
2McNeese151 (9)
3Incarnate Word130 (2)
4Nicholls106
5Lamar95
6Texas A&M–Corpus Christi70
7Houston Christian68
8Stephen F. Austin62
9Northwestern State48
9East Texas A&M20
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Preseason All-Southland team

Aubrey Brown and Emma Wardlaw were named to the conference preseason first team. Jane Sepulveda and Makenzie Wright were named as conference preseason second team members.[50]

First Team
  • Monee Montilla (TAMUCC, SR, 1st Base)
  • Ryleigh Mata* (UIW, SR, 2nd Base)
  • Chloe Magee (SELU, SO, Shortstop)
  • Rylie Bouvier* (MCNS, SR, 3rd Base)
  • Riley Rutherford (NICH, SR, Catcher)
  • Victoria Altamirano* (UIW, JR, Utility)
  • Aubrey Brown (LU, SO, Designated Player)
  • Reagan Heflin* (NICH, JR, Outfielder)
  • Alexis Dibbley* (MCNS, SO, Outfielder)
  • Jillian Gutierrez* (UIW, JR, Outfielder)
  • Ryann Schexnayder (MCNS, JR, Pitcher)
  • Emma Wardlaw (LU, SO, Pitcher)

*-2024 Southland All-Conference Selection

Second Team
  • Maddie Watson (SELU, SR, 1st Base)
  • Jayne Sepulveda (LU, SR, 2nd Base)
  • Baylee Lemons* (UIW, SR, Shortstop)
  • Maria Detillier (SELU, JR, 3rd Base)
  • Makenzie Wright (LU, SO, Catcher)
  • Haylie Savage* (HCU, SR, Utility)
  • Karlie Barba (HCU, JR, Designated Player)
  • Samantha Mundine (MCNS, SO, Outfielder)
  • AB Garcia (HCU, JR, Outfielder)
  • Shenita Tucker (SELU, SR, Outfielder)
  • Averi Paden (NICH, JR, Pitcher)
  • Molly Yoo (NICH, JR, Pitcher)

*-2024 Southland All-Conference Selection

Roster

More information 2025 Lamar Lady Cardinals softball team, Players ...
2025 Lamar Lady Cardinals softball team
PlayersCoaches
#Pos.NameBats/throwsHeightYearHome town
00 OF Neveah Hallmark R/R 5 ft 7 in (1.7 m) Fr Pasadena, Texas
1 C Cimara-lei Wessling R/R
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 Fr Converse, Texas
2 RHP Cala Wilson R/R 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) Fr Ruston, Louisiana
3 INF Kalie Amos R/R 5 ft 7 in (1.7 m) Jr Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
4 RHP Mallory Pitre R/R 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) Sr Opelousas, Louisiana
7 INF Aubrey Brown L/R 5 ft 2 in (1.57 m) So Wylie, Texas
8 RHP Makayla Valle R/R 5 ft 1 in (1.55 m) So Aurora, Colorado
9 LHP Madison Guidry L/L 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) Fr La Porte, Texas
10 INF Rose Gonzales R/R 5 ft 7 in (1.7 m) Sr Grand Prairie, Texas
11 U Kalyn Xayaseng R/R 5 ft 11 in (1.8 m) Sr Call, Texas
15 OF Roxy Thompson R/R 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) So Rockwall, Texas
16 INF Jane Supulveda R/R 5 ft 7 in (1.7 m) Sr Monterey Park, California
17 INF Ava Blakely R/R 5 ft 4 in (1.63 m) Fr Wesley Chapel, Florida
20 INF Sam Flores R/R 5 ft 3 in (1.6 m) So Humble, Texas
21 C Emilee LaRue R/R 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) Jr Blanco, Texas
24 U Trinity Brandon L/R 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) Jr Las Vegas, Nevada
25 INF Veronica Harrison R/R 5 ft 4 in (1.63 m) So Alvin, Texas
28 RHP Sabrina Jolin R/R 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) So Anchorage, Alaska
29 RHP Kaylee Cuevas R/R 5 ft 7 in (1.7 m) Fr League City, Texas
32 INF Gracee Hess R/R 5 ft 1 in (1.55 m) Jr Belle Chasse, Louisiana
33 INF Sicily Windham R/R 5 ft 7 in (1.7 m) Fr Huntington Beach, California
34 RHP Emma Wardlaw R/R 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) So Comfort, Texas
44 C Raigan Brannon R/R 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) So Mansfield, Texas
50 RHP Reagan Smith R/R 5 ft 11 in (1.8 m) Jr Santa Fe, Texas
99 C Makenzie Wright R/R 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) So Pearland, Texas
Head coach

Amy Hooks (University of Texas at Austin) – 7th year

Assistant coach(es)

Tara McKenney (Northwestern State University) – 7th year
Kaitlin McFarland (Liberty University) – 2nd year
Presley Bell (University of Houston) – 1st year

Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (S) Suspended
  • (I) Ineligible
  • Injured Injured
  • Redshirt Current redshirt

Roster
Last update: February 3, 2025

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Schedule and results

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Legend
 Lamar win
 Lamar loss
 Postponement/cancellation
BoldLamar team member
*Non-conference game
†Make-up game
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2025 Lamar Lady Cardinals Softball game log (29–27)
Regular season (29–27)
Postseason (1–2)
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Schedule source:[53][54][55][56][57]

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

Conference awards and honors
Post-season All-Southland Conference Teams

Player of the Year: Victoria Altamirano, Incarnate Word

Hitter of the Year: Victoria Altamirano, Incarnate Word

Pitcher of the Year: Maddie Taylor, McNeese

Freshman of the Year: Kassidy Chance, McNeese

Newcomer of the Year: Macie LaRue, Southeastern Louisiana

Coach of the Year: James Landreneau, McNeese

First Team
  • Victoria Altamirano (UIW, JR, 1st Base)
  • Claire Sisco (NICH, JR, 2nd Base)
  • Chloe Magee (SLU, SO, Shortstop)
  • Maria Detillier (SLU, JR, 3rd Base)
  • Sarah Allen (McN, FR, Catcher)
  • Kassidy Chance (McN, FR, Utility)
  • Veronica Harrison (LU, SO, Designated Player)
  • Shenita Tucker (SLU, SR, Outfielder)
  • Samantha Mundine (McN, SO, Outfielder)
  • AB Garcia (HCU, JR, Outfielder)
  • Macie LaRue (SLU, JR, Pitcher)
  • Maddie Taylor (McN, FR, Pitcher)
Second Team
  • Tatum Wright (ETAM, JR, 1st Base)
  • Ellie Vance (SFA, SR, 2nd Base)
  • Reese Reyna (McN, SR, Shortstop)
  • Haylie Savage (HCU, SR, 3rd Base)
  • Adelynn Bacerra (SFA, JR, Catcher)
  • Molly VandenBout (NICH, SR, Utility)
  • Kyi'Marri Ester (SFA, SO, Designated Player)
  • Reagan Heflin (NICH, JR, Outfield)
  • Maddie Cason (ETAM, GR, Outfield)
  • Nyjah Fontenot (McN, SO-R, Outfield)
  • Larissa Jacquez (UIW, SO, Pitcher)
  • Britney Lewinski (SLU, SR, Pitcher)
All Defensive
  • Cala Wilson (LU, FR, 1st Base)
  • Claire Sisco (NICH, JR, 2nd Base)
  • Reese Reyna (McN, SR, Shortstop)
  • Trinity Brandon (LU, JR, 3rd Base)
  • Jaisy Caceres (UIW, SO, Catcher)
  • Reagan Heflin (NICH, JR, Right Field)
  • Sophia Livers (NWST, SO, Center Field)
  • Maddy Bailey (HCU, SR, Left Field)
  • Maddie Taylor (McN, FR, Pitcher)
Weekly awards
More information Honors, Player ...
Weekly honors
Honors Player Position Date Awarded Ref.
SLC Hitter of the Week Veronica Harrison INF February 10, 2025 [58]
SLC Pitcher of the Week Madison Guidry LHP March 3, 2025 [59]
SLC Pitcher of the Week Mallory Pitre RHP April 7, 2025 [60]
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2024 Lamar Lady Cardinals softball team

Quick facts Conference, Record ...
2024 Lamar Lady Cardinals softball
ConferenceSouthland Conference
Record26–25 (12–12 Southland)
Head coach
Assistant coaches
  • Tara McKenney
  • Anthony Aresco
  • Kaitlin McFarland
Home stadiumLamar Softball Complex
Seasons
← 2023
2025 →
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2024 Southland Conference softball standings
Conf.Overall
TeamW L PCTW L PCT
McNeese ‍†‍‍ 22–2 .91740–20 .667
Southeastern Louisiana ‍‍‡‍y 17–7 .70847–15 .758
Nicholls ‍‍‍ 16–8 .66731–26 .544
Incarnate Word ‍‍‍ 14–9 .60934–17 .667
Lamar ‍‍‍ 12–12 .50026–25 .510
Texas A&M–Corpus Christi ‍‍‍ 9–15 .37521–22 .488
Houston Christian ‍‍‍ 9–15 .37523–27 .460
Northwestern State ‍‍‍ 5–18 .21719–31 .380
Texas A&M–Commerce* ‍‍‍ 2–22 .0839–45 .167
† – Conference champion
‡ – Tournament champion
y – Invited to the NCAA tournament
* Ineligible for the 2024 NCAA tournament due to transition from Division II[61]
As of May 19, 2024[62]
Rankings from NFCA/USA Today
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The 2024 Lamar Lady Cardinals softball team represented Lamar University during the 2024 NCAA Division I softball season. The Lady Cardinals played their home games at Lamar Softball Complex as a member of the Southland Conference and were led by head coach Amy Hooks in her sixth-year at Lamar. The team compiled a 26–25 overall record and a 12–12 record in conference play for a fifth place finish. As the fifth seeded team in the SLC tournament, the Lady Cardinals were defeated in extra innings by fourth seeded Incarnate Word 4–58. Their season ended with another extra inning defeat versus third seeded Nicholls 4–58.

Preseason

Early signing

On August 2, 2023, Lamar announced that five new players would join the team for the 2024 season. [63]

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National signing day

On November 10, 2023, national signing day, Lamar announced that seven additional new players would join the team for the 2024 season. [64]

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Southland Conference Coaches Poll

The Southland Conference Coaches Poll was released on February 2, 2024. Lamar was picked to finish fourth in the Southland Conference with 78 votes.[65]

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Coaches poll
Predicted finish Team Votes (1st place)
1McNeese State128 (16)
2Southeastern Louisiana114 (2)
3Nicholls97
4Lamar78
5Texas A&M–Corpus Christi72
6Northwestern State63
7Houston Christian49
8Incarnate Word30
9Texas A&M–Commerce17
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Preseason All-Southland team

Brooke Davis and Cameron Niedenthal were named to the conference preseason second team.[65]

First Team
  • Lexi Johnson (SELA, SR, 1st Base)
  • Erin Kraus (NICH, SO, 2nd Base)https://duckduckgo.com/
  • Haylie Savage HCU, JR, 3rd Base)
  • Reese Reyna (MCNS, JR, Shortstop)
  • Bailey Krolczyk (SELA, SR, Catcher)
  • Chloe Gomez (MCNS, SR, Utility)
  • Audrey Greely (SELA, SR, Designated Player)
  • Alexa Poche (NICH, SR, Outfielder)
  • AB Garcia (HCU, SO, Outfielder)
  • Erin Ardoin (MCNS, JR, Outfielder)
  • Ashley Vallejo (MCNS, JR, Pitcher)
  • Primrose Aholelei (TAMUCC, JR, Pitcher)
Second Team
  • Crislyne Mareno (MCNS, JR, 1st Base)
  • Mariana Torres (MCNS, JR, 2nd Base)
  • Rylie Bouvier (MCNS, JR, 3rd Base)
  • Brooke Davis (LU, SR, Shortstop)
  • Ashlyn Walker (NWST, SR, Catcher)
  • Sydney Hoyt (TAMUCC, SR, Utility)
  • Cameron Niedenthal (LU, SR, Designated Player)
  • Cam Goodman (SELU, SR, Outfielder)
  • Ka'Lyn Watson (SELU, SR, Outfielder)
  • Laney Roos (NWST, SR, Outfielder)
  • Maggie Darr (NWST, SR, Pitcher)
  • Shaelyn Sanders (MCNS, SR, Pitcher)

Roster

More information 2024 Lamar Lady Cardinals softball team, Players ...
2024 Lamar Lady Cardinals softball team
PlayersCoaches
#Pos.NameBats/throwsHeightYearHome town
1 OF Mikaila Kenney R/R 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) Sr Highland Village, Texas
3 INF Kalie Amos R/R 5 ft 7 in (1.7 m) So Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
5 INF Brooke Davis R/R 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m) Sr Keller, Texas
7 INF Aubrey Brown L/R 5 ft 2 in (1.57 m) Fr Wylie, Texas
8 RHP Makayla Valle R/R 5 ft 1 in (1.55 m) Fr Aurora, Colorado
9 LHP Madison Guidry L/L 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) Fr La Porte, Texas
10 INF Rose Gonzales R/R 5 ft 7 in (1.7 m) Jr Grand Prairie, Texas
11 U Kalyn Xayaseng R/R 5 ft 2 in (1.57 m) Jr Call, Texas
13 RHP Cameron Niedenthal R/R 5 ft 11 in (1.8 m) Sr Port Neches, Texas
15 OF Roxy Thompson R/R 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) Fr Rockwall, Texas
16 INF Jane Supulveda R/R 5 ft 7 in (1.7 m) Jr Monterey Park, California
18 RHP Fadwa Ben Karim R/R 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) Sr Milan Italy
20 INF Sam Flores R/R 5 ft 3 in (1.6 m) Fr Humble, Texas
21 C Emilee LaRue R/R 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) So Blanco, Texas
24 U Trinity Brandon L/R 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) So Las Vegas, Nevada
25 INF Veronica Harrison R/R 5 ft 4 in (1.63 m) Fr Alvin, Texas
27 RHP Karyana Mitchell R/R 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) Sr Palm Bay, Florida
28 RHP Sabrina Jolin R/R 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) So Anchorage, Alaska
34 RHP Emma Wardlaw R/R 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) Fr Comfort, Texas
42 OF Shenita Tucker L/R 5 ft 0 in (1.52 m) So Richmond, Texas
44 C Raigan Brannon R/R 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) Fr Mansfield, Texas
99 C Makenzie Wright R/R 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) Fr Pearland, Texas
Head coach

Amy Hooks (University of Texas at Austin) – 6th year

Assistant coach(es)

Tara McKenney (Northwestern State University) – 6th year
Anthony Aresco (University of Mississippi) – 1st year
Kaitlin McFarland (Liberty University) – 1st year
Emily Rawlings – Graduate Asst.

Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (S) Suspended
  • (I) Ineligible
  • Injured Injured
  • Redshirt Current redshirt

Roster
Last update: February 14, 2024

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Schedule and results

More information Legend ...
Legend
 Lamar win
 Lamar loss
 Postponement/cancellation
BoldLamar team member
*Non-conference game
†Make-up game
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2024 Lamar Lady Cardinals Softball game log
Regular season (26–25)
Postseason (0–2)
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Schedule source:[66][67][68][69]

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

Conference awards and honors

Post-season All-Southland Conference Teams

Shenita Tucker was named Newcomer of the Year. No Lady Cardinals were named to either the first or second teams.[70]

Player of the Year: Victoria Altamirano, UIW

Hitter of the Year: Ka'Lyn Watson, Southeastern

Pitcher of the Year: Shaelyn Sanders, McNeese

Freshman of the Year: Alexis Dibbley, McNeese

Newcomer of the Year: Shenita Tucker, Lamar

Coach of the Year: James Landreneau, McNeese

First Team
  • Corine Poncho (MCNS, SO, 1st Base)
  • Mariana Torres (MCNS, SR, 2nd Base)
  • Chloe Magee (SELA, FR, Shortstop)
  • Maddison Guillen (UIW, SR, 3rd Base)
  • Bailey Krolczyk (SELA, SR, Catcher)
  • Victoria Altamirano (UIW, SO, Utility)
  • Audrey Greely (SELA, SR, Designated Player)
  • Reagan Heflin (NICH, SO, Outfielder)
  • Ka'Lyn Watson (SELA, SR, Outfielder)
  • Alexis Dibbley (MCNS, FR, Outfielder)
  • Cera Blanchard (SELA, SR, Pitcher)
  • Shaelyn Sanders (MCNS, SR, Pitcher)
Second Team
  • Lexi Johnson (SELA, SR, 1st Base)
  • Ryleigh Mata (UIW, JR, 2nd Base)
  • Baylee Lemons (UIW, JR, Shortstop)
  • Rylie Bouvier (MCNS, JR, 3rd Base)
  • Bella Perez (MCNS, FR, Catcher)
  • Haylie Savage (HCU, JR, Utility)
  • Crislyne Moreno (MCNS, JR, Designated Player)
  • Jillian Guiterrez (UIW, SO, Outfield)
  • Abby Andersen (NICH, SR, Outfield)
  • Cam Goodman (SELA, SR, Outfield)
  • Primrose Aholelei (TAMUCC, SR, Pitcher)
  • Ellie DuBois (SELA, SR, Pitcher)

Weekly awards

More information Honors, Player ...
Weekly honors
Honors Player Position Date Awarded Ref.
SLC Pitcher of the Week Karyana Mitchell RHP February 26, 2024 [71]
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2023 Lamar Lady Cardinals softball team

Quick facts Conference, Record ...
2023 Lamar Lady Cardinals softball
ConferenceSouthland Conference
Record22–34 (12–12 Southland)
Head coach
Assistant coachTara McKenney
Home stadiumLamar Softball Complex
Beaumont, Texas
Seasons
← 2022
2024 →
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2023 Southland Conference softball standings
Conf.Overall
TeamW L T PCTW L T PCT
McNeese  ‍†‍‡‍y 21–3–0 .87547–16–0 .746
Southeastern Louisiana  ‍‍‍ 19–5–0 .79247–14–0 .770
Nicholls  ‍‍‍ 13–11–0 .54229–24–0 .547
Lamar  ‍‍‍ 12–12–0 .50022–34–0 .393
Texas A&M–Corpus Christi  ‍‍‍ 11–13–0 .45824–24–0 .500
Northwestern State  ‍‍‍ 10–14–0 .41725–27–0 .481
Houston Christian  ‍‍‍ 9–15–0 .37520–33–0 .377
Incarnate Word  ‍‍‍ 8–16–0 .33316–30–1 .351
Texas A&M–Commerce*  ‍‍‍ 5–19–0 .2089–39–0 .188
† – Conference champion
‡ – Tournament champion
y – Invited to the NCAA tournament
* Ineligible for the 2023 NCAA tournament due to transition from Division II[72]
As of May 21, 2023[73]
Rankings from NFCA/USA Today
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The 2023 Lamar Lady Cardinals softball team represented Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas, during the 2023 NCAA Division I softball season. The Lady Cardinals played their home games at Lamar Softball Complex and were led by fifth-year head coach Amy Hooks. The 2023 season marked Lamar's return to the Southland Conference following one season as a member of the Western Athletic Conference.

Preseason

Early signing

On September 2, 2022, Lamar announced that seven new players would join the team for the 2023 season. [74]

More information Player, Position ...
Player Position Hometown Previous Team
Mikaila (Kay Kay) Kenney Outfielder Highland Village, Texas Marcus HS / Marshall
Julia Kramer Infielder Prairieville, Louisiana St. Amant HS / Nicholls
Emilee LaRue Catcher San Antonio, Texas Blanco HS
Rien Milliken Infielder Victoria, British Columbia Canada Lambrick Park Secondary School / Utah Valley
Karyana Mitchell Pitcher Palm Bay, Florida Viera HS / UNC Charlotte
Cameron Niedenthal Infielder/Pitcher Port Neches, Texas Port Neches–Groves HS /Lamar State College–Port Arthur
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National signing day

On November 10, 2022, National signing day, Lamar announced that ten additional new players would join the team for the 2023 season. [75]

More information Player, Position ...
Player Position Hometown Previous Team
Raigan Alexis Brannon Catcher/Infielder Mansfield, Texas Lake Ridge HS
Aubrey Brown Infielder/Utility Wylie, Texas Wylie HS
Sam Flores Infielder Humble, Texas Summer Creek HS
Madison Guidry Pitcher La Porte, Texas La Porte HS
Veronica "Roni" Harrison Infielder Alvin, Texas Alvin HS
Lainie Schaefer Infielder/Outfielder Houston, Texas Friendswood HS
Roxy Thompson Infielder/Outfielder Dallas, Texas Rockwall HS
Makayla Valle Pitcher/Utility Aurora, Colorado Grandview HS
Emma Wardlaw Pitcher Comfort, Texas Comfort HS
Makenzie Wright Pitcher Pearland, Texas Pearland HS
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Southland Conference Coaches Poll

The Southland Conference Coaches Poll was released on January 26, 2023. Lamar was picked to finish sixth in the Southland Conference with 49 votes.[76]

More information Predicted finish, Team ...
Coaches poll
Predicted finish Team Votes (1st place)
1McNeese State128 (16)
2Southeastern Louisiana113 (2)
3Northwestern State91
4Texas A&M–Corpus Christi85
5Houston Christian58
6Lamar49
7Texas A&M–Commerce47
8Incarnate Word45
9Nicholls32
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Preseason All-Southland team

No Lady Cardinals were named to conference preseason teams. [76]

First Team
  • Crislyne Moreno (MCNS, SO, 1st Base)
  • Caleigh Cross (MCNS, SR, 2nd Base)
  • Jil Poullard (MCNS, JR, 3rd Base)
  • Maddie Watson (SELA, SO, Shortstop)
  • Bailey Krolczyk (SELA, JR, Catcher)
  • Kaylee Lopez (MCNS, SR, Utility)
  • Audrey Greely (SELA, JR, Designated Player)
  • Laney Roos (NSU, JR, Outfielder)
  • Alayis Seneca (MCNS, SR, Outfielder)
  • Cam Goodman (SELA, JR, Outfielder)
  • Ashley Vallejo (MCNS, JR, Pitcher)
  • Bronte Rhoden (NSU, SR, Pitcher)
Second Team
  • Sydney Hoyt (TAMUCC, JR, 1st Base)
  • Madison Rayner (SELA, SR, 2nd Base)
  • Haylie Savage (HCU, SO, 3rd Base)
  • Ryleigh Mata (UIW, SO, Shortstop)
  • Tristin Court (NSU, JR, Catcher)
  • Melise Gossen (NICH, SR, Utility)
  • Chloe Gomez (MCNS, JR, Designated Player)
  • Alexa Poche (NICH, JR, Outfielder)
  • Makenzie Chaffin (NSU, JR, Outfielder)
  • Bailie Ragsdale (NSU, SO, Outfielder)
  • Lyndie Swanson (HCU, JR, Pitcher)
  • Siarah Galvan (TAMUCC, SO, Pitcher)

Roster

More information 2023 Lamar Lady Cardinals softball team, Players ...
2023 Lamar Lady Cardinals softball team
PlayersCoaches
#Pos.NameBats/throwsHeightYearHome town
00 U Olivia Taylor R/R 5 ft 3 in (1.6 m) Sr College Station, Texas
1 OF Mikaila Kenney R/R 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) Jr Highland Village, Texas
2 INF Nicolette Ramirez R/R 5 ft 4 in (1.63 m) Jr San Antonio, Texas
3 INF Kalie Amos R/R 5 ft 7 in (1.7 m) Fr Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
5 INF Brooke Davis R/R 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m) Jr Keller, Texas
6 OF Audrey Fleming R/R 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m) Jr Haslet, Texas
8 OF Aleka Xayaseng L/R 5 ft 2 in (1.57 m) Sr Call, Texas
10 U Hayley Freudenberg R/R 5 ft 2 in (1.57 m) Jr Baytown, Texas
11 U Kalyn Xayaseng R/R 5 ft 2 in (1.57 m) So Call, Texas
13 RHP Cameron Niedenthal R/R 5 ft 11 in (1.8 m) Jr Port Neches, Texas
15 RHP Kelsey Pizarro R/R 5 ft 4 in (1.63 m) Fr Rio Hondo, Texas
17 INF Sydnee Adams L/R 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m) Jr Port Neches, Texas
18 RHP Fadwa Ben Karim R/R 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) Jr Milan Italy
19 C Estela Garza R/R 5 ft 3 in (1.6 m) Fr Baytown, Texas
21 C Emilee LaRue R/R 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) Fr Blanco, Texas
22 INF Kaylee Ancelot R/R 5 ft 7 in (1.7 m) GS Orangefield, Texas
24 C Sam Bean R/R 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) Sr Rockwall, Texas
27 RHP Karyana Mitchell R/R 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) Jr Palm Bay, Florida
30 INF Rien Milliken R/R 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) GS Victoria, BC Canada
49 C Felixia Hinojosa R/R 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m) Jr Beeville, Texas
50 RHP Aaliyah Ruiz R/R 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m) GS Beeville, Texas
59 INF Sydney Norton R/R 5 ft 4 in (1.63 m) So Schertz, Texas
Head coach

Amy Hooks – 5th year

Assistant coach(es)

Tara McKenney – 5th year
Anthony Aresco – 1st year

Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (S) Suspended
  • (I) Ineligible
  • Injured Injured
  • Redshirt Current redshirt

Roster
Last update: January 31, 2023

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Schedule and results

More information Legend ...
Legend
 Lamar win
 Lamar loss
 Postponement/Cancellation
BoldLamar team member
*Non-Conference game
†Make-Up Game
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2023 Lamar Lady Cardinals Softball Game Log
Regular season (22–34)
Postseason (2–2)
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Schedule source:[77][78][79][80][81]

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

2022 Lamar Lady Cardinals softball team

Quick facts Conference, Record ...
2022 Lamar Lady Cardinals softball
ConferenceWestern Athletic Conference
Record11–38 (5–19 WAC)
Head coach
Assistant coaches
  • Tara McKenney
  • Anthony Aresco
Home stadiumLamar Softball Complex
Seasons
← 2021
2023 →
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2022 Western Athletic Conference softball standings
Conf.Overall
TeamW L PCTW L PCT
Southwest Division
Stephen F. Austin  x‍‍‍ 18–6 .75031–27 .534
Abilene Christian  ‍‍‍ 15–9 .62525–26 .490
Tarleton State  ‍‍‍ 14–10 .58330–25 .545
Sam Houston State  ‍‍‍ 8–16 .33315–39 .278
Lamar  ‍‍‍ 5–19 .20811–38 .224
West Division
Grand Canyon  x‍‍‡‍y 19–5 .79239–16 .709
Seattle  ‍‍‍ 15–9 .62532–24 .571
California Baptist  ‍‍‍ 12–12 .50030–26 .536
Utah Valley  ‍‍‍ 12–12 .50024–27 .471
Dixie State  ‍‍‍ 8–16 .33319–32 .373
New Mexico State  ‍‍‍ 6–18 .25013–38 .255
x – Division champion
‡ – Tournament champion
y – Invited to the NCAA tournament
As of June 5, 2022[82]
Rankings from NFCA/USA Today
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The 2022 Lamar Lady Cardinals softball team represented Lamar University during the 2022 NCAA Division I softball season. The Lady Cardinals played their home games at Lamar Softball Complex and were led by fourth-year head coach Amy Hooks. The 2022 season marked Lamar's move from the Southland Conference to the Western Athletic Conference. Lamar returned to the Southland conference after one season in the WAC.

Preseason

Western Athletic Conference Coaches Poll

The Western Athletic Conference Coaches Poll was released on February 3, 2022. Lamar was picked to finish sixth in the Western Athletic Conference Southwest Division with 4 votes.[83]

2022 WAC Softball Preseason Coaches Poll

West Division
Seattle U (5) – 25
NM State (1) – 20
Grand Canyon – 16
Dixie State – 13
California Baptist – 9
Utah Valley – 7

Southwest Division
Stephen F. Austin (4) – 16
Sam Houston (1) – 13
Abilene Christian – 9
Tarleton – 8
Lamar – 4

() – First place votes in parentheses

Preseason All-WAC team

No Lady Cardinals were named to conference preseason teams.

Roster

More information 2022 Lamar Lady Cardinals softball team, Players ...
2022 Lamar Lady Cardinals softball team
PlayersCoaches
#Pos.NameBats/throwsHeightYearHome town
00 U Olivia Taylor R/R 5 ft 3 in (1.6 m) Jr College Station, Texas
1 OF Piper Hankins L/R 5 ft 3 in (1.6 m) Fr Euless, Texas
2 INF Nicolette Ramirez R/R 5 ft 4 in (1.63 m) Jr San Antonio, Texas
3 C Maya Mongelli R/R 5 ft 7 in (1.7 m) Fr Lubbock, Texas
4 INF Hannah Kinkade R/R 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) Jr Schertz, Texas
5 INF Brooke Davis R/R 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m) So Keller, Texas
6 OF Audrey Fleming R/R 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m) So Haslet, Texas
7 U Reagan Jones R/R 5 ft 2 in (1.57 m) So Pearland, Texas
8 OF Aleka Xayaseng L/R 5 ft 2 in (1.57 m) Sr Call, Texas
10 U Hayley Freudenberg R/R 5 ft 2 in (1.57 m) So Baytown, Texas
11 U Kalyn Xayaseng R/R 5 ft 2 in (1.57 m) Fr Call, Texas
15 RHP Kelsey Pizarro R/R 5 ft 4 in (1.63 m) Fr Rio Hondo, Texas
17 INF Sydnee Adams L/R 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m) So Port Neches, Texas
19 RHP Janelle Marwitz R/R 5 ft 7 in (1.7 m) So Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
20 RHP Haila Linton R/R 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) Fr Rio Vista, Texas
22 INF Kaylee Ancelot R/R 5 ft 7 in (1.7 m) Sr Orangefield, Texas
24 C Sam Bean R/R 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) So Rockwall, Texas
25 RHP Shelby Mixon R/R 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) Sr Woodville, Texas
33 LHP Hannah Williams L/L 5 ft 3 in (1.6 m) So Whitewright, Texas
49 C Felixia Hinojosa R/R 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m) Jr Beeville, Texas
50 RHP Aaliyah Ruiz R/R 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m) Sr Beeville, Texas
59 INF Sydney Norton R/R 5 ft 4 in (1.63 m) Fr Schertz, Texas
76 INF Cassie Blevins R/R 5 ft 3 in (1.6 m) Fr Bulverde, Texas
88 RHP Breanna Reyna R/R 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) So Corpus Christi, Texas
Head coach

Amy Hooks – 4th year

Assistant coach(es)

Tara McKenney – 4th year
Anthony Aresco – 1st year

Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (S) Suspended
  • (I) Ineligible
  • Injured Injured
  • Redshirt Current redshirt

Roster
Last update: February 5, 2024

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Schedule and results

More information Legend ...
Legend −0  Lamar win
 Lamar loss
 Postponement/Cancellation
BoldLamar team member
*Non-Conference game
†Make-Up Game
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Regular season (11–37)
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Schedule source:[84][85][86]

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

2021 Lamar Lady Cardinals softball team

Quick facts Conference, Record ...
2021 Lamar Lady Cardinals softball
ConferenceSouthland Conference
Record8–43 (4–23 Southland)
Head coach
Assistant coachTara McKenney
Home stadiumLamar Softball Complex
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[87]
Rankings from NFCA
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The 2021 Lamar Lady Cardinals softball team represented Lamar University during the 2021 NCAA Division I softball season. The Lady Cardinals played their home games at Lamar Softball Complex and were led by third-year head coach Amy Hooks. They were members of the Southland Conference. Home game attendance for the 2021 season was limited to 119 per game due to COVID19 precautions.[88]

Preseason

Southland Conference Coaches Poll

The Southland Conference Coaches Poll was released on February 5, 2021. Lamar was picked to finish eighth in the Southland Conference with 86 votes.[89]

More information Predicted finish, Team ...
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

No player from Lamar was chosen to the All-Southland Team

National Softball Signing Day

[90]

More information Player, Position ...
Player Position Hometown Previous Team
Cassie Blevins Infielder Spring Branch, Texas Smithson Valley HS
Haila Linton Pitcher Rio Vista, Texas Rio Vista HS
Piper Hankins Outfielder Euless, Texas Trinity HS
Sydney Norton Infielder Schertz, Texas Samuel Clemens HS
Kalyn Xayaseng Infielder Kirbyville, Texas Kirbyville HS
Maya Mongelli Infielder Wolfforth, Texas Frenship HS
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Roster

More information 2021 Lamar Lady Cardinals roster ...
2021 Lamar Lady Cardinals roster
 

Pitchers

  • 19 Janelle Marwitz – Freshman
  • 25 Shelby Mixon – Senior
  • 33 Hannah Williams – Freshman
  • 50 Aaliyah Ruiz – Junior
  • 88 Breanna Reyna – Freshman

Outfielders

  • 1 Savana Mata – Junior
  • 5 Brooke Smith – Junior
  • 6 Audry Fleming – Freshman
  • 8 Aleka Xayaseng – Junior

Catchers

  • 3 Hannah Carpenter – Senior
  • 23 Alicia Lopez – Sophomore
  • 49 Felixia Hinojosa – Sophomore
  

Infielders

  • 4 Hannah Kinkade – Sophomore
  • 10 Hayley Freudenberg – Freshman
  • 17 Sydnee Adams – Freshman
  • 20 Victoria Garivey – Redshirt Junior
  • 21 Taylor Murphy – Junior
  • 22 Jaylyn Davis – Freshman
  • 27 Kaylee Ancelot – Junior

Utility

  • 00 Olivia Taylor – Sophomore
  • 2 Nicolette Ramirez – Sophomore
  • 7 Reagan Jones – Freshman
  • 15 Alaina Cortez – Freshman
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Coaching staff

More information 2021 Lamar Lady Cardinals coaching staff ...
2021 Lamar Lady Cardinals coaching staff
  • Amy Hooks – Head Coach – 3rd year
  • Tara McKenney – Assistant Head Coach – 3rd year
  • Robert Armentrout – Volunteer Assistant Coach
  • Elise LeBeouf – Graduate Assistant Coach – 2nd year
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Schedule and results

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Legend
 Lamar win
 Lamar loss
 Postponement/Cancellation
BoldLamar team member
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Regular season (5–37)
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Schedule source:[91]

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

2020 Lamar Lady Cardinals softball team

Quick facts Conference, Record ...
2020 Lamar Lady Cardinals softball
ConferenceSouthland Conference
Record8–12 (0–3 SLC)
Head coach
Assistant coachTara McKenney (2nd season)
Home stadiumLamar Softball Complex
Seasons
← 2019
2021 →
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More information Conf., Overall ...
2020 Southland Conference softball standings
Conf.Overall
TeamW L PCTW L PCT
Stephen F. Austin  ‍‍‍ 3–0 1.00019–4 .826
McNeese State  ‍‍‍ 3–0 1.00019–7 .731
Northwestern State  ‍‍‍ 3–0 1.00015–7 .682
Central Arkansas  ‍‍‍ 3–0 1.00017–9 .654
Southeastern Louisiana  ‍‍‍ 2–1 .66715–8 .652
Nicholls  ‍‍‍ 2–1 .66712–14 .462
Houston Baptist  ‍‍‍ 1–2 .33312–10 .545
Texas A&M–Corpus Christi  ‍‍‍ 1–2 .3336–16 .273
Lamar  ‍‍‍ 0–3 .0009–12 .429
Sam Houston State  ‍‍‍ 0–3 .0009–17 .346
Incarnate Word  ‍‍‍ 0–3 .0008–16 .333
Abilene Christian  ‍‍‍ 0–3 .0007–17 .292
† – Conference champion
‡ – Tournament champion
y – Invited to the NCAA tournament
As of March 13, 2020[92]
Rankings from NFCA
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The 2020 Lamar Lady Cardinals softball team represented Lamar University in the 2020 NCAA Division I softball season. The Lady Cardinals played their home games at Lamar Softball Complex and are members of the Southland Conference. The team was coached by Amy Hooks in her second season at Lamar. On March 12, the Southland Conference announced a suspension of Spring sports through March 30 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[93] The conference announced that all remaining Spring 2020 sports contests were cancelled on March 14.[94] The Lady Cardinals played 20 games in the shortened season with an overall record of 8–12, and a 0–3 record in conference play.

Previous season

In 2019, the Lady Cardinals finished the season 7th in the Southland with a record of 23–34, 14–13 in conference play. They lost to Northwestern State in the first round of the 2019 Southland Conference softball tournament.

Preseason

Southland Conference Coaches and Sports Information Directors Poll

The Southland Conference Coaches and Sports Information Directors Poll was released on January 30, 2020. Lamar was picked to finish eighth in the Southland Conference with 110 votes. [95]

More information Predicted finish, Team ...
Coaches and Sports Information Directors poll
Predicted finish Team Votes (1st place)
1Stephen F. Austin217 (11)
2Sam Houston State210 (10)
3McNeese202 (1)
4Nicholls186 (2)
5Southeastern Louisiana177
6Northwestern State152
7Central Arkansas122
8Lamar110
9Abilene Christian61
10Houston Baptist56
11Texas A&M–Corpus Christi52
12Incarnate Word39
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Preseason All-Southland Conference team

The preseason all-conference team is based on votes by the conference head coaches. Players who were named to the previous season's first and second teams are automatically named to the preseason team for their respective positions.[96]

  • Kaylyn Shepherd* (UCA, SR, 1st Base)
  • Cayla Jones* (NWSU, JR, 2nd Base)
  • Cylla Hill* (UCA, SR, 3rd Base)
  • Tiffany Thompson* (SHSU, SR, Shortstop)
  • Ella Manzer* (SLU, JR, Catcher)
  • Jade Lewis* (LU, SR, Designated Player/Pitcher)
  • Megan McDonald* (SHSU, SR, Outfield)
  • Madisen Blackford* (SLU, JR, Outfield)
  • Kayla Crutchmer* (UCA, SR, Outfield)
  • Kassidy Wilbur* (SFA, SO, Pitcher)
  • Alley McDonald* (SLU, SR, Pitcher)
  • Alexsandra Flores* (MSU, SR, Pitcher)
  • E.C. Delafield* (NWSU, JR, Utility)
  • 2019 All-Conference Designation

Roster

2020 Lamar Lady Cardinals roster[97]
 

Pitchers

  • 15 Erin Kyle – Senior
  • 25 Shelby Mixon – Junior
  • 30 Mackenzie Savage – Sophomore
  • 50 Aaliyah Ruiz – Sophomore
  • 81 Jade Lewis – Senior

Catchers

  • 3 Hannah Carpenter – Junior
  • 23 Alicia Lopez – Freshman
  • 49 Felixia Hinojosa – Freshman

Utilities

  • 00 Olivia Taylor – Freshman
  • 2 Nicolette Ramirez – Freshman
  

Infielders

  • 4 Hannah KinKade – Freshman
  • 6 Elizabeth Castillo – Senior
  • 12 Kristin Meyer – Sophomore
  • 13 Mackenzie Brown – Sophomore
  • 20 Victoria Garivey – Sophomore
  • 21 Taylor Murphy – Sophomore

Outfielders

  • 1 Savana Mata – Sophomore
  • 5 Shaina Amir – Sophomore
  • 9 Mackenzie Futrell – Senior
  • 19 Shannon Klaus – Senior
  

Coaches

2020 Lamar Cardinals softball coaching staff[97]
  • Amy Hooks – Head Coach – 2nd year
  • Tara McKenney – Assistant Coach – 2nd year
  • Elise Lebeouf – Graduate Assistant Coach
  • Savana Guidry – Student assistant coach

Schedule and results

More information 2020 Lamar Lady Cardinals baseball game log, Legend: = Win = Loss = Cancelled Bold = Lamar team member ...
2020 Lamar Lady Cardinals baseball game log[98]
Legend:        = Win        = Loss        = Cancelled     Bold = Lamar team member
Regular Season (8–12)
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2019 Lamar Lady Cardinals softball team

Quick facts Conference, Record ...
2019 Lamar Lady Cardinals softball
ConferenceSouthland Conference
Record23–34 (14–13 SLC)
Head coach
Assistant coaches
  • Erin Dickson
  • Rudi Cantu–Torres
  • Tara McKinney – Vol. Asst
Home stadiumLamar Softball Complex
Seasons
← 2018
2020 →
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More information Conf., Overall ...
2019 Southland Conference softball standings
Conf.Overall
TeamW L PCTW L PCT
Sam Houston State  ‍†‍‡‍y 22–5 .81535–23 .603
Nicholls  ‍‍‍ 21–6 .77834–22 .607
McNeese State  ‍‍‍ 19–8 .70433–32 .508
Stephen F. Austin  ‍‍‍ 18–9 .66736–23 .610
Southeastern Louisiana  ‍‍‍ 17–10 .63034–23 .596
Northwestern State  ‍‍‍ 15–12 .55630–27 .526
Lamar  ‍‍‍ 14–13 .51923–34 .404
Central Arkansas  ‍‍‍ 12–15 .44426–28 .481
Houston Baptist  ‍‍‍ 10–17 .37023–23 .500
Abilene Christian  ‍‍‍ 6–21 .22213–31 .295
Incarnate Word  ‍‍‍ 4–22 .1548–40 .167
Texas A&M–Corpus Christi  ‍‍‍ 3–23 .1158–43 .157
† – Conference champion
‡ – Tournament champion
y – Invited to the NCAA tournament
As of May 19, 2019[99]
Rankings from NFCA
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The 2019 Lamar Lady Cardinals softball team represented Lamar University in the 2019 NCAA Division I softball season. The Lady Cardinals played their home games at Lamar Softball Complex and are members of the Southland Conference. The team was coached by Amy Hooks in her first season at Lamar. The Lady Cardinals finished the season 7th in the Southland with a record of 23–34, 14–13 in conference play. They lost to Northwestern State in the single elimination opening round of the 2019 Southland Conference softball tournament.

Preseason

Southland Conference Coaches and Sports Information Directors Poll

The Southland Conference Coaches and Sports Information Directors Poll was released on January 30, 2019. Lamar was picked to finish ninth in the Southland Conference with 80 votes. [100][101]

More information Predicted finish, Team ...
Coaches and Sports Information Directors poll
Predicted finish Team Votes (1st place)
1Nicholls238 (18)
2McNeese224 (6)
3Central Arkansas164
4Southeastern Louisiana163
5Stephen F. Austin158
6Northwestern State156
7Sam Houston State145
8Abilene Christian119
9Lamar80
10Incarnate Word61
11Texas A&M–Corpus Christi40
12Houston Baptist36
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Preseason All-Southland Conference team

The preseason all-conference team is based on votes by the conference head coaches. Players who were named to the previous season's first and second teams are automatically named to the preseason team for their respective positions.[102]

First team

  • Kaylyn Shepherd* (UCA, JR, 1st Base)
  • Cayla Jones* (NWSU, SO, 2nd Base)
  • Jewel Lara* (Nicholls SO, 3rd Base)
  • Amanda Gianelloni (Nicholls, SR, Shortstop)
  • Bailey White* (SHSU, RSO, Catcher)
  • Alexandria Saldivar* (MSU, JR, Designated Player/Pitcher)
  • Justyce McClain* (MSU, SR, Outfield)
  • Kasey Frederick* (Nicholls, SR, Outfield)
  • Kelsey Miller* (Nicholls, SO, Outfield)
  • Megan Landry* (Nicholls, SR, Pitcher)
  • Lindsey McLeod*(SLU, SR, Pitcher)
  • Alexsandra Flores* (SHSU, SR, Pitcher)
  • Kali Clement* (Nicholls, SR, Utility)
  • 2018 All-Conference Designation

Second team

  • Sam Dares (Nicholls, JR, 1st Base)
  • Kelly Meeuwsen* (Lamar, SR, 2nd Base)
  • Madison Watson (SLU SO, 3rd Base)
  • Tiffany Thompson* (SHSU, JR, Shortstop)
  • Heidi Jaquez (HBU, JR, Catcher)
  • Taylor Davis* (Lamar, SR, Designated Player/Pitcher)
  • Donelle Johnson* (ACU, RJR, Outfield)
  • Ali McCoy* (SLU, JR, Outfield)
  • Morgan Felts* (UCA, SR, Pitcher)
  • Alexsandra Flores (MSU, JR, Pitcher)
  • Alexis LaBure* (Nicholls, SO, Pitcher)
  • Kaitlyn St. Clair* (NWST, JR, Utility)
  • 2018 All-Conference Designation

Roster

2019 Lamar Lady Cardinals roster[103]
 

Pitchers

  • 15 Erin Kyle – Junior
  • 17 Julia Voluntad – Senior
  • 30 Mackenzie Savage – Freshman
  • 50 Aaliyah Ruiz – Freshman
  • 81 Jade Lewis – Junior

Catchers

  • 10 Lauryn McMahon – Freshman
  • 25 Bethany Edwards – Freshman

Utilities

  • 13 Kimberly Mattox – Sophomore
  • 14 Melissa Hernandez – Junior
  • 16 Maddy Meyers – Senior
  • 27 Alicia DeLeon – Freshman
  

Infielders

  • 4 Savanah Guidry – Senior
  • 5 Shaina Amir – Freshman
  • 20 Victoria Garivey – Freshman
  • 21 Taylor Murphy – Freshman

Outfielders

  • 1 Savana Mata – Freshman
  • 6 Elizabeth Castillo – Junior
  • 9 Mackenzie Futrell – Junior
  • 19 Shannon Klaus – Junior
  

Schedule and results

More information Legend ...
Legend
 Lamar win
 Lamar loss
 Postponement/Cancellation
BoldLamar team member
*Non-Conference game
†Make-Up Game
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More information 2019 Lamar Lady Cardinals Softball Game Log, Regular season (23–33) ...
2019 Lamar Lady Cardinals Softball Game Log
Regular season (23–33)
Postseason (0–1)
Schedule source:[104][38]

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

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1984 Lamar Lady Cardinals softball team

Quick facts Conference, Record ...
1984 Lamar Lady Cardinals softball
ConferenceSouthland Conference
Record13–43 (1–7 Southland)
Head coach
  • Patty Calvert (2nd season)
Home stadiumBeaumont Athletic Complex
Seasons
← 1983
1985 →
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1984 Southland Conference softball standings
Conf.Overall
TeamW L T PCTW L T PCT
North Zone
Texas–Arlington  x‍‍‍ 3–1–0 .75026–25–0 .510
Northeast Louisiana  ‍‍‍ 5–3–0 .62540–25–0 .615
Arkansas State  ‍‍‍ 0–4–0 .0003–14–0 .176
South Zone
Southwestern Louisiana  x‍‍‡‍ 6–2–0 .75028–9–0 .757
McNeese State  ‍‍‍ 5–3–0 .62524–27–0 .471
Lamar  ‍‍‍ 1–7–0 .12513–43–0 .232
x – Division champion
‡ – Tournament champion
y – Invited to the NCAA tournament
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The 1984 Lamar Lady Cardinals softball team represented Lamar University during the 1984 NCAA Division I softball season. The Lady Cardinals played their home games at the off–campus Beaumont Athletic Complex in Beaumont, Texas as a member of the Southland Conference. The Cardinals were led by head coach Patty Calvert in her second-year at Lamar. The Lady Cardinals finished the season, their second after reinstating the sport in 1983, with an overall record of 13–43 and a 1–7 record in conference play.[105]

Roster

More information 1984 Lamar Lady Cardinals softball team, Players ...
1984 Lamar Lady Cardinals softball team
PlayersCoaches
#Pos.NameBats/throwsHeightYearHome town
INF Teresa Fuxa R/
—
 Jr  
OF Belinda Money R/
—
 Sr  
INF Susan Pence R/
—
 Fr  
INF Karen Walker R/
—
 Sr  
OF Tonetta Clark L/
—
 Jr  
OF Jenifer Ingram R/
—
 Fr
INF Michele Gonzalez S/
—
 So  
C Donna Dugas L/
—
 Fr  
RHP Karen Castilaw R/R
—
 So  
RHP Lydia Green R/R
—
 So  
Head coach

Patty Calvert – 2nd year

Assistant coach(es)

 

Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (S) Suspended
  • (I) Ineligible
  • Injured Injured
  • Redshirt Current redshirt

Roster
Last update: February 14, 2024

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Schedule and results

More information 1984 Lamar Lady Cardinals Softball Game Log, Regular season (13–43) ...
1984 Lamar Lady Cardinals Softball Game Log
Regular season (13–43)
Postseason (0–2)
Schedule source:[105][107]
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