2024 Texas A&M–Commerce Lions softball team


The 2024 Texas A&M–Commerce Lions softball team represented Texas A&M University–Commerce during the 2024 NCAA Division I softball season as members of the Southland Conference. The Lions played their home games at John Cain Family Softball Complex and were led by second year head coach Brittany Miller. They compiled a 9–45 overall record and a 2–22 in conference play finishing the season in ninth place. The Lions failed to qualify for the SLC tournament.

2024 Texas A&M–Commerce Lions softball
ConferenceSouthland Conference
Record9–45 (2–22 Southland)
Head coach
Assistant coaches
Home stadiumJohn Cain Family Softball Complex
Seasons
← 2023
2024 →
2024 Southland Conference softball standings
Conf Overall
Team W   L   PCT W   L   PCT
McNeese ‍‍‍ 22 2   .917 40 20   .667
Southeastern Louisiana ‍‍y 17 7   .708 47 15   .758
Nicholls ‍‍‍ 16 8   .667 31 26   .544
Incarnate Word ‍‍‍ 14 9   .609 34 17   .667
Lamar ‍‍‍ 12 12   .500 26 25   .510
Texas A&M–Corpus Christi ‍‍‍ 9 15   .375 21 22   .488
Houston Christian ‍‍‍ 9 15   .375 23 27   .460
Northwestern State ‍‍‍ 5 18   .217 19 31   .380
Texas A&M–Commerce* ‍‍‍ 2 22   .083 9 45   .167
* Ineligible for the 2024 NCAA tournament due to transition from Division II[1]
† – Conference champion
‡ – Tournament champion
y – Invited to the NCAA tournament
As of May 19, 2024[2]
Rankings from NFCA/USA Today

Previous season

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The 2023 season was the program's inaugural season in the Southland Conference.[3][4] The 2023 Lions team compiled a 9–39 overall and 5–19 conference record. They failed to qualify for the conference tournament.

Preseason

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Southland Conference Coaches Poll

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The Southland Conference Coaches Poll was released on February 2, 2024. Texas A&M–Commerce was picked to finish ninth in the Southland Conference with 17 votes.[5]

Coaches poll
Predicted finish Team Votes (1st place)
1 McNeese State 128 (16)
2 Southeastern Louisiana 114 (2)
3 Nicholls 97
4 Lamar 78
5 Texas A&M–Corpus Christi 72
6 Northwestern State 63
7 Houston Christian 49
8 Incarnate Word 30
9 Texas A&M–Commerce 17

Preseason All-Southland team

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No Lions were named to the conference preseason teams. [5]

First Team

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  • Lexi Johnson (SELA, SR, 1st Base)
  • Erin Kraus (NICH, SO, 2nd Base)
  • 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

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  • 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

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2024 Texas A&M–Commerce Lions softball team
Players Coaches
# Pos. Name Bats/throws Height Year Home town
1 P Destiny Martinez R/R 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m) Fr Denver, Colorado
2 RHP Emma Olsen R/R 5 ft 4 in (1.63 m) So Elk Grove, California
3 OF Ashley Diaz R/R 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) Jr Chino, California
6 INF Emmie Miehe R/R 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m) So Cameron Park, California
7 OF Teyha Pitts L/L 5 ft 3 in (1.6 m) Fr Denton, Texas
8 U Diamond Sefe R/R 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) So Carson, California
9 INF Charli Anger R/R 5 ft 1 in (1.55 m) Fr Lubbock, Texas
10 INF Stephanie Tapia R/R 5 ft 7 in (1.7 m) Jr Yuma, Arizona
11 INF Lencia Powell R/R 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) Fr North Richland Hills, Texas
12 OF Ashlynn Griffith L/R 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) Jr Cedar Hill, Texas
13 RHP Maddie Muller R/R 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) So Frisco, Texas
14 U Kasey Kuyrkendall S/R 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) So Royse City, Texas
16 INF Tatum Wright R/R 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) So Frisco, Texas
17 RHP Annisa Arredondo R/R 5 ft 4 in (1.63 m) Sr San Antonio, Texas
21 C Darby Hickey R/R 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) Jr Plano, Texas
22 C Shelby Hodge L/R 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m) So Katy, Texas
23 INF Jenna Joyce R/R 5 ft 7 in (1.7 m) Fr Royse City, Texas
24 U KK Cosek L/L 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) Fr Helendale, California
38 C Elizabeth Guerrero R/R 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m) Jr San Antonio, Texas
44 U Isabella Arzola R/R 5 ft 4 in (1.63 m) Fr Chino, California
55 U Brooke Hilton R/R 5 ft 4 in (1.63 m) Fr Plano, Texas
85 RHP Julia Sanchez R/R 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) Jr Houston, Texas
Head coach

Britanny Miller (University of Iowa)

Assistant coach(es)

Crystl Bustos (Palm Beach Community College)
Avanna Williams (Texas A&M University–Commerce)


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

Roster
Last update: February 1, 2024

Schedule and results

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Legend
  Texas A&M–Commerce win
  Texas A&M–Commerce loss
  Postponement/Cancellation
Bold Texas A&M–Commerce team member
2023 Texas A&M–Commerce Lions softball game log
Regular season (9–45)
May (1–2)
Date Opponent Rank Site/stadium Score Win Loss Save TV Attendance Overall record SLC record
May 3 Houston Christian John Cain Family Softball Complex • Commerce, TX 3–1 Sanchez, Julia (6-13) Prasifka, Addy (1-2) None ESPN+ 9–43 2–20
May 3 Houston Christian John Cain Family Softball Complex • Commerce, TX 4–7
(8 inn)
Swanson, Lyndie (8-7) Muller, Maddie (3-17) None ESPN+ 259 9–44 2–21
May 4 Houston Christian John Cain Family Softball Complex • Commerce, TX 7–8
(8 inn)
Swanson, Lyndie (9-7) Arredondo, Anissa (0-8) None ESPN+ 183 9–45 2–22
Schedule Source:[6][7][8]*Rankings are based on the team's current ranking in the NFCA/USA Softball poll.

Conference awards and honors

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Post-season All-Southland Conference Teams

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No Texas A&M–Commerce team members were selected to conference post season teams.[9]

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

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  • 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

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  • 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)

References

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  1. ^ "Texas A&M University-Commerce Officially Joins NCAA Division I and the Southland Conference". Texas A&M University-Commerce. July 1, 2022. Retrieved February 10, 2024.
  2. ^ "Southland Standings". D1Softball.com. Retrieved May 19, 2024.
  3. ^ "Texas A&M-Commerce taking leap to Southland Conference, NCAA Division I". Houston Chronicle. September 28, 2021. Retrieved January 8, 2024.
  4. ^ Brady Renard (September 28, 2021). "Southland Conference adds Texas A&M-Commerce to membership". KPLC. Retrieved January 8, 2024.
  5. ^ a b "McNeese predicted to repeat as SLC Softball Champions; Preseason poll and all-conference teams announced". Southland Conference. February 4, 2024. Retrieved February 2, 2024.
  6. ^ "2024 Softball Schedule". Texas A&M University - Commerce Athletics. Retrieved January 8, 2024.
  7. ^ "WarrenNolan.com - Texas A&M-Commerce Lions - Southland". Nolan Analytics, LLC. Retrieved January 25, 2024.
  8. ^ "D1SOFTBALL - Texas A&M-Commerce (Southland)". D1 Softball. Retrieved January 25, 2024.
  9. ^ "Altamirano wins Player of the Year, Watson and Sanders lead strong showings for McNeese at Southeastern on SLC All-Conference Teams". www.southland.org. May 6, 2024. Retrieved May 26, 2024.