2023 Texas A&M–Commerce Lions softball team

The 2023 Texas A&M–Commerce Lions softball team represents Texas A&M University–Commerce during the 2023 NCAA Division I softball season. The Lions play their home games at John Cain Family Softball Complex and are led by first year head coach Brittany Miller. They are members of the Southland Conference.

2023 Texas A&M–Commerce Lions softball
ConferenceSouthland Conference
Record5–28 (1–9 Southland)
Head coach
  • Brittany Miller (1st season)
Assistant coachCrystl Bustos
Home stadiumJohn Cain Family Softball Complex
2023 Southland Conference softball standings
ConfOverall
TeamW L T PCTW L T PCT
McNeese  ‍‍‍ 9–0–0 1.00026–11–0 .703
Southeastern Louisiana  ‍‍‍ 7–2–0 .77832–8–0 .800
Nicholls  ‍‍‍ 8–6–0 .57121–16–0 .568
Northwestern State  ‍‍‍ 5–4–0 .55618–15–0 .545
Houston Christian  ‍‍‍ 4–5–0 .44415–20–0 .429
Lamar  ‍‍‍ 4–7–0 .36411–27–0 .289
Texas A&M–Corpus Christi  ‍‍‍ 3–6–0 .33315–15–0 .500
Incarnate Word  ‍‍‍ 3–6–0 .33311–18–1 .383
Texas A&M–Commerce*  ‍‍‍ 1–8–0 .1115–27–0 .156
* Ineligible for the 2023 NCAA tournament due to transition from Division II[1]
† – Conference champion
‡ – Tournament champion
y – Invited to the NCAA tournament
As of April 6, 2023[2]
Rankings from NFCA/USA Today

This will be the program's inaugural season in the Southland Conference.[3][4]

Preseason

Southland Conference Coaches Poll

The Southland Conference Coaches Poll was released on January 26, 2023. Texas A&M–Commerce was picked to finish seventh in the Southland Conference with 47 votes.[5]

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

Preseason All-Southland team

No Texas A&M–Commerce players were named to conference preseason teams. [5]

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
2023 Texas A&M–Commerce Lions softball team
PlayersCoaches
#Pos.NameBats/ThrowsHeightYearHome town
00 INF Camile Nunez R/R 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m) Jr Madera, California
1 OF America Rubio R/R 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) Jr El Paso, Texas
2 P Emma Olsen R/R 5 ft 4 in (1.63 m) Fr Elk Grove, California
3 C Elizabeth Guerro R/R 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m) So San Antonio, Texas
6 INF Emilia Miehe R/R 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m) Fr Cameron Park, California
7 RHP Anissa Arredondo R/R 5 ft 4 in (1.63 m) Jr San Antonio, Texas
8 U Diamond Sefe R/R 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) Fr Carson, California
10 INF Jodi De Hart R/R 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) Jr Pittsburg, Texas
11 U Kasey Kurykendall R/R 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) Fr Royse City, Texas
12 RHP McKenna Meadors R/R 5 ft 11 in (1.8 m) So Montgomery, Texas
13 U KK Cosek L/L 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) Fr Helendale, California
16 INF Tatum Wright R/R 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) Fr Frisco, Texas
17 OF Ashlynn Griffith L/R 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) So Cedar Hill, Texas
20 RHP Destiny Martinez R/R 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m) Fr Denver, Colorado
21 U Avery Zeigler R/R 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m) Sr Sour Lake, Texas
22 C Shelby Hodge L/R 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m) Fr Katy, Texas
24 RHP Madeline Janssen R/R 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) Fr Earlham, Iowa
29 U Kaydee Bennett L/R 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) Fr Caddo Mills, Texas
44 RHP Avanna Williams R/R 5 ft 7 in (1.7 m) Sr Round Rock, Texas
85 RHP Julia Sanchez R/R 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) So Houston, Texas
Head coach

Britanny Miller (University of Iowa)

Assistant coach(es)

Crystl Bustos (Palm Beach Community College)
Christine Core

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

Roster
Last update: March 10, 2023

Schedule and results
Legend
 Texas A&M–Commerce win
 Texas A&M–Commerce loss
 Postponement/Cancellation
BoldTexas A&M–Commerce team member
2023 Texas A&M–Commerce Lions softball game log
Regular season (5–28)
April (0–2)
Date Opponent Rank Site/stadium Score Win Loss Save TV Attendance Overall record SLC record
Apr. 1at SoutheasternNorth Oak Park • Hammond, LA2–10
(6 inn)		Ladner, KK (9-1)Arredondo, Anissa (2-10)ESPN+1465–271–8
Apr. 7Texas A&M–Corpus ChristiJohn Cain Family Softball Complex • Commerce, TX0–9
(5 inn)		Aholelei, Primrose (12-9)Sanchez, Julia (3-9)ESPN+2375–281–9
Apr. 7Texas A&M–Corpus ChristiJohn Cain Family Softball Complex • Commerce, TX–ESPN+––
Apr. 8Texas A&M–Corpus ChristiJohn Cain Family Softball Complex • Commerce, TX–ESPN+––
Apr. 11at Houston ChristianHusky Field • Houston, TX–––
Apr. 11at Houston ChristianHusky Field • Houston, TX–––
Apr. 12at Houston ChristianHusky Field • Houston, TX–––
Apr. 18at ArkansasBogle Park • Fayetteville, AR––
Apr. 18at ArkansasBogle Park • Fayetteville, AR––
Apr. 21Incarnate WordJohn Cain Family Softball Complex • Commerce, TX–ESPN+––
Apr. 21Incarnate WordJohn Cain Family Softball Complex • Commerce, TX–ESPN+––
Apr. 22Incarnate WordJohn Cain Family Softball Complex • Commerce, TX–ESPN+––
Apr. 28Northwestern StateJohn Cain Family Softball Complex • Commerce, TX–ESPN+––
Apr. 28Northwestern StateJohn Cain Family Softball Complex • Commerce, TX–ESPN+––
Apr. 29Northwestern StateJohn Cain Family Softball Complex • Commerce, TX–ESPN+––
May (0–0)
Date Opponent Rank Site/stadium Score Win Loss Save TV Attendance Overall record SLC record
May. 5at LamarLamar Softball Complex • Beaumont, TX–––
May. 5at LamarLamar Softball Complex • Beaumont, TX–––
May. 6at LamarLamar Softball Complex • Beaumont, TX–––
Post-Season (0–0)
Southland Tournament (0–0)
Date Opponent (Seed)/Rank Site/stadium Score Win Loss Save TV Attendance Overall record Tournament record
May 9-12vs. TBAJoe Miller Field at Cowgirl Diamond • Lake Charles, LA–ESPN+––
Schedule Source:[6]*Rankings are based on the team's current ranking in the NFCA/USA Softball poll.

References
  1. "Texas A&M University-Commerce Officially Joins NCAA Division I and the Southland Conference". Texas A&M University-Commerce. July 1, 2022. Retrieved December 29, 2022.
  2. "Southland Conference Softball Standings". Southland.org. Southland Conference. Retrieved April 7, 2023.
  3. "Texas A&M-Commerce taking leap to Southland Conference, NCAA Division I". Houston Chronicle. September 28, 2021. Retrieved December 24, 2022.
  4. Brady Renard (September 28, 2021). "Southland Conference adds Texas A&M-Commerce to membership". KPLC. Retrieved December 24, 2022.
  5. "McNeese predicted to win 2023 softball race; Preseason poll and all-conference teams announced". Southland Conference. January 26, 2023. Retrieved January 26, 2023.
  6. "2023 Softball Schedule". Texas A&M University - Commerce Athletics. Retrieved December 24, 2022.
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