2023 Texas A&M–Commerce Lions softball team


The 2023 Texas A&M–Commerce Lions softball team represented Texas A&M University–Commerce during the 2023 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 first year head coach Brittany Miller.

2023 Texas A&M–Commerce Lions softball
ConferenceSouthland Conference
Record9–39 (5–19 Southland)
Head coach
Assistant coachCrystl Bustos
Home stadiumJohn Cain Family Softball Complex
Seasons
← 2022
2024 →
2023 Southland Conference softball standings
Conf Overall
Team W   L   T   PCT W   L   T   PCT
McNeese  ‍y 21 3 0   .875 47 16 0   .746
Southeastern Louisiana  ‍‍‍ 19 5 0   .792 47 14 0   .770
Nicholls  ‍‍‍ 13 11 0   .542 29 24 0   .547
Lamar  ‍‍‍ 12 12 0   .500 22 34 0   .393
Texas A&M–Corpus Christi  ‍‍‍ 11 13 0   .458 24 24 0   .500
Northwestern State  ‍‍‍ 10 14 0   .417 25 27 0   .481
Houston Christian  ‍‍‍ 9 15 0   .375 20 33 0   .377
Incarnate Word  ‍‍‍ 8 16 0   .333 16 30 1   .351
Texas A&M–Commerce*  ‍‍‍ 5 19 0   .208 9 39 0   .188
* 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 May 21, 2023[2]
Rankings from NFCA/USA Today

This 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 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)
1 McNeese State 128 (16)
2 Southeastern Louisiana 113 (2)
3 Northwestern State 91
4 Texas A&M–Corpus Christi 85
5 Houston Christian 58
6 Lamar 49
7 Texas A&M–Commerce 47
8 Incarnate Word 45
9 Nicholls 32

Preseason All-Southland team

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

First Team

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  • 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

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  • 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

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2023 Texas A&M–Commerce Lions softball team
Players Coaches
# Pos. Name Bats/throws Height Year Home 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
  •   Current redshirt

Roster
Last update: March 10, 2023

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 (9–39)
May (0–3)
Date Opponent Rank Site/stadium Score Win Loss Save TV Attendance Overall record SLC record
May. 5 at Lamar Lamar Softball ComplexBeaumont, TX 0–7 Ruiz, Aaliyah (11-11) Sanchez, Julia (7-14) ESPN+ 300 9–37 5–17
May. 5 at Lamar Lamar Softball Complex • Beaumont, TX 4–6 Ruiz, Aaliyah (12-11) Sanchez, Julia (7-15) ESPN+ 397 9–38 5–18
May. 6 at Lamar Lamar Softball Complex • Beaumont, TX 1–2 Ruiz, Aaliyah (13-11) Sanchez, Julia (7-16) ESPN+ 371 9–39 5–19
Schedule Source:[6]*Rankings are based on the team's current ranking in the NFCA/USA Softball poll.

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 December 29, 2022.
  2. ^ "Southland Conference Softball Standings". Southland.org. Southland Conference. Retrieved May 21, 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. ^ a b "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.