2020 Louisiana–Monroe Warhawks softball team

The 2020 Louisiana–Monroe Warhawks softball team represented the University of Louisiana at Monroe in the 2020 NCAA Division I softball season. The Warhawks played their home games at Geo-Surfaces Field at the ULM Softball Complex. The Warhawks were led by second year head coach Molly Fichtner and were members of the Sun Belt Conference.

2020 Louisiana–Monroe Warhawks softball
ConferenceSun Belt Conference
2020 record10–14 (1–2 SBC)
Head coach
Assistant coaches
  • Jessica Thornton
  • Lea Wodach
Home stadiumGeo-Surfaces Field at the ULM Softball Complex
2020 Sun Belt Conference softball standings
Conf  Overall
TeamW L PCT  W L PCT
No. 8 Louisiana  ‍‍‍ 2–1 .667  18–6 .750
Texas State  ‍‍‍ 2–1 .667  15–9 .625
Georgia Southern  ‍‍‍ 2–1 .667  14–10 .583
UT Arlington  ‍‍‍ 2–1 .667  12–13 .480
South Alabama  ‍‍‍ 2–1 .667  8–17 .320
Troy  ‍‍‍ 1–2 .333  16–6 .727
Coastal Carolina  ‍‍‍ 1–2 .333  13–8 .619
Appalachian State  ‍‍‍ 1–2 .333  13–9 .591
Louisiana–Monroe  ‍‍‍ 1–2 .333  10–14 .417
Georgia State  ‍‍‍ 1–2 .333  7–16 .304
† – Conference champion
‡ – Tournament champion
y – Invited to the NCAA Tournament
As of March 13, 2020[1]; Rankings from NFCA

On March 12, the Sun Belt Conference announced the indefinite suspension of all spring athletics, including softball, due to the increasing risk of the COVID-19 pandemic.[2] On March 16, the Sun Belt formally announced the cancelation of all spring sports, thus ending their season definitely.

Preseason

Sun Belt Conference Coaches Poll

The Sun Belt Conference Coaches Poll was released on January 29, 2020. Louisiana–Monroe was picked to finish ninth in the Sun Belt Conference with 26 votes.[3]

Coaches poll
Predicted finish Team Votes (1st place)
1Louisiana100 (10)
2Troy85
3UT Arlington77
4Texas State74
5Coastal Carolina56
6Appalachian State47
7Georgia Southern36
8South Alabama31
9Louisiana-Monroe26
10Georgia State18

Preseason All-Sun Belt team
  • Summer Ellyson (LA, SR, Pitcher)
  • Megan Kleist (LA, SR, Pitcher)
  • Julie Rawls (LA, SR, Catcher)
  • Reagan Wright (UTA, SR, Catcher)
  • Katie Webb (TROY, SR, 1st Base)
  • Kaitlyn Alderink (LA, SR, 2nd Base)
  • Hailey Mackay (TXST, SR, 3rd Base)
  • Alissa Dalton (LA, SR, Shortstop)
  • Jayden Mount (ULM, SR, Shortstop)
  • Whitney Walton (UTA, SR, Shortstop)
  • Tara Oltmann (TXST, JR, Shortstop)
  • Courtney Dean (CCU, JR, Outfield)
  • Mekhia Freeman (GASO, SR, Outfield)
  • Sarah Hudek (LA, SR, Outfield)
  • Raina O'Neal (LA, JR, Outfield)
  • Bailey Curry (LA, JR, Designated Player/1st Base)

National Softball Signing Day

[4]

Player Position Hometown Previous Team
Gianni Hulett Pitcher Bryant, Arkansas Bryant HS
Caley McGuff Outfielder Spring, Texas Klein Collins HS
Lauren Blankenship Outfielder Ardmore, oklahoma Ardmore HS
Madelyn Fletcher Infielder Monroe, Louisiana Ouachita Parish HS
Andie Edwards Infielder Lake Charles, Louisiana Sam Houston HS
Madison Blount Catcher/Utility La Vernia, Texas La Vernia HS

Roster
2020 Louisiana–Monroe Warhawks roster
 

Pitchers

  • 1 Kassidy Giddens - Freshman
  • 13 Karly Taranto - Sophomore
  • 14 Amber Coons - Junior
  • 24 Murphy Williams - Sophomore
  • 25 Adrianna Chavarria - Sophomore

Outfielders

  • 9 Charlie Names - Junior
  • 20 Alysia Anderson - Junior
  • 26 Korie Kreps - Sophomore
  

Catchers

  • 10 Kelsey Giddens - Freshman
  • 21 Jessica Williams - Sophomore
  • 23 Kendall Morton - Freshman

Infielders

  • 5 Jayden Mount - Senior
  • 19 Jacelyn Buck - Freshman
  • 22 Ana Hogan - Senior
  • 44 Jessie Watts - Senior

Utility

  • 2 Kennedy Page - Sophomore
  • 12 Rylee Lara - Junior
  • 15 Kennedy Johnson - Sophomore

Coaching staff
2020 Louisiana–Monroe Warhawks coaching staff
  • Molly Fichtner – Head Coach – 2nd year
  • Jessica Thornton – Assistant Head Coach – 5th year
  • Lea Wodach – Assistant Head Coach – 1st year

Schedule and results
Legend
 Louisiana–Monroe win
 Louisiana–Monroe loss
 Postponement/Cancellation/Suspensions
BoldLouisiana–Monroe team member
2020 Louisiana–Monroe Warhawks Softball Game Log
Regular Season (10-14)
February (9-10)
Date Opponent Rank Site/Stadium Score Win Loss Save TV Attendance Overall Record SBC Record
ULM Tournament
Feb. 7Stephen F. AustinGeo-Surfaces Field at the ULM Softball Complex • Monroe, LAL 2-8Wilbur (1-0)Giddens (0-1)None4010-1
Feb. 7SouthernGeo-Surfaces Field at the ULM Softball Complex • Monroe, LAW 9-1Coons (1-0)Donaldson (0-1)None4011-1
Feb. 8SouthernGeo-Surfaces Field at the ULM Softball Complex • Monroe, LAW 5-0Williams (1-0)Donaldson (0-2)None3622-1
Feb. 8Stephen F. AustinGeo-Surfaces Field at the ULM Softball Complex • Monroe, LAL 0-12Kriesel (2-0)Taranto (0-1)None2-2
Feb. 11at Louisiana TechLady Techsters Softball Complex • Ruston, LAGame Cancelled
Feb. 11Grambling StateGeo-Surfaces Field at the ULM Softball Complex • Monroe, LAGame Cancelled
ScrapYard Tournament
Feb. 14vs. South Dakota StateScrapyard Softball Complex • Conroe, TXL 5-8Conard (1-2)Watts (0-1)None2-3
Feb. 14vs. Texas A&M-Corpus ChristiScrapyard Softball Complex • Conroe, TXW 6-4Coons (0-2)Hoyt (0-2)None3-3
Feb. 15vs. Texas A&M-Corpus ChristiScrapyard Softball Complex • Conroe, TXL 1-5Lombrana (2-2)Williams (1-1)None1003-4
Feb. 15vs. UABScrapyard Softball Complex • Conroe, TXL 0-7Cook (2-0)Giddens (0-2)None1503-5
Feb. 16vs. South Dakota StateScrapyard Softball Complex • Conroe, TXL 1-6Glanzer (3-2)Coons (1-2)None1003-6
Feb. 19at McNeese StateJoe Miller Field at Cowgirl Diamond • Lake Charles, LAL 1-3Tate (2-0)Giddens (0-3)None3273-7
Mardi Gras Mambo
Feb. 21vs. Houston BaptistYoungsville Sports Complex • Youngsville, LAW 10-4Giddens (1-3)Patak (2-1)None4-7
Feb. 22vs. Abilene ChristianYoungsville Sports Complex • Youngsville, LAW 8-0Williams (2-1)Sinnott (2-4)None5-7
Feb. 22vs. Incarnate WordYoungsville Sports Complex • Youngsville, LAW 8-0Coons (3-1)Gunther (1-4)None6-7
Feb. 23vs. NichollsYoungsville Sports Complex • Youngsville, LAW 6-1Williams (3-1)Danehower (4-4)None1067-7
Feb. 23vs. Southeastern LouisianaYoungsville Sports Complex • Youngsville, LAL 1-3Zumo (2-1)Giddens (1-4)Comeaux (1)7-8
Feb. 26Louisiana TechGeo-Surfaces Field at the ULM Softball Complex • Monroe, LAW 12-4Coons (4-1)Pickett (1-6)None3958-8
Adam Brown Memorial Shamrock Classic
Feb. 28vs. BelmontFarris Field • Conway, ARL 5-6Kennett (2-3)Watts (0-2)None1018-9
Feb. 28vs. Stephen F. AustinFarris Field • Conway, ARL 2-11Wilbur (4-2)Williams (3-2)None1148-10
Feb. 29at Central ArkansasFarris Field • Conway, ARW 8-5Williams (4-1)Sanchez (1-4)None2869-10
March (1-4)
Date Opponent Rank Site/Stadium Score Win Loss Save TV Attendance Overall Record SBC Record
Mar. 1vs. Northern IowaFarris Field • Conway, ARL 4-8Heyer (3-5)Giddens (1-6)None869-11
Mar. 6at Georgia SouthernEagle Field at GS Softball Complex • Statesboro, GAL 6-9Richardson (3-0)Coons (4-2)None1279-120-1
Mar. 7at Georgia SouthernEagle Field at GS Softball Complex • Statesboro, GAL 3-4Waldrep (5-4)Chavarria (0-1)None1829-130-2
Mar. 8at Georgia SouthernEagle Field at GS Softball Complex • Statesboro, GAW 6-3Williams (5-2)Barfield (0-1)Watts (1)21710-131-2
Mar. 11McNeese StateGeo-Surfaces Field at the ULM Softball Complex • Monroe, LAL 3-6Tate (3-2)Chavarria (0-2)None27110-14
Mar. 13UT ArlingtonGeo-Surfaces Field at the ULM Softball Complex • Monroe, LASeason suspended due to COVID-19 pandemic
Mar. 14UT ArlingtonGeo-Surfaces Field at the ULM Softball Complex • Monroe, LASeason suspended due to COVID-19 pandemic
Mar. 15UT ArlingtonGeo-Surfaces Field at the ULM Softball Complex • Monroe, LASeason suspended due to COVID-19 pandemic
Mar. 17at Ole MissOle Miss Softball Complex • Oxford, MSSeason suspended due to COVID-19 pandemic
Mar. 18Southern MissGeo-Surfaces Field at the ULM Softball Complex • Monroe, LASeason suspended due to COVID-19 pandemic
Mar. 20TroyGeo-Surfaces Field at the ULM Softball Complex • Monroe, LASeason suspended due to COVID-19 pandemic
Mar. 21TroyGeo-Surfaces Field at the ULM Softball Complex • Monroe, LASeason suspended due to COVID-19 pandemic
Mar. 22TroyGeo-Surfaces Field at the ULM Softball Complex • Monroe, LASeason suspended due to COVID-19 pandemic
Mar. 24at Grambling StateGSU Softball Complex • Grambling, LASeason suspended due to COVID-19 pandemic
Mar. 27at South AlabamaJaguar Field • Mobile, ALSeason suspended due to COVID-19 pandemic
Mar. 28at South AlabamaJaguar Field • Mobile, ALSeason suspended due to COVID-19 pandemic
Mar. 29at South AlabamaJaguar Field • Mobile, ALSeason suspended due to COVID-19 pandemic
Mar. 31Southeastern LouisianaGeo-Surfaces Field at the ULM Softball Complex • Monroe, LASeason suspended due to COVID-19 pandemic
April (0–0)
Date Opponent Rank Site/Stadium Score Win Loss Save TV Attendance Overall Record SBC Record
Apr. 1at No. 5 LSUTiger Park • Baton Rouge, LASeason suspended due to COVID-19 pandemic
Apr. 3at Appalachian StateSywassink/Lloyd Family Stadium • Boone, NCSeason suspended due to COVID-19 pandemic
Apr. 4at Appalachian StateSywassink/Lloyd Family Stadium • Boone, NCSeason suspended due to COVID-19 pandemic
Apr. 5at Appalachian StateSywassink/Lloyd Family Stadium • Boone, NCSeason suspended due to COVID-19 pandemic
Apr. 7at Central ArkansasFarris Field • Conway, ARSeason suspended due to COVID-19 pandemic
Apr. 9Coastal CarolinaGeo-Surfaces Field at the ULM Softball Complex • Monroe, LASeason suspended due to COVID-19 pandemic
Apr. 10Coastal CarolinaGeo-Surfaces Field at the ULM Softball Complex • Monroe, LASeason suspended due to COVID-19 pandemic
Apr. 11Coastal CarolinaGeo-Surfaces Field at the ULM Softball Complex • Monroe, LASeason suspended due to COVID-19 pandemic
Apr. 17at TexasBobcat Softball Stadium • San Marcos, TXSeason suspended due to COVID-19 pandemic
Apr. 18at Texas StateBobcat Softball Stadium • San Marcos, TXSeason suspended due to COVID-19 pandemic
Apr. 19at Texas StateBobcat Softball Stadium • San Marcos, TXSeason suspended due to COVID-19 pandemic
Apr. 24Georgia StateGeo-Surfaces Field at the ULM Softball Complex • Monroe, LASeason suspended due to COVID-19 pandemic
Apr. 25Georgia StateGeo-Surfaces Field at the ULM Softball Complex • Monroe, LASeason suspended due to COVID-19 pandemic
Apr. 26Georgia StateGeo-Surfaces Field at the ULM Softball Complex • Monroe, LASeason suspended due to COVID-19 pandemic
Apr. 30at No. 8 LouisianaYvette Girouard Field at Lamson Park • Lafayette, LASeason suspended due to COVID-19 pandemic
May (0-0)
Date Opponent Rank Site/Stadium Score Win Loss Save TV Attendance Overall Record SBC Record
May 1at No. 8 LouisianaYvette Girouard Field at Lamson Park • Lafayette, LASeason suspended due to COVID-19 pandemic
May 2at No. 8 LouisianaYvette Girouard Field at Lamson Park • Lafayette, LASeason suspended due to COVID-19 pandemic
Post-Season (0-0)
SBC Tournament (0-0)
Date Opponent (Seed)/Rank Site/Stadium Score Win Loss Save TV Attendance Overall Record SBC Record
May 6TBDRobert E. Heck Softball Complex • Atlanta, GAChampionship Series canceled to COVID-19 pandemic
Schedule Source:[5]

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

References
  1. "2020 Softball Standings". SunBeltSports.org. Sun Belt Conference. Retrieved 23 February 2020.
  2. Conference, Sun Belt. "Sun Belt Statement on Spring Sports Competitions". sunbeltsports.org.
  3. Rodgers, Scottie (January 28, 2020). "Louisiana, Ragin' Cajuns' Dalton, Ellyson Top Softball Preseason Honors". sunbeltsports.org.
  4. "Fichtner Announces Six Signees for ULM Softball". University of Louisiana Monroe Athletics. Retrieved 17 December 2020.
  5. "2020 Softball Schedule". University of Louisiana Monroe Athletics. Retrieved 17 December 2020.
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