2020 South Alabama Jaguars softball team

The 2020 South Alabama Jaguars softball team represented the University of South Alabama in the 2020 NCAA Division I softball season. The Jaguars played their home games at Jaguar Field. The Jaguars were led by fourteenth year head coach Becky Clark and were members of the Sun Belt Conference.

2020 South Alabama Jaguars softball
ConferenceSun Belt Conference
2020 record8–17 (2–1 SBC)
Head coach
  • Becky Clark (14th season)
Assistant coaches
  • Kristina McCain
  • Hannah Campbell
Home stadiumJaguar Field
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. South Alabama was picked to finish eighth in the Sun Belt Conference with 31 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][5]

Player Position Hometown Previous Team
Mackenzie Brasher Outfielder Orange Beach, Alabama Gulf Shores HS
Olivia Lackie Pitcher Walker, Louisiana Holden HS
Abby Allen Catcher/Utility Monroe, Louisiana Ouachita Parish HS
Bailey Welch Outfielder Hueytown, Alabama Bessemer Academy
Anah "Kaitlyn" Hughes Pitcher Trussville, Alabama Hewitt-Trussville HS
Bella Farmer Infielder Wetumpka, Alabama Holtville HS
Allie Hughen Pitcher/Infielder Vista, California Palomar College
Kelsie Rivers Pitcher Tallahassee, Florida College of Central Florida

Roster
2020 South Alabama Jaguars roster
 

Pitchers

  • 1 Kelsie Rivers - Sophomore'
  • 4 Allie Hughen - Junior
  • 16 Lexi Hutchins - Freshman
  • 33 Jamie Finnical - Junior
  • 35 Jenna Hardy - Freshman

Outfielders

  • 2 MC Nichols - Senior
  • 12 Shelby Sloan - Freshman
  • 18 Mackenzie Brasher - Freshman
  • 24 Amanda Flynn - Junior
  • 34 Victoria Ortiz - Sophomore
  

Catchers

  • 3 Emma Kropp - Freshman
  • 10 Kassidy Wilcox - Freshman
  • 11 Kamdyn Kvistad - Junior

Infielders

  • 5 Camryn McLemore - Freshman
  • 7 Caroline Nichols - Sophomore
  • 9 Jordyn Calderon - Sophomore
  • 17 Abby Krzywiecki - Senior
  • 19 Kennedy Cronan - Sophomore
  • 20 Holly Stewart - Sophomore
  • 22 Breanna Barlow - Freshman
  • 30 Katelyn Gruich - Senior

Coaching staff
2020 South Alabama Jaguars coaching staff
  • Becky Clark – Head Coach – 14th year
  • Kristina McCain – Assistant Head Coach – 10th year
  • Hannah Campbell – Assistant Head Coach – 5th year
  • Taryn Gray – Volunteer Assistant Coach – 5th year
  • Meredith Tanner – Director of Softball Operations – 9th year

Schedule and results
Legend
 South Alabama win
 South Alabama loss
 Postponement/Cancellation/Suspensions
BoldSouth Alabama team member
2020 South Alabama Jaguars Softball Game Log
Regular Season (8-17)
February (5-15)
Date Opponent Rank Site/Stadium Score Win Loss Save TV Attendance Overall Record SBC Record
NFCA Leadoff Classic
Feb. 7vs. Texas StateEddie C. Moore Complex • Clearwater, FLL 2-5King (1-0)Rivers (0-1)None1,4630-1
Feb. 7vs. MissouriEddie C. Moore Complex • Clearwater, FLL 5-7Dandola (1-0)Hughen (0-1)Daniel (1)1,4630-2
Feb. 8vs. MinnesotaEddie C. Moore Complex • Clearwater, FLL 0-10Fiser (2-1)Hardy (0-1)None2,1140-3
Feb. 8vs. IllinoisEddie C. Moore Complex • Clearwater, FLL 4-5Murray (1-0)Hughen' (0-2)Sickels (2)2,1140-4
Feb. 9vs. Notre DameEddie C. Moore Complex • Clearwater, FLL 1-3Ryan (1-0)Hardy (0-2)Holloway (1)1,3700-5
Feb. 11SouthernJaguar Field • Mobile, ALW 6-2Hardy (1-2)May (0-1)None3831-5
Jaguar Challenge
Feb. 14Austin PeayJaguar Field • Mobile, ALW 8-2Hardy (2-2)Harpe (1-1)None3512-5
Feb. 15Austin PeayJaguar Field • Mobile, ALW 9-8Hutchins (1-0)Harpe (2-2)None3833-5
Feb. 15EvansvilleJaguar Field • Mobile, ALW 7-6Hutchins (2-0)Lockhart (3-1)None3834-5
Feb. 16EvansvilleJaguar Field • Mobile, ALW 7-6Game Cancelled
Feb. 18at McNeese StateJoe Miller Field at Cowgirl Diamond • Lake Charles, LAL 2-6Flores (3-1)Hutchins (2-1)None3474-6
Mardi Gras Classic
Feb. 21JacksonvilleJaguar Field • Mobile, ALL 1-6Bilodeau (5-2)Hardy (2-3)None3254-7
Feb. 21MemphisJaguar Field • Mobile, ALL 3-6Nichols (1-3)Hughen (0-3)Ellett (1)3254-8
Feb. 22Stephen F. AustinJaguar Field • Mobile, ALL 4-7Wilbur (3-2)Hardy (2-4)None4474-9
Feb. 22MemphisJaguar Field • Mobile, ALL 4-7Perque (1-2)Hutchins (2-1)Nichols (3)4474-10
Feb. 23Stephen F. AustinJaguar Field • Mobile, ALL 0-9Kriesel (6-1)Hutchins (2-3)None3484-11
Feb. 25at NichollsSwanner Field at Geo Surfaces Park • Thibodaux, LAL 3-4 (16 inn)Moon (2-2)Hardy (2-5)None2024-12
The Spring Games
Feb. 28vs. Seton HallR. O. C. Park • Madiera Beach, FLL 7-9Gumm (2-2)Hutchins (2-4)Smith (1)894-13
Feb. 28vs. Middle TennesseeR. O. C. Park • Madiera Beach, FLL 0-3Baldwin (4-2)Hughen (0-4)None694-14
Feb. 29vs. IowaR. O. C. Park • Madiera Beach, FLW 3-2Hutchins (3-4)Doocy (6-2)None895-14
Feb. 29vs. Miami (OH)R. O. C. Park • Madiera Beach, FLL 2-3Rathe (1-1)Hughen (0-5)Vierstra (2)1145-15
March (3-2)
Date Opponent Rank Site/Stadium Score Win Loss Save TV Attendance Overall Record SBC Record
Mar. 1vs. Florida AtlanticR. O. C. Park • Madiera Beach, FLW 3-2Hughen (1-5)Gardner (2-4)None756-15
Mar. 6Appalachian StateJaguar Field • Mobile, ALW 10-6Hutchins (4-4)Nichols (1-1)None3407-151-0
Mar. 7Appalachian StateJaguar Field • Mobile, ALW 13-9Hutchins (5-4)Siemer (0-1)None4098-152-0
Mar. 8Appalachian StateJaguar Field • Mobile, ALL 2-5Longanecker (4-5)Hardy (2-6)None4408-162-1
Mar. 10at No. 7 LSUTiger Park • Baton Rouge, LAL 1-11 (5 inn)Kilponen (6-1)Hardy (2-7)None1,3628-17
Mar. 13Georgia StateJaguar Field • Mobile, ALSeason suspended due to COVID-19 pandemic
Mar. 14Georgia StateJaguar Field • Mobile, ALSeason suspended due to COVID-19 pandemic
Mar. 15Georgia StateJaguar Field • Mobile, ALSeason suspended due to COVID-19 pandemic
Mar. 17NichollsJaguar Field • Mobile, ALSeason suspended due to COVID-19 pandemic
Mar. 20at Texas StateBobcat Softball Stadium • San Marcos, TXSeason suspended due to COVID-19 pandemic
Mar. 21at Texas StateBobcat Softball Stadium • San Marcos, TXSeason suspended due to COVID-19 pandemic
Mar. 22at Texas StateBobcat Softball Stadium • San Marcos, TXSeason suspended due to COVID-19 pandemic
Mar. 24at Southern MissSouthern Miss Softball Complex • Hattiesburg, MSSeason suspended due to COVID-19 pandemic
Mar. 27Louisiana–MonroeJaguar Field • Mobile, ALSeason suspended due to COVID-19 pandemic
Mar. 28Louisiana–MonroeJaguar Field • Mobile, ALSeason suspended due to COVID-19 pandemic
Mar. 29Louisiana–MonroeJaguar Field • Mobile, ALSeason 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. 3at No. 8 LouisianaYvette Girouard Field at Lamson Park • Lafayette, LASeason suspended due to COVID-19 pandemic
Apr. 4at No. 8 LouisianaYvette Girouard Field at Lamson Park • Lafayette, LASeason suspended due to COVID-19 pandemic
Apr. 5at No. 8 LouisianaYvette Girouard Field at Lamson Park • Lafayette, LASeason suspended due to COVID-19 pandemic
Apr. 9at Georgia SouthernEagle Field at GS Softball Complex • Statesboro, GASeason suspended due to COVID-19 pandemic
Apr. 10at Georgia SouthernEagle Field at GS Softball Complex • Statesboro, GASeason suspended due to COVID-19 pandemic
Apr. 11at Georgia SouthernEagle Field at GS Softball Complex • Statesboro, GASeason suspended due to COVID-19 pandemic
Apr. 14at TroyTroy Softball Complex • Troy, ALSeason suspended due to COVID-19 pandemic
Apr. 17UT ArlingtonJaguar Field • Mobile, ALSeason suspended due to COVID-19 pandemic
Apr. 18UT ArlingtonJaguar Field • Mobile, ALSeason suspended due to COVID-19 pandemic
Apr. 19UT ArlingtonJaguar Field • Mobile, ALSeason suspended due to COVID-19 pandemic
Apr. 22Southern MissJaguar Field • Mobile, ALSeason suspended due to COVID-19 pandemic
Apr. 24at Coastal CarolinaSt. John Stadium–Charles Wade-John Lott Field • Conway, ARSeason suspended due to COVID-19 pandemic
Apr. 25at Coastal CarolinaSt. John Stadium–Charles Wade-John Lott Field • Conway, SCSeason suspended due to COVID-19 pandemic
Apr. 26at Coastal CarolinaSt. John Stadium–Charles Wade-John Lott Field • Conway, SCSeason 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 1TroyJaguar Field • Mobile, ALSeason suspended due to COVID-19 pandemic
May 2TroyJaguar Field • Mobile, ALSeason 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:[6]

*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. "CLARK ANNOUNCES ADDITION OF THREE TO SOFTBALL ROSTER". University of South Alabama Athletics. Retrieved 15 December 2020.
  5. "JAGUAR SOFTBALL ADDS FIVE TO FALL SIGNEE CLASS". University of South Alabama Athletics. Retrieved 15 December 2020.
  6. "2020 Softball Schedule". University of South Alabama Athletics. Retrieved 15 December 2020.
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