2021 Stephen F. Austin Ladyjacks softball team

2021 Stephen F. Austin Ladyjacks softball
2021 Stephen F. Austin Ladyjacks softball
Southland Conference Regular Season champions
Conference	Southland Conference
Record	35–12 (25–2 Southland)
Head coach	Nicole Dickson (5th season);
Assistant coaches	Brynn Baca; Morgan Spearman;
Home stadium	SFA Softball Field

2021 Southland Conference softball standings
	Conf				Overall
Team	W		L	PCT	W		L	PCT
Stephen F. Austin ‍†‍‍	25	–	2	.926	35	–	12	.745
Central Arkansas ‍‍‍	21	–	6	.778	37	–	19	.661
McNeese State ‍‍‡‍^y	18	–	9	.667	35	–	26	.574
Northwestern State ‍‍‍	16	–	11	.593	24	–	22	.522
Southeastern Louisiana ‍‍‍	14	–	10	.583	28	–	23	.549
Houston Baptist ‍‍‍	15	–	12	.556	22	–	17	.564
Sam Houston State ‍‍‍	14	–	13	.519	19	–	31	.380
Abilene Christian ‍‍‍	10	–	17	.370	14	–	33	.298
Incarnate Word ‍‍‍	9	–	18	.333	16	–	27	.372
Texas A&M–Corpus Christi ‍‍‍	8	–	16	.333	18	–	30	.375
Nicholls ‍‍‍	5	–	22	.185	12	–	28	.300
Lamar ‍‍‍	4	–	23	.148	8	–	43	.157

† – Conference champion ‡ – Tournament champion y – Invited to the NCAA tournament As of May 22, 2021^[1] Rankings from NFCA

The 2021 Stephen F. Austin Ladyjacks softball team represented Stephen F. Austin State University in the 2021 NCAA Division I softball season. The Ladyjacks played their home games at SFA Softball Field and were led by fifth year head coach Nicole Dickson. They were members of the Southland Conference.

Preseason

Southland Conference Coaches Poll

The Southland Conference Coaches Poll was released on February 5, 2021. Stephen F. Austin was picked to finish first in the Southland Conference with 235 votes and 17 first place votes.^[2]

Predicted finish	Team	Votes (1st place)
Coaches poll
1	Stephen F. Austin	235 (17)
2	McNeese State	217 (4)
3	Southeastern Louisiana	183
4	Sam Houston State	172 (1)
5	Central Arkansas	162 (1)
6	Northwestern State	156 (1)
7	Nicholls	131
8	Lamar	86
9	Abilene Christian	82
10	Houston Baptist	81
11	Texas A&M–Corpus Christi	47
12	Incarnate Word	32

Preseason All-Southland team

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First Team

Kaylyn Shephard (UCA, R-SR, 1st Base)
Cayla Joens (NSU, JR, 2nd Base)
Cylla Hall (UCA, R-SR, 3rd Base)
Cori McCrary (MCNS, SR, Shortstop)
Ella Manzer (SELA, SR, Catcher)
Samantha Bradley (ACU, R-SR, Designated Player)
Linsey Tomlinson (ACU, R-SR, Outfielder)
Kaylee Lopez (MCNS, SO, Outfielder)
Elise Vincent (NSU, SR, Outfielder)
Madisen Blackford (SELA, SR, Outfielder)
Megan McDonald (SHSU, SR, Outfielder)
Kayla Beaver (UCA, R-FR, Pitcher)
Kassidy Wilbur (SFA, JR, Pitcher)
E. C. Delafield (NSU, JR, Utility)

Second Team

Shaylon Govan (SFA, SO, 1st Base)
Brooke Malia (SHSU, SR, 2nd Base)
Bryana Novegil (SFA, SR, 2nd Base)
Caitlin Garcia (NICH, JR, 3rd Base)
Alex Hudspeth (SFA, JR, Shortstop)
Alexis Perry (NSU, SO, Catcher)
Bailey Richards (SFA, SR, Catcher)
Caitlyn Brockway (HBU, SO, Designated Player)
Reagan Sperling (UCA, R-JR, Outfielder)
Alayis Seneca (MCNS, SO, Outfielder)
Hayley Barbazon (NSU, SR, Outfielder)"
Saleen Flores (MCNS, SO, Pitcher)
MC Comeaux (SELA, FR, Pitcher)
Sammi Thomas (TAMUCC, SO, Utility)

National Softball Signing Day

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Player	Position	Hometown	Previous Team
Mikaelah Burkland	Liberty, Texas	Liberty HS
Ryleigh Mata	Utility	Santa Fe, Texas	Santa Fe HS
Emily Berryhill	Outfielder	Leander, Texas	Glenn HS
Dahkotah Pool	Shortstop	Cuypress, Texas	Cy-Fair HS
Sydney Carithers	Catcher/Utility	Fort Worth, Texas	Brewer HS
Alexis Telford	Pitcher	Allen, Texas	Allen HS
Kelby Robbins	Infielder	Mansfield, Texas	Legacy HS
Kassie Rhodes	Pitcher	Quitman, Arkansas	Quitman HS
Brooke Gainous	Pitcher	Kingwood, Texas	Kingwood Park HS
Kaleigh Vega	Pitcher	Lovington, Texas	Lovington HS

Roster

2021 Stephen F. Austin Ladyjacks roster

Pitchers

10 Kassidy Wilbur - Junior
29 Reagan Chism - Sophomore
30 Raigan Mock - Freshman

Outfielders

1 Simone Medeiros - Freshman
7 Madison Nguyen - Freshman
14 Kayla Wallace - Freshman
18 Lexi Benson - Freshman
20 Taylor Trosclair - Junior
21 Marisa Arriaga - Senior

Catchers

2 Gaby Garcia - Sophomore
8 Emily Land - Freshman
23 Alex Dubose - Freshman
27 Savanna Parker - Junior

Infielders

3 Alex Hedspeth - Junior
5 Cassidy Tucker - Junior
6 Amzee Gerard - Sophomore
9 Mackenzie Bennett - Junior
11 Amanda Carden - Freshman
12 Shaylon Govan - Sophomore
15 Camryn Middlebrook - Sophomore
28 Bryana Novegil - Senior
32 Sydnee Hebert - Sophomore
33 Bailey Richards - Senior

Coaching staff

2021 Stephen F. Austin Ladyjacks coaching staff
Nicole Dickson – Head Coach – 5th year Brynn Baca – Assistant Head Coach – 2nd year Morgan Spearman – Assistant Head Coach – 4th year Margarita Corona – Volunteer Assistant Coach

Schedule and results

Legend
	Stephen F. Austin win
	Stephen F. Austin loss
	Postponement/Cancellation
Bold	Stephen F. Austin team member

2021 Stephen F. Austin Ladyjacks softball game log

Regular season (34-10)

February (1-7)
Date	Opponent	Rank	Site/stadium	Score	Win	Loss	Save	TV	Attendance	Overall record	SLC record
Aggie Classic
Feb. 12	vs. Utah Valley		Davis Diamond • College Station, TX	Game cancelled due to threat of freezing rain/sleet/snow in College Station
Feb. 12	vs. Utah Valley		Davis Diamond • College Station, TX	Game cancelled due to threat of freezing rain/sleet/snow in College Station
Feb. 13	at Texas A&M		Davis Diamond • College Station, TX	Game cancelled due to threat of freezing rain/sleet/snow in College Station
Feb. 13	at Texas A&M		Davis Diamond • College Station, TX	Game cancelled due to threat of freezing rain/sleet/snow in College Station

Feb. 16	Texas Southern		SFA Softball Stadium • Nacogdoches, TX	Game postponed due to threat of freezing rain/sleet/snow in Beaumont
Alex Wilcox Memorial Tournament
Feb. 21	vs. Missouri State		Nusz Park • Starkville, MS	L 0-7	Dickerson (1-0)	Wilbur (0-1)	None		58	0-1
Feb. 21	at No. 22 Mississippi State		Nusz Park • Starkville, MS	L 2-4	Willis (2-0)	Govan (0-1)	None	SECN+	250	0-2
Feb. 22	vs. Missouri State		Nusz Park • Starkville, MS	L 0-4	Hunsaker (2-0)	Wilbur (0-2)	None		32	0-3
Feb. 22	vs. Southern Illinois		Nusz Park • Starkville, MS	L 4-5	Clark (2-0)	Govan (0-2)	None		42	0-4

Feb. 24	Texas Southern		SFA Softball Field • Nacogdoches, TX	Game cancelled
Feb. 24	Texas Southern		SFA Softball Field • Nacogdoches, TX	Game cancelled
North Texas Invitational
Feb. 26	at North Texas		Lovelace Stadium • Denton, TX	L 1-9	Trautwein (3-1)	Govan (0-3)	None		65	0-5
Feb. 26	vs. Tarleton State		Lovelace Stadium • Denton, TX	W 6-0	Wilbur (1-2)	Erwin (0-2)	None		45	1-5
Feb. 27	vs. Tarleton State		Lovelace Stadium • Denton, TX	L 1-2	Wernet (3-2)	Wilbur (1-3)	None		52	1-6
Feb. 27	at North Texas		Lovelace Stadium • Denton, TX	L 1-2	Wall (3-2)	Mock (0-1)	Trautwein (1)		91	1-7

March (17-1)
Date	Opponent	Rank	Site/stadium	Score	Win	Loss	Save	TV	Attendance	Overall record	SLC record
Adam Brown Memorial Shamrock Classic
Mar. 5	vs. Arkansas–Pine Bluff		Farris Field • Conway, AR	W 10-0 (5 inns)	Wilbur (2-3)	Green (0-2)	None		37	2-7
Mar. 5	vs. Western Michigan		Farris Field • Conway, AR	W 2-1	Wilbur (3-3)	Galloway (1-2)	None		42	3-7
Mar. 6	vs. Mississippi Valley State		Farris Field • Conway, AR	W 6-0	Wilbur (4-3)	Matthews (0-4)	None		64	4-7
Mar. 6	vs. Western Michigan		Farris Field • Conway, AR	W 8-7	Wilbur (4-3)	Stefanick (0-2)	None		56	5-7
Mar. 7	vs. Western Michigan		Farris Field • Conway, AR	W 6-2	Wilbur (5-3)	Galloway (1-4)	None		45	6-7

Mar. 9	Louisiana Tech		SFA Softball Field • Nacogdoches, TX	W 4-0	Wilbur (7-3)	Hutchinson (2-1)	None		153	7-7
Mar. 12	at Incarnate Word		H-E-B Field • San Antonio, TX	W 11-1 (5 inns)	Wilbur (8-3)	Floyd (0-1)	None		75	8-7	1-0
Mar. 12	at Incarnate Word		H-E-B Field • San Antonio, TX	W 8-0	Wilbur (9-3)	Myers (0-3)	None			9-7	2-0
Mar. 13	at Incarnate Word		H-E-B Field • San Antonio, TX	W 8-2	Wilbur (10-3)	Trapp (0-2)	None		75	10-7	3-0
Mar. 16	at Baylor		Getterman Stadium • Waco, TX	L 2-3	Mansell (5-0)	Mock (0-2)	None	ESPN+	280	10-8
Mar. 19	Nicholls		SFA Softball Field • Nacogdoches, TX	W 6-0	Wilbur (10-3)	Danehower (3-3)	None		236	11-8	4-0
Mar. 19	Nicholls		SFA Softball Field • Nacogdoches, TX	W 12-2 (5 inns)	Chism (1-0)	Turner (0-1)	None		217	12-8	5-0
Mar. 20	Nicholls		SFA Softball Field • Nacogdoches, TX	W 9-4	Wibur (11-3)	Moon (1-4)	None		299	13-8	6-0
Mar. 24	UT Arlington		SFA Softball Field • Nacogdoches, TX	W 2-0	Chism (2-0)	Hines (1-8)	Wilbur (2)		132	14-8
Mar. 26	Lamar		SFA Softball Field • Nacogdoches, TX	W 10-1 (5 inns)	Wilbur (12-3)	Mixon (1-6)	None		150	15-8	7-0
Mar. 26	Lamar		SFA Softball Field • Nacogdoches, TX	W 14-2 (5 inns)	Chism (3-0)	Reyna (0-8)	None		113	16-8	8-0
Mar. 27	Lamar		SFA Softball Field • Nacogdoches, TX	W 9-1 (5 inns)	Wilbur (13-3)	Mixon (1-7)	None		85	17-8	9-0
Mar. 30	at Prairie View A&M		Lady Panther Softball Field • Prairie View, TX	W 10-1 (5 inns)	Wilbur (14-3)	Salinas (1-1)	None		76	18-8

April (13–1)
Date	Opponent	Rank	Site/stadium	Score	Win	Loss	Save	TV	Attendance	Overall record	SLC record
Apr. 2	at Abilene Christian		Poly Wells Field • Abilene, TX	W 9-1 (6 inns)	Wilbur (15-3)	Bradley (3-12)	None		142	19-8	10-0
Apr. 2	at Abilene Christian		Poly Wells Field • Abilene, TX	W 10-5	Wilbur (16-3)	White (4-9)	None		142	20-8	11-0
Apr. 3	at Abilene Christian		Poly Wells Field • Abilene, TX	W 8-0 (5 inns)	Wilbur (17-3)	Sinnott (0-2)	None		163	21-8	12-0
Apr. 9	at Texas A&M–Corpus Christi		Chapman Field • Corpus Christi, TX	W 2-0	Wilbur (18-3)	Lara (10-6)	None		137	22-8	13-0
Apr. 9	at Texas A&M–Corpus Christi		Chapman Field • Corpus Christi, TX	W 6-1	Wilbur (19-3)	McNeill (1-5)	None		137	23-8	14-0
Apr. 10	at Texas A&M–Corpus Christi		Chapman Field • Corpus Christi, TX	W 7-2	Wilbur (20-3)	Lara (10-7)	None		153	24-8	15-0
Apr. 17	Northwestern State		SFA Softball Field • Nacogdoches, TX	W 2-0	Wilbur (21-3)	Howell (5-6)	None		500	25-8	16-0
Apr. 17	Northwestern State		SFA Softball Field • Nacogdoches, TX	W 9-5	Wilbur (22-3)	Rhoden (4-4)	None		150	26-8	17-0
Apr. 18	Northwestern State		SFA Softball Field • Nacogdoches, TX	W 6-0	Wilbur (23-3)	Howell (5-7)	None		217	27-8	18-0
Apr. 24	at Central Arkansas		Farris Field • Conway, AR	W 3-0	Wilbur (24-3)	Johnson (9-7)	None		119	28-8	19-0
Apr. 24	at Central Arkansas		Farris Field • Conway, AR	L 2-7	Beaver (14-6)	Chism (3-1)	None		206	28-9	19-1
Apr. 25	at Central Arkansas		Farris Field • Conway, AR	W 6-0	Wilbur (25-3)	Sanchez (4-4)	None		136	29-9	20-1
Apr. 30	at Sam Houston State		Bearkat Softball Complex • Huntsville, TX	W 3-0	Wilbur (26-3)	Vento (7-7)	None		115	30-9	21-1
Apr. 30	at Sam Houston State		Bearkat Softball Complex • Huntsville, TX	W 1-0	Wilbur (27-3)	Dunn (6-10)	None		115	31-9	22-1

May (3-1)
Date	Opponent	Rank	Site/stadium	Score	Win	Loss	Save	TV	Attendance	Overall record	SLC record
May 1	at Sam Houston State		Bearkat Softball Complex • Huntsville, TX	W 11-8	Wilbur (28-3)	Dunn (6-11)	None		112	32-9	23-1
May 7	Houston Baptist		SFA Softball Field • Nacogdoches, TX	L 1-3	Patak (8-9)	Wilbur (28-4)	None		143	32-10	23-2
May 7	Houston Baptist		SFA Softball Field • Nacogdoches, TX	W 5-4	Chism (3-1)	Swanson (9-2)	Wilbur (3)		116	33-10	24-2
May 8	Houston Baptist		SFA Softball Field • Nacogdoches, TX	W 1-0	Wilbur (29-4)	Patak (8-10)	None		135	34-10	25-2

Post-Season (1-2)

Southland Tournament (1-2)
Date	Opponent	(Seed)/Rank	Site/stadium	Score	Win	Loss	Save	TV	Attendance	Overall record	SLC record
May 13	vs. (4) Northwestern State	(1)	North Oak Park • Hammond, LA	W 4-1	Wilbur (30-4)	Howell (6-10)	None	ESPN+	335	35-10
May 14	vs. (3) McNeese State	(1)	North Oak Park • Hammond, LA	L 1-4	Tate (13-7)	Wilbur (30-5)	None	ESPN+	304	35-11
May 15	vs. (2) Central Arkansas	(1)	North Oak Park • Hammond, LA	L 4-5	Beaver (21-6)	Wilbur (30-6)	None	ESPN+	307	35-12

Schedule Source:^[5]

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

Postseason

Conference accolades

Player of the Year: Kassidy Wilbur – SFA
Hitter of the Year: Shaylon Govan – SFA
Pitcher of the Year: Kassidy Wilbur – SFA
Freshman of the Year: Jenna Wildeman – UCA
Newcomer of the Year: Jenna Edwards – MCNS
Coach of the Year: Nicole Dickson – SFA

All Conference First Team

Shaylon Govan (SFA)
Bryana Novegil (SFA)
Haylee Brinlee (MCNS)
Cori McCrary (MCNS)
Heidi Jaquez (HBU)
E. C. Delafield (NSU)
Mackenzie Bennett (SFA)
Jenna Wildeman (UCA)
Megan McDonald (SHSU)
Aeriyl Mass (SELA)
Kayla Beaver (UCA)
Kassidy Wilbur (SFA)

All Conference Second Team

Kaylyn Shephard (UCA)
Mary Kate Brown (UCA)
Lindsey Rizzo (SELA)
Camryn Middlebrook (SFA)
Hannah Scheaffer (SHSU)
Gaby Garcia (SFA)
Kaylee Lopez (MCNS)
Donelle Johnson (ACU)
Jil Poullard (MCNS)
Audrey Greely (SELA)
Jordan Johnson (UCA)
Whitney Tate (MCNS)

All Conference Third Team

Caitlyn Brockway (HBU)
Cayla Jones (NSU)
Alex Hedspeth (SFA)
Ashlyn Reavis (NICH)
Chloe Gomez (MCNS)
Jasie Roberts (HBU)
Anna Rodenberg (SELA)
Kaitlyn St. Clair (NSU)
Sheridan Fisher (SHSU)
Pal Egan (TAMUCC)
Lyndie Swanson (HBU)
Heather Zumo (SELA)

References:^[6]

References

↑ "Southland Softball Standings". www.southland.org. Retrieved March 20, 2021.
↑ "Ladyjacks Tabbed 2021 Softball Preseason Favorites". www.southland.org. Retrieved March 20, 2021.
↑ "2021 Southland Preseason All-Conference Softball Teams Announced". www.southland.org. Retrieved March 20, 2021.
↑ "Dickson Announces Addition of 2021-22 Ladyjack Signing Class". Stephen F. Austin State University Athletics. Retrieved March 20, 2021.
↑ "2021 Softball Schedule". Stephen F. Austin State University Athletics. Retrieved March 20, 2021.
↑ "SFA's Kassidy Wilbur Named Southland Player of the Year". www.southland.org. Retrieved January 6, 2022.

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[1] "Southland Softball Standings". www.southland.org. Retrieved March 20, 2021.

[2] "Ladyjacks Tabbed 2021 Softball Preseason Favorites". www.southland.org. Retrieved March 20, 2021.

[3] "2021 Southland Preseason All-Conference Softball Teams Announced". www.southland.org. Retrieved March 20, 2021.

[4] "Dickson Announces Addition of 2021-22 Ladyjack Signing Class". Stephen F. Austin State University Athletics. Retrieved March 20, 2021.

[5] "2021 Softball Schedule". Stephen F. Austin State University Athletics. Retrieved March 20, 2021.

[6] "SFA's Kassidy Wilbur Named Southland Player of the Year". www.southland.org. Retrieved January 6, 2022.

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