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2022 Georgia Southern Eagles softball team

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2022 Georgia Southern Eagles softball
ConferenceSun Belt Conference
Record13–34 (6–18 SBC)
Head coach
  • Sharon Perkins (1st season)
Assistant coaches
  • Mary Beth Dennison
  • Heather Gelbard
Home stadiumEagle Field at GS Softball Complex
Seasons
← 2021
2023 →
2022 Sun Belt Conference softball standings
Conf Overall
Team W   L   PCT W   L   PCT
Louisiana  ‍y 23 4   .852 47 13   .783
South Alabama  ‍‍‍ 16 6   .727 26 21   .553
Texas State  ‍‍‍ 19 8   .704 39 19   .672
Troy  ‍‍‍ 15 12   .556 32 20   .615
UT Arlington  ‍‍‍ 12 15   .444 22 28   .440
Appalachian State  ‍‍‍ 10 15   .400 29 26   .527
Georgia State  ‍‍‍ 9 15   .375 21 34   .382
Louisiana–Monroe  ‍‍‍ 10 17   .370 27 27   .500
Coastal Carolina  ‍‍‍ 7 17   .292 25 29   .463
Georgia Southern  ‍‍‍ 6 18   .250 13 34   .277
† – Conference champion
‡ – Tournament champion
y – Invited to the NCAA tournament
As of June 5, 2022[1]
Rankings from NFCA/USA Today


The 2022 Georgia Southern Eagles softball team represented Georgia Southern University during the 2022 NCAA Division I softball season. The Eagles played their home games at Eagle Field at GS Softball Complex. The Eagles were led by first-year head coach Sharon Perkins and were members of the Sun Belt Conference.

Preseason

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Sun Belt Conference Coaches Poll

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The Sun Belt Conference Coaches Poll was released on January 31, 2022. Georgia Southern was picked to finish eighth in the conference with 32 votes.[2]

Coaches poll
Predicted finish Team Votes (1st place)
1 Louisiana 97 (7)
2 Texas State 87 (2)
3 Troy 82 (1)
4 South Alabama 74
5 UT Arlington 49
6 Appalachian State 46
7 Coastal Carolina 37
8 Georgia Southern 32
9 Louisiana–Monroe 27
10 Georgia State 19

Preseason All-Sun Belt team

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  • Olivia Lackie (USA, Pitcher)
  • Leanna Johnson (TROY, Pitcher)
  • Kandra Lamb (LA, Pitcher)
  • Jessica Mullins (TXST, Pitcher)
  • Kamdyn Kvistad (USA, Catcher)
  • Sophie Piskos (LA, Catcher)
  • Faith Shirley (GASO, 1st Base)
  • Kelly Horne (TROY, 2nd Base)
  • Daisy Hess (GSU, Shortstop)
  • Sara Vanderford (TXST, 3rd Base)
  • Iyanla De Jesus (CCU, Designated Player)
  • Raina O'Neal (LA, Outfielder)
  • Mackenzie Brasher (USA, Outfielder)
  • Emily Brown (GSU, Outfielder)
  • Jade Sinness (TROY, Outfielder)

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National Softball Signing Day

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Player Position Hometown Previous Team
Alana Barnard Pitcher Statesboro, Georgia Southeast Bulloch HS
Emma Davis Outfielder Grayson, Georgia Grayson HS
Bailey Holland Pitcher Vidalia, Georgia Vidalia HS
Baileigh Pitts Catcher/Utility Ringgold, Georgia Ringgold HS
Brooke Kell Outfielder/Infielder Marietta, Georgia Carlton J. Kell HS
Janiyah Strong Infielder/Utility Lagrange, Georgia Heard County HS

Personnel

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2022 Georgia Southern Eagles softball team
Players Coaches
# Pos. Name Bats/throws Height Year Home town
1 INF Courtney Ball R/R 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) Jr Macon, Georgia
4 OF Jess Mazur R/R 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) Sr Palatine, Illinois
5 INF Olivia Creamer R/R 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m) Sr St. Johns, Florida
19 U Sam Vinson R/R 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) Sr Jefferson, Georgia
20 C Janai Conklin R/R 5 ft 3 in (1.6 m) Sr Miami, Florida
23 RHP Kastin Belogorska R/R 5 ft 7 in (1.7 m) Sr Eden, Georgia
24 INF Reign Williams R/R 5 ft 7 in (1.7 m) So Buckhead, Georgia
26 OF Chandler Caldwell L/R 5 ft 4 in (1.63 m) Sr Suwanee, Georgia
31 RHP Kyleigh Richardson R/R 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) Sr Stafford, Virginia
42 OF Dejah Mills R/R 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m) Jr Powder Springs, Georgia
99 OF Madi Banks L/R 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) Jr Warner Robins, Georgia
RHP Alana Barnard R/R 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) Fr Statesboro, Georgia
OF Emma Davis L/L 5 ft 3 in (1.6 m) Fr Grayson, Georgia
RHP Bailey Holland L/R 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) Fr Vidalia, Georgia
OF Brooke Kell L/R 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) Fr Marietta, Georgia
C Baileigh Pitts R/R 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) Fr Ringgold, Georgia
OF Kinley Stewart Current redshirt R/R 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) Jr Loganville, Georgia
INF Janiyah Strong R/R 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) Fr LaGrange, Georgia
Head coach

Sharon Perkins (Nicholls State)

Assistant coach(es)

Mary Beth Dennison (Georgia Southern)
Heather Gelbard (Barry)


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

Roster
Last update: 18 June 2022

Schedule and results

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Legend
  Georgia Southern win
  Georgia Southern loss
  Postponement/Cancellation/Suspensions
Bold Georgia Southern team member
2022 Georgia Southern Eagles softball game log
Regular season (13–33)
February (4–6)
Date Opponent Rank Site/stadium Score Win Loss Save TV Attendance Overall record SBC record
Bash in the Boro
Feb. 11 Binghampton Eagle Field at GS Softball Complex • Statesboro, GA W
7–4
Waldrep
(1-0)
Walter
(0-1)
None ESPN+ 326 1–0
Feb. 12 Binghamton Eagle Field at GS Softball Complex • Statesboro, GA L
1–5
L'Amoreaux
(2-0)
Belogorska
(0-1)
None ESPN3 409 1–1
Feb. 12 Radford Eagle Field at GS Softball Complex • Statesboro, GA W
6–0
Richardson
(1-0)
Marvin
(1-0)
None ESPN3 447 2–1
Feb. 13 East Tennessee State Eagle Field at GS Softball Complex • Statesboro, GA W
4–0
Belogorska
(1-1)
Tucker
(0-1)
None ESPN+ 135 3–1
Feb. 13 Radford Eagle Field at GS Softball Complex • Statesboro, GA L
1–7
Spingarn
(2-0)
Waldrep
(1-1)
None ESPN+ 211 3–2
Gata Challenge
Feb. 18 Maine Eagle Field at GS Softball Complex • Statesboro, GA W
9–4
Waldrep
(2-1)
Siciliano
(0-1)
Belogorska
(1)
ESPN+ 218 4–2
Feb. 18 UT Martin Eagle Field at GS Softball Complex • Statesboro, GA L
3–4
Groet
(2-1)
Richardson
(1-1)
None ESPN+ 212 4–3
Feb. 19 UT Martin Eagle Field at GS Softball Complex • Statesboro, GA L
4–126
Gallagher
(1-0)
Belogorska
(1-2)
None ESPN3 252 4–4
Feb. 19 Maine Eagle Field at GS Softball Complex • Statesboro, GA L
4–14
Siciliano
(1-1)
Richardson
(1-2)
None ESPN3 274 4–5
Feb. 20 North Dakota State Eagle Field at GS Softball Complex • Statesboro, GA L
0–5
Schulz
(2-0)
Belogorska
(1-3)
None ESPN+ 269 4–6
Feb. 23 South Carolina Eagle Field at GS Softball Complex • Statesboro, GA Game postponed
Georgia Classic
Feb. 25 vs. Bryant Jack Turner Stadium • Athens, GA Game cancelled
Feb. 25 vs. North Carolina Jack Turner Stadium • Athens, GA Game cancelled
Feb. 26 at No. 19 Georgia Jack Turner Stadium • Athens, GA Game postponed
Feb. 26 vs. Bryant Jack Turner Stadium • Athens, GA Game cancelled
Feb. 27 at No. 19 Georgia Jack Turner Stadium • Athens, GA Game cancelled
March (4–12)
Date Opponent Rank Site/stadium Score Win Loss Save TV Attendance Overall record SBC record
Mar. 3 at Jacksonville Debbie and Fred Pruitt Softball Complex • Jacksonville, FL L
5–6
Harpe
(1-6)
Belogorska
(1-4)
None 101 4–7
The Spring Games at Madeira Beach
Mar. 4 vs. Albany R. O. C. Park • Madeira Beach, FL L
1–2
Hammond
(2-2)
Belogorska
(1-5)
None 67 4–8
Mar. 5 vs. Rhode Island R. O. C. Park • Madeira Beach, FL W
1–0
Waldrep
(3-1)
Lynchard
(3-5)
None 50 5–8
Mar. 5 vs. Southern Miss R. O. C. Park • Madeira Beach, FL L
1–8
Lee
(5-3)
Richardson
(1-3)
None 102 5–9
Mar. 6 vs. Nebraska–Omaha R. O. C. Park • Madeira Beach, FL L
0–3
Meyer
(6-2)
Waldrep
(3-2)
None 50 5–10
Mar. 6 vs. Middle Tennessee R. O. C. Park • Madeira Beach, FL L
8–98
Ahlstrom
(2-0)
Richardson
(1-4)
None 56 5–11
Mar. 11 at Louisiana–Monroe Geo-Surfaces Field at the ULM Softball ComplexMonroe, LA W
6–48
Belogorska
(2-5)
Hulett
(1-2)
None ESPN+ 403 6–11 1–0
Mar. 12 at Louisiana–Monroe Geo-Surfaces Field at the ULM Softball Complex • Monroe, LA L
9–10
Chavarria
(2-3)
Belogorska
(2-6)
None ESPN+ 526 6–12 1–1
Mar. 13 at Louisiana–Monroe Geo-Surfaces Field at the ULM Softball Complex • Monroe, LA L
2–105
Kackley
(8-3)
Richardson
(1-5)
None ESPN+ 449 6–13 1–2
Mar. 19 No. 23 Louisiana Eagle Field at GS Softball Complex • Statesboro, GA L
3–116
Landry
(6-2)
Belogorska
(2-7)
None ESPN+ 351 6–14 1–3
Mar. 19 No. 23 Louisiana Eagle Field at GS Softball Complex • Statesboro, GA W
12–10
Belogorska
(3-7)
Schorman
(4-2)
None ESPN+ 351 7–14 2—3
Mar. 20 No. 23 Louisiana Eagle Field at GS Softball Complex • Statesboro, GA L
1–126
Landry
(7-2)
Waldrep
(3-3)
None ESPN+ 351 7–15 2–4
Mar. 25 Troy Eagle Field at GS Softball Complex • Statesboro, GA L
0–9
Johnson
(12-4)
Belogorska
(3-8)
None ESPN+ 273 7–16 2–5
Mar. 26 Troy Eagle Field at GS Softball Complex • Statesboro, GA W
2–1
Waldrep
(4-3)
Baker
(5-3)
None ESPN+ 303 8–16 3–5
Mar. 27 Troy Eagle Field at GS Softball Complex • Statesboro, GA L
1–3
Johnson
(13-4)
Waldrep
(4-4)
None ESPN+ 344 8–17 3–6
Mar. 30 at No. 15 Georgia Jack Turner Stadium • Athens, GA L
7–12
Macy
(8-1)
Waldrep
(4-5)
None SECN+ 709 8–18
April (3–13)
Date Opponent Rank Site/stadium Score Win Loss Save TV Attendance Overall record SBC record
Apr. 1 at Appalachian Sywassink/Lloyd Family Stadium • Boone, NC L
1–28
Neas
(4-1)
Belogorksa
(3-9)
None 252 8–19 3–7
Apr. 2 at Appalachian State Sywassink/Lloyd Family Stadium • Boone, NC L
1–7
Buckner
(8-4)
Waldrep
(4-6)
None 277 8–20 3–8
Apr. 3 at Appalachian State Sywassink/Lloyd Family Stadium • Boone, NC W
11–8
Waldrep
(5-6)
Buckner
(8-5)
None 220 9–20 4–8
Apr. 6 at Charleston Southern CSU Softball Complex • North Charleston, SC L
0–25
Holtorf
(4-3)
Waldrep
(5-7)
None 102 9–21
Apr. 8 Coastal Carolina Eagle Field at GS Softball Complex • Statesboro, GA Game postponed
Apr. 9 Coastal Carolina Eagle Field at GS Softball Complex • Statesboro, GA Game postponed
Apr. 10 Coastal Carolina Eagle Field at GS Softball Complex • Statesboro, GA Game postponed
Apr. 15 at UT Arlington Allan Saxe FieldArlington, TX L
0–5
Adams
(11-11)
Waldrep
(6-6)
None 254 9–22 4–9
Apr. 16 at UT Arlington Allan Saxe Field • Arlington, TX L
5–9
Max
(1-0)
Richardson
(1-6)
None ESPN+ 156 9–23 4–10
Apr. 16 at UT Arlington Allan Saxe Field • Arlington, TX L
0–66
Adams
(12-11)
Waldrep
(6-7)
None ESPN+ 300 9–24 4–11
Apr. 20 North Florida Eagle Field at GS Softball Complex • Statesboro, GA L
1–28
Arends
(17-3)
Waldrep
(5-10)
None ESPN+ 240 9–25
Apr. 20 North Florida Eagle Field at GS Softball Complex • Statesboro, GA L
0–125
Clausen
(12-3)
Waldrep
(5-11)
None ESPN+ 240 9–26
Apr. 22 Texas State Eagle Field at GS Softball Complex • Statesboro, GA L
0–2
Mullins
(18-11)
Belogorska
(3-10)
None ESPN+ 234 9–27 4–12
Apr. 23 Texas State Eagle Field at GS Softball Complex • Statesboro, GA L
1–5
Mullins
(19-11)
Waldrep
(5-12)
None ESPN+ 226 9–28 4–13
Apr. 24 Texas State Eagle Field at GS Softball Complex • Statesboro, GA L
1–115
Mullins
(20-11)
Belogorska
(3-11)
None ESPN+ 185 9–29 4–14
Apr. 26 at Mercer Sikes Field • Macon, GA W
17–56
Belogorska
(4-11)
Hickok
(2-10)
None 200 10–29
Apr. 26 at Mercer Sikes Field • Macon, GA W
6–5
Belogorska
(5-11)
Rearley
(6-6)
None 200 11–29
Apr. 29 at South Alabama Jaguar FieldMobile, AL L
1–8
Lackie
(12-6)
Belogorska
(5-12)
None ESPN+ 323 11–30 4–15
Apr. 30 at South Alabama Jaguar Field • Mobile, AL L
1–3
Hardy
(8-8)
Waldrep
(5-13)
None ESPN+ 441 11–31 4–16
May (2–2)
Date Opponent Rank Site/stadium Score Win Loss Save TV Attendance Overall record SBC record
May 1 at South Alabama Jaguar Field • Mobile, AL L
0–4
Lackie
(13-6)
Belogorska
(5-13)
None ESPN+ 302 11–32 4–17
May 5 Georgia State Eagle Field at GS Softball Complex • Statesboro, GA W
3–2
Belogorska
(6-13)
Buck
(7-7)
None ESPN+ 203 12–32 5–17
May 6 Georgia State Eagle Field at GS Softball Complex • Statesboro, GA W
8–3
Waldrep
(6-13)
Mooney
(2-6)
None ESPN+ 219 13–32 6–17
May 7 Georgia State Eagle Field at GS Softball Complex • Statesboro, GA L
3–4
Adams
(5-12)
Belogorska
(6-14)
None ESPN+ 315 13–33 6–18
Post-Season (0–1)
SBC tournament (0–1)
Date Opponent (Seed)/Rank Site/stadium Score Win Loss Save TV Attendance Overall record Tournament record
May 10 vs. (7) Georgia State (10) Jaguar Field • Mobile, AL L
1–96
Buck
(8-7)
Waldrep
(6-14)
None ESPN+ 46 13–34 0–1
Schedule Source:

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

References

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  1. ^ "2022 Softball Standings". SunBeltSports.org. Sun Belt Conference. Retrieved June 5, 2022.
  2. ^ "Louisiana Headlines Sun Belt Softball Preseason Coaches Poll". sunbeltsports.org. Retrieved March 4, 2022.
  3. ^ "Sun Belt Conference Announces Preseason Softball Honors". sunbeltsports.org. Retrieved March 4, 2022.
  4. ^ "Softball Inks Four For 2022-23". Georgia Southern University Athletics. Retrieved December 25, 2021.
  5. ^ "Softball Inks Two For Fall 2022". Georgia Southern University Athletics. Retrieved December 25, 2021.