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JMU Softball Picked Fifth in Sun Belt Preseason Poll
1/31/2024 3:00:00 PM | Softball
NEW ORLEANS – James Madison softball has been picked fifth in the Sun Belt Conference Preseason Coaches' Poll, the league office announced Wednesday afternoon.
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The Dukes enter their second year in the Sun Belt in 2024 after finishing the 2023 season with a record of 28-19 overall and 13-11 in conference play. Sophomore KK Mathis highlights JMU's returners, as the infielder was named First Team All-Conference after leading the team in batting average (.336), hits (48), and doubles (12), along with hitting 12 home runs.
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JMU added two in-state transfer pitchers to its staff, Molly Grube (Virginia) and Payton List (Virginia Tech). Grube has made 67 appearances and 50 starts in her four-year career with Virginia, while List redshirted in her freshman season at Virginia Tech. These two, along with freshman Kirsten Fleet, will contribute in the circle for JMU in 2024.
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The Sun Belt, ranked sixth nationally in conference RPI, features two teams who competed in regionals in 2023: Louisiana and Texas State. JMU will host Texas State in a three-game series March 15-17 and travel to Louisiana April 5-7.
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Sun Belt Conference Softball Preseason Coaches Poll
1. Louisiana - 144 (12)
2. South Alabama – 127
3. Texas State – 122
4. Troy – 98
5. James Madison – 94
6. Coastal Carolina – 81
7. Marshall – 79
8. ULM – 59
9. Southern Miss – 49
10. Georgia State – 35
11. Georgia Southern – 25
12. App State – 23
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JMU opens its 2024 campaign Friday, Feb. 9 in Jacksonville, Fla., for the River City Leadoff. The Dukes will take on Ball State twice, Jacksonville, North Florida, and Southern Miss as part of the three-day tournament hosted by Jacksonville University.
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The Dukes enter their second year in the Sun Belt in 2024 after finishing the 2023 season with a record of 28-19 overall and 13-11 in conference play. Sophomore KK Mathis highlights JMU's returners, as the infielder was named First Team All-Conference after leading the team in batting average (.336), hits (48), and doubles (12), along with hitting 12 home runs.
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JMU added two in-state transfer pitchers to its staff, Molly Grube (Virginia) and Payton List (Virginia Tech). Grube has made 67 appearances and 50 starts in her four-year career with Virginia, while List redshirted in her freshman season at Virginia Tech. These two, along with freshman Kirsten Fleet, will contribute in the circle for JMU in 2024.
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The Sun Belt, ranked sixth nationally in conference RPI, features two teams who competed in regionals in 2023: Louisiana and Texas State. JMU will host Texas State in a three-game series March 15-17 and travel to Louisiana April 5-7.
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Sun Belt Conference Softball Preseason Coaches Poll
1. Louisiana - 144 (12)
2. South Alabama – 127
3. Texas State – 122
4. Troy – 98
5. James Madison – 94
6. Coastal Carolina – 81
7. Marshall – 79
8. ULM – 59
9. Southern Miss – 49
10. Georgia State – 35
11. Georgia Southern – 25
12. App State – 23
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JMU opens its 2024 campaign Friday, Feb. 9 in Jacksonville, Fla., for the River City Leadoff. The Dukes will take on Ball State twice, Jacksonville, North Florida, and Southern Miss as part of the three-day tournament hosted by Jacksonville University.
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