GLENVILLE, W.Va. – Glenville State Softball will begin the 2025 season this weekend, playing six games over a three-day span that begins tomorrow (Jan. 31) with Limestone and Lynn. On Saturday (Feb. 1), the Pioneers will face off with Catawba and Erskine before closing out the weekend against Converse and South Carolina Beaufort on Sunday (Feb. 2).

GAME INFORMATION
Friday, January 31
10:30 a.m. | Tyger River Park Field Four
Glenville State vs Limestone

3 p.m. | Tyger River Park Field One
Glenville State vs Lynn

Saturday, February 1
12 p.m. | Tyger River Park Field Four
Glenville State vs Catawba

4:30 p.m. | Tyger River Park Field One
Glenville State vs Erskine

Sunday, February 2
10 a.m. | Tyger River Park Field One
Glenville State vs Converse

12:15 p.m. | Tyger River Park Field One
Glenville State vs South Carolina Beaufort

LINKS
Tournament Page
Watch Live on HiCast Sports ($)
Tickets ($)
Live Stats will be provided for Field One with Field Four being a possibility

THE OPPONENTS
LIMESTONE
The Saints finished the 2024 season (25-19, 10-14 SAC), not qualifying for the conference tournament. LU was picked 9^th in the South Atlantic Conference (SAC) preseason poll with standout pitcher Chelsey Stonesifer being named to the league's Players to Watch List.

LYNN
The Fighting Knights went (12-38, 3-27 SSC) in 2024, losing eight in a row to close the year. Lynn was picked last (11^th) in the Sunshine State Conference (SSC) preseason poll and return All-SSC outfielder Kyra Sunga and starting veteran pitcher Madi Prickett.

CATAWBA
The Indians had a record of (23-27, 11-13 SAC) in 2024, losing in the opening round of the South Atlantic Conference (SAC) Tournament. Catawba was picked 8^th in the SAC preseason poll and had four earn preseason All-SAC honors. Brianna Gallagher, Kary Hales and Brianna Herring earned All-SAC Preseason First Team while Alex Baquie was a Preseason Second Team selection.

ERSKINE
The Flying Fleet notched a (8-35, 5-19 CC) in 2024, falling to Emmanuel in the opening round of the Conference Carolinas (CC) Tournament. Erskine was tabbed 13^th in the Conference Carolinas preseason poll with Gabby Burroughs, Brooke Patterson and Kennedy Crouch named to the league's Players to Watch List.

CONVERSE
The Valkyries recorded a record of (17-37, 6-18 CC) in 2024, not qualifying for the Conference Carolinas (CC) Tournament. Converse was picked 12^th in the league's preseason poll with Riley Lingerfelt, Sydney Watson and Kiarra Thomas landing on the conference's Players to Watch List.

SOUTH CAROLINA BEAUFORT
The Sand Sharks logged a (20-25, 4-20 PBC) record in 2024, missing out on the Peach Belt Conference (PBC) Tournament. USC Beaufort was tabbed 8^th in the PBC preseason poll with no Sand Sharks landing on the All-PBC Preseason Team.

THE PIONEERS
GLENVILLE STATE
2024 Season
The Pioneers had an historic 2024 campaign, going (26-20, 17-13 MEC) and qualifying for the Mountain East Conference Tournament. The 26 wins was the most in a single-season since joining the MEC and their 2^nd place finish in the MEC South Division was the highest in program history. GSU also reached a regional ranking as high as #7, the highest ranking in program history. The pitching staff was stellar all season, posting a program-low 2.31 Team ERA.

Head Coach
Sara Scoone is in her fifth season at the helm of the Pioneer Softball program. Scoone has rejuvenated the program the last two seasons, leading GSU to their first MEC Tournament appearance in nearly 10 years and coaching the program's first All-MEC First Team selection since 2014 in 2023. In 2024, Scoone and the Pioneers made history with 26 wins, 17 MEC victories, No. 2 MEC finish and #7 regional ranking.

Quick Look at The Pioneers
The Pioneers return eight of their nine starters in the lineup from last year's team as well as three of the four pitchers from the rotation. Addison Aguiniga, Shelby McDaniels, Emma McLean, Monica Rodelo, Makenna Negley, Hannah Howe, Delaney Warnick and Kylee Goodman are all back in the lineup while Kylie Burdick, Meghan Stump and Madison Thimmes return to the rotation.

Warnick (.322 AVG, 9 HR, 28 RBI), Goodman (.321 AVG, 2 HR, 14 RBI) and Monica Rodelo (.303 AVG, 8 HR, 41 RBI) all batted over .300 last year and brought plenty of pop to the lineup. McLean mashed five homers while Aguiniga, Negley and Howe all added two home runs each. Kylie Burdick headlines the returning pitchers as the junior went 6-2 with a 2.80 ERA, 27 strikeouts and three complete games in 55 innings pitched. Meghan Stump posted a 2.02 ERA and 23 strikeouts in 41.2 innings pitched during her freshman campaign, appearing in 11 games with three starts.

MEDIA
Fans can follow Glenville State Softball on Twitter (X) @GSU_SOFTBALL_ and Instagram @GSU_SOFTBALL_ to stay connected with the Pioneers and for news, score updates and many more all season long.

Subscribe to 'Glenville State Athletics' on YouTube to keep up with the Pioneer Coaches Show and all GSU Athletics content.