THIS WEEKENDS MATCH UPS
Feb. 10 | Bucknell | 1:00 p.m. *
Feb. 10 | Maine | 3:00 p.m. *
Feb. 11 | Bucknell | 1:00 p.m.
Feb. 11 | George Washington | 3:00 p.m.
Feb. 12 | Maine | 12:00 p.m. *
TV: ESPN+ | Via WatchESPN.com or the ESPN App (televised games noted with an *)
Overview:
USC Upstate is coming off a remarkable season where the Spartans set a new program record for wins in a single season with a 48-10 overall record and 21-6 conference record. The Spartans won their first ever Big South Regular Season Championship as well as their first ever Big South Coach of the Year Award and Big South Player of the Year Award. The Player of the Year, Peyton Darnell, was also named to the Big South All-Conference First Team, as was Tiffany Domingue, Sarah Price, and Summer Johnson. Celeste Delorenzo and Casey Goguts earned their spots on the Big South All-Conference Second Team while Price was also named to the Big South All-Academic Team.
Players to Watch:
USC Upstate:
Upstate retains 16 athletes, including seven of its starters from the 2022 season. Players such as Peyton Darnell, Summer Johnson, Celeste Delorenzo, Casey Goguts, and Tiffany Domingue return to take the field for the Spartans. Sarah Price and Mady Lanoux return for a fifth and final season as well to help the Spartans attempt to finish what they started at the 2022 Big South Softball Tournament.
Bucknell:
Bucknell will start its 2023 season with the Upstate Classic, taking on George Washington University first. The Bison return junior, Zoie Smith who helped lead the team last year with 38 total bases, 27 hits, 11 RBI, and one home run, and senior, Chase Knapp who had 46 total bases, 32 hits, 10 RBI, and two home runs.
George Washington:
George Washington University will start its 2023 season with the Upstate Classic, taking on Bucknell first. The Colonials return their top offensive player, Alexa Williams, who led the team last year with 108 total bases, 59 hits, 55 RBI, 43 runs, and 12 homeruns. In addition to Williams, the Colonials return Mia Parker who had 74 total bases, 46 hits, 27 RBI, 21 runs, and five homeruns in the 2022 season.
Maine:
Maine will start its 2023 season with the Upstate Classic, taking on George Washington University first. The Black Bears return Kelby Drews who led the team last season with 60 total bases, 40 hits, 26 RBI, 22 runs, and four home runs. Along with Drews, Jasmine Gray returns to suit up for the Black Bears after recording 48 total bases, 31 hits, 18 runs, 15 RBI, and two home runs in the 2022 season.
Full Tournament Schedule:
February 10 Bucknell vs. George Washington 9:00 a.m. (Neutral Site Game)
February 10 Maine vs George Washington 11:00 a.m. (Neutral Site Game)
February 10 Upstate vs. Bucknell 1:00 p.m. ESPN+
February 10 Upstate vs. Maine 3:00 p.m. ESPN+
February 11 George Washington vs. Maine 9:00 a.m. (Neutral Site Game)
February 11 Bucknell vs. Maine 11:00 a.m. (Neutral Site Game)
February 11 Upstate vs. Bucknell 1:00 p.m. (No Live Stream)
February 11 Upstate vs. George Washington 3:00 p.m. (No Live Stream)
February 12 George Washington vs. Bucknell 10:00 a.m. (Neutral Site Game)
February 12 Upstate vs. Maine 12:00 p.m. ESPN+
*Note all games are subject to change due to inclement weather
Upstate's contests set for Friday and Sunday will be shown on ESPN+. LiveStats will be available for all games and a recap following the day's action can be found at upstatespartans.com.
UP NEXT FOR THE SPARTANS
The Spartans will host the Spartan Classic Feb. 17-19 at Cyrill Stadium. USC Upstate will get ready to play Maryland Eastern Shore, George Mason, and Holy Cross.
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