MSU gets softball win over Mississippi Valley State. And then, at the age of 15, she was stricken with ovarian cancer. We will never forget her presence in the dugout, in the classroom and in the community. Stuedeman helped Owen earn a spot on the NFCA All-South Region Second Team at the end of the year. Moore was 9 of 15 . The team plays its home games at Nusz Park located on the university's . Everything she was saying to the girls, I was soaking up," Cook said. Stuedeman coached MSUs first SEC Player of the Week since 2010, two SEC Players of the Week in the same season for the first time since 2004 and MSUs second National Player of the Week. Softball Coaching Staff. And last week, she began her first day of school as a fulltime ninth-grade career preparedness teacher and the Wildcats softball pitching coach. The approach at the plate translated into a program-record 51 home runs, besting the previous mark by four. Although #14 ranked Mississippi State won easily 56-10 over Louisiana Lafayette at home to run its record to 3-0, there was much more to the evening than just another Bulldogs win. She was one young athlete whose death impacted so many who knew her and had rallied behind her battle with ovarian cancer. I said it was probably a long shot but Im going to at least make the phone call and see what happens, Cook said. One of the key principles under Stuedeman has been having success in the late innings. Turns out, Stuedeman was looking for a job within the states teacherretirement system. It was only the fourth time in program history having three or more selections. She was an All-Big 12 selection four times and a two-time All-American. Lee, she claims, would call and harass her even when she was home in Texas during the COVID-19 pandemic. The campaign sparked fire as teams across the Southeastern Conference and the country rallied around Wilcox by wearing teal and sending messages of love and support. With a 1-0 shutout over sixth-seeded Texas A&M on May 9, 2018, Stuedeman and the Bulldogs earned the program first SEC Tournament game since 2005. [2], On August 25, 2022, Vann Stuedeman was announced as an assistant coach and pitching coach for the Illinois softball program. Check out our TLI article on the 4:28 Wall Sit Challenge inspired by Alex! Holly Ward is a former Mississippi State softball star. I hope both teams still play often in those colors so we can continue to remember and pay tribute to her. Her squads also continued to dominate late in games, as MSU finished 2016 with a 19-3 record when leading after five innings and a 19-2 mark when up after six. Athletic Administration Building

, Leo Seal Jr. Football Complex , Newell-Grissom Building , Mike Sanders Track Complex , Mize Pavilion at Humphrey Coliseum , MSU Golf Practice Facility , Palmeiro Center , Templeton Athletic Academic Center . MSU immortalized Wilcox on Sept. 15, 2018 when the university retired her No. Forever living your legacy every, single day. She became the second player in school history to win all three in the same week, joining former Bulldog All-American Iyhia McMichael (2004). The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Seitz was joined by Alexis Silkwood on the SEC All-Freshman Team. She also coached two SEC Freshman of the Year and one SEC Tournament Most Valuable Player. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. She was also part of the staff that was named South Region Coaching Staff of the Year in 1999. Behind the play of senior Kayla Winkfield, a 2016 NPF draftee who led the SEC and stood ninth in the NCAA with six triples, the Bulldogs offense churned out 0.21 triples per game, finishing fourth in the SEC. Our thoughts and prayers are with Alex, her family, her teammates, her friends and her Mississippi State family.. 24 Arkansas. Finally, kudos to MSU for starting in February the No One Fights Alone campaign to bring awareness to ovarian cancer. [1], On July 16, 2019, it was announced that Vann Stuedeman would not return as head coach. 60Alex Wilcox P Birmingham Thunderbolts (Mississippi State) Ricketts had a similar streak in her first season as head coach when Mississippi State went 25-3 in 2020 before the pandemic. The 2013 Bulldogs were named an Easton Team of the Year, joining Womens College World Series participants Florida and Texas. The Fall Showcase season is upon us and the next three months will be packed with wall-to-wall events across the country, but its not too early to start planning for the Summer of 2019. Stuedeman led the Mississippi State . This is where it became personal for me and involves a regret I will always have, one Ive never spoken about publicly before. Conference tournament champion, The following two perfect games have been thrown by Mississippi State pitchers over the program's history. Stuedeman also focused heavily on improving the defense. She has led the Lady Bulldogs to NCAA Tournament appearances in seven of her eight years as head coach. Demetrius Howse, coordinator of Athletic media and public relations said the department could not make a comment at this time.They have an open investigation going on right now to find out whats really going on, so were not ready to make a comment at this time, Howse told WJTV. They also return outfielder Fa Leilua in the meat of the lineup who hit 22 home runs of her own debuting with the Bulldogs after transferring from Arizona State. Softball. Head Coach. The color representing ovarian cancer is teal and that color was prominently displayed as players and teams not just in the SEC but around the country wore ribbons, jerseys, gloves and other items to remember the former athlete. Heres a nice video feature honoring her when she first learned of the cancer and yet still helped her Brantley High team win a third state title: Heres the release issued tonight by Mississippi State Softball on HailState.com; photos of Alex at MSU courtesy of HailState.com also. 13 Tennessee, No. Growing up playing, I was never a pitcher or a catcher, said Cook, a Hillcrest graduate who is in her third season at Tuscaloosa County. Softball vs Mississippi Valley State February 28, 2023 4:00 PM. Davidson ended her debut season leading the Bulldogs in nine offensive categories and ranked in the top 25 nationally in home runs per game (25th 0.31), slugging percentage (23rd 0.762), total bases (11th 144) and home runs (11th 19). Beloved softball player Alex Wilcox, who passed away in June from ovarian cancer, was honored at the football game in multiple ways including the retiring of her #8 which will never be worn again as an MSU softball jersey number. In our Top 15 Stories of 2018, Alexs passing came in at #5 overall. I spoke with Rocky Thompson, the head coach of the Bolts 18U team, early last summer at an event and inquired about Alex and her health. The 13 SEC schools will join together to wear teal or teal accents on Saturday as the entire league recognizes her impact on the softball community nationwide and in the fight against ovarian cancer. Individually, Stuedeman helped Caroline Seitz to selections as a Top 25 Finalist for the inaugural NFCA Freshman of the Year Award and NFCA All-South Region First Team honors. Mississippi Valley softball coaches accused of cruelty, HBCU Gameday x Protect Your Skull Player of the Year. Overall Record (AS OF MAY 31, 2018): 241-166 Fill out the form below to verify that youre part of the Extra Elite! Story Links ARLINGTON - UT Arlington head softball coach Kara Dill has announced the addition of former Mississippi State standout and Long Beach City College assistant coach Fa Leilua (FAH lay-Loo-ah) to join her inaugural staff as an assistant coach. Stuedeman was previously the pitching coach at Alabama, where she helped lead the Crimson Tide to six Women's College World Series appearances and an NCAA Tournament appearance each year. She closed the season with a 1.43 earned run average, which ranked 23rd in the country, while her nine shutouts finished 17th nationally en route to NFCA All-South Region Second Team honors. Owen was joined on the squad by Logan Foulks and Sam Lenahan. With a total of 10 come-from-behind victories, Stuedeman maintains a reputation of fielding programs that fight until the final out. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. [7], For all Mississippi State University sports, see, 2022 Mississippi State Bulldogs softball team, List of NCAA Division I softball programs, "MSU softball opens Nusz Park Starkville Daily News", "NFCA National Fastpitch Coaches Association", "Holly Ward Perfect as Softball Sweeps Opening Day with Shutout Wins", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Mississippi_State_Bulldogs_softball&oldid=1124917923, At-Large (OF/P), At-Large (OF), Utility, At-Large (UT), This page was last edited on 1 December 2022, at 05:42. The official Softball page for the Ole Miss Rebels . Her five saves tied her for sixth on the MSU single-season list. Her hot streak began during MSUs road series win at No. But it helped MSU prepare for a brutal SEC schedule, highlighted by wins against No. Mississippi State recruit Julius Lane Jr. has a high level of interest in joining the Bulldogs at this stage in his process. Fans in the Jackson area will be treated to an in-state rivalry Tuesday as Mississippi State baseball takes on Southern Miss at Trustmark Park. Three times Stuedeman coached the SEC Pitcher of the Year, while racking up 19 SEC Pitcher of the Week honors. 20 Missouri, No. Last season, the Bulldogs found tremendous success in the SEC, which sent every team to the NCAA Tournament in 2017, the most ever sent by one conference. March 11. From opening the season with just the programs second perfect game in program history to leading the Bulldogs with a single-season record of nine shutouts, Ward rewrote the record book as the anchor of the Bulldog staff. But I understand the importance of having a pitching coach or someone who specializes in pitching on your staff because its such a huge part of the game.. It was exactly what I was looking for. Theyre so excited about what is to come, whats next, and what its like., Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. 2006-Present FloSports, Inc. All rights reserved. In her most recent season, Stuedeman led the Bulldogs back to postseason contention for the second consecutive season, as State reeled off 38 wins and made their way to the Tucson Regional, marking a sixth NCAA Tournament appearance in the last seven years and the 14th in school history. 22 LSU. The former Mississippi State head coach spent nearly two decades in the SEC, also serving as an assistant coach at Alabama prior to her arrival in Champaign. 19 Georgia and No. I so regret not following up sooner, mainly because I wanted to do something on Alex paying tribute to her so she could read it and know how much people loved her. At the So Cal As Invitational, the Birmingham Thunderbolts were wearing a teal colored jersey to remember and honor Alex just as the Bulldogs did this year. To ensure that, an event was created which will begin in 2019 called the Alex Wilcox Classic. Sat, Oct 15 - 1:00 PM Softball at Jones College Ellisville, Miss. Ward played college softball at Mississippi State and is considered one of the best pitchers in the school's history. Theyre excited, Stuedeman said. Bulldogs Lose Late Battle To No. The eight SEC road wins were the most for the Bulldogs since eight in 2001. The team has taken to the new coach, too. 1 Oklahoma and No. 2 Florida State and Arizona. Former Mississippi State DL Chris Jones reflects on Super Bowl LVII Kensi Brandenburg 2/15/2023 Provided by Cowbell Corner on FanNation Kansas City Chiefs DL Chris Jones shares his thoughts. This post was edited on 7/22 at 11:40 am. That's exactly what Samantha Ricketts and Mississippi State softball did. The Bulldogs are continuing their #NoOneFightsAlone campaign in 2020, wearing teal uniforms during midweek games.. Club Coaches: Send Us Your Info to Get On Our Notifications List. The 2014 Bulldogs four total SEC weekly honors are tied with the 2008 and 2004 squads for the second most in program history. BRANTLEY, Ala. Alex Wilcox, who inspired the softball community with her courageous battle with ovarian cancer, passed away in her hometown of Brantley, Ala., on Monday evening. "Mississippi State was a dream job come true," Stuedeman said. Conference regular season champion 1 . SEC Tournament MVP Birthdate: Sept. 11, 1972 in Birmingham, Ala. CAN MSU GET TO OKLAHOMA CITY? She meant that much to our softball community. Carr has gone from player to highly-respected professional and she's pretty much done it all in . We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Over her freshman campaign, Wilcox continued her fight with cancer while continuing to pursue her dreams of playing collegiate softball. 3 . SEC Pitchers of the Year The Mississippi State Bulldogs softball team represents Mississippi State University in NCAA Division I college softball. State went 35-25 last season with a loss in Oklahoma States regional. Since being hired as the Mississippi State softball head coach on Thursday, June 23, 2011, Vann Stuedeman has invigorated the Bulldog program. In seven seasons, the Vestavia Hills, Ala., native has led the squad to six NCAA Tournament appearances and 33 or more wins in six of her seven campaigns. Last Monday was our first day to do some strength and conditioning. Ricketts knows what it takes to reach that level because she was part of it. In memory of one of our own, and in support of those whose battles with ovarian cancer continue. Former Mississippi State defensive line coach Jeff Phelps is joining the North Dakota State Bison to replace Kody Morgan, according to a report from ESPN's Pete Thamel. Later, when I revised the list it was out that she had the ovarian cancer. The championship and winning season was the first in the 90s for the West Alabama program. Mississippi State opened the TaxAct Clearwater Invitational with two statement wins against . Pitts Tennis Centre , Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field , Dudy Noble Field/Polk-DeMent Stadium , Holliman Athletic Center , John H. Bryan Sr. These changes are subject to approval. She was a special player, when I did my first version of the Top 100 players in the 2017 Class, she was ranked #5 overall. Its one of those things you dont even know is going to be an option, and all of a sudden the opportunity is placed in front of you.. She had a 69-127 conference record. 15 Kentucky and No. Our hearts are broken for her family and all of those that loved her so dearly. Former softball pitcher Alyssa Montes and several of her former teammates accused assistant coach Brittany Tillery and head coach Lee Smith of verbally abusing and mistreating current and former players. Stuedeman closed her seventh season at the helm with 241 career wins, surpassing Kathy Arendsen for the second most wins by a MSU head coach. Today and every day, we fight for Alex Wilcox, because #NoOneFightsAlone. Diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2015, Wilcox defied the odds and continued to play softball throughout her treatments and help lead Brantley High School to multiple state championships. The two selections are tied for the most in a year in MSU history. Stuedeman compiled a 276-189 overall mark and a 69-127 SEC regular-season record in eight seasons. After playing the first 15 games on the road, the Bulldogs played their first game of the season at Nusz Park and made it count for a 9-2 victory over the Delta Devils. StubHub: Buy/Sell Mississippi State Tickets, Hail State Rewards (Students & Recent Grads), A.J. Her staff gave up 154 earned runs in 2012, almost 100 fewer than the previous spring. Steudeman coached 8 years at MSU, amassing a 276-189 overall mark and a 69-127 SEC regular-season record, taking the program to seven NCAA Tournament appearances. Traina went 19-5 with a 1.70 ERA, adding 190 strikeouts in 156.1 innings with two no-hitters, three shutouts and four saves. Athletic Administration Building , Leo Seal Jr. Football Complex , Newell-Grissom Building , Mike Sanders Track Complex , Mize Pavilion at Humphrey Coliseum , MSU Golf Practice Facility , Palmeiro Center , Templeton Athletic Academic Center , Associate Head Softball Coach/Recruiting Coordinator. 266-6243. todd.makovicka@usm.edu. That fight ultimately took her life in the summer of 2018. For her efforts, Seitz was named SEC, Louisville Slugger NFCA and USA Softball Player of the Week honors. Stuedemans teams have been nearly flawless when holding the lead late in games, going 109-8 after five and 101-6 after six for her career. Rounding out the individual honors was shortstop Reggie Harrison, whos defensive play in one of the toughest spots in the infield helped earn her NFCA All-South Region Third team accolades. Squads from five states have already applied and teams looking to register can do so on the website. Here is my story. MSU never hosted a Regional under Stuedeman, however. Announced in mid-August by Tournament Director Will Tomasello who also works with Legacy Event Management which produces elite summer and fall tournaments such as the Atlanta Legacy, Scenic City (run by Jeremy Higdon) and T-Bolt 5-Star Showcases (run by Jay Roberson) the goal and mission for the event is three-fold: We want to celebrate the life of Alex, raise money in her memory and bring awareness of ovarian cancer, he explains. Along with those two is a highly touted freshman signing class led by Neshoba Central pitcher Aspen Wesley. They did everything they did to us simply because they gain satisfaction from being cruel to us, she wrote of the two coaches. Head Coach, Mississippi State, 2011-Present He was elevated to associate head coach on July 1, 2022, and will enter his 10th year with the program in 2023. Also read: 'I had suicidal thoughts:' Ex-Mississippi Valley State softball players detail alleged verbal abuse by coaches Kudos also to Hail State Productions for the beautiful videos produced in Alexs honor #NoOneFightsAlone, And, heads up, you may well want to have a tissue or two handy. The 2016 Bulldogs tallied 15 sacrifice flies, which tied for fourth-most in program history. During her stint, the UAH pitching staff ranked in the top five in Division II in ERA. Against eventual Womens College World Series participant South Florida, Stuedeman called her 24th career no-hitter. Announcing the Extra Inning Softball Newsletter! THE VANN STUEDEMAN FILE 180 days of social studies 5th grade answer key; florida high school track records; milwaukee packout mods; metallica madrid 2022; did doris hamner have polio; That stretch mark the best since going seven out of eight years from 2002-09. She took a school record-high 4.90 earned-run average from 2011 and with the same group of five pitchers, cut the ERA to 2.88 in 2012. Experts pick NCAA Softball Tournament super regional winners, How Mississippi State softball went from underdogs to first-time NCAA super regional hosts, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. The pitching development and philosophies Stuedeman brought from the University of Alabama, where she was known as a pitching genius in 11 years as the Crimson Tide pitching coach, paid huge dividends during her initial season. She's our guardian angel. [3], National champion SEC Record (AS OF MAY 31, 2018): 60-112 She has shined at PGF Nationals both at the 16U and 14U levels and had over 30 D1 offers before committing to MSU. Full Bio. COACHING CAREER A total of 2,946 fans made their way to Nusz Park for MSUs first home weekend of SEC play, marking the largest such crowd in school history. Montes got the ball rolling earlier this week when she told of her experiences at the SWAC school. Stuedeman guided the pitching staff to a pair of no-hitters in 2013, the most by the program in a year since tossing four in 2006. A night we will never forget, for a special angel we will always remember. They played a total of 23 games against Top 5 opponents and 16 against 2015 WCWS teams. At seasons end, MSU had drawn two of the programs top 15 largest crowds in school history during the 2018 campaign, including 1,562 fans packing Nusz Park to witness the Bulldogs take on No. I do have good memories from Valley, she said, but all of my good memories are not from softball.. Hired as Head Coach: June 23, 2011 In the first 2017 Top 100 (released in December 2014), she was #5 because she was the top two-way player in the nation with great power in her batincluding 28 home runs in the proceeding summer and fall for the Boltsand shined as an ace pitcher. The event offers a five-game guarantee and is single elimination. Assistant Athletic Trainer (Softball) alicia.murch@usm.edu. @SEC teams will wear teal as they go #AllForAlex today.#NCAASoftball #NoOneFightsAlone x @LSUsoftball pic.twitter.com/VrVjfEJEeb, NCAA Softball (@NCAAsoftball) March 20, 2021, It Just Means More. The grace and beauty that she put forward while suffering this horrific disease was truly remarkable and nothing short of heroic. The Birmingham, Ala., native, who also was named NFCA All-South Region Second Team, blew up in the second half of the conference season. SEC Softball: Team-By-Team Preview: Can The Hogs Get To Oklahoma City? In her eight seasons, Stuedeman led the Bulldogs to seven NCAA Regional appearances and a 7-14 record in posotseason play, though State had broken through and made it to the championship rounds of the Regionals for the first time in each of the last two seasons. "#NoOneFightsAlone | #HailState pic.twitter.com/nYe2aRWpFF, Mississippi State Softball (@HailStateSB) September 17, 2018, To me, butterflies are symbols of fighters and angels in my life. She also became the only coach in school history to record at least one ranked win in every season of their tenure. 8 jersey, making her the first female student-athlete in Mississippi State history to receive the honor. [1] Both she and here sister, Lorraine Les Stuedeman, played softball at Huntingdon and are members of The Huntingdon College Athletic Hall of Fame.[5][6]. Get the most important Softball stories delivered straight to your inbox. Updated to add former Associate Head Coach Samantha Ricketts is now Head Coach. Also, I knew Alex when she was a Top 100 high school and club player in the Class of 2017; she was a multi-talented player in the Birmingham Thunderbolts organization and was ranked as high as #5 in the country at one point. The bravest, most courageous young lady I have ever known went through the toughest battle with a smile on her face every day. The former Mississippi State and Team USA standout guided the Rangers to new heights in 2022, garnering the program's best record (39-15), first NJCAA Region 23 title and the . "I am thrilled to bring Fa's positive energy to our program," said Dill. Her inspirational battle taught us that indeed no one fights alone. Alex Wilcox was one I got to cover when she was both at the high school and club level and, very early on, I was impressed with her bright personality and constant smile. States postseason success continued Tucson Regional as MSU advanced to a regional final for the first since 2005. Stuedemans club took on the third-toughest schedule in the nation, which featured five of its eight conference series coming against 2015 Womens College World Series participants, while two others came against 2015 NCAA Super Regional participants. She claimed that Tillery was leading personal conversations about her personal life with others openly. The Mississippi State softball family will strive to humbly honor her warrior mentality and faith-filled heart. Theater of popular music. StubHub: Buy/Sell Mississippi State Tickets, Hail State Rewards (Students & Recent Grads), A.J. One impactful and poignant tournament youll want to mark on your calendar will be the Alex Wilcox Classic which will be played next June 25-29 at three venues the Boombah Sports Complex, Boombah Soldiers Field and the Seminole County Sports Complex in Seminole County, Florida. 4/4 Tennessee on April 18. Alex has won Alabama state titles in softball and basketball and also plays volleyball. Mississippi State faced No. The Bulldogs opened the prestigious Clearwater Invitational with a pair of wins Friday, run-ruling Indiana 12-2 in five innings and taking down No. Experts pick NCAA Softball Tournament super regional winners, RISE OF THE BULLDOGS:How Mississippi State softball went from underdogs to first-time NCAA super regional hosts. We can carry through with all of this. During 2013, Owens first year on the active roster, she became the first pitcher in school history to receive SEC Pitcher of the Week honors in consecutive weeks, earning the nods on Feb. 25 and March 4. FastPitch Softball and Rounding Third Softball were among the first outlets to report the news about Stuedeman, then the school announced that the move was official later in the day. Chelsea Bramlett will enter her third full season as the head softball coach at Northwest in Spring 2023, her fourth total season since being hired in August 2019. 2023 Mississippi State University Athletics. All rights reserved. That gives Stuedeman 12 of the programs top 15 crowds during her seven years at the helm, including the top four crowds. 1 min read. She ranked third in extra-base hits (97), total bases (444), slugging percentage (.645) and on-base percentage (.461). Silkwood set the MSU freshman record for strikeouts in a season with 167 and set the rookie single-game record with 13 whiffs against Texas Southern in the NCAA Tournament. ITTA BENA, Miss. Included among the names is former catcher Mia Davidson-Smith - the SEC's home run leader who finished her career with Mississippi State last season. In the five-year Stuedeman era, the Bulldogs have won seven. On the road, the 2012 Bulldogs broke the school record for true road wins in a season with number 13 coming at Auburn on May 4, 2012. Seitz capped her career with the Maroon and White by becoming the 19th in school history and first since Chelsea Bramlett in 2010 to earn the honor. Bison football expected to hire former Mississippi State coach Defensive line coach Jeff Phelps spent six seasons with the University of Minnesota North Dakota State assistant football. PLAYING CAREER The debut of SEC Freshman on the Year Mia Davidson in the Maroon and White was one of the biggest individual highlights of the 2018 season. Just another fun night of SEC football on Saturday, September 15, 2018? Softball Coaches - Mississippi State Full Schedule Fri, Sep 30 - 6:00 PM vs Bevill State [AL] CC Softball Starkville (Starkville Academy) Fri, Oct 14 - 6:00 PM Softball at Mississippi College Clinton, Miss. In fact, when I saw her playing for the Birmingham Thunderbolts organization, I ranked her as the top two-way (pitching/hitting) player in her class. The Bulldogs are continuing their #NoOneFightsAlone campaign in 2020, wearing teal uniforms during midweek games." In a season that was marked with off the field battles, including the inspirational story of Alex Wilcoxs battle with ovarian cancer, Stuedeman rallied the 2018 squad to reach new heights and take down records that had stood for decades. He also logged collegiate stints at North Texas as a running backs coach (2001-03) and at Mississippi State as a tight ends (2004) and running backs (2005) coach. In 2015, Stuedeman led MSU to its fourth-straight NCAA Tournament appearance with 36 wins, marking just the second time in program history that had been accomplished (2002-05). :Why Mississippi State softball is in position for Womens College World Series, SUPER REGIONAL PREDICTIONS:Who's going to the WCWS? Despite some struggles, the team still showcased extreme grit and toughness while playing in the toughest conference in the NCAA, as the SEC finished 2016 with the highest RPI among conference teams. It was my first day to see her in action with softball. This wicked disease may have won the battle today, but in Alexs name and for her legacy, I hope we can see the day that humanity wins the war over cancers of all kinds. It was the longest streak since a school-record 16-consecutive contests to begin the 2006 season. 7 strength of schedule, according to D1Softball. Be sure to scroll down to read the stories Extra Inning Softball published on her during the time she inspired so many. Mississippi State softball coach Vann Stuedeman will not return for her ninth season in Starkville, a report from Rounding Third Softball first reported. "We appreciate her efforts and contributions to the program. Four Bold Predictions For The 2023 College Softball Season, PGF Nationals Helped Launch College Softball All-Americans, 2022 Division I Softball Tournament Preview, Highlights: UCLA vs Mississippi State | 2022 Mark Campbell Collegiate Invitational, Cookie Preferences / Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. The official 2023 Softball Roster for the Mississippi Valley State . Alex Wilcox will always be remembered by her smile, MSU softball head coach Vann Stuedeman said. 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