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WKU Softball fifth year Taylor Sanders discusses a start to the 2024 season, coming back from injury, the home opener on The Hill and much more!

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An All-American transfer pickup, Gamecock Softball got themselves an ace in the circle out of the transfer portal. Alana Vawter comes to Columbia after a decorated career at Stanford, but now it's time for a new path at South Carolina. With Bev Smith's team off to a hot start to the 2024 season, let's sit down with the Gamecocks' newest weapon.

It's game week for South Carolina Softball! Head Coach Bev Smith is ready for her 14th season at the helm, with a reloaded roster and her sights set on making a run in the NCAA tournament. Opening Day is this Friday, February 9, and we're sitting down with Coach Smith to get you ready for first pitch here on this episode of Gamecock Talk.

Title Time is a sports podcast featuring interviews with coaches and athletes from various sports teams at San Bernardino Valley College. This week’s host, José Muñoz, introduces Kaitlynn LaFleur, a star softball athlete. In this episode, Kaitlynn takes us through her incredible journey in softball, from her beginnings in the sport to becoming a collegiate-level athlete. We discuss the mental fortitude required in softball, the importance of conditioning, and the unique challenges faced by not having a dedicated softball field for practice. Unveil the significance of team chemistry as we explore how Coach Bennett's unwavering support and approachability help foster a strong bond among the players. 

Join us as we delve into Kaitlynn's inspiring journey, her love for softball, and her aspirations for the upcoming season.

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Title Time is a San Bernardino Valley College sports podcast featuring interviews with coaches and athletes from various sports teams. This week’s host, José Muñoz, introduces Hannah Guilfoos, a rising star softball athlete from San Bernardino Valley College. Tune in as Hannah shares her experiences and insights into the world of college athletics. She reflects on her early days in T-ball, and emphasizes the mental challenges of softball and the importance of staying focused and enjoying the sport. Looking forward to the future, Hannah expresses her goals of continuing to work hard and aiming for first place in the upcoming season.

You can find more information linked below:

SBVC Athletics Website:

https://sbvc.prestosports.com/landing/index

Twitter:

@SBVC_Athletics

With the college baseball and softball postseasons in full swing, Jordan is joined by Emma Baccellieri of Sports Illustrated to break down the dominant Oklahoma Sooners softball program, and explain why their villainy is a good thing for the sport. Then, Jordan and Emma tell us how surprised they are about the capitulation of the New York Mets, analyze the trade that went down between a fan and Elly De La Cruz for his first home run ball, and investigate the names of each of our toes for reasons we promise are related to baseball.  

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WKU Softball fifth year Faith Hegh discusses the team's mindset heading into the Conference USA tournament, her record-breaking performance this season and what has contributed the most to her success, why she chose WKU, what makes WKU special and much more.

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WKU Softball outfielder Taylor Davis discusses her time at WKU, this season of WKU Softball, her friendship with teammate TJ Webster, her involvement in SAAC including planning TOPSY's, and closing out the season on a high note.

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WKU Softball sophomore catcher/infielder Randi Drinnon discusses starting the 2023 season on the road, the team's run production, improving her pitching selection at the plate, transitioning from high school to college in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, working with the talented pitchers at WKU and opening at home this weekend.

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Michigan Athletics' 2022 Hall of Honor is the first in school history that consists entirely of female student-athletes and coaches of women's teams at Michigan. It is in honor and recognition of the 50th anniversary of Title IX legislation. We will be chatting with several individuals from this new induction class in the coming weeks. On this episode, former softball star Samantha Findlay reflects on her career, including her home run to clinch the 2005 National Championship (2:30). Then, longtime women's swimming and diving head coach Jim Richardson recalls his incredible 27-year tenure at the University of Michigan (15:00).

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We had a jam-packed radio show on Monday night! Men's basketball associate head coach Phil Martelli joined Brian and Terry at the beginning of the program to break down the Wolverines' NCAA Tournament draw. Then, women's basketball Head Coach Kim Barnes Arico talked about the opportunity for the Wolverines to host the first two rounds of the NCAA Tournament at Crisler Center (20:00). We concluded with legendary softball Head Coach Carol Hutchins, who discussed her program's strong start to the season and the 13th annual Michigan Softball Academy (37:00). For more information on that great program, head to MSoftballAcademy.org.

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WKU Softball fifth-year senior Bailey Curry discusses her strong start to the 2022 season, the journey that eventually led her to WKU, the master’s degree program she’s pursuing, what it’s been like to be a Hilltopper for a short time, the prior relationships she had with her new teammates, the team’s outstanding start to the season and the next steps in conference play.

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In conjunction with the 50th Anniversary of Title IX, we’re recognizing some of the pioneers and trailblazers of women’s athletics from our Sun Belt Conference institutions. Today, our special guest is Yvette Girouard. Girouard is one of the most accomplished softball coaches in NCAA Division I history, beginning at Louisiana in 1981. 

WKU Softball junior pitcher Katie Gardner discusses having her jersey retired at Warren East High School, her journey to WKU, being a role model for softball players in the area, how she’s grown during her time on the Hill, winning the 2021 C-USA Championship on their home field, her preparation for the 2022 season, and her goals for the upcoming season.

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We catch up with another Big Ten champion here on Conqu'ring Heroes. This week, it's Softball Head Coach Carol Hutchins, who discusses the challenging journey to another league title (1:00), the growth and importance of the senior class (7:30), her impressions of the team heading into the NCAA Tournament (14:15), and her frustrations about the tournament's selection process (20:00).

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WKU Softball redshirt sophomore outfielder Taylor Davis discusses the Hilltoppers’ walk-off win Sunday over Charlotte, how players are stepping up with the team shorthanded and battling other adversity, dealing with the pandemic over the last year, how she’s adjusted her game to catching and throwing with the same arm, her favorite memories as a Hilltopper, some of her other activities on The Hill, and what first sold her on WKU.

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WKU Softball redshirt sophomore pitcher/outfielder Kennedy Sullivan discusses her game-winning hit to beat No. 7 Kentucky last week, having longstanding relationships with several of her teammates even before college, being a unique two-way player, the team’s strong pitching staff, what sold her on coming to WKU, the upcoming start of conference play, and what it means to get to host the C-USA Championship after it was canceled in Bowling Green last year due to the pandemic.

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WKU Softball redshirt senior outfielder Paige Carter discusses the team’s 4-1 start last weekend in Chattanooga, her weekend that included a .500 batting average and hitting leadoff for the first time in her career, coming back for an extra year of eligibility with teammate Kelsey Aikey, what went into her decision to return to college for another year, adjusting to playing without crowds and altered travel, getting to finally host the Conference USA Tournament at WKU, and her favorite memories as a Hilltopper.

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With baseball and softball seasons just around the corner, ESPN broadcaster and all-time Stanford softball great Jessica Mendoza joins the show. She shares her first thoughts on the seasons ahead for the Cardinal and MLB, looks back on building the Stanford softball program into a power, and explains what makes softball so much fun. Plus, 3 Things updates Cardinal basketball and a Stanford Football Pro Day that might not take place on The Farm.

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