CLEVELAND, Ga. (February 1, 2024) – The Truett McConnell University softball team is set to begin their 2024 season on Friday, where the Lady Bears will travel to compete in a double header match-up against the College of Coastal Georgia.
 
Softball finished their successful 2023 season with an overall record of 35-13, 23-5 AAC. The Lady Bears were the No. 2 seed heading into the AAC tournament, finishing fourth overall after falling short to No. 1 Reinhardt University. The Lady Bears will be welcoming back senior pitcher Kyleigh Sanders who was featured earning three AAC Pitcher of the Week honors last season, while sophomores Cassie Boatright and Grace Folds each received an AAC Player of the Week honor. Sanders was featured earning the programs second-ever perfect game against Kentucky Christian University, while recording a no-hitter against Union College. TMU will also be welcoming back junior Rachel Morgan, member of the AAC All-Tournament Team, senior Kyndall Gipson, member of the AAC All-Conference First team, and junior Jenna O'Brien, member of the AAC All-Conference Second Team and the NFCA All-Region First Team. The Lady Bears will feature six incomers to their roster.  
 
This Friday's double header is scheduled for a 2:00 p.m. start time in Brunswick, Ga., followed by a double-header at Thomas University on Saturday, February 3. The Lady Bears will then travel to compete in the NFCA Tournament, beginning on February 16, with the Lady Bears set to play Louisiana Christian University at 11:00 a.m., followed by the University of Mobile at 1:00 p.m. TMU's home-opener is scheduled for Saturday, March 2, at 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m., followed by a double-header on Wednesday, March 6, at 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m., inside the TMU Softball Complex.
 
Keep up with the Lady Bears throughout their 2024 season here on tmbears.com or follow us on Facebook (@TMUBears), Instagram (@TMUBears) and Twitter (@TMUBears).