(Easley, SC) Following their third-place finish in the WHAC Tournament, the Concordia Softball program is set to compete in the NCCAA World Series for the second time in as many full seasons. The Cardinals will compete in pool play where the top two teams from each pool advance to the semifinals in bracket play.
This is the Cardinals' second appearance in the NCCAA World Series during head coach Hailey Cavanagh's tenure. Concordia made it to the semifinal in 2019 before losing to Biola. The Cardinals made it to the NCCAA regionals in 2018. Concordia has won the NCCAA Softball World Series twice, in 1998 and 1999 under the direction of head coach Corrie Kennedy.
Tournament Information
Pool Play Game 1
#2 Concordia vs. #6 Alice Lloyd College
J.B. "Red" Owens Recreation Complex | Field 2 | Easley, SC
Tuesday, May 18th, 2:30 PM
Pool Play Game 2
#2 Concordia vs. #3 Carolina University
J.B. "Red" Owens Recreation Complex | Field 1 | Easley, SC
Wednesday, May 19th, 10:00 AM
Bracket Play
A semifinal or fifth place game will also take place on Wednesday, May 19th, with the Championship set for Thursday at 1:00 PM.
About the Alice Lloyd Eagles
2021 marks the first time Alice Lloyd has made it to the NCCAA Softball World Series. The Eagles earned an at-large bid as the Mideast Region runner-up. Alice Lloyd won a program record 25 games this season, doubling the previous mark.
The Eagles landed four players on the NCCAA All-Regional Team including Lyndsey Adkins, Alyssa Clark, Jada Estep, and Baylee Cox. Alice Lloyd were consistent at the plate all year as they posted a .343 batting average, which was third best in the NCCAA. They found less success from the pitcher's circle, as they were 20th in the NCCAA with their 5.60 ERA. Nathan Hall is now in his 5th season as the Eagles' head coach.
About the Carolina University Bruins
Carolina University is also making their first NCCAA Softball World Series in program history. They enter as the third seed after winning the South Region. The team currently sits at .500 with a 15-15 record.
Four Bruins were named to the NCCAA All-Regional Team including Kalea Bolch, Kayli Cook, Natalie Jones, and Missy Smith. In both hitting and pitching, the Bruins were middle of the road compared to the rest of the NCCA with their .288 batting average and 5.63 ERA. Head Coach Amber Bass is now in her third season and was named the South Region's Coach of the Year.
