As of production of this publication, the N.C. State softball team’s record stands at 28-26. After posting a disappointing losing record last year, the team recovered to post a winning season this year.
Senior standouts Lindsay Campana and Allison Presnell led a team that pitched extremely well and matched that quality pitching with stellar defense. Campana’s performance in the pitcher’s circle was particularly noteworthy, as she posted a 1.19 ERA, with an even more amazing 234 strikeouts. The collective skills of the entire senior class will be missed next season.
But the team is not in shambles. Two sophomores in particular will be expected to build on their excellent seasons and step up to fill the void in their junior seasons. Stephanie Call posted an exceptional 2.82 ERA and will be expected to fill large shoes next year. Landon Warren, who hit a for a .325 average and an .862 OPS, will also be returning to lead the team’s offense, which was the Achilles’ heel of this year’s team.
Considering the disappointment of last year, the team’s step forward can be seen as exceptionally positive. If you missed a chance to see Campana pitch, that was your loss. Barring a Cinderella run through the ACC tourney, which would not be impossible due to the quality of the pitching and defense, the team will finish around .500.