The 2026 softball season for the Aggies is quickly approaching opening day scheduled for Feb. 6, against the University of Maine at Mercer University, marking the beginning of a year defined by growth, grit and a renewed culture.
The Lady Aggies went just 12-38 overall and 4-23 in the CAA last season. Those results brought lessons that gave the program a hunger to improve.
The group will have a demanding 54 game season that will test whether they are ready to take the next step as a program. They start the year in the Heart of Georgia Classic, where five match up’s will give them a chance to find their rhythm and set the tone for the season.
Junior infielder, Jamari Moss, says the team is not letting last year’s woes discourage them. The team is choosing to grow through adversity.
“We took our L’s and used them to promote growth,” Moss said. “We’ve learned to trust the process and grow from failure.”
Last season tested the Aggies, with long losing streaks showing how difficult it can be to build momentum in a tough conference. Inconsistency, close losses, and challenging road series exposed areas that needed growth. Still, those struggles became learning moments, giving the team experience and a clearer understanding of what it takes to win.
The Aggies have solid players to lean on like Senior outfielder, Katriel Williams, who is coming off her best season offensively. Last year she hit .305, meaning she recorded a hit in nearly one out of every three at-bats. Her 43 hits included 11 doubles, 17 triples, 2 home runs, showing her ability to drive the ball with both power and precision.
William’s also brought production when it mattered most, driving in 22 runs, consistently putting herself in scoring position. With a .375 on-base percentage, she reached base in more than a third of her plate appearances, making her a reliable presence at the top of the lineup. Add in 15 stolen bases, and she becomes a constant problem for opposing defenses, able to change the momentum of a game with both her bat and her speed.
Pitcher Devin Long brings both grit and promise. In limited action last season, she recorded multiple appearances without allowing an earned run, showing her ability to settle into pressure moments. Her willingness to attack hitters and compete in every inning reflects the “go mindset” her teammate Jamari Moss praised, making her a key piece of the Aggies’ pitching staff this season.
Beyond individual performances, this season is about transformation on and off the field. The Aggies are preparing to compete with intention, discipline, and belief in one another.
“Coming into this new season, practice has been different. Softball is 90 percent mental, so along with physical training we have been working more to improve our mental as it relates to the sport,” Moss said. “The most beautiful part has been us trusting our coaches to lead and us following with no hesitation. I’m excited to see where we go with this group of women and coaches.”
With a renewed culture and a roster filled with determination, the Aggies enter 2026 as a committed group ready to turn effort into results. Their talent, togetherness and growth mindset lays the foundation for a season defined by progress. Fans can look forward to watching a team that refuses to be defined by the past and is prepared to make this year one to remember.
