The Bradley softball team is ready to kick off another season as the Braves head to the New Mexico State Invitational for a weekend of games.
The Braves open their season against Colorado State on Friday morning at 12 p.m CT. Bradley will face the Rams two more times during the weekend on Saturday at 12 p.m. and Sunday at 10 a.m.. The Braves will also face-off against New Mexico State on Friday at 5:00 p.m. and Saturday at 2:30 p.m..
Bradley and Colorado State have met four times in the past, and the Rams lead the series 2-1. The teams previously met twice in 2013 and once in 2014. The Braves have played New Mexico State eight times and the series is tied 4-4. The teams last met in 2020.
WEEKEND INFORMATION
| WATCH |
WAC Digital Network |
| LISTEN |
91.5 FM / KRUX |
| TIME |
Friday: 12 p.m. & 5 p.m.
Saturday: 12 p.m. & 2:30 p.m.
Sunday: 10 a.m. |
| LOCATION |
NM State Softball Complex | Las Cruces, NM |
BRADLEY BRAVES
The Braves finished fifth in the Missouri Valley last season and find themselves with a new coaching staff. With Preseason All-MVC player
Abbott Badgley and
Grace French leading the way, the Braves are looking to kick off the season with a statement.
BRADLEY 2022 STATS
COLORADO STATE RAMS
The Rams finished sixth in the Mountain West last year and are returning 14 letterwinners. CSU is returning with a more veteran roster than last year, including key players Peyton Allen, Hailey Smith, Ashley York, Danielle Serna, Julia Cabral and Maya Matsubara.
COLORADO STATE 2022 STATS
| AVG. |
RBI |
ERA |
| Hailey Smith - .354 |
Hailey Smith - 40 |
Jetta Nannen - 3.34 |
| Ashley York - .342 |
Ashley York - 31 |
Sydney Hornbuckle - 3.53 |
| Danielle Serna - .290 |
Danielle Serna/Peyton Allen - 27 |
Danielle Serna - 3.77 |
NEW MEXICO STATE AGGIES
The Aggies finished last in the West Division of the WAC last year with a record of 13-38 overall and 6-18 in conference play. NM State's Kayla Bowen picked up a preseason honor by being named to the Preseason All-WAC team. Bowen was also earned Second Team All-WAC honors last season.
NEW MEXICO STATE 2022 STATS
| AVG. |
RBI |
ERA |
| Jillian Taylor - .376 |
Ramsay Lopez - 42 |
Laurali Patane - 7.81 |
| Kayla Bowen - .369 |
Kayla Bowen - 41 |
Jordin King - 9.07 |
| Hannah Lindsay - .341 |
Riley Carley/Maya Martinez - 26 |
Felicia De La Torre - 12.00 |
UP NEXT
The Braves will head to Nashville for the Roar City Invite hosted by Tennessee State University from February 17 to February 19.
