Winthrop University Softball to Host College of Charleston in Non-Conference Doubleheader

Strategic Insights -

Winthrop University Softball is set to host College of Charleston in a non-conference doubleheader on Wednesday, April 13, beginning at 3 p.m. at Terry Field in Rock Hill, S.C. The Eagles are coming off a series win over Charleston Southern, while the Cougars dropped 2-of-3 games at Elon. This matchup marks the 14th meeting between the two teams, with Winthrop holding a 14-13 edge in the all-time series.

Key Takeaways:

  • Winthrop University Softball will host College of Charleston in a non-conference doubleheader on Wednesday, April 13, at 3 p.m. at Terry Field in Rock Hill, S.C.
  • The Eagles are coming off a series win over Charleston Southern, while the Cougars dropped 2-of-3 games at Elon.
  • Winthrop leads the league in walks and is 3rd in on-base percentage (.345), and second in the league with 72 stolen bases, led by junior Macy McCall with 19 stolen bases.
  • McCall is tied for second in the Big South in steals, while Ashton Vanhouse is 4th and Paige Rivas is 6th. McCall is also tied for the league-lead with 10 doubles.
  • Freshmen Reese Basinger and Sydney Boulware make up the starting rotation, with Basinger having a team-high six wins and Boulware having four wins on the year.
  • Winthrop returns 12 players from last year's team, including junior Macy McCall, who set the program record for stolen bases in a season with 48, and other returning starters such as Kaitlyn Tucker, Lauren King, and Bailey Warren.
  • The Eagles were voted 4th in the Big South Conference Preseason Poll.

Statistics:

  • Winthrop's 72 stolen bases rank second in the league in 2022.
  • Macy McCall's 19 stolen bases lead the team, while Ashton Vanhouse has 17 and Paige Rivas has 15.
  • Reese Basinger has 15 wins, 6th in the league, with Sydney Boulware having 4 wins and 102 strikeouts, 6th in the league.
  • Winthrop has been hit-by-pitch 34 times, tied for the third-most in a single-season by a Winthrop team since 2007.
  • The team leads the league in walks and is third in on-base percentage (.345).

Sources:

  • Winthrop University Athletics Website (Game Preview, [no date])
  • Big South Conference Preseason Poll ([no date])
  • NCAA Division I Statistics (stolen bases, [no date])