Huntsville, TX. - The Bryant University softball team heads down south for the Bearkat Classic hosted by Sam Houston, which will take place from Friday to Sunday at the beginning of the 2025 season.
The Particulars
Friday
Opponents: Texas A&M - Corpus Christi | Sam Houston
Date: Friday, Feb. 7
Times: (3 PM ET / 5:30 PM ET)
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Saturday
Opponents: Tulsa | Texas A&M Corpus Christi
Date: Saturday, Feb. 8
Times: (11:30 AM ET / 2 PM ET)
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Sunday
Opponent: Tulsa
Date: Sunday, Feb. 9
Time: 10 AM ET
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Series History
- The Bulldogs are 1-1 all-time against the Islanders. with the last matchup taking place in 2014.
- This will be the first time Bryant is facing Sam Houston and Tulsa.
Bulldogs Notes and Notables
- The Black and Gold are coming off a record-breaking season, which saw them set the DI program record for wins with 34 in Bianka Bell's first season.
- Makenna Coleman returns for her sophomore season after being named the America East Rookie of the Year, making the first and all-rookie teams.
- Sam Rohwer joined Coleman on both the first and rookie teams last season. The duo combined for 13 HRs, 75 hits, and 54 RBI.
- Grace McKillop and Brooke Tracy will lead the way on the mound. Both pitchers had 10+ wins last season and 30+ Ks.
- Bianke Bell is entering her second season as head coach of the Black and Gold.
Scouting the Competition
- The Islanders went 21-22 last season and had four players tally 30+ hits.
- Host Sam Houston tallied a 20-30 record in 2024. Ella Hebel and Brodie Quinan return after ranking second and third on the team in hits and RBI.
- Tulsa went 30-20 last season and had three players record over 50 hits.
