Charlotte, NC – Bluefield State University women's softball has been picked 7^th in the 2025 Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) preseason poll.

The Big Blue finished the 2024 season 13-24 (8-8 CIAA) and were led by Paige Whittington, who had a .480 average on 59 hits, including eight doubles, three triples, and 15 RBIs. Maggie Mullin and Taylor Fells were in the circle the majority of the time for the Big Blue. Mullin threw 88 innings, finishing with a 7-9 record with 49 walks and 35 strikeouts. Fells threw 84.1 innings for the Big Blue, with 79 walks and 71 strikeouts on the year.

Predicted Order of Finish:

1.                  Bowie State University

2.                  Virginia State University

3.                  Claflin University

4.                  Lincoln University (PA)

5.                  Winston-Salem State University 

6.                  Fayetteville State University

7.                  Bluefield State University 

8.                  Elizabeth City State University

9.                  Virginia Union University 

10.              Shaw University

11.              Livingstone College

12.              Johnson C. Smith University

2025 All-CIAA Softball Preseason Team:

Pitcher - Lindsey George (Bowie State University)

Catcher - Jenna Nicolski (Virginia Union University)

First Base - Mylia Knight (Virginia State University)

Second Base - Jaya Diggs-Hagwood (Virginia State University)

Third Base - Miranda Wilson (Winston-Salem State University)

Shortstop - Alaijah Pratt (Virginia State University)

Outfield - Jayla Hill (Bowie State University)

Outfield - Aliya Rose (Lincoln University (PA))

Outfield - Hailey Darrington (Virginia State University)

Utility Player - Malia Simmons (Winston-Salem State University)

Designated Player - Treja Patterson (Fayetteville State University)