Brielle Benefield - Junior
Eckerd Tritons Softball
(0-0, 0-0 SSC)
University of Alabama-Huntsville
(0-0, 0-0 GSC)
History
This is the 5th game between the Tritons and Chargers. At their last matchup, Eckerd fell to Alabama-Huntsville 5-9 on February 1, 2019.
Turning the Tide
Softball Places 10th in SSC Preseason Poll
MELBOURNE, Fla. - The Eckerd softball team was selected to finish 10th in the 2024 Sunshine State Conference preseason poll.
The Tritons received 22 points following a 21-26 record last season and 6-24 in SSC action. Eckerd continued to rise in the 2023 campaign, with the fourth most wins in a season in program history. Eckerd produced a 13-game win streak during the season. Eckerd also posted 89 stolen bases, the most in a season since at least 1998.
Eckerd returns first team all-conference performer and the career record holder for walks in Lauren Margolis, who hit .339. She also returns Ella Coiner who batted .376 in her rookie campaign.
Eckerd kicks off its season on February 2 for their home opener against Carson-Newman at 12:00 PM (DH).
Cover Athlete
Last season, Benefield appeared in 28 games with 18 starts in the circle. She posted an 8-11 record with a 3.77 ERA, tallying 49 strikeouts over 122.2 innings pitched. Benefield plated 11 strikeouts against Post University on March 11 and one plate appearance on the season at Rollins