2021 Schedule
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PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. – The Plattsburgh State softball team is set to begin its first season under head coach Sam Van Dorn in 2021.

"Coming into this season has been a whirlwind, but we are thrilled to be able to play," Van Dorn, who was the Cardinals' assistant coach in 2020, said. "We have both a young and upcoming team and coaching staff. With that being said, all of us are motivated, dedicated and driven to make the most of every practice and game. I think our team dynamic and culture will lead us to surprise the SUNYAC and carry us through our season. Our student-athletes work very hard on and off the field to be able to play, and we are proud of the strides they are making. Overall, we are grateful to be able to play the game we all love again." 

Plattsburgh State, which saw its 2020 season canceled because of the COVID-19, played to a 13-19 (7-11 State University of New York Athletic Conference [SUNYAC]) record in 2019.
 
Catchers:
Returning behind the plate for the Cardinals are sophomore catcher and infielder Rebecca Diller (Halfmoon, N.Y./Shenendehowa), sophomore Danielle Torres (Albany, N.Y./Colonie Central), and sophomore catcher and infielder Kelsy Waite (Winthrop, N.Y./St. Lawrence Central).

Joining the Cardinals group of catchers this season is senior Hanna Whitney (Keene, N.Y./Keene Central).
 
Infielders:
Returning in the infield are senior Bella Spadinger (Loudonville, N.Y./Shaker), senior Alexandra Clifford (Clifton Park, N.Y./Shenendehowa), junior Alex McKearin (Valatie, N.Y./Ichabod Crane), sophomore Sam Wells (Morrisonville, N.Y./Saranac), sophomore infielder and outfielder Alexa Murray (Port Jefferson Station, N.Y./Comsewogue), sophomore pitcher and infielder Julia Golino (Mount Sinai, N.Y./Mt. Sinai), Diller and Waite.

Joining the infield in 2021 are first-year students Kaitlin Smith (New Windsor, N.Y./Washingtonville) and Samantha Gentile (Highland, N.Y./Our Lady of Lourdes).

In 2019, Spadinger batted .357 with a .434 on-base percentage, a .583 slugging percentage, 30 hits, 10 doubles, three home runs, 10 walks, 27 runs scored and a team-leading 30 RBI in 31 games (30 starts).
 
Outfielders:
Returning in the outfield are graduate student Frannie Merkel (Brewster, N.Y./Brewster), junior Gabby Rodriguez (Albany, N.Y./Albany), sophomore Kristen Langdon (Burnt Hills, N.Y./Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake), sophomore pitcher and outfielder Kristina Maggiacomo (South Setauket, N.Y./Ward Melville) and Murray.
 
In 2019, Merkel batted .299 with a .340 on-base percentage, 29 hits, five doubles, one home run, five walks, four stolen bases, 15 runs scored and 12 RBI in 32 games (31 starts).
 
Joining the outfield this season is senior Madison Walker (Denver, Colo./Williamston, Mich.)
 
Pitchers:
Maggiacomo and Golino are returning in the circle for Plattsburgh State.
 
New to the Cardinal pitching staff in 2021 is first-year student Maya Schenk (Rochester, N.Y./Eastridge).