@SEC teams will wear teal as they go #AllForAlex today.#NCAASoftball #NoOneFightsAlone x @LSUsoftball pic.twitter.com/VrVjfEJEeb, NCAA Softball (@NCAAsoftball) March 20, 2021, It Just Means More. Although #14 ranked Mississippi State won easily 56-10 over Louisiana Lafayette at home to run its record to 3-0, there was much more to the evening than just another Bulldogs win. The 13 SEC schools will join together to wear teal or teal accents on Saturday as the entire league recognizes her impact on the softball community nationwide and in the fight against ovarian cancer. Ricketts knows what it takes to reach that level because she was part of it. Softball Coaching Staff. He kindly gave me Alexs parents contact info and I said Id reach out to them as soon as I could to catch up and do a story on the young athlete, if only to get everyone up to speed on hear health and to solicit good thoughts and prayers. Fill out this form to be on Extra Inning Softball notifications list and be the first to get important updates and news specifically for coaches. Her five saves tied her for sixth on the MSU single-season list. Stuedemans fifth season at the helm saw the Bulldogs capture 26 total wins and climb as high as 23rd in the ESPN.com/USA Softball Top 25. MSUs four SEC series wins were the most since 2012, Stuedemans first year with the Maroon and White, while its nine ranked wins tied for the most in school history (2004). Starkville. She ranked third in extra-base hits (97), total bases (444), slugging percentage (.645) and on-base percentage (.461). It was the first time the Bulldogs had won three consecutive games against ranked foes since taking seven straight from April 9-May 13, 2004, and the first time ever winning three straight against top-five opponents. Graduate Assistant, West Alabama, 1995-96 Theater of popular music. 10 Arizona 6-3 at the Eddie C. Moore Complex in . Success continued for Stuedemans pitching staff in 2016, as State tallied 305 strikeouts. Three times Stuedeman coached the SEC Pitcher of the Year, while racking up 19 SEC Pitcher of the Week honors. Alex is the player in the Top 100 we are rooting for the most if only because shes had the most adversity of anyone in the 2017 class. A night we will never forget, for a special angel we will always remember. Silkwood set the MSU freshman record for strikeouts in a season with 167 and set the rookie single-game record with 13 whiffs against Texas Southern in the NCAA Tournament. During 2013, Owens first year on the active roster, she became the first pitcher in school history to receive SEC Pitcher of the Week honors in consecutive weeks, earning the nods on Feb. 25 and March 4. Following two impressive outings at No. He was elevated to associate head coach on July 1, 2022, and will enter his 10th year with the program in 2023. All Rights Reserved. She became the first player in school history to hit four home runs in an SEC weekend series and the first to hit a grand slam in back-to-back games. Forever living your legacy every, single day. Ward played college softball at Mississippi State and is considered one of the best pitchers in the school's history. Conference tournament champion, Stuedeman is a 1990 graduate of Vestavia Hills High School in Vestavia Hills, Alabama. 17 Auburn, No. She is the former head coach of the Mississippi State Lady Bulldogs softball team, which represents Mississippi State University in the Southeastern Conference. 19 Georgia, where she went 7-for-10 (.700) with 14 RBI, four home runs (two grand slams), four runs scored, a scorching 1.900 slugging percentage and a .667 OBP. Stuedemans 2014 edition really took off, earning a program third-best 39 victories and an MSU second-best eight wins against ranked opponents. Forever 8#HailState | #NoOneFightsAlone pic.twitter.com/R43vuiH5Oq, Mississippi State Softball (@HailStateSB) September 16, 2018, "When it felt like we couldn't move on or that maybe she's gone, but we get these tattoos. She was 18. Her squads also continued to dominate late in games, as MSU finished 2016 with a 19-3 record when leading after five innings and a 19-2 mark when up after six. Alex always had a smile on her face and a positive attitude. She was a special player, when I did my first version of the Top 100 players in the 2017 Class, she was ranked #5 overall. The purpose of the Alex Wilcox Classic, according to its organizers, is to honor and raise money in the memory of Alex Wilcox, a beloved player who played for the Birmingham Thunderbolts and Mississippi State University before succumbing to ovarian cancer in June at the age of 18. Stuedeman returned the call. A total of 2,946 fans made their way to Nusz Park for MSUs first home weekend of SEC play, marking the largest such crowd in school history. And as the coach stepped off bus and onto the maroon carpet leading into the ballpark, the ring of cowbells echoed along with the cheers of the crowds. Bison football expected to hire former Mississippi State coach Defensive line coach Jeff Phelps spent six seasons with the University of Minnesota North Dakota State assistant football. Tyler Bratton spent nine seasons as an assistant coach with the Mississippi State softball program after joining the staff in December of 2013. She was an All-Big 12 selection four times and a two-time All-American. Staff Directory Members By Category/Department; Name Title Email Address Phone; Alex has won Alabama state titles in softball and basketball and also plays volleyball. The official Softball page for the Ole Miss Rebels . Stuedeman has only dropped two games to in-state foes during her tenure, while winning seven of her nine meetings with Ole Miss. That fight ultimately took her life in the summer of 2018. Carr was a student-athlete at Mississippi State. Hired as Head Coach: June 23, 2011 Owen established the single-game Mississippi State record for strikeouts with 16 against SIU-Edwardsville on Feb. 24 and was selected as the March 5 CollegeSportsMadness.com National Pitcher of the Week. All 13 SEC softball teams were awarded the leagues Sportsmanship Award in 2018 for their united support of Wilcox throughout her final year of competition.. Montes got the ball rolling earlier this week when she told of her experiences at the SWAC school. 1 . SEC Tournament MVP Four Bold Predictions For The 2023 College Softball Season, PGF Nationals Helped Launch College Softball All-Americans, 2022 Division I Softball Tournament Preview, Highlights: UCLA vs Mississippi State | 2022 Mark Campbell Collegiate Invitational, Cookie Preferences / Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Since being hired as the Mississippi State softball head coach on Thursday, June 23, 2011, Vann Stuedeman has invigorated the Bulldog program. She's our guardian angel. COACHING CAREER [3], National champion "We are grateful to Vann for eight years of service to Mississippi State softball," Cohen said. "I am thrilled to bring Fa's positive energy to our program," said Dill. That fight ultimately took her life in the summer of 2018. Rounding out the individual honors was shortstop Reggie Harrison, whos defensive play in one of the toughest spots in the infield helped earn her NFCA All-South Region Third team accolades. Davidson, an All-SEC First Team honoree, not only set MSUs freshman homerun record but broke the single-season home run record, closing the inaugural season with 19. Along with her 15 wins and 108 strikeouts, Stuedeman helped Silkwood become one of the nations top closers in 2017, as she recorded five saves (1st in SEC, 8th in NCAA). After becoming the winningest first-year head coach in school history (.579/33-24 record) in 2012, Stuedeman followed up with another 33-24 campaign and a second-straight NCAA Tournament bid in 2013. Mississippi State softball coach Vann Stuedeman will not return for her ninth season in Starkville, a report from Rounding Third Softballfirst reported. Stuedeman led the Mississippi State . Former Mississippi State defensive line coach Jeff Phelps is joining the North Dakota State Bison to replace Kody Morgan, according to a report from ESPN's Pete Thamel. Fans gathered in anticipation of Mississippi States return after winning its first regional titleSunday. One of the many highlights of the 2017 campaign came from Feb. 17 March 10, as the Bulldogs reeled off 16-straight victories to tie a school record. Today and every day, we fight for Alex Wilcox, because #NoOneFightsAlone. And may we someday soon find a cure for the awful disease that took her from us way too soon. With the win, Mississippi State head coach Chris Jans became just the second Bulldog coach to reach 20 wins in his debut season, joining former Bulldog mentor Rick Stansbury. (WJTV) - Several Mississippi Valley State University (MVSU) softball players are speaking out on social media about issues they have with their coaches and the program that l The Mississippi State softball family will strive to humbly honor her warrior mentality and faith-filled heart. Under Stuedemans leadership, the Dogs reeled off four SEC series wins in the last five weekends, including defeating No. I am very proud of our success on the field and wish the program all the best moving forward.". Mississippi State recruit Julius Lane Jr. has a high level of interest in joining the Bulldogs at this stage in his process. THE VANN STUEDEMAN FILE Softball vs Dartmouth March 3, 2023 12:30 PM. 4/4 Tennessee, Silkwood was named the April 21 SEC Pitcher of the Week as well as the Feb. 17 and March 3 SEC Freshman of the Week. SEC Softball: Team-By-Team Preview: Can The Hogs Get To Oklahoma City? 16 Kentucky, No. Vann Stuedeman (born September 11, 1972) is currently an assistant coach at Illinois. 2006-Present FloSports, Inc. All rights reserved. Mississippi State Bulldogs head softball coaches, "Vann Stuedeman Will Not Return as MSU Head Softball Coach", "Vann Stuedeman Hired as Next Illini Softball Pitching Coach", "Vann Stuedeman Hired as Illinois Pitching Coach", "Huntingdon Hall of Fame Inducts New Members", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Vann_Stuedeman&oldid=1135532367, Illinois Fighting Illini softball coaches, Mississippi State Bulldogs softball coaches, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 25 January 2023, at 06:47. The Mississippi Valley State softball program is facing heavy scrutiny as allegations of abuse from former players continue to ring out. Originally published September 17, 2018 on Extra Inning Softball. According to the Mississippi Valley State basketball website, Rucker was on the Delta Devils roster during the 2018-19 season in which he started 12 of 24 regular-season games that year. As an assistant coach since 2001, Stuedeman helped the Crimson Tide go 579-150 from 2000-11 (.794), including a sparkling 243-70 record inside the SEC. Alumni Chapter Rebels Choice Awards Student-Athlete Development Financial Management Mission Statement Staff University of Mississippi Alumni Association Chancellor Employment Traditions RebelVision Live Stats Radio/TV Affiliates SiriusXM Satellite Radio YouTube . Rounding out the individual honors was center fielder Amanda Ivy, who reeled off one highlight play after another in the outfield to earn All-SEC Defensive Team honors. Diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2015, Wilcox defied the odds and continued to play softball throughout her treatments and help lead Brantley High School to multiple state championships. Mississippi State had the No. The Bulldogs carried a never-say-die attitude with them in 2015 as they recorded 15 come-from-behind wins to give Stuedeman a total of 50 comeback wins over her first four seasons in Starkville. CAN MSU GET TO OKLAHOMA CITY? The Bulldogs are currently led by head coach Samantha Ricketts. Mississippi State announced on Tuesday afternoon softball coach Vann Stuedeman would not be returning to Starkville for a ninth season at the helm of the program. [1] Both she and here sister, Lorraine Les Stuedeman, played softball at Huntingdon and are members of The Huntingdon College Athletic Hall of Fame.[5][6]. It was the longest streak since a school-record 16-consecutive contests to begin the 2006 season. Three Bulldogs were named to the NFCA All-South Region team in 2015, tying a season-best in the Stuedeman era that was set in 2013. Two years ago yesterday, the softball world lost one of our own, Alex Wilcox, who we first got to know nationally when she starred with the Birmingham Thunderbolts and later with the Mississippi State Bulldogs. Softball vs Dartmouth March 3, 2023 12:30 PM. The team plays its home games at Nusz Park located on the university's campus. With 33 overall wins, Stuedeman guided MSU to its first 30-win season since 2008, despite having the fourth-toughest strength of schedule in the nation. The former Mississippi State head coach spent nearly two decades in the SEC, also serving as an assistant coach at Alabama prior to her arrival in Champaign. On Saturday, we fight for more than just Mississippi State. Prior to the NCAA Tournament, Stuedeman led the Bulldogs to their 12th Southeastern Conference Tournament berth with 12 SEC wins, the most for MSU since 2008. That's exactly what Lena Elkins, a former Nitro High School standout, did as a freshman pitcher for the University of North Carolina at Charlotte 49ers against St. Johns on Feb. 17, winning by . 60Alex Wilcox P Birmingham Thunderbolts (Mississippi State) Phelps previously. SEC teams wear teal to honor the legacy of Mississippi State's Alex Wilcox, who passed away from ovarian cancer in 2018. pic.twitter.com/JQ6BmC2xCB, SEC Network (@SECNetwork) March 20, 2021, A teal tiger head to pay tribute to Alex Wilcox. 2019 (as of 4/22): 12th, tbc. Seitz became the sixth freshman in program history to earn all-region honors, the initial under Stuedeman and the first since Kaili Smith in 2009. Below are some images of many who participated. Finally, kudos to MSU for starting in February the No One Fights Alone campaign to bring awareness to ovarian cancer. In the five-year Stuedeman era, the Bulldogs have won seven. Former Mississippi State football, Parkway safety CJ Morgan moves from SEC to Bossier High Jimmy Watson Shreveport Times View Comments 0:04 0:46 Bossier principal David Thrash and football. She also played professionally for the Scrap . Below are several stories I was fortunate to be part of over the last year youll see in them how great of a reach Alex had even in her short, but accomplished, life of 18 years, Originally published June 25, 2018 on Extra Inning Softball. The Mississippi State Bulldogs softball team represents Mississippi State University in NCAA Division I college softball. Alex Wilcox will always be remembered by her smile, MSU softball head coach Vann Stuedeman said. In 2015, Stuedeman led MSU to its fourth-straight NCAA Tournament appearance with 36 wins, marking just the second time in program history that had been accomplished (2002-05). She got her undergraduate and graduate degrees from MSU. ICYMI: The entire @SEC softball community wore teal uniforms or accents on Saturday as part of the #AllForAlex campaign! MSU was Stuedemans first head coaching job in 2012 after a highly successful career as the pitching coach at Alabama from 2000-11. I said it was probably a long shot but Im going to at least make the phone call and see what happens, Cook said. Athletic Administration Building
