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The Augusta University softball team concluded its regular season with a record of 29-27 after a tough series against Lander University. The Jaguars showcased strong performances, including back-to-back shutouts against Anderson University. Bailee Roberts and Ansley Gibson were recognized with First Team All-Conference honors for their outstanding contributions throughout the season. The Jaguars aimed to finish strong but faced challenges in their final series, wrapping up a competitive season with notable achievements in the Peach Belt Conference.
Augusta, GA – The Augusta University softball team concluded its regular season with a record of 29 wins and 27 losses after a challenging final series against Lander University. This season was marked by impressive performances, culminating in a strong finish against Anderson University, where the Jaguars secured a sweep with shutout victories.
On April 22, 2025, Augusta achieved back-to-back shutouts with wins of 3-0 and 7-0 against Anderson University. This success moved their overall record to 28-25 and showcased notable individual talents among the Jaguars roster.
In the first game against Anderson, pitcher Ansley Gibson played a pivotal role, earning her 10th win of the season. Gibson pitched five scoreless innings, allowing just two hits and recording two strikeouts. The offense was spearheaded by Bailee Roberts, who delivered a two-out RBI single in the third inning to bring in Kaylynn Scaffe. The Jaguars furthered their lead in the fourth inning with a double from Sam Winder and a single from Nevaeh Ross, concluding the game with a sixth-inning run driven in by Ross.
The second game saw Payton Terrell on the mound, who improved her record to 5-3 by striking out two batters and allowing only one hit over six innings. Bailee Roberts ignited the scoring with a solo home run in the third inning. A six-run sixth inning, highlighted by Audrey Johnson’s three-RBI double, sealed the 7-0 victory for Augusta.
Subsequent to their success against Anderson, Augusta prepared to face Lander University for the final series of the regular season. The highly anticipated Senior Day event took place on April 26, 2025, but the Jaguars faced a tough defeat in both games. They lost 13-3 in Game 1 and 7-1 in Game 2, ending their regular season at 29-27 overall and 7-17 within the Peach Belt Conference.
In the final series against Lander, standout performances were noted from Bailee Roberts, who amassed three RBIs in Game 1 and added another in Game 2. The pitching staff also continued to show resilience, with Madalyn Spinks pitching six innings in the second game while contributing to the team’s efforts alongside Terrell.
The season concluded with recognition for three of Augusta’s players, who were named to the 2025 Peach Belt Conference All-Conference Team. Bailee Roberts received First Team accolades, finishing the season with an impressive .423 batting average, 10 home runs, and a team-leading 80 hits. Alongside her, Ansley Gibson also earned First Team honors, significantly impacting the team as a utility player and logging 140.1 innings on the mound. Madalyn Spinks made the Second Team, concluding the season with a record of 8-8 and three saves.
Throughout the season, the Jaguars collectively recorded 425 hits and 224 RBIs while achieving a fielding percentage of .962. This performance reflects not only the individual talents of the players but also the cohesive effort of the entire team, highlighting Augusta’s competitive spirit in collegiate softball.
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- Augusta Jags: Roberts, Gibson, and Spinks Earn PBC Softball All-Conference Honors
- Wikipedia: Softball
- Augusta Jags: Augusta Wraps Regular Season with Senior Day Doubleheader against Lander
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Softball
- Augusta Jags: Jags Take Down No. 8 North Georgia
- Google Search: Augusta Softball
- Augusta Jags: Softball Sweeps Newberry in Nonconference Doubleheader
- Google Scholar: Softball Statistics
- Augusta Jags: Jaguars Earn Critical Walk-Off Win Against Lander
- Google News: Augusta University Softball
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