ARLINGTON, Texas - Stefanie Madrigal and Tai Wilson of Seattle University softball were among those honored by the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) Wednesday during its announcement of the 2024 WAC Preseason Poll. Madrigal highlights the awards as the WAC Co-Pitcher of the Year, while Wilson joins her on the All-WAC Preseason Team.
In addition to the individual honors, the Redhawks were picked to finish third overall, receiving 66 points and one first place vote. The Redhawks have gone seven straight seasons with multiple players earning Preseason All-WAC honors and have had at least one athlete named for the last 11 years.
Madrigal becomes the first Redhawk to earn Preseason Co-Pitcher of the Year honors, marking her third consecutive season on the All-WAC Preseason Team. The native of San Jose, California, took another step forward during the 2023 season, leading the squad with the nation's 37th most wins at 19. Madrigal played some of her best softball on the biggest stage at the WAC Tournament, taking the ball in all five contests and allowing just one run in the first two.
Wilson earns the award for the first time after a breakout 2023 season in which she finished in the top-10 in batting average (.438), runs scored (23) and hits (35) during conference play in route to an All-WAC First Team award. The junior outfielder led the Redhawks with 72 hits (30th nationally), a batting average of .396 (54th nationally) and an on base percentage of .456 (142nd nationally). Wilson's overall hits total and batting average rank as the Redhawks' fourth and eighth best single-season performance.
Seattle U opens the 2024 season on Friday, Feb. 9, at the Black & Gold Classic in Orlando, Florida, facing off with UConn at 12:30 p.m. pacific time before taking on the hosts, UCF, at 3 p.m.
Stay connected with Seattle U softball and get all the latest team updates by downloading the GoSeattleU mobile app available now for free in the App Store or Google Play.
In addition to the individual honors, the Redhawks were picked to finish third overall, receiving 66 points and one first place vote. The Redhawks have gone seven straight seasons with multiple players earning Preseason All-WAC honors and have had at least one athlete named for the last 11 years.
Madrigal becomes the first Redhawk to earn Preseason Co-Pitcher of the Year honors, marking her third consecutive season on the All-WAC Preseason Team. The native of San Jose, California, took another step forward during the 2023 season, leading the squad with the nation's 37th most wins at 19. Madrigal played some of her best softball on the biggest stage at the WAC Tournament, taking the ball in all five contests and allowing just one run in the first two.
Wilson earns the award for the first time after a breakout 2023 season in which she finished in the top-10 in batting average (.438), runs scored (23) and hits (35) during conference play in route to an All-WAC First Team award. The junior outfielder led the Redhawks with 72 hits (30th nationally), a batting average of .396 (54th nationally) and an on base percentage of .456 (142nd nationally). Wilson's overall hits total and batting average rank as the Redhawks' fourth and eighth best single-season performance.
Seattle U opens the 2024 season on Friday, Feb. 9, at the Black & Gold Classic in Orlando, Florida, facing off with UConn at 12:30 p.m. pacific time before taking on the hosts, UCF, at 3 p.m.
Stay connected with Seattle U softball and get all the latest team updates by downloading the GoSeattleU mobile app available now for free in the App Store or Google Play.