The George Mason Patriots softball team represents George Mason University in the NCAA Division I college softball. The team participates in the Atlantic 10 Conference (A-10). From 2002 until 2013, the team was a member of the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA). The Patriots are currently led by head coach Justin Walker. The team plays its home games at George Mason Softball Complex located on the university's campus.

History George Mason qualified for the NCAA Division I softball tournament for the first time in 2023 after winning the Atlantic 10 Conference tournament, defeating Loyola Chicago by a score of 6-3. The Patriots faced off against Duke in their first game of the tournament, losing 2-1 in a close contest. They were eliminated from the tournament by Campbell, losing by a score of 7-1.

Former shortstop Stacy James was named Colonial Athletic Association Rookie of the Year in 2002, and in 2003 was named CAA Player of the Year. In 2010, James was named to the CAA's 25th Anniversary softball team. In 2017, former pitcher Marina Vitalich was named as the Atlantic 10 Co-Pitcher of the Year, sharing the honors with Fordham pitcher Lauren Quense.

George Mason in the NCAA Tournament 2023 0–2 Durham Regional 0-2

Coaching history 1978–1980 Judy Ferrier 41–20 1981 Penny Butler 35–10 1982–1986 Doug Wheelbarger 160–55–1 1987–1996 Mitch Hughes 171–244 1997–2003 Beth Fulcher 183–195 2004–2019 Joe Verbanic 315–498 2020–present Justin Walker 81–78

Roster 2024 George Mason Patriots roster Pitchers 29 – Jordan Anderson – Junior 32 – Carly Cooper – Senior 10 – Haleigh Dellow – Freshman 9 – Harlowe Nigh – Sophomore 39 – Jordan Tallman – Junior 36 – Kylie Wilkerson – Freshman

Catchers 35 – Cheyenne DeGross – Sophomore 15 – Logan Pickford – Sophomore 19 – Zoe Vozick – Senior Outfielders 33 – Sydney Bales – Senior 28 – Sydney Blackwell – Junior 20 – Elyssa DeRosa – Sophomore 11 – Emily Lampela – Freshman 6 – Charlotte Montgomery – Junior 14 – Hayley Shifflett – Junior

Infielders 21 – Marlaina Bozek – Senior 25 – Kaleigh Friend – Freshman 12 – Kamryn Inman – Sophomore 23 – Maya McGowan – Sophomore 24 – Maddy Myers – Graduate Student 8 – Dara Jo Sharpe – Freshman 27 – Rachel Warrens – Graduate Student Reference:

Season-by-season results

Season cut short due to COVID-19 pandemic

See also List of NCAA Division I softball programs

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