Liberty has been voted as the top favorite to win the 2024 Conference USA regular season softball championship, with Rachel Roupe named as the Preseason Player of the Year and Paige Bachman as the Preseason Pitcher of the Year. Liberty also earned four selections to the preseason all-conference team, gaining six first-place votes and 75 total points in the preseason poll.

By the Numbers
  • Liberty received six first-place votes and 75 total points in the preseason poll
  • Rachel Roupe had a standout 2023 season with a .317 batting average, .415 on-base percentage, and .634 slugging percentage
  • Paige Bachman, in her first full season as a starting pitcher, went 10-9 with a 3.02 ERA and limited opponents to a .222 batting average
State of Play
  • Liberty is positioned as the top favorite to win the 2024 Conference USA regular season softball championship
  • The 2024 Conference USA season begins on February 9, with the championship scheduled for May 8-11 in Las Cruces, N.M.
Bottom Line

Liberty's top spot in the preseason poll and the recognition of key players position the team as a strong contender for the Conference USA softball championship in 2024.