Women's Softball
Canisius University
NCAA D1 · Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference · Buffalo, NY
17-27
2026 record
47%
Win rate, 3yr
$17.4k
Avg net price
66%
Grad rate
The program
Under Joe Gierlak: 318-366 since 1993
Postseason (2022)
Joe Gierlak, Head coach · 33 seasons · gierlakd@canisius.edu
Assistants: Abby Sotter · Christie McGee-Ross · Gabi Farris
The roster · 2026
Liv Herrington
Jr. · Pitcher
Chautauqua, N.Y.
Grace Walker
So. · Infield/Outfield
Brownstown, Mich.
Mikaila Obenrader
So. · Pitcher
Saegertown, Pa.
Rebecca Hai
Jr. · Infield
Randolph, N.J.
Taylor McManus
So. · Pitcher
Endicott, N.Y.
Bailey Alatorre
Sr. · Infield
La Habra, Calif.
Ella Johel
Jr. · Outfield
East Amherst, N.Y.
Alyssa Onyeagwa
Jr. · Outfield/Infield
San Jose, Calif.
Mia Preuhs
Fr. · Pitcher
New Castel, Pa.
Talia Yermian
Fr. · Catcher
Santa Monica, Calif.
Olivia Manchester
Jr. · Pitcher
Folsom, Calif.
Avyree Sherman
Fr. · First Base/Outfield
Delhi, Ontario
Bella Martin
So. · Infield
Orange, Calif.
Abby Post
Fr. · Outfield
Brockville, Ontario
Kylee Miller
So. · Outfield
Saegertown, Pa.
Maddy Hans
Fr. · Catcher/Infield
Yuba City, Calif.
Mia Martin
Jr. · Outfield
South Gate, Calif.
Brooke Bodewes
Fr. · Pitcher
Niagara Falls, N.Y.
A sample of the roster.
Roster turnover
Players graduating after the 2026 season, by position.
Where they're from
Cost & academics
Net cost after aid, by family income
Grad rate
66%
Admit rate
72%
Enrollment
2k
Also in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference
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