Women's Softball
Western Carolina University
NCAA D1 · Southern Conference · Cullowhee, NC
34-24
2026 record
45%
Win rate, 3yr
$13.3k
Avg net price
60%
Grad rate
The program
Under Jim Clift: 316-447 since 2012
Jim Clift, Head coach · 14 seasons · jrclift@email.wcu.edu
Assistants: Jeralynn Wells · Kylie Cook (Assistant Softball Coach) · Libby Lacca · Madison Armstrong
The roster · 2026
Taylor Waitley
Sr. · Catcher
Laurinburg, N.C.
Kimber Shambley
Fr. · Infielder
Durham, N.C.
Becka Wonsick
Jr. · Outfield
Jefferson, N.C.
Emily Murphy
Fr. · Infielder/Outfielder
Mooresville, N.C.
Tatum Martin
So. · Outfield
Denver, N.C.
Riley Pennington
Sr. · Pitcher
Mount Airy, N.C.
Ava Giglio
So. · Utility
Irvine, Calif.
Emma Kindle
Fr. · Outfielder/Infielder
Tampa, Fla.
Rylee Butler
Sr. · Outfield
Tuscaloosa, Ala.
Amanda Fulton
So. · Pitcher
Woodstock, Ga.
Kayden Lyda
Fr. · Infielder
Fletcher, N.C.
Amari Burce
Fr. · Pitcher
Lula, Ga.
Tate Stewman
Sr. · Infielder
Sylva, N.C.
Maya McPherson
Jr. · Infielder
Lancaster, Calif.
Autumn Russell
Fr. · Catcher
Blue Ridge, Va.
Sydney Dirks
Jr. · Utility
Mocksville, N.C.
Courtney Marks
So. · Outfield
Wesley Chapel, Fla.
Natalie Regan
Fr. · Outfielder
Greer, S.C.
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
In-state prices shown; out-of-state students pay about $4k/yr more (public school).
SAT 25-75%
1080-1270
Grad rate
60%
Admit rate
82%
Enrollment
10k
Also in the Southern Conference
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