Marshall Softball Moves to No. 17 in D1Softball Mid-Major Rankings; Hoskins Earns Freshman Recognition

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Marshall softball (19-13, 5-1 SBC) is ranked No. 17 in the D1Softball Mid-Major Rankings for Week 7. The Herd has won six straight and 13 of its last 15.

The rankings, released weekly, highlight teams outside the Power 5 conferences.

Hoskins Earns Mid-Season Freshman Honors

Redshirt freshman Chandler Hoskins is No. 7 in Softball America’s Mid-Season Freshman Rankings. She has been a key contributor for the Herd, hitting .387 with five home runs and 20 RBIs.

Herd Hosts Texas State

Marshall faces Texas State (20-8, 4-2 SBC) this weekend at Dot Hicks Field. The Herd enters the third week of Sun Belt play at the top of the standings.

D1Softball Mid-Major Rankings – Week 7

  1. Florida Atlantic
  2. Liberty
  3. San Diego State
  4. South Florida
  5. Coastal Carolina
  6. Nevada
  7. Grand Canyon
  8. Texas State
  9. Austin Peay
  10. Belmont
  11. Fresno State
  12. Seattle
  13. North Texas
  14. UConn
  15. Marist
  16. Cal State Fullerton
  17. Marshall
  18. Eastern Kentucky
  19. Jacksonville State
  20. Idaho State
  21. Northern Iowa
  22. Southeastern Louisiana
  23. Troy
  24. North Florida
  25. UT Arlington

Photo Credit: Marshall University