More AP sports: https://apnews.com/hub/apf-sports and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports. [11] She helped JMU advance to their second-ever NCAA Super Regional before being eliminated after losing to UCLA twice. She also batted .316 with 55 hits, 56 RBIs, and 14 homeruns. Jameel and Isaiah Maurice, her older brothers, and Imileigh and Kaylin, her younger sisters, were her childhood companions. Her 66 WCWS strikeouts were the second most in the tournament. WD's brothers, Cliff and Robert, attended . Press Esc to cancel. Her brother, Isaiah played basketball at Kansas State. Odicci Alexander was born in Boydton, Virginia, on April 2, 1998, to parents Washington and Emily Alexander. Alexander joins Athletes Unlimited after signing a professional contract with the USSSA Pride last week. Alexander took the sports world by storm at the Women's College World Series in June when she pitched upstart James Madison to victories over No. This a big deal for not just our team, but the entire DMV community, the MEAC and all HBCUs.. Here's the URL for this Tweet. Now, the former James Madison (JMU) standout is joining the Howard University coaching staff. She also was named to WCWS All-Tournament Team. Each time Alexander took the mound in the Oklahoma City heat that June, she gained thousands of new followers on social media. Alexander started playing softball at the age of 7 and taught herself how to pitch. [4][5], Alexander made her debut for James Madison on February 10, 2017 against Charleston Southern where she recorded 8 strikeouts and led the team to a 13-3 victory. Go for the gold. In the 2022 collegiate season, she was a volunteer assistant coach for the University of North Carolina Tar Heels. JMU softball star Odicci Alexander signs pro contract with USSSA Pride. Odicci Alexander is known for her success as the pitcher of The James Madison Dukes softball team. She was named D1 Softballs Woman of the Year and Softball America NCAA Pitcher of the Year, and she was nominated for the Best Female College Athlete ESPY Award. 1 seed Oklahoma and No. People couldnt get enough of her. The performance was as impressive as the list of stats and awards suggests, but the significant part of Alexanders story is what she helped reveal about the market that exists for womens sports and its athletes. Shes the third JMU player to be drafted by USSSA Pride, joining fellow pitchersJailyn Ford and Megan Good. Whether her Diamond League commitment will permit her to return stateside to re-join USSSA Pride or step into the circle for Athletes Unlimited later this season remains to be seen. Watch all 19 strikeout pitches here. 69-year-old suffers stroke in his N.C. home; Realtor showing house leaves him there. Her older brother, Isiah Maurice, played college basketball for Kansas State from 2016 to 2017. She also signed to play in Athletes Unlimited Softball second season beginning in August 2021. The organization crowns an individual champion from a 60-player roster of the sports top players. I am so excited to have Odicci join our Bison family. In her first game at USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City, Okla. a 4-3 JMU win . Justin McLeod Hired to Be Full-Time Extra Inning Softball National College Editor, The Best of College Softballs Halloween Costumes, Five Players Who Impressed at the Top Tier Exposure Tournament, Marshall officially joins Sun Belt: The softball implications, Loves Travel Stops pledges $9 million toward Oklahoma stadium project, Softball returns to Puerto Vallarta; field announced for 2022 tournament. 5 seed Oklahoma State. WASHINGTON (August 15, 2022) Odicci Alexander shot to softball stardom with dominant pitching and defensive web gem during the 2021 Womens College World Series. . Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. She was also strong at the plate, with a career .337 batting average. As Alexander continues her own she emphasizes that while she plays this game, it is about more than a bat and ball. Alexander was competing for Toda Chuo Medics Saitama in the Japan Diamond Softball League when she received the crushing news. Alexander finished the 2021 season with an 18-3 record and a 1.71 ERA. During the top of the seventh inning when Oklahoma State had runners on second and third base, Alexander fielded a bunt and proceeded to dive to tag out OSU's Scotland David at home plate to secure the victory for JMU. She is now the third former Duke who's signed with this league, including Jailyn Ford (2013-16) and Megan Good (2015-19). Courtesy of Amelia Jarecke. 5 seed Oklahoma State on the first days of the Womens CWS earlier this month. She is outstanding. . But things didn't always work out the way she wanted. She attended Park View High School, where she earned Second Team All-State honors as a sophomore. I am super excited and grateful for this opportunity, and to be a part of this Howard community with Coach Tyson. Other new additions to the Athletes Unlimited roster include Arizonas Jessie Harper and Alyssa Denham and Louisiana-Lafayettes Ciara Bryan. [15] On May 21, she threw a career-high and a JMU single-game record of 19 strikeouts against Liberty in the NCAA Regionals. Odicci Alexander, the energetic pitcher who led James Madisons storybook run to the Womens College World Series semifinals, has signed a contract to play professional softball for Athletes Unlimited. The softball team will begin working with Alexander this fall, and look to build on last years success and head to new heights. From 2017-2021, Alexander started in 207 of 208 games. I am extremely thankful for the opportunities this sport has brought me., Odicci will bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to our program. You can be the best athlete, but being a good person makes you an even better athlete. I try to instill that in these younger girls: Be true to you, be who you are, be the best person.. Odicci Alexander led James Madison to the semifinals of the Women's College World Series in 2021. 5 seed Oklahoma State. Be a part of the game, and get the ultimate fan experience. Gasso was paying homage to Odicci Alexander . I feel like it just means a lot to me because I feel like shes gonna be there with me, Alexander said. 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You always have something that you can do., Athletes Unlimited, LLC 2021 / Credit: Kait Devir, Athletes Unlimited, LLC 2023 / Credit: MK Ridgway, Athletes Unlimited, LLC 2020 / Credit: Jade Hewitt, Club Vote: Vote on Game MVPs, Seasonal Awards and more, Weekly Meet & Greets following each draft, Seasonal virtual events, such as multi-player meet & greets with autographs, One (1) UC Gold Box ($200 value) for the sport of your choice*. [7] Alexander was named the 2017 CAA rookie of the year. After that win, Alexander and James Madison became social media sensations, as coaches, teams and players across all sports sent out tweets and other social media posts, including one from UMBC . She was an accidental recruit, when then James Madison Softball coach Mickey Dean attended one of her high school games in 2014 eyeing the pitcher on the other team but ended up offering Alexander a scholarship to JMU. According to YardBaker, In her five-year career at James Madison, Alexander posted a 81-18 record with a 2.18 ERA. 2023 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. Following a 2-0 start to the WCWS, which included wins over eventual National Champion Oklahoma and Oklahoma State, Alexander became a postseason hero for many softball fans. Its not something she can explain but feels. The summer Alexander graduated, National Pro Fastpitch (NPF) which had been the main professional softball league in the U.S. since its inception in 2004, albeit with dismal salaries announced it was suspending operations. I am extremely thankful for the opportunities this sport has brought me, Alexander said. Alexander joins a UNC softball program which is 4-0 this season, its best start since 2012. Odicci Alexander is a softball player who represents James Madison University in the NCAA division one college league. I know shes looking down at me. Bernett was a sophomore at James Madison University and starting catcher of the softball team. She started all but one of JMUs 10 NCAA tournament games in the circle and posted a 6-3 record. Odicci Alexander went from striking out her great uncle as a 9-year-old to pitching on the biggest stage in college softball. Alexander received media attention for her defensive web gem that shot her to softball stardomduring the 2021 College World Series. What makes the Justices so elite? WCWS: Odicci Alexander makes incredible diving tag. Her play was among the main reasons ESPN garnered record ratings for the event. 1 seed Oklahoma and No. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) So far this week, JMU softball star Odicci Alexander has been named Softball America's Pitcher of the Year, signed a pro softball contract and released her own. As one of the biggest names in the game, shed be a highly sought-after addition for both leagues. I cant wait for our athletes to learn from her, Tyson told Bison Athletics. It was the freshman. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. This year, they added a condensed two-week version that strategically followed right on the heels of the WCWS. (Sarah Stier/Getty Images). Name: Odicci Alexander Age: 23 Profession: Pro softball player Hometown: Palmer Springs, Va. Guilty pleasure: Reading James Patterson novels Odicci Alexander grew up in Palmer Springs, Va.,. In addition, Alexander was selected as a third-team NFCA All-American and first team NFCA All-Northeast Region. Odicci Alexander had gone the distance for the Dukes not only in Monday's do-or-die game against OU, which the Sooners eventually won 7-1, but in the Women's College World Series.. Alexander will join the Bison in late October at the conclusion of her professional season in Japan. Odicci Alexander led James Madison to the semifinals of the Women's College World Series in 2021. "It was honestly an honor to play against her.". During the entire NCAA tournament run, she amassed 66 strikeouts in 64 2/3 innings. Odicci studied Sport and Recreation Management at JMU. On Monday, Softball Americanamed Alexander its Pitcher of the Year and USSSA Pride officials announced she has signed a professional contract with the team. She was the starting pitcher for James Madison University from 2017 to 2021, leading the team to their first-ever Women's College World Series in 2021 and making it to the semi-finals. Alexander propelled JMU during. The USSSA Pride are an independent professional softball team based in Viera, Florida. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide or is in emotional distress, contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK(8255) or at suicidepreventionlifeline.org. The mantra, If you build it, they will come, has been touted by many in the womens sports industry, as viewership records are repeatedly broken and athletes like Alexander garner unprecedented fame and attention. You can cancel at any time. All three former Dukes share the distinction of being pitchers who also hit as part of the regular batting order. Odicci will bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to our program. Softball has given me so much, and it is a dream come true to compete on the same field with so many other talented athletes that I have idolized for years.. After upsetting Morgan State to win the MEAC tournament, the 2022 Bison squad became the first Howard team to score in the NCAA tournament. Odicci Alexander's incredible summer will include her debut in the Athletes Unlimited professional softball league on Saturday. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. When Title IX was passed in 1972, exactly 50 years ago this month, the underlying goal was equal opportunity. Athletes Unlimited, LLC 2022 / Credit: Jade Hewitt Media, Everybodys going through something. On the Pride roster, Alexander joins a pair of fellow former JMU stars in Jailyn Ford and Megan Good. She felt alone. Softball star Odicci Alexander has officially inked a deal to become an assistant coach of the Howard University softball team for the 2022-2023 season. She made us better. She fashioned a .337 career batting average, and her career total of 39 home runs stands as fourth most in program history. Tessa Nichols is a contributing writer at Just Womens Sports. In the opening game of the Women's College World Series on Thursday, Alexander helped carry the Dukes to a stunning 4-3 upset over top-seeded Oklahoma in eight innings by keeping one of the most. Jocelyn Alo signing out.@78jocelyn_alo | @OU_Softball pic.twitter.com/geWz2O8y4Q. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. In that remarkable postseason campaign that capped her college career, Alexander threw 94 strikeouts in 76 2/3 innings and finished with an 8-3 record, earning wins over four top-10 teams and a spot on the WCWS All-Tournament team. Lauren would do 360s for me, Alexander laughs. Both of them bought into one another. No player was more integral to the team's success than star pitcher Odicci Alexander, who threw 88.6% of the Dukes' innings throughout the tournament. Odicci Alexander, the energetic pitcher who led James Madison's storybook run to the Women's College World Series semifinals, has signed a contract to play professional softball for Athletes. [8], In her sophomore year, Alexander went 23-5 with a 1.95 ERA and 193 strikeouts. Because WD and Emily could not travel from Virginia to attend the WCWS, the extended Alexander family in Dallas and Kansas City decided to come in their place. Alexander propelled JMU during the Dukes' first WCWS appearance. Follow along as we walk through JMU sensation Odicci Alexander's rookie campaign with Athletes UnlimitedOdicci Alexander - On the RosterCastOdicci AlexanderC. She led her team to victory against Oklanhoma State with her game-saving dive which made the top spot on ESPNs SportsCenter Top 10 countdown. The Boydton, Virginia, native finished the 2021 season with a 18-3 record, throwing 204 strikeouts in 143.2 innings of work. She was the Colonial Athletic Association pitcher of the year and finished the 2021 season with a 1.71 ERA and 204 strikeouts in 143 2/3 innings. 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Alexander burst onto the scene when she threw complete game victories to lead the unseeded Dukes past No. John Marshall boys basketball reclaims No. In her debut against Team . Learn how your comment data is processed. Alexander was drafted by the USSSA Pride in 2021, and now plays for Athletes Unlimited. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Odicci Alexander has signed a contract to play professional softball for Athletes Unlimited Odicci Alexander made a stunning game-saving tag out at home in the seventh inning to send James Madison to the WCWS Semifinals on Friday. She has a real passion for developing pitchers and sharing the game and our bullpen and entire team and staff will benefit greatly from having her in our dugout.. Gasso's Sooners, softball's Swat Sisters, finally ended James Madison's magical run, beating the unseeded Dukes 7-1 Monday . Former James Madison softball star Odicci Alexander is joining the Howard University staff. At the plate, Alexander had a .333 batting average with 49 hits, 36, RBIs, and 7 home runs. Join the pro sports revolution, unlock benefits and more. Some people cant do that but she knew how to approach me.. Softball star Odicci Alexander has officially inked a deal to become an assistant coach of the Howard University softball team for the 2022-2023 season. Alexanders superhuman feats on the diamond are balanced by a down-to-earth humility off of it. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). You have permission to edit this article. She is a former Southside District pitcher of the year award winner and was an all-district and all-conference performer in volleyball. In her redshirt senior season at JMU, Odicci Alexander led the Dukes on an unprecedented run as they became the first unseeded team in NCAA softball history to reach the WCWS semifinals. She was born on April 2, 1998, in Boydton, Virginia. Terry Holland, who coached the University of Virginia basketball program to a pair of Final Fours and nine NCAA tournaments in 16 seasons, die, When Jimmy Miller learned of Terry Hollands passing Sunday, his mind immediately drifted to a photograph from nearly 40 years ago. Alexander didnt know who would be her catcher going into her senior season with JMU. They became quick friends, sparking a connection through the distinct relationship developed in a pitcher-catcher pair. [16], Starting in all three games against Missouri and winning two out of three, Alexander helped James Madison advance to their program's first Women's College World Series. Advertisement. A standing O is still deserved a year later pic.twitter.com/oLNlW72OLG. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". Alexander is currently majoring in sport and recreation management. WASHINGTON (August 15, 2022) - Odicci Alexander's dominant pitching and defensive web gem shot her to softball stardom during the 2021 Women's College World Series. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience. Former JMU pitcher Odicci Alexander has been drafted to the USSSA Pride confirmed by Terence Tarrer, Alexander's marketer, and seen on the JMU Nation Facebook page. Scored a season high of two runs against Georgia (2/21/20). houston social media influencer Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features. (Sarah Stier/Getty Images) During the 2021 Women's College World Series, Odicci Alexander (pronounced "odyssey") exploded onto the national stage when she led unranked James Madison University to the semifinals. This a big deal for not just our team, but the entire DMV community, the MEAC and all HBCUs.. With Alexander leading the way, the Dukes became first unseeded team in NCAA softball history to reach the Womens College World Series semifinals. She hired a manager, signed a contract with the USSSA Pride pro softball team and released her own apparel merchandise. I cant wait for our athletes to learn from her, Tyson said. Odicci Alexander took a star turn in 2021, leading James Madison University to its first-ever Women's College World Series appearance, where the Dukes reached the semi-finals. Odicci Alexander took the softball world by storm in her final year with James Madison University. "Wow. During the 2021 Womens College World Series, Odicci Alexander (pronounced odyssey) exploded onto the national stage when she led unranked James Madison University to the semifinals. Odicci Alexander's otherworldly performance will go down as one of the best individual performances in JMU athletics history. 1 Oklahoma, she received a standing ovation from the fans in USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium. She also was named Softball America Pitcher of the Year as well as CAA Pitcher of the Year in 2021. I will NEVER forget calling this game on ESPN with a genuine reaction of, this is one of the greatest plays Ive ever seen here.I know me and @kevinnbrown will remember getting to call @2seas__ /JMUs games forever. Smash It Sports is proud to present tonight's game on USSSALive.com for FREE. On July 3, hundreds of people gathered in Palmer Springs, Va. to show love for the softball superstar Odicci Alexander. But it was more than the color of Alexanders skin or the black and white numbers on the scoresheet that drew fans in. Her road has brought her to know that there is more to softball than just playing the sport.. From 2017-2021, Alexander started in 207 of 208 games. 8/15/2022 12:26:00 PM This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. [2][3], Alexander grew up in Boydton, Virginia, and was raised by her grandparents. Just wow," Gasso said later. But shell be quick to point out that being a pitcher is not her identity. She was named the 2018 CAA Player of the Year as well as First-Team All CAA and First-Team All ECAC. We have to remember that sports are entertainment and lean into everything we love about them. Alexanders high-caliber performances made her instant sensation, where she took the top spot on ESPNs SportsCenter Top 10 countdown. She wasn't heavily recruited in high school, though she shined and worked hard at her craft. The USSSA Pride now operate as an independent professional team, after several years as part of a professional softball league. Login here. She finished the tournament starting all four games that JMU played with 66 strikeouts on 1,057 pitches. She was named the 2021 CAA Pitcher of the Year. But everyone in this space has to understand that sports run on hype, not guilt, says Haley Rosen, Just Womens Sports Founder and CEO. She made us work. Now, it's clear she belongs on the big stage. [7][9], During the 2019 season as a junior, Alexander went 24-1 with 178 strikeouts, 8 shutouts, and a career-high 1.70 ERA. I mean some games I have where Im like, oh its Lauren back there.. Playing in Japan, the USAs biggest global rival in the sport and where womens softball has been a mainstay pro sport for many decades, is a common trend for top players from the U.S. and an experience Alexander eagerly sought out. [12] Alexander was again named an NFCA Third Team All-American, NFCA First Team All-Northeast, CAA Player of the Year, and ECAC Player of the year. 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