CHESTER, Pa. – Head Softball Coach Jamie Lachall announces the Widener softball schedule for 2023 which features nine home games. The Pride are returning from a 20-16 (6-10 MAC Commonwealth) season. Among the returning starters are a slew of team leaders consisting of First Team MAC All-Conference Liz Renavitz, Second Team MAC All-Conference Kaylin Johnson, and senior Becca Tiley.
 
The 2023 schedule displays a full eight team MAC Commonwealth lineup and a string of top NCAA Regionally ranked teams from the 2022 season.
 
Leading the Pride this season is new head coach Jamie Lachall. "In my short time here, I have already felt at home and see that the team is bound for a great season," Lachall said. "Being able to compete against strong regionally ranked teams and conference allows us to capitalize on our strengths and improve on our weaknesses. We are excited for the upcoming season."
 
Widener's 2023 season campaign begins in sunny Myrtle Beach, South Carolina on March 4 where the team plays six games with teams across the nation. The Pride return to Pennsylvania on March 14 and travel down the road to Cabrini. The Blue and Gold see their home opener on March 16 against Neumann and stay home for their first MAC Commonwealth contest two days later against Stevenson.
 
Going into April, the Pride face a long midseason with 17 scheduled games that display top regionally ranked and previous MAC Commonwealth champions and runner ups. The ladies open April on the first against MAC Commonwealth Champion Messiah in a doubleheader. Closing out home play is the Pride's annual Strike Out Cancer Night against conference runner up Lebanon Valley in another doubleheader on April 26.
 
MAC Commonwealth tournament is scheduled to be hosted by Lebanon Valley College from May 4-6 at LVC Softball Park. Championship game is set for May 6.
 
To view the full 2023 schedule, click here.