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2026 Softball Roster

Matthew Knope
Matthew Knope
Emilio Garcia

9 Payton Nicholson

  • Class Junior
  • Height 5-3
  • Hometown Atlanta, Ga.
  • High School Campbell HS
  • Position OF

Biography

2025 (Sophomore): Made 41 appearances and 14 starts… stole a team-high six bases on nine attempts… posted six hits and one RBI across 24 at-bats for .250 batting average… recorded 20 putouts and 10 assists, helping secure a double play from left field against Kansas City on Feb. 8; a game in which she also posted her season high with two hits to score a run in the 8-0, five-inning win… started last five games of season at second base, tallying nine putouts and as many assists over the regular season’s final series and CUSA Championship.  

2024 (Georgia State): Appeared in 45 games (41 starts) for the Panthers… batted .235 with 24 hits, three RBI and six stolen bases… recorded a carer-high three hits with a run scored against Louisiana-Monroe (5/3).

Statistics

Season:
2026

Season Statistics

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Career Statistics

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Historical Player Information

  • 9

    2025Sophomore

    Outfield
    5'3"
    9
  • 9

    2026Junior

    Outfield
    5'3"
    9