Senior Day: Lauren O’Dell
4/28/2020 2:30:00 PM | Softball
Lauren O’Dell was a three year member of the softball team
MACON, Ga. – Throughout the month of April, Mercer University athletics will feature each of the seniors who wore the Black & Orange during the shortened spring 2020 season.
The NCAA has indicated that spring sports seniors could receive an extra season of eligibility and return, as the 2020 spring season would have been their final year of competition, all student-athletes representing Bears baseball, softball, men's golf, women's golf, men's tennis, women's tennis, men's lacrosse, women's lacrosse, beach volleyball and track and field will receive their "Senior Day" this spring.
The senior day spotlight continues with softball's Lauren O'Dell.
About Lauren
Lauren has been a member of the softball team for three years after transferring from Shelton State Community College as a sophomore. O'Dell compiled 66.0 innings of work in 23 appearances at Mercer. She started 11 games for the Bears and earned four wins while striking out 31 hitters.
As a senior, the Alexandria, Ala., native appeared in eight games, including two starts. O'Dell tossed the first complete game of her Bears career on Feb. 29 as she went 7.0 innings against Nicholls State at the Alabama State Tournament. She earned a spot on the Academic All-Southern Conference Team in 2018.
Coach's Thoughts
"Lauren was a true competitor in the circle," remarked head coach Stephanie DeFeo. "She would give everything she had every game she had the ball. She was always gritty and worked hard."
Follow the Bears
For complete coverage of Mercer Softball, please follow the Bears on social media at @MercerUSoftball (Twitter), /MUSoftball (Facebook) and @MercerUSoftball (Instagram) or visit the official home of Mercer Athletics at MercerBears.com.
The NCAA has indicated that spring sports seniors could receive an extra season of eligibility and return, as the 2020 spring season would have been their final year of competition, all student-athletes representing Bears baseball, softball, men's golf, women's golf, men's tennis, women's tennis, men's lacrosse, women's lacrosse, beach volleyball and track and field will receive their "Senior Day" this spring.
The senior day spotlight continues with softball's Lauren O'Dell.
About Lauren
Lauren has been a member of the softball team for three years after transferring from Shelton State Community College as a sophomore. O'Dell compiled 66.0 innings of work in 23 appearances at Mercer. She started 11 games for the Bears and earned four wins while striking out 31 hitters.
As a senior, the Alexandria, Ala., native appeared in eight games, including two starts. O'Dell tossed the first complete game of her Bears career on Feb. 29 as she went 7.0 innings against Nicholls State at the Alabama State Tournament. She earned a spot on the Academic All-Southern Conference Team in 2018.
Coach's Thoughts
"Lauren was a true competitor in the circle," remarked head coach Stephanie DeFeo. "She would give everything she had every game she had the ball. She was always gritty and worked hard."
Follow the Bears
For complete coverage of Mercer Softball, please follow the Bears on social media at @MercerUSoftball (Twitter), /MUSoftball (Facebook) and @MercerUSoftball (Instagram) or visit the official home of Mercer Athletics at MercerBears.com.
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