Important Info
The When and Where
Thursday, May 13 – Saturday, May 15
Boiling Springs, NC – Hosted by Gardner-Webb
The How
Double-elimination tournament
Top 4 teams in regular-season standings reach tournament
The Who
#1 seed Campbell
#2 seed USC-Upstate
#3 seed Longwood
#4 seed Radford
Superlatives
A Hidden Gem
Destini England of Campbell has had some impressive performances this season, and is a table-setter at the top of the lineup for the Fighting Camels,
A Breakout Star
Pitcher Sydney Backstrom of Longwood has quietly had a stellar season in the circle for the Lancers. She’s been a workhorse for the team, and owns a major percentage of her team’s wins. She is primed and ready for a step-out performance.
A Team to Watch
USC-Upstate is a tried-and-tested program; never count out a Chris Hawkins-led program. The Spartans have a lot of postseason experience as a program, and Hawkins knows how to win when it counts.
A Storyline
In just her second full season, third overall, as head coach, Sharonda McDonald led Campbell to their first regular-season conference championship since rejoining the Big South in 2012.
What’s at Stake
The winner of the conference tournament earns the Automatic Qualifier into the NCAA tournament. The Big South is a 1-bid league, with their highest-ranked representative in the latest RPI being Campbell at #104.
