Important Info
The When and Where
Wednesday, May 12- Saturday, May 15
Harrisonburg, VA – Hosted by James Madison
The How
Double-elimination tournament
Top 5 teams in regular-season standings reach tournament
The Who
#1 seed James Madison
#2 seed Drexel
#3 seed Elon
#4 seed Delaware
#5 seed Hofstra
Superlatives
A Hidden Gem
Drexel slugger Linda Rush has put up another stellar offensive season in 2021, currently batting .482 with fourteen home runs. The Dragons quietly won the CAA North division, and Rush is a big reason why.
A Breakout Star
Alissa Humphrey is a finalist for the NFCA Freshman of the Year award, and with good reason. The former Jacksonville transfer boasts a 1.56 ERA this season and a perfect 12-0 record on the year.
A Team to Watch
Delaware boasts a high ranking in the RPI, but earned the 4th seed in the CAA tournament. Keep an eye on the Blue Hens, with their powerful offense and sturdy pitching corps.
A Storyline
James Madison ended the regular season with just one loss… even with a lopsided schedule, just how high is the ceiling for the Dukes this year?
What’s at Stake
The winner of the conference tournament earns the Automatic Qualifier into the NCAA tournament. At #41 in the latest RPI, James Madison is likely to earn an at-large bid to the tournament even if they don’t win the tournament. Delaware is the highest-ranked CAA team at #27, but their case for an at-large selection is a much more complicated one. Drexel (#45) and Hofstra (#47) are also ranked in the Top 50 in RPI.
