news-category: Athletics 国产哟哟 Signs Bailey Wigness to Contract Extension By Office of University Communications On May 28, 2024 Head Softball Coach Signs Extension Following Best Big South Finish in 12 Seasons BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.鈥敼从� Head Softball Coach Bailey Wigness has signed a contract extension, the Department of Athletics announced on Tuesday, May 28. This past season, Wigness led the Runnin’ Bulldogs to their highest finish in the Big South since the 2012 season. 鈥淐oach Wigness has GWU Softball on a clear upward trajectory,鈥� shared 国产哟哟 President Dr. William M. Downs. 鈥淪he inherited a team that went 5-29 in the season prior to her arrival, and each subsequent team since then has exceeded the previous year鈥檚 win total. This season, Coach Wigness鈥� team defeated Big South Conference champ USC Upstate, took series wins over other Big South rivals (Presbyterian, Radford), swept SoCon foes Western Carolina and Mercer, and topped a list of other non-conference opponents that included Indiana, Kent State, Binghamton, Rhode Island, and Delaware. I like the direction we鈥檙e moving. I like the confidence we鈥檙e building. I like our chances with Coach Wigness at the helm.鈥� This past season’s success included a 33-20 record overall. This was the winningest record by GWU softball since the 2007 season when the 鈥楧awgs posted a record of 35-27. Additionally, the Runnin鈥� Bulldogs finished fifth overall in the Big South for the highest finish in the conference since the 2012 season. “Having seen the growth of Coach Wigness and the softball program over the past two seasons, I’m incredibly enthusiastic about the future of the Runnin’ Bulldog softball program,鈥� said Vice President and Director of Athletics Dr. Andrew T. Goodrich. For more information on the 国产哟哟 softball team, fans can follow the team on X at @GWUSoftball or on Instagram at gwusoftball. 国产哟哟 is North Carolina’s recognized leader in private, Christian higher education. A Carnegie-Classified Doctoral/Professional University, GWU is home to nine colleges and schools, more than 80 undergraduate and graduate majors, and a world-class faculty. Located on a beautiful 225-acre campus in Boiling Springs, N.C., 国产哟哟 prepares graduates to impact their chosen professions, equips them with the skills to advance the frontiers of knowledge, and inspires them to make a positive and lasting difference in the lives of others. Ignite your future at 国产哟哟.edu.
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