Waterville, Maine - The Colby College Softball team is set for the 2024 season to get underway as they prepare to host cross-town rivals Thomas College on Thursday. The Mules will be looking to add on to their four game win streak against the Terriers dating back to 2021. 

Last season, Colby finished with an impressive 24-14 record (10-8 in conference) and claimed their first NESCAC Tournament victory since 2003 defeating Bowdoin 5-4 in the quarterfinals. Despite losing five seniors to graduation, the Mules have added on eight first-years and will be led by a new group of seniors this season; Payton Crowley, Grace Gouin, Lauren Ilano, Liv Menyo, Abby Orso and Chloe Wilcox. 

Two of Colby's top-three batters return to the lineup this season in Wilcox (.380 avg, 41 hits, 18 runs, 25 RBIs) and Carissa Cassidy '26 (.351 avg, 39 hits, 25 runs, 11 RBIs) who went 12-13 for stolen bases last year. Returning to the mound this season is Orso who had a 2.41 ERA last year while appearing in 25 games, starting in 13 and totaling 110.1 innings pitched. 

The Mules will be led by Head Coach Terren Allen returning for her sixth season after coming off her best record as the head coach last season. Assistant Coach Dorothy O'Donnell (sixth season) returns alongside Allen as well as Pitching Coach Sonja Charest returning for her third season.

Thursday's doubleheader is scheduled to begin at 3:30pm on the Colby Softball Field. Check the schedule tab to follow alongside the Mules this season and find out when they come to a location near you.