NASHVILLE – Trevecca Nazarene University softball freshman Bailey Goad has been named the Gulf South Conference Athletic Solutions Freshman of the Week for the week ending Sunday, April 13, 2026.
Goad, a freshman from Mt. Juliet, Tennessee, continued her impact in both the circle and at the plate, helping Trevecca Nazarene University position itself in the race to secure one of the eight Gulf South Conference Tournament berths.
On the week, Goad worked 14.1 innings with a 1.47 ERA in the circle while earning two wins with two complete games. She added eight strikeouts with just four walks and reached 10 wins in her freshman season. The Donelson Christian Academy product ranks among the top five in multiple Gulf South Conference pitching categories in league play.
At the plate, Goad hit .440 for the week, her second consecutive week batting above .400. She scored five runs, added a home run and a stolen base, and posted a .545 on-base percentage with a .778 slugging percentage.
Her performance helped Trevecca secure its first series sweep of the season. The Trojans have won four straight games and are 7-3 over their last 10, moving into position to contend for a Gulf South Conference Tournament spot. Trevecca (15-13, 11-13 GSC) is currently tied for seventh in the league standings with Valdosta State, with the top eight teams advancing to the postseason.
Goad becomes a two-time Gulf South Conference Freshman of the Week honoree this season, joining Annalise Mecklenburg as Trevecca representatives on the weekly awards list.
Trevecca travels to the University of Alabama Huntsville (30-15, 14-10 GSC), currently sixth in the standings, for a three-game series beginning Friday at 3:00 p.m., followed by a Saturday doubleheader at 1:00 p.m.
The Trojans return home for their final two series, hosting Lee University (15-29, 8-16 GSC), currently ninth and just outside the postseason cut line, April 24-25. Trevecca closes the regular season against Auburn Montgomery (34-7, 17-7 GSC), ranked nationally and second in the conference standings, beginning Friday, May 1 at 2:00 p.m. with game two to follow. The series finale is set for Saturday, May 2, which also serves as graduation day, with start time to be determined.
2026 GSC Softball Weekly Awards
Player of the Week
Feb. 3: Hannah Harper, West Florida
Feb. 10: Shay Hollingsworth, Trevecca
Feb. 17: Becca Benton, Montevallo
Feb. 24: Chloe Eichelberger, Valdosta State
Mar. 3: Chloe Baynes, AUM
Mar. 10: Taylor Rogers, Montevallo
Mar. 17: Karris Rhine, AUM
Mar. 24: Shakeria Washington, West Alabama
Mar. 31: Olivia Watkins, AUM
Apr. 7: Ann Marie Stanbridge, West Alabama
Apr. 14: Ann Marie Stanbridge, West Alabama
Pitcher of the Week
Feb. 3: Camryn Bailey, Mississippi College
Feb. 10: Megan Shurtz, UAH
Feb. 17: Taylor Lloyd, Montevallo
Feb. 24: Megan Shurtz, UAH
Mar. 3: Eleanor De Block, West Alabama
Mar. 10: Reese Cauley, AUM
Mar. 17: Taylor Lloyd, Montevallo
Mar. 24: Reese Cauley, AUM
Mar. 31: Taylor Lloyd, Montevallo
Apr. 7: Katie Bracken, UAH
Apr. 14: Reese Cauley, AUM
Freshman of the Week
Feb. 3: Kylie Ballentine, UAH
Feb. 10: Bailey Goad, Trevecca
Feb. 17: Taylor Rogers, Montevallo
Feb. 24: Sydney Scott, Union
Mar. 3: Kayla Morris, West Alabama
Mar. 10: Taylor Rogers, Montevallo
Mar. 17: Giselle Portanova, Valdosta State
Mar. 24: Annalise Mecklenburg, Trevecca
Mar. 31: Taylor Rogers, Montevallo
Apr. 7: Taylor Rogers, Montevallo
Apr. 14: Bailey Goad, Trevecca
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