PEMBROKE – UNC Pembroke softball head coach Brittany Bennett announced the addition of nine in-state products for the 2022 season on Tuesday. Samantha Allred (Vass), Madison Carriker (Mint Hill), Oliva Hall (Liberty), Syniah Lancaster (Pembroke), Lydia Poovey (Denver), Emily Rose (Clayton), Kinsley Sheppard (Lauringburg), Marijo Wilkes (Pembroke), and Sydney Williams (Autryville) will all be eligible for immediate competition for the Braves. 
 
"The athleticism and competitive mentality of this class will join our Braves family and have major impacts over the next four years," Bennett said. "If they can develop heavily in the fall, they could impact the lineup immediately. They all have a strong desire to succeed on the field and take pride in competing in the classroom. 
 
"We have brought in players that are versatile and coachable. I have watched these young ladies over the past four years, and it feels great to finally have them in Black and Gold this fall."





 

2022 UNC PEMBROKE SOFTBALL SIGNEES
Name	Cl.	Ht.	Pos.	B/T	Hometown / High School
Samantha Allred	Fr.	5-6	UTL	R/R	Vaas, N.C. / Union Pines HS
Madison Carriker	Fr.	5-3	UTL	L/R	Mint Hill, N.C. / Marlboro Academy
Olivia Hall	Fr.	5-5	INF	R/R	Liberty, N.C. / Eastern Randolph HS
Syniah Lancaster	Fr.	5-3	INF	R/R	Pembroke, N.C. / Lumberton HS
Lydia Poovey	Fr.	5-3	RHP	R/R	Denver, N.C. / Bandys HS
Emily Rose	Fr.	5-6	C/UTL	R/R	Clayton, N.C. / Clayton HS
Kinsley Sheppard	Fr.	5-2	RHP/UTL	R/R	Laurinburg, N.C. / Scotland HS
Marijo Wilkes	Fr.	5-3	OF	R/R	Pembroke, N.C. / Purnell Swett HS
Sydney Williams	Fr.	5-5	OF	R/R	Autryville, N.C. / Midway HS