2021 Appalachian State Mountaineers softball team

The 2021 Appalachian State Mountaineers softball team represented Appalachian State University during the 2020 NCAA Division I softball season. The Mountaineers played their home games at Sywassink/Lloyd Family Stadium. The Mountaineers were led by fourth-year head coach Shelly Hoerner and were members of the Sun Belt Conference.

Sun Belt Conference Coaches Poll
The Sun Belt Conference Coaches Poll was released on February 8, 2021. Appalachian State was picked to finish sixth in the Sun Belt Conference with 43 votes.

Schedule and results

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* Rankings are based on the team's current ranking in the NFCA/USA Softball poll.

Conference accolades

 * Player of the Year: Ciara Bryan – LA
 * Pitcher of the Year: Summer Ellyson – LA
 * Freshman of the Year: Sara Vanderford – TXST
 * Newcomer of the Year: Ciara Bryan – LA
 * Coach of the Year: Gerry Glasco – LA

All Conference First Team
 * Ciara Bryan (LA)
 * Summer Ellyson (LA)
 * Sara Vanderford (TXST)
 * Leanna Johnson (TROY)
 * Jessica Mullins (TXST)
 * Olivia Lackie (USA)
 * Kj Murphy (UTA)
 * Katie Webb (TROY)
 * Jayden Mount (ULM)
 * Kandra Lamb (LA)
 * Kendall Talley (LA)
 * Meredith Keel (USA)
 * Tara Oltmann (TXST)
 * Jade Sinness (TROY)
 * Katie Lively (TROY)

All Conference Second Team
 * Kelly Horne (TROY)
 * Meagan King (TXST)
 * Mackenzie Brasher (USA)
 * Bailee Wilson (GASO)
 * Makiya Thomas (CCU)
 * Kaitlyn Alderink (LA)
 * Abby Krzywiecki (USA)
 * Kenzie Longanecker (APP)
 * Alissa Dalton (LA)
 * Julie Rawls (LA)
 * Korie Kreps (ULM)
 * Kayla Rosado (CCU)
 * Justice Milz (LA)
 * Gabby Buruato (APP)
 * Arieann Bell (TXST)

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