2021 Louisiana–Monroe Warhawks softball team

The 2021 Louisiana–Monroe Warhawks softball team represented the University of Louisiana at Monroe during the 2021 NCAA Division I softball season. The Warhawks played their home games at Geo-Surfaces Field at the ULM Softball Complex. The Warhawks were led by second-year head coach Molly Fichtner 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. Louisiana–Monroe was picked to finish ninth in the Sun Belt Conference with 22 votes.

Preseason All-Sun Belt team

 * Summer Ellyson (LA, SR, Pitcher)
 * Leanna Johnson (TROY, SO, Pitcher)
 * Allisa Dalton *(LA, SR, Shortstop/3rd Base)
 * Katie Webb (TROY, SR, Infielder/1st Base)
 * Raina O'Neal (LA, JR, Outfielder)
 * Julie Raws (LA, SR, Catcher)
 * Courney Dean (CCU, SR, Outfielder)
 * Mekhia Freeman (GASO, SR, Outfielder)
 * Korie Kreps (ULM, JR, Outfielder)
 * Kaitlyn Alderink (LA, SR, 2nd Base)
 * Jade Gortarez (LA, SR, Shortstop/3rd Base)
 * Ciara Bryan (LA, SR, Outfielder)
 * Kelly Horne (TROY, SO, Infielder/2nd Base)
 * Makiya Thomas (CCU, SR, Outfielder/Infielder)
 * Tara Oltmann (TXST, SR, Infielder/Shortstop)
 * Jayden Mount (ULM, SR, Infielder)
 * Katie Lively (TROY, SO, Outfielder)

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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