TERRE HAUTE, Ind. – The Indiana State Sycamores are ready to kick off the 2026 season this weekend at the Stetson Tournament in DeLand, Florida. The Sycamores look to build early momentum against a competitive field featuring UT Martin, Seton Hall, and Stetson. 

The Sycamores enter the 2026 campaign with a roster of 23 players, including seven freshmen, one transfer, and fifteen returners from the 2025 season. This blend of experience and fresh talent sets the stage for a strong opening weekend. 

Indiana State's pitching roster remains a primary strength, as all three of the four hurlers return for the 2025 season. Lauren Sackett, coming off the 2025 season with 107 innings and 89strikeouts, leads a veteran group that includes Megan Asher and Annie Waggoner. 

Indiana State's offensive identity now shifts to a core of rising veterans who gained significant experience during the 2025 season. Lauren Marsicek anchors this new wave of leadership, having started every game while pacing the returning hitters with a .292 average and 40 hits. She is joined by Madison Poulson, whose .287 average speed on the basepaths (8 stolen bases) made her a consistent threat during her standout freshman year. Rounding out the trio is Morgan Goodrich, a vital table-setter who used her .381 on-base percentage to lead the group with 25 runs scored. 

Throughout the tournament, the Sycamores will navigate a variety of competitive environments, beginning with a high-pressure matchup against a speed-oriented offense that thrives on the basepaths and features a veteran presence in the circle. The weekend continues with a test of offensive discipline as Indiana State faces a fundamentally sound squad coming off a winning season, anchored by multiple defenders who maintained perfect fielding percentages. The tournament concludes with the added pressure of facing the host team on their home turf, providing a high-stakes environment that will challenge the Sycamores' focus and adaptability. 

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