TERRE HAUTE, Ind. – Indiana State head softball coach Windy Thees announced the addition of Giovanna Lynch to the 2026-27 roster as right-handed pitcher will join the Sycamores for the upcoming season.
 
Lynch joins the Sycamores by way of Buffalo, New York, transferring into Indiana State after spending the 2026 season at UIC. She made three appearances in the circle over the 2026 season recording 3.1 innings pitched, while walking two and striking out two. All three of her appearances came early in the season with outings against California Baptist and Lamar (twice).
 
Prior to her time at UIC, Lynch spent one season at the University of West Georgia. She made five appearances in the circle with two starts during her time with the Wolves. Lynch posted 5.0 innings pitched with a 0-1 record at UWG.
 
Lynch played at Castle High School and for the Lady Gators Jackson-Bodenheimer club teams over her prep career. During her time, she recorded 166.1 innings pitched with a 2.38 ERA and 172 strikeouts, while allowing opponents to hit .228 from the plate.
 
She was a First Team All-Conference and All-Metro honoree and received the Ace Award at the All-American Youth Games. She wrapped up her career as the Castle High School all-time strikeout leader.
 
Athletics run in her family with her cousin Mirann Gacioch serving as a team captain for the Ohio State women's soccer team before moving on to star for the Racing Louisville FC. Her brother is heading into his freshman year at Adrion College and will compete on the program's wrestling team.
 
Lynch is the daughter of Jacqueline and Joshua Lynch and plans on majoring in sport management at Indiana State.
 
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