Maci Strickland

Class:
Redshirt Sophomore
Bats/Throws:
R/R
Height:
5-5
Hometown:
Dallas, Ga.
Position:
INF
Prev School:
Allatoona HS

2026 (R-Fr.)

Played in 55 games, starting 54 times (50 – 3B; 4 – SS)
CUSA All-Freshman Team
CUSA Freshman of the Week (March 23, April 20)
CUSA Commissioner’s Honor Roll
Batted .272 (44-for-162) with eight doubles, three triples, three homers, 22 RBI and 20 runs scored
Led all CUSA players with three triples in conference play
Went 1-for-2 against Clemson (Feb. 6), becoming the first Lady Flame to have a hit in her first career at bat since Ava Cino (Feb. 18, 2022 against FAU)
Batted 3-for-4 with her first career homer, two RBI and one run scored against Georgia Southern (Feb. 14)
Hit 3-for-4 with a double and two runs scored at Middle Tennessee (March 15)
Homered during two-hit game at UTEP (March 20), before going 3-for-5 with a double the next day
Went 2-for-3 with a double, triple, one RBI and one run scored at FIU (April 17)
Posted back-to-back two-hit games at Kennesaw State (May 1-2)

2025 (Fr.)

Redshirted during the season, did not see game action

Prep

Graduated from Allatoona High School
Four-time 6-6A All-Region selection, including first team in both 2022 and 2023
2023 GADC Softball All-State Team, batting .393 with 10 doubles, 22 RBI and 22 stolen bases
2023 GADC Peach State Softball Player of the Year Finalist
Three-time Positive Athlete Award winner
Batted a personal-best .423 as a sophomore
Totaled 79 steals, 72 RBI and 28 doubles during her high school career
Also a four-year letterwinner in flag football, where she was a first team All-Area, first team All-County and Offensive Player of the Year as a quarterback
Also played basketball and soccer

Personal

Daughter of Brad and Lori Strickland
Father, Brad Strickland, played baseball at Kennesaw State
Majoring in sport management, would like to become a coach
Birthday is Sept. 26

Student-Athlete Q&A
What made Liberty University the right place for you to attend college/compete at the collegiate level?
The culture, the coaches, and the morals of the university.

Is there anything special you do pregame or postgame and why?
I have to look put together for the game.

Who in your life inspires you and why are they such an inspiration?
My dad inspires me because he is always there and he works hard at everything he does and constantly tries to make everybody happy.

What is your most memorable athletic moment/accomplishment?
Playing in the flag football state championship in the Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Do you have any relatives who are playing or have played college or professional sports? (Names, relation to you, what/where they played)?
Yes, my father Brad Strickland played baseball at Kennesaw State University.

Favorite meal (breakfast/lunch/dinner) and what is that special meal?
The chicken and rice my mom makes for dinner is my favorite meal.

What is the first app you check on your phone each day?
Snapchat

What is your favorite hobby outside of athletics?
Spending quality time with my people.

Who was your favorite athlete growing up?
Sydney Romero

What is your Go-To karaoke song?
Party in the USA by Miley Cyrus

What is your dream vacation spot and why?
Bora Bora because it beautiful and looks adventurous.