2026 Softball Roster

Jersey Number 4
Maci Strickland
- Class:
- Redshirt Freshman
- Bats/Throws:
- R/R
- Height:
- 5-5
- Hometown:
- Dallas, Ga.
- Position:
- INF
- Prev School:
- Allatoona HS
2025 (Fr.)
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.
- Redshirted during the season, did not see game action
- 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
- Daughter of Brad and Lori Strickland
- Father, Brad Strickland, played baseball at Kennesaw State
- Intends to major in nursing, with the career goal of becoming a physician's assistant
- Birthday is Sept. 26
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.
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