Marist Softball Roster: Players Who Could Change Games
Marist Softball Roster: Strengths Hidden in Plain Sight
The 2026 Marist softball roster features 21 players including graduate student infielder Haley Ahr, senior outfielder Peyton Pusey, and eight new players (seven freshmen) under head coach Joe Ausanio. The Red Foxes won the 2026 MAAC regular-season championship for the third straight year with a 14-3 conference record and host the MAAC tournament at Gartland Field May 6-9.
Complete 2026 Marist Softball Roster
| # | Player Name | Position | Class | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Haley Ahr | Infield | Graduate Student | Union Beach, NJ |
| 3 | Peyton Pusey | Outfield | Senior | Newburgh, NY |
| 13 | Marissa Scarano | Outfield/Utility | Redshirt Sophomore | Newburgh, NY |
| - | Sienna Kunze | Catcher/Utility | Sophomore | - |
| - | Isabella Manory | Catcher | Senior | - |
| - | Annabelle Geiser | First Base/Outfield | Freshman | Newburgh, NY |
| - | Livia Wiltsie | Utility | Freshman | - |
| - | Ava Metzger | Pitcher | Graduate Student | - |
| - | Stella Blanchard | Pitcher | Redshirt Sophomore | Connecticut |
| - | Kaylie DeChicchis | Pitcher | Freshman | - |
| - | Anna Sidlowski | Pitcher/Outfield | Junior | - |
| - | Emma Bayor | Pitcher | Sophomore | - |
| - | Samantha Rogers | Outfield | Junior | - |
| - | Taylor Anderson | - | Freshman | - |
| - | Emma Hampton | - | Freshman | - |
| - | McKenna Manley | - | - | - |
| - | Makenzie Morgan | - | - | - |
| - | Lily Roumelis | - | - | - |
| - | Maia Salvo | - | - | - |
| - | Ava Blanchard | - | - | - |
| - | Ava Knox | - | - | - |
Key Returners Driving the Repeat Bid
Graduate student Haley Ahr set Marist's all-time hits record with 245 career hits on February 20, 2026, breaking former teammate Miah McDonald's record. Ahr led the NCAA with a .508 batting average in 2025-the highest single-season mark in program history-and finished with 90 hits, a .556 on-base percentage, and a 1.319 OPS.
Senior Peyton Pusey became the first player in Marist and MAAC history to score 200 career runs and led the NCAA with 82 runs scored in 2025. She hit .429 with 10 home runs, 25 RBIs, 14 doubles, and 15 stolen bases while posting a 1.123 OPS.
- Haley Ahr - Preseason Player of the Year, Preseason All-MAAC
- Peyton Pusey - Preseason All-MAAC, First Team All-MAAC 2025
- Sienna Kunze - Preseason All-MAAC, sophomore catcher/utility
Freshmen Making Immediate Impact
Coach Ausanio brought in eight new players, seven of whom are freshmen, marking the biggest roster overhaul in his Marist tenure. Freshman Annabelle Geiser leads the MAAC in on-base percentage (.540) and walks while ranking second on the team in average (.375).
Freshman utility player Livia Wiltsie ranks fifth on the team in OPS (.864) and third in total bases, displaying upperclassman confidence at the plate. Coach Ausanio noted, "They do not look like freshmen at the plate-I'd say they go up there with the confidence of an upperclassman".
- Annabelle Geiser - MAAC-leading .540 OBP, 23 walks
- Livia Wiltsie - .864 OPS, 29 total bases, infield versatility
Pitching Staff Depth After Graduation Losses
The Red Foxes graduated two-time MAAC Pitcher of the Year Maddie Pleasants and standout Kiley Myers, who combined to start 46 of 58 games and won 40 contests in 2025. Graduate pitcher Ava Metzger, the lone transfer portal acquisition from Manhattan, earned two MAAC Pitcher of the Week awards with a 2.03 ERA.
Redshirt sophomore Stella Blanchard, the 2023 Connecticut Gatorade Player of the Year, returned from Tommy John surgery with a 2.51 ERA in nine appearances. She allowed only one earned run over her first 12 innings against MAAC opponents.
"I don't even count the one appearance that I had as playing Marist softball. I consider myself a freshman... I don't think I am at my full potential yet, but I hope I can get there soon." - Stella Blanchard
2025 Season Context: Program-Best Performance
Marist's 2025 squad delivered a program-record 48 total wins with 21 MAAC victories, capturing both regular-season and tournament championships. The Red Foxes earned a No. 3 seed at the College Station Regional-marking the first time in five NCAA Regional appearances they achieved this ranking.
| Metric | 2025 Result | Program Record? |
|---|---|---|
| Total Wins | 48 | Yes |
| MAAC Wins | 21 | Yes |
| Home Runs | 108 | Yes (67 more than 2nd place) |
| Runs Per Game | 7.3 | - |
Key concerns and solutions for Marist Softball Roster Players Who Could Change Games
What is the Marist softball roster for 2026?
The 2026 Marist softball roster includes 21 players led by graduate student Haley Ahr (infield), senior Peyton Pusey (outfield), and eight newcomers including seven freshmen. Key returners Ahr, Pusey, and Sienna Kunze were named to the Preseason All-MAAC team with Ahr as Preseason Player of the Year.
Did Marist softball win the 2026 MAAC championship?
Yes, Marist won the 2026 MAAC regular-season championship for the third consecutive year with a 14-3 conference record and secured the #1 seed hosting the MAAC tournament at Gartland Field May 6-9, 2026.
Who holds Marist softball's all-time hits record?
Graduate student Haley Ahr set Marist's all-time hits record with 245 career hits on February 20, 2026, surpassing former teammate Miah McDonald.
How many freshmen are on the 2026 Marist softball roster?
Seven freshmen are on the 2026 roster out of eight total new players recruited by Coach Ausanio, representing the biggest roster overhaul in his Marist tenure.
Where does Marist softball play home games?
Marist softball plays home games at Softball Park at Gartland Field in Poughkeepsie, NY, where they host the MAAC championship tournament May 6-9, 2026.
