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Softball Adds Eight for 2028

WILMINGTON, N.C. – UNCW softball head coach Ashley Wade has announced the addition of eight newcomers to the program for the 2028 campaign. 
 
"We are incredibly excited to officially welcome this class to our Seahawk family," said Wade. "Our goal with this class was to bring in elite pitching, offensive power, and true athleticism, and we feel like we have accomplished just that with this very talented and well-rounded group.
 
"They have big shoes to fill as they step in behind a senior class that has meant so much to our program, but we believe this class has the talent, competitiveness, and drive to make an immediate impact and continue carrying our program forward." 
 
2027 UNCW Softball Signing Class
 
Tatum Allen
Position: Infield
Height: 5-3
Bats/Throws: R/R
Hometown: Elizabethtown, N.C.
High School: East Bladen High School
Club Team: Team NC Polk
 
Highlights: Hit .607 with a .711 on-base percentage and .929 slugging percentage for East Bladen head coach Nathan Dowless as a junior … turned four double plays and recorded a .963 fielding percentage … also played volleyball and basketball for the Eagles … produced a .350 batting average for coach Jessep Polk and Team NC – Polk … cousin Dale Hatcher was a punter at Clemson and for the NFL's Los Angeles Rams from 1985-89 … uncle Wilt Hardin played baseball at North Carolina … uncle Wade Pait played baseball at UNC Pembroke … cousin Laikyn played softball at Southeastern Community College … cousin Colin McKee played baseball for Mercyhurst and reached Triple A with the Houston Astros … cousin Stephen played baseball at Montreat.
 
Coach Wade Says: "Tatum is someone who embodies everything we look for in a student-athlete, and her work ethic and character are second to none. She has a great glove, an outstanding feel for the game, and has worked to become a consistent table setter offensively. After years of attending our camps and mini clinics, we couldn't be more excited that Tatum is officially a Seahawk!"
 
Julia D'Amico
Position: Catcher/Outfield
Height: 5-8
Bats/Throws: R/R
Hometown: Waxhaw, NC
High School: Marvin Ridge High School
Club Team: Armor Elite Premier O'Neal 
 
Highlights: Varsity letterwinner for coach Linda McGowan at Marvin Ridge who hit five home runs with 20 RBI and an .867 on-base plus slugging percentage … 2026 Greater Charlotte Area Utility Player of the Year Finalist … 2026 Union County Catcher of the Year — Honorable Mention … 2025 Greater Charlotte Rising Star Finalist — Softball … 2025 Union County Catcher of the Year — Honorable Mention … 2024 Greater Charlotte Youth Player of the Year Finalist — Softball … also played volleyball and participated in cheer … played club ball for coach Chad O'Neal with Armor Elite Premier … brother Logan plays baseball at Wake Forest … brother Ty played baseball at Hofstra and Carson Newman … father, David, played college hockey and mother, Malea, was on cheer and dance in college.
 
Coach Wade Says: "Julia's athleticism and versatility will give us great options defensively, both behind the plate and in the outfield. She brings a tremendous presence behind the plate, with the ability to command the field, control the game, and impact the running game with her arm. Offensively, Julia brings a combination of consistency and power to our lineup, and we are excited about all the ways she will contribute to our team!"
 
Teagan Harter
Position: Middle Infield
Height: 5-4
Bats/Throws: R/R
Hometown: Callahan, Fla.
High School: West Nassau High School
Club Team: Santa Fe Inferno 18U Nowling
Highlights: Hit .436 with two home runs, 20 RBI and eight stolen bases for West Nassau coach Randalyn Bryant … totaled 15 doubles and turned four double plays … played for coach Heather Hann with Jax Storm National 18U were she hit .393 with one home run and 18 RBI … also played volleyball and bowled … father David played baseball at Central Florida State and brother Noah played baseball at Trinity Baptist.
 
Coach Wade Says: "Teagan is an outstanding defender with a strong arm and the ability to make an immediate impact on our infield. Having competed against some of the best teams in the country, she brings a high softball IQ and an understanding of what it takes to excel at a high level. Teagan's defensive ability combined with her offensive composure, scrappiness, and pop make her an exciting addition to our program!"
 
Kendall Howard
Position: Pitcher
Height: 5-6
Bats/Throws: R/R
Hometown: Greenville, N.C.
High School: D.H. Conley High School
Club Team: Team NC Polk
 
Highlights: NCHSAA 7A State Runner-Up at D.H. Conley under coach Wayne Heans … struck out 331 batters in her career while pitching to a 1.18 ERA with a  0.70 WHIP across 172.1 innings … played for coach Jessep Polk with Team NC Polk.
 
Coach Wade Says: "Kendall is a fierce competitor who thrives when the stakes are high, and we are excited for the competitive energy she brings in the circle. She has an impressive ability to spin the ball, generate swings and misses, and keep hitters constantly off balance, especially in the biggest moments. Kendall's competitive mentality, command, and deceptive movement will make her a big-time contributor within our pitching staff!"
 
Paisley Jackson
Position: Pitcher
Height: 5-2
Bats/Throws: R/R
Hometown: Latta, S.C.
High School: Latta High School
Club Team: Rock Gold Godwin Sobataka
 
Highlights: Struck out 181 batters across 120.4 innings for Latta coach Anna Rogers with a 2.00 ERA … produced a 0.78 ERA for Rock Gold Godwin Sobataka.
 
Coach Wade Says: "Paisley brings an exciting combination of velocity, spin, and movement that will make her a big-time addition to our pitching staff. Her ability to create elite vertical separation and keep hitters off balance will give our pitching staff another dynamic look. Paisley plays the game with a lot of passion, and we are excited about the energy and competitiveness she brings to the circle!"
 
Alyssa Martin
Position: 3B/Catcher
Height: 5-3
Bats/Throws: R/R
Hometown: Rincon, Ga.
High School: South Effingham High School
Club Team: Tampa Mustangs Gleason
 
Highlights: Hit .443 with a .486 on-base percentage, six home runs, 14 doubles and 33 RBI for South Effingham head coach Adam Newland … recorded 39 hits, 33 runs and a .877 fielding percentage … hit .411 with a .433 on-base percentage and .656 slugging percentage for Tampa Mustangs 18U Gleason/Novickis … totaled 37 hits, 23 RBI and 20 runs.
 
Coach Wade Says: "Alyssa brings a lot of versatility to our defense and will provide valuable depth behind the plate while also competing for opportunities in the infield. She has consistently proven herself offensively against some of the toughest competition in Georgia, developing into a reliable presence in the lineup. We love Alyssa's ability to compete at a high level on both sides of the ball and are excited to welcome her to the Seahawk family!"
 
Justine Nevels
Position: Outfield
Height: 5-10
Bats/Throws: R/R
Hometown: Guyton, Ga.
High School: South Effingham High School
Club Team: Tampa Mustangs Gleason
 
Highlights: Hit .407 with 35 hits, including 19 singles, six doubles, one triple and nine home runs, with 29 RBI and a .485 on-base percentage for South Effingham head coach Adam Newland … recorded a .983 fielding percentage … hit .435 with a .500 on-base percentage, 37 hits, including 23 singles, four doubles, four triples and six home runs with 22 RBI for Tampa Mustangs 18U Gleason/Novickis … also competed in track and field.
 
Coach Wade Says: "Justine brings an exciting combination of power and athleticism that will add another dimension to our offense. She has the ability to change a game with one swing, while her range and versatility defensively allow her to make an impact in the outfield or at first base. We are excited for Justine to make immediate contributions to our team on both sides of the ball!"
 
Carmen Overstreet
Position: Utility
Height: 6-0
Bats/Throws: R/R
Hometown: Jacksonville, Fla.
High School: Yulee High School
Club Team: Gainesville Gold
 
Highlights: Hit .434 with a .600 on-base percentage, .849 slugging percentage and 1.449 OPS as a junior at Yulee … recorded 23 hits, including four home runs, eight doubles and one triple, with 19 RBI and 20 runs scored in 23 games … totaled 15 career home runs through her junior season, including six as a freshman, five as a sophomore and four as a junior … hit .376 with a .492 on-base percentage, .663 slugging percentage and 1.155 OPS for Gainesville Gold under coaches Keith Sawyer and Jennifer Shields … totaled 16 home runs, 22 doubles, six triples, 86 RBI and 89 runs … hit .485 with a .538 on-base percentage and .818 slugging percentage during summer 2026, with three home runs and 11 RBI … also competed in volleyball, basketball and beach volleyball.
 
Coach Wade Says: Carmen is the type of player who gives you so many options and can impact the game in a variety of ways. She brings an intimidating presence at the plate with the raw power to do some special things offensively, while her versatility allows her to contribute in the circle, at first base, and in the outfield. We are excited to see the impact that Carmen has on our program! 
 
 
 
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