Sophie Dandola at South Carolina
Sophie Dandola 2021 HS

Sophie Dandola Season 2021

#32
PosRHP
Ht5-10
ClSenior
HometownSeaford, N.Y.
Previous SchoolHofstra / Syracuse
B/TR/R
  • 2021 Spring SEC Academic Honor Roll
  • 2019-20 First-Year SEC Academic Honor Roll
  • 2018 NFCA Second-Team Northeast All-Region
  • 2018 NFCA Freshman of the Year Top 25 Finalist
  • 2018 CAA Championship Most Outstanding Player
  • 2018 Second-Team All-CAA
  • 2018 CAA All-Rookie Team

JUNIOR (2020)

2020 season was canceled after 26 games due to the COVID-19 pandemic

  • Made two starts on the year, while appearing in seven games during her debut season with the Tigers.
  • Struck out five batters in 13.0 innings.
  • Was 1-0 in the circle, grabbing a win against South Alabama (Feb. 7).

SOPHOMORE / SYRACUSE (2019)

  • Went 5-7 in the circle, making 21 appearances, with five complete games.
  • Struck out seven batters in a five-inning shutout over Florida A&M, holding the Rattlers to two hits (Feb. 23).
  • Struck out four against Florida (Feb. 24) and Niagara (March 27).
  • Earned a save against Dayton (March 10).

FRESHMAN / HOFSTRA (2018)

  • Helped lead the Pride to their first Top 25 rankings since 2013.
  • A Top 25 Finalist for NFCA Freshman of the Year.
  • Named to the NFCA All-Northeast second team and the All-CAA second team.
  • The Most Outstanding Player of the CAA Tournament.
  • Threw a perfect game against UNCG in the NCAA Regional.
  • Went 17-5 in the circle in her rookie season, striking out 73 while finishing with an ERA of 1.88.

HIGH SCHOOL

  • Played five seasons of varsity softball for Seaford HS.
  • A PGF All-American as a senior.
  • Named to the all-state, All-Long Island and all-country teams her senior season.
  • Posted a 0.57 ERA and a 6-1 record in her final season, while batting .582 at the plate.
  • Also earned all-state honors in volleyball.

PERSONAL

  • Daughter of Mary and Tom
  • Father played football at LIU-Post
Sophie Dandola

Junior
2020

RHP
5-10 / -