The University of Mississippi Athletics

2026 Softball Roster

Cassidy Patterson
Jersey Number 00

Cassidy Patterson

  • Class:
    Senior
  • Position:
    OF
  • Bats/Throws:
    L/L
  • Height:
    5-4
  • Experience:
    TR
  • Hometown:
    Tarpon Springs, Fla.
  • High School:
    East Lake
  • Prev College:
    Nova Southeastern
NOVA SOUTHEASTERN: Spent one season at Nova Southeastern … Appeared in 54 games and started in 51 games for the Sharks …Hit .348 with 55 hits in 158 at bats, recording 12 RBI, while also scoring 41 runs … Drew 26 walks during the season ... Led the team with 39 stolen bases ... Made 20 putouts with one assist during the season … Named All-SSC First Team … Stole two bases in the NCAA Tournament, with one each against Tampa and Barry (5/9).
 
INDIAN RIVER STATE COLLEGE: Spent first two years of college career at Indian River State … Named the 2024 NFCA/NJCAA Golden Shoe Award winner … Stole 95 bases over two seasons at IRSC, including 76 in her Golden Shoe sophomore season … Hit .421 with 20 RBI, 98 runs scored and 40 walks … Earned NFCA NJCAA All-American Second Team honors in 2024, while adding two All-Conference honors … Helped the Pioneers take home the NJCAA DI Softball World Series title in 2024, as the Pioneers rallied from a semifinal loss to McLennan Community College to win three consecutive games, including two straight against McLennan and take home the national title … Hit .364 in the tournament with two RBI.
 
HIGH SCHOOL: Played four years at East Lake High School where she also ran track for a season … Selected as Eastlake’s “Golden Shoe” & “Offensive Player of the Year” award winners. 
 
PERSONAL: Daughter of Chris and Lauri Patterson... Has two sisters, Ashlyn and Delaney.
HIGHLIGHTS: SB vs. No. 4 Tennessee
Sunday, March 29
SB at No. 4 Tennessee (3-28-2026)
Saturday, March 28
HIGHLIGHTS: SB at No. 4 Tennessee (3-27-2026)
Friday, March 27
HIGHLIGHTS: Softball vs.UAB(03/25/26)
Wednesday, March 25