There was a nervous energy for the Bobcats sitting in the University Events Center watching the NCAA Softball Selection Show not knowing if they were going to be selected as an at-large bid.
But to the relief of everyone in the room, including senior third baseman Sara Vanderford, the graphic flashed across the screen as Texas State was selected to play in the 2023 NCAA Softball Tournament where the Bobcats will be in the Austin Regional.
“It was awesome. What more can you want?” Vanderford said. “That is what you play for all year. The biggest thing is that we got it because it was up in the air whether or not we were going to make it. Having your name pop up gives you relief because you made it, but now it’s go time. This is when it gets more fun, and you have to work harder. It’s more about being thankful, but also pushing the bar because that is what we are here to do.”
