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Toland, Franczyk, Gorczyca ALL-CAA 2025

Softball Riley Kijek

Toland, Franczyk and Gorczyca Earn CAA Honors

TOWSON, Md. – The Towson University Softball Team saw three Tigers honored as the Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) announced its all-conference and all-rookie teams on Tuesday. Kristin Toland and Grace Franczyk were both named All-CAA Second Team with Mackenzie Gorczyca being named CAA All-Rookie Team.
 
Kristin Toland started 47 times at first base in 48 total games played in her senior season and slashed .342/.429/.651 in 146 at-bats. She racked up 50 hits with thirteen doubles, seven triples, six home runs and 33 RBIs while scoring 31 runs. Among all CAA hitters this season, Toland ranked 7th in OPS (1.080), 6th in doubles, tied for 2nd in triples, tied for 7th in home runs, 6th in slugging percentage and 2nd with 26 extra base hits. Toland's seven triples also place her in a five-way tie for the 2nd most triples in a season in Towson history.
 
Grace Franczyk played in 48 games her junior season, making 35 starts as the designated player and thirteen at catcher. In 144 at-bats, she posted a .375/.442/.549 slash line with 54 hits, ten doubles, three triples, three home runs, and 40 RBIs with 23 runs scored. Franczyk led Towson in batting average, hits and RBIs this season and was one of only three players in the CAA to finish the season with at least 50 hits and 40 RBIs. Among all CAA batters, the junior ranked 10th in OPS (.991), 8th in batting average, tied for 10th in hits and triples and tied for 4th in RBIs.
 
Mackenzie Gorczyca appeared in 22 games as a freshman, making six starts at third base. She finished her rookie season batting .389 with a 1.117 OPS with five extra base hits and three RBIs while walking more than she struck out. Gorczyca recorded her first career hit, a two-run triple against Marist on February 15, and hit her first career home run in a win over Georgetown on April 15. The freshman also hit a game-ending pinch-hit bases clearing triple to seal an 8-0 win over Drexel on April 26.
 
The Tigers finished the 50th season in Towson Softball history with a final record of 23-29 winning at least 20 games for the 17th time in the last 20 seasons.
 
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Players Mentioned

Grace Franczyk

#34 Grace Franczyk

C
5' 5"
Junior
L/R
Kristin Toland

#9 Kristin Toland

IF
5' 6"
Senior
R/R
Mackenzie Gorczyca

#7 Mackenzie Gorczyca

IF
5' 8"
Freshman
R/R

Players Mentioned

Grace Franczyk

#34 Grace Franczyk

5' 5"
Junior
L/R
C
Kristin Toland

#9 Kristin Toland

5' 6"
Senior
R/R
IF
Mackenzie Gorczyca

#7 Mackenzie Gorczyca

5' 8"
Freshman
R/R
IF