Barnard emerges as Georgia Southern’s reliable ace in the circle
Alana Barnard is a durable, high-upside right-hander for Georgia Southern who took a major step forward in 2025, finishing 7-4 with a 2.18 ERA and a conference-best combination of run prevention and traffic control. She stands out for keeping hitters off balance, limiting walks, and delivering big-game consistency, including a complete-game shutout of Marshall and a career-high seven strikeouts. For teams, the appeal is clear: she looks like a dependable starter with proven Sun Belt production and the competitive poise to handle pressure innings.
