Gainesville, FL

Cloey O'Doniel has officially committed to continue her softball career at Thomas University. O'Doniel, a Thomasville, Georgia native, will be heading back close to home while playing softball for the Night Hawks.

O'Doniel appeared in 15 games this past season, hitting .200 with and an impressive .385 on-base percentage. Off the field, she earned recognition on the 2024 and 2025 All-Saints Academic Team, capping off a strong year both athletically and academically.

Thomas University belongs to the Southern States Athletic Conference, and posted a 30-22 record this past season. The Night Hawks will look to add to their postseason appearances with O'Doniel in 2026, bringing in a proven player.