Gainesville, FL

Sophomore pitcher Ryleigh Bennett has signed to Campbell University in Buies Creek, North Carolina. The Sarasota, Florida native played at Sarasota High School before spending her first collegiate season at State College of Florida. Bennett transferred to Santa Fe for the 2025 season and contributed both in the circle and at the plate. 

Bennett played in 49 games for the Saints, 28 of them coming in the circle as she ended the year with a 12-7 overall record. Bennett kept a 2.26 ERA over 105.1 innings pitched and struck out 66 total batters. At the plate, Bennett tallied 14 hits, 14 walks, and added 8 RBIs to her offensive totals. Bennett was named to the 2025 All-Citrus Conference North first Team and was a 2024-25 FCSAA Academic All-State member. 

Bennett will join a Campbell program who went 37-20 in 2025, ending the season as runner up in the Coastal Athletic Association Tournament. Bennett will be bringing veteran experience and a tested arm to the Camels as they make a push for the CAA Tournament Title in 2026.