FORT PIERCE, Fla. — Indian River State College sophomore Presley Smith has committed to the Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) softball program
Smith, an outfielder/catcher, excelled for Indian River State College over the past two seasons. In 2024, Smith helped lead Indian River State College to a national title.
A former Magoffin County High School standout, Smith earned numerous accolades during her two-year junior college softball career. In May, Smith was named to the All-FCSAA DI First Team.
Smith has been among the top junior college softball players in the nation the past two seasons. As a sophomore for Indian River State College, Smith batted .397 with 8 home runs, 54 RBIs, 51 runs and 37 stolen bases in 53 games.
Located in Fort Myers, Fla., FGCU is an NCAA Division 1 softball program and a member of the Atlantic Sun Conference. FGCU is a five-time Atlantic Sun Conference softball champion. The additional members of the Atlantic Sun Conference are North Florida, Stetson, Jacksonville, Queens, West Georgia, EKU, Central Arkansas, Austin Peay, Lipscomb, North Alabama and Bellarmine. FGCU competes in the Atlantic Sun’s Graphite Division, along with North Florida, Stetson, Jacksonville, Queens and West Georgia.
The Eagles compiled a 14-10 conference record in the 2025 college softball season. FGCU exited the 2025 college softball season 29-30 overall.
