University of Delaware Athletics
2016 Softball Roster
Neal, Emily

Emily Neal
- Position:
- Outfielder
- Class:
- Sophomore
- High School:
- Caravel
- Hometown:
- Bear, Del.
- Major:
- Criminal Justice
Bio
AT DELAWARE
Has two years of eligibility for the Blue Hens after sitting out the 2016 season after transferring to UD from UMBC • will look to compete for a starting position in the Blue Hen outfield.
2017 SEASON (GAME BY GAME STATISTICS)
AT UMBC
2015 SEASON
America East All-Rookie Team selection for the Retrievers • appeared in 48 of 49 games for UMBC, making 46 starts in the outfield • ranked third on the team with a .336 batting average • finished second on the squad with 28 runs scored and third with seven stolen bases • went 5 for 6 with two doubles and four runs scored in a doubleheader at UMass-Lowell • posted six hits in nine at bats with five runs scored and an RBI during a twinbill vs. South Carolina State • had two hits against Lafayette, Mount St. Mary’s and Hartford • transferred to UMBC in January, 2015 after spending the fall of her freshman season at UMass.
HIGH SCHOOL
Five-year letterwinner at Caravel Academy • selected to NFCA All-America First Team as a senior • four-time All-State honoree, including first team selections in 2011 and 2014 • two-time NFCA All-Region selection after combining to hit .400 during her final two seasons • led Caravel to two state championships and two runner-up finishes • teammate of current UD pitcher Carolyn Szymanski • earned DIAA Award for academics of a 3.5 GPA or higher during the season.
PERSONAL
Emily Neal • born Mar. 10, 1996 • daughter of Charles and Beverly Neal • has a younger brother, Matthew • criminal justice major at Delaware.
Has two years of eligibility for the Blue Hens after sitting out the 2016 season after transferring to UD from UMBC • will look to compete for a starting position in the Blue Hen outfield.
2017 SEASON (GAME BY GAME STATISTICS)
AT UMBC
2015 SEASON
America East All-Rookie Team selection for the Retrievers • appeared in 48 of 49 games for UMBC, making 46 starts in the outfield • ranked third on the team with a .336 batting average • finished second on the squad with 28 runs scored and third with seven stolen bases • went 5 for 6 with two doubles and four runs scored in a doubleheader at UMass-Lowell • posted six hits in nine at bats with five runs scored and an RBI during a twinbill vs. South Carolina State • had two hits against Lafayette, Mount St. Mary’s and Hartford • transferred to UMBC in January, 2015 after spending the fall of her freshman season at UMass.
HIGH SCHOOL
Five-year letterwinner at Caravel Academy • selected to NFCA All-America First Team as a senior • four-time All-State honoree, including first team selections in 2011 and 2014 • two-time NFCA All-Region selection after combining to hit .400 during her final two seasons • led Caravel to two state championships and two runner-up finishes • teammate of current UD pitcher Carolyn Szymanski • earned DIAA Award for academics of a 3.5 GPA or higher during the season.
PERSONAL
Emily Neal • born Mar. 10, 1996 • daughter of Charles and Beverly Neal • has a younger brother, Matthew • criminal justice major at Delaware.
Highlight: Softball 2024 Season Highlight
Monday, June 03
Highlight: Softball Senior Day - 5/5/24
Monday, May 06
Highlight: Softball vs. DSU - 4/10/24
Monday, April 15
Highlight: Softball vs. Drexel - 4/29/24
Saturday, March 30