University of Connecticut Athletics
Softball Makes Additions to 2027 Roster
10/5/2026 2:18:00โฏPM | Softball
STORRS, Conn. โย Head softball coach Laura Valentino has announced the addition of three student-athletes to UConn's 2027 roster. The incoming class was ranked the 28thย best transfer class in the country by D1Softball.ย
Meet the Transfers
Avery Dinges โ Infielder (Mount St. Mary's University)
Avery Dinges (Coburn, Va.) joins the Huskies roster after spending her first two collegiate seasons at Mount St. Mary's. After suffering a season ending injury her freshman year,ย Dingesย had one of the best offensive seasons in school history in her sophomore season, earning her First Team All-MAAC honors. She hit .390 with 17 doubles, four triples, three home runs, and 24 RBI. Her 46 stolen bases led the country last season, averaging 1.00 stolen bases per game. Across her two seasons with the Mountaineers,ย Dingesย appeared in 61 games, recording 17 multi-hit games, 22 doubles, 31 RBI, and 52 stolen bases while scoring 45 runs.ย Dingesย graduated from Penn Valley High School in 2023. She was a three-sport athlete, earning Mountain League All-Star honors in soccer, basketball, and softball.ย
Head Coach Laura Valentino โย "We are incredibly excited to see Avery help us elevate UConn Softball, and she brings a spark offensively that is going to be fun to watch. Her energy on the field is contagious, and I love her drive to be great and her desire to make an impact every day."
Mackenzie Langan โ Pitcher (Central Michigan University)
Mackenzie Langan (Greenville, Wisc.) arrives in Storrs after spending four seasons at Central Michigan. Last season, she led the Chippewas pitching staff in appearances (30), starts (22), era (4.57), innings pitched (116.1), and strikeouts (112).ย Langanย had a breakout season in 2025, ranking among the top ten in nine statistical categories in the Mid-American Conference (MAC). Her stellar junior campaign earned her First Team All-MAC honors. Across four seasons,ย Langanย made 81 appearances with 47 starts, recording 238 strikeouts in 309 innings pitched. A 2022 graduate from Hortonville High School,ย Langanย led her high school team to two consecutive Sectional Championships in 2021 and 2022.ย
Head Coach Laura Valentino โย "Kenzie is a workhorse in the circle who brings great spin and the ability to keep hitters off balance. I love her attention to detail and commitment to her craft, and I am confident she will be a great leader in the circle for us this season."
Kendall Reda-Fehsal โ Utility (Rider University)
Kendall Reda-Fehsal (Succasunna, N.J.) comes to UConn after spending her first three collegiate seasons at Rider University. Last season,ย Reda-Fehsalย established herself as one of the MAAC's top hitters, earning First Team All-MAAC honors. She led the league with 14 home runs, while ranking second in RBI (48), and slugging percentage (.699). A three-time All-MAAC selection,ย Reda-Fehsalย appeared in 157 games for the Broncs, recording 143 hits, including 61 extra base hits and 26 home runs. She posted 38 multi-hit games while driving in 117 RBI.ย Reda-Fehsalย graduated from Roxbury High School in 2023. She was a three-time First Team All-NJAC and two-time First Team All-State selection and set Roxbury's career home run record with 18 homers over three seasons.ย
Head Coach Laura Valentino โย "Kendall is a steady presence who will be another UConn power threat and give us another great athlete behind the plate. I love her coachability and willingness to learn, and I am excited to see how she continues to grow and impact our team."
