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Dukes Sign Transfer Outfielder Lisey St. Jean
6/11/2025 12:30:00 PM | Softball
HARRISONBURG, Va. - James Madison softball has bolstered its 2026 squad by signing transfer Lisey St. Jean to an aid agreement, Head Coach Loren LaPorte announced on Wednesday afternoon.
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St. Jean will have three years of eligibility left with the Dukes following her freshman campaign at NC State. She appeared in 31 games primarily as a pinch runner for the Wolfpack, recording two hits in six at-bats.
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"We are excited to welcome Lisey to the JMU softball family," said Coach LaPorte. "Lisey is a triple-threat lefty hitter with elite speed. She has great range in the outfield and has a high IQ in knowing the game!"
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Lisey St. Jean | OF | Sophomore | 5-3 | Marlton, N.J. | Paul VI (NC State)
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At NC State (2025):
High School:
Personal:
JMU finished the 2025 season as the runner-up in the Sun Belt Softball Championship, going 28-26 (11-13) in its third year in the Sun Belt.
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St. Jean will have three years of eligibility left with the Dukes following her freshman campaign at NC State. She appeared in 31 games primarily as a pinch runner for the Wolfpack, recording two hits in six at-bats.
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"We are excited to welcome Lisey to the JMU softball family," said Coach LaPorte. "Lisey is a triple-threat lefty hitter with elite speed. She has great range in the outfield and has a high IQ in knowing the game!"
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Lisey St. Jean | OF | Sophomore | 5-3 | Marlton, N.J. | Paul VI (NC State)
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At NC State (2025):
- Named NFCA All-America Scholar-Athlete
- Appeared in 31 games
- Recorded first collegiate hit against Minnesota on Feb. 16
- Stole two bases against Boston College on March 21
- Scored 10 runs, with five in ACC play
High School:
- Four-year varsity starter at Paul VI
- Tabbed No. 21 in the 2024 class and a First Team High School All-American by Extra Inning Softball
- Two-time Olympic Conference Player of the Year
- 2024 All-South Jersey Co-Player of the Year
Personal:
- Daughter of Jim and Amy St. Jean
- Youngest of four sisters: Ally, Belle, and Lilly
- Mother Amy attended JMU
- Father Jim (1992-96) and sister Belle (2020-24) played soccer at Goucher College
- Oldest sister Ally played softball at Ursinus College (2018-22)
- Other sister Lilly currently plays softball at Villanova (2023 - pres.)
- Plans to major in sport & recreation management
JMU finished the 2025 season as the runner-up in the Sun Belt Softball Championship, going 28-26 (11-13) in its third year in the Sun Belt.
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