A senior catcher for the Tornado, Day helped lead King to a sweep of Shepherd University as she hit .714 (5-for-7) with a 1.143 slugging percentage and a .714 on-base percentage. The Oak Ridge, North Carolina native drove in four runs and scored three times with three doubles in the wins. In game one on Sunday, March 26, she drove in two runs and scored twice as she had three hits, two doubles. In the second game she was 2-for-3 with two RBIs, one run scored and another double. Day is currently riding a 10-game hit streak and caught a runner stealing.
2022-23 Conference Carolinas Softball Weekly Awards
Week 1 (Feb. 7, 2023)
Offensive Player of the Week: Taylor Watford, Francis Marion
Defensive Player of the Week: Bailey Wilcox, Chowan
Week 2 (Feb. 14, 2023)
Player of the Week: Virginia Bishop, North Greenville
Pitcher of the Week: Hannah Killough, Mount Olive
Week 3 (Feb. 21, 2023)
Player of the Week: Emily Bell, Barton
Pitcher of the Week: Jada Wilson, Lees-McRae
Week 4 (Feb. 28, 2023)
Player of the Week: Peyton Day, King
Pitcher of the Week: Jenna Walling, Francis Marion