Mount Marty Names Alicia Lopez as Assistant Softball Coach

Yankton, SD — [7/17/26] — Mount Marty University Athletics is proud to announce the hiring of Alicia Lopez as the new Assistant Softball Coach. Lopez joins the Lancer coaching staff bringing a wealth of elite collegiate playing experience, a strong background in player development, and a passion for character-driven leadership.

Lopez makes the transition to Mount Marty after serving as an assistant softball coach at her alma mater, Tabor College. Prior to stepping into the coaching ranks, Lopez enjoyed a stellar playing career on the dirt for the Bluejays. A standout third baseman, she was a three-time Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC) All-Conference performer.

Lopez brings a strong commitment to leadership and academic integrity. Her standout career at Tabor College includes being recognized as an NFCA Academic All-American Scholar-Athlete and a member of the KCAC Academic Team. Originally from Eastvale, California, she holds a bachelor's degree in Business Management and Accounting and is completing her Master's in Sports Management and Leadership. 

In her new role with the Lancers, Lopez will work directly with the infielders, assist with the team's offensive approach, and heavily impact the program's recruiting effort and help lead the junior varsity team. 

"We're thrilled to welcome Alicia Lopez to our softball family. Her experience in player development and a proven ability to foster a competitive, team-first environment will be an outstanding fit for our program," said Head Softball Coach Cassandra Brown Beyond coaching the game, she shares our commitment to helping student-athletes grow as competitors, students, and leaders. I'm confident she will play an important role in our continued success.

"I am excited to get the opportunity to be apart of Mount Marty's Softball Program," said Lopez Coach Brown speaks highly of the school, softball program and the community. I can't wait to get started." 

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About Mount Marty University

Founded in 1936 by the Benedictine Sisters of Sacred Heart Monastery, Mount Marty University is South Dakota's only Catholic institution of higher education. Located along the bluffs of the Missouri River in Yankton, with additional locations in Watertown and Sioux Falls, Mount Marty offers undergraduate and graduate degrees focusing on student and alumni success in high-demand fields such as health sciences, education, criminal justice, business, accounting, and more. A community of learners in the Benedictine tradition, Mount Marty emphasizes academic excellence and develops well-rounded students with intellectual competence, professional and personal skills and moral, spiritual and social values. To learn more, visit mountmarty.edu.