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Head Coach James DeFeo directs his Colonials at Tuesday's season-opening practice.

1/16/2018 12:00:00 AM | Softball

Jan. 16, 2018

WASHINGTON - GW softball brought springtime thoughts to a chilly Mount Vernon Campus on Tuesday afternoon, taking the field for their first official practice of the season.

The Colonials have reason for optimism returning seven field starters and their top three pitchers off a squad that earned a program-record 28 wins in 2017.

On Tuesday, they began the countdown to Head Coach James DeFeo's second season, which begins Feb. 16 against Florida A&M at the Diamond 9 Citrus Classic in Orlando, Florida. Their home opener comes Feb. 28 when crosstown foe Howard visits for a midweek doubleheader. (Full schedule)

Check out some highlights and interviews from the opening workout below.

ICYMI: We officially kicked off the 2018 season with a practice this afternoon. Only a month til our opener! #RaiseHigh pic.twitter.com/JbcfUVcY1B
- GW Softball (@GW_Softball) January 17, 2018