Indiana Softball Signs Ellie Goins
10/8/2025 4:30:00 PM | Softball
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. –––– Indiana Softball head coach Shonda Stanton announced the signing of transfer outfielder Ellie Goins on Wednesday afternoon.
"Ellie is an experienced outfielder who will strengthen our existing core," Stanton said. "She has the ability to make an immediate impact with her skillset, maturity and mindfulness. We are excited to welcome her to the Hoosier family."
Goins will join the Hoosiers in January as a mid-year transfer and will be eligible to compete in the 2026 season.
The Mooresville, N.C. native comes to IU after playing three years at North Carolina State (2023-2025).
In her time at NC State, she made 130 appearances in the outfield for the Wolfpack along with 118 starts.
As a member of the Wolfpack, she collected 23 extra base hits and swiped 21 bases. The three-time Academic All-ACC performer recorded a .985 career fielding percentage.
At Mooresville High School, Goins was a two-time All-Conference performer, two-time NCHSAA District 7 All-Region Selection and two-time NCHSAA 4A All-State Selection.
In 2019, she was named the District 7 All-Region Player of the Year, NCHSAA 4A All-State Player of the Year and was a 2019 MaxPreps High School Underclassmen All-American.
"Ellie is an experienced outfielder who will strengthen our existing core," Stanton said. "She has the ability to make an immediate impact with her skillset, maturity and mindfulness. We are excited to welcome her to the Hoosier family."
Goins will join the Hoosiers in January as a mid-year transfer and will be eligible to compete in the 2026 season.
The Mooresville, N.C. native comes to IU after playing three years at North Carolina State (2023-2025).
In her time at NC State, she made 130 appearances in the outfield for the Wolfpack along with 118 starts.
As a member of the Wolfpack, she collected 23 extra base hits and swiped 21 bases. The three-time Academic All-ACC performer recorded a .985 career fielding percentage.
At Mooresville High School, Goins was a two-time All-Conference performer, two-time NCHSAA District 7 All-Region Selection and two-time NCHSAA 4A All-State Selection.
In 2019, she was named the District 7 All-Region Player of the Year, NCHSAA 4A All-State Player of the Year and was a 2019 MaxPreps High School Underclassmen All-American.
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