Kaidance Till has found a new college softball home.
The three-time Journal Star Player of the Year has signed with Louisville, joining the Atlantic Coast Conference program after transferring from Ole Miss. She redshirted as a freshman, giving her four years of eligibility as a Cardinal.
Till announced her intent to transfer from Ole Miss in May.
East Peoria native and Kent State transfer Bri Despines just wrapped up her career at Louisville. The all-ACC first-team catcher batted .402 with 66 hits and 70 RBIs, while throwing out 12 runners stealing and earning National Fastpitch Coaches Association third-team all-American honors.
Louisville finished the 2026 campaign with a 44-14 overall record and an 18-6 mark in conference play. The Cardinals made the NCAA Regionals as an at-large team.
In the award’s 35-year history, Till is the Journal Star’s only three-time softball player of the year winner.
Adam Duvall is a Journal Star sports reporter. Email him at aduvall@pjstar.com. Follow him on Twitter @AdamDuvall.
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