Tiffin University was picked fifth in the GMAC preseason coaches poll, as the Dragons prepare for the upcoming 2021 softball season.

The Dragons totaled 80 points, just edging out Cedarville (79) and Kentucky Wesleyan (71) in the poll. Trevecca Nazarene was first with 114 points (7 first place) followed by Ohio Dominican with 104 points (2 first place). Hillsdale was third with 90 points while Findlay had 87. A total of 12 teams will be competing in Great Midwest competition this season.

The Dragons had their 2020 season ended prematurely due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Their last full season was in 2019 in which they finished 30-17 overall, 18-8 in GMAC play. It was a strong season overall, as Tiffin finished 2nd in the GMAC in ERA with a 3.03 mark and 5th in batting (.304). They also led the conference in walks with 125 and were 2nd in on-base percentage (.372). Their 217 strikeouts as a pitching staff were also 3rd overall.

Leading the attack will be Second Team NFCA Midwest Region pick Hayley Kobie. Kobie, also a First Team All GMAC pick, batted .383 with 11 doubles and 27 RBI. Brooke Lambert brings a .327 average back along with 30 RBI and 11 doubles, while Heidi Marshall (.279, 23 RBI) and Brooklynn Esser (..306 in 2020) also return.

Both of TU's starters from 2019 return, as Second Team selection Sarah Klein and Victoria Edwards look to lead the staff. Klein finished with a 17-11 mark with 2 saves, a 2.49 ERA, and 129 strikeouts. Edwards was also solid with a 13-6 mark and a 3.28 ERA. They will be joined by talented pitchers Shelbey Spurlock, Isabella St. Peter, Claire Feldkamp, and Hannah Hill.