Softball Adds Transfer Outfielder Zoe CalvezSoftball Adds Transfer Outfielder Zoe Calvez

Softball Adds Transfer Outfielder Zoe Calvez

by Ryan Ladika

ORLANDO – Representing the second addition from the transfer portal for the Knights this summer, the UCF softball team has announced the signing of rising sophomore outfielder Zoe Calvez.

Calvez, a native of Orlando, returns to her hometown after spending her freshman season in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, with the LSU Tigers.

“It’s super cool to come back to my hometown and do something great with a Knights team that’s on the rise. I grew up going to games at UCF and I’ve enjoyed watching the team grow over the years. To compete with those girls and that coaching staff is everything.”

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Calvez was a member of LSU’s 2023 signing class and at the time was ranked the nation’s No. 9 overall recruit by Extra Inning Softball, as well as the nation’s fourth-ranked outfielder overall.

She appeared in seven games for the Tigers in 2025, scoring four runs in LSU’s wins over Charlotte Feb. 8, South Alabama March 7, Louisiana March 11, and Louisiana Tech April 9.

A graduate of West Orange High School, the outfielder earned one West Orange Female Player of the Year selection, three FHSAA 7A All-State honors and four FHSAA 7A All-Metro/District Team selections during her high school career as well, and also played for the Atlanta Vipers-Tamborra 18U and the Hotshots club teams.

“When the coaching staff at UCF first called me, they were super honest about everything they were looking for from me and the program, and it aligned with what I wanted. Getting on campus made it 10 times better when I was getting to know everyone.”

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About UCF Athletics

UCF is a proud member of the Big 12 Conference. Our mission is to positively transform the lives of our students academically, athletically, and personally through a nationally competitive intercollegiate athletics program that enhances the reputation and visibility of the University. We strive to be Florida’s preeminent athletic program representing UCF and our community with distinction on the national stage as “Orlando’s Hometown Team”. To learn more about UCF and Athletics, please visit our websites at www.ucf.edu and www.ucfknights.com.