Izzy Ray

Photo by: Daniel Carlson, BGSU Athletics

Photo by: Ashley Blanchard, WMU Athletics

Position:
Infielder
Height:
5-3
Class:
Freshman
High School:
Willow Canyon
Hometown:
Surprise, Ariz.

Bowling Green

2026 | Freshman

Made her collegiate debut with a pinch-running appearance against Tennessee State on March 21, scoring a run
Made another pinch-running appearance at Charleston Southern, and promptly stole a base
Had a hit in her first collegiate at-bat, at Western Michigan on March 20
Made her first career start in that game, in right field, and also had a sac bunt in addition to the single
Started the Falcons' next contest at first base
Drew a start at DP vs. Buffalo, and went 1-for-2 with a triple and a hit-by-pitch
Started the final two games of the Kent State series, with a walk and a single in the middle game of the weekend
Then, went 2-for-3 with a double and a run scored in the final contest in Kent, for her first multiple-hit game
Had the first two RBI of her career in the opening game vs. Toledo, then was hit by a pitch and scored a run in game two of the series
Was hit by a pitch and scored a run in the opener at Ohio
Then, doubled, walked and scored in BG's 8-1 win over the Bobcats later that day

Willow Canyon High School

Surprise, Ariz.

Earned four letters at Willow Canyon H.S. ('25)
Helped the Wildcats to a four-year record of 109-26-2, including a 32-2 mark and a state championship in her freshman year
Also lettered in golf and flag football
Captained all three teams, and was a two-time captain in softball

Personal

Born in Surprise, Ariz.
Daughter of Tyler and Nicole Ray
Plans to major in nursing at BGSU
Has a younger sister, Courtney
Played travel ball for AZ Storm Walding 18u

WHY DID YOU CHOOSE BGSU?
"I chose BGSU because I was drawn to the coaching staff and their willingness to allow me to play softball while majoring in nursing."