Long Beach State Softball Adds Five Division I Transfers
7/25/2025 5:01:00 PM | Softball
New Head Coach Kendall Fearn has immediately supplemented the team’s depth with five veteran Division I players.
LONG BEACH, Calif. – New Long Beach State Softball Head Coach Kendall Fearn has immediately addressed the vacant roster spots for her program, adding two infielders, two pitchers, and a catcher from the transfer portal for the 2026 roster.
Isabella Alonso | Pitcher | Cypress, Calif. | CSUN
A familiar foe will be coming to Long Beach State, as the Beach adds a pitcher with plenty of Big West experience in Isabella Alonso from CSUN. Part of the rotation for CSUN in each of the last three seasons, Alonso has thrown over 100 innings in all three seasons, posting a career ERA of 3.54 while striking out 168 batters with just 118 walks. An Honorable Mention All-Big West selection after her first season with the Matadors, Alonso was named to the All-Tournament Team at last season's Big West Championship after recording a pair of saves as CSUN advanced to the finals in Fullerton.
Kendall Fearn on Alonso:
"Bella is on a mission in her senior season, and representing her hometown at Long Beach State means everything! Her poise, maturity, and robust experience in the circle will be a major asset to our pitching staff. I can't wait to see her rock this opportunity, lead with conviction, and make that statement she is driven to make."
Jailynn Banda | Pitcher | Norwalk, Calif. | St. John's
Jailynn Banda returns to Southern California after one season at St. John's. Banda made 12 appearances, including three starts, as a true freshman for the Red Storm, posting a 3.46 ERA with nearly a strikeout per inning during her time in New York. Banda threw a complete game while tying a career high with five strikeouts against Penn State in a standout performance in her first collegiate season in the circle.
Kendall Fearn on Banda:
"We're excited to welcome Jailynn back to Southern California. She brings incredible fire and passion to the game, and her competitive spirit, character, and team-first mindset make her a perfect fit for the culture. I'm looking forward to the impact she will make at Long Beach State, both right away and throughout her career."
Jiselle Hernandez | Infield | Riverside, Calif. | Penn State
A tremendous all-around athlete, Jiselle Hernandez has spent the last two seasons at Penn State where she played in 38 games as a true freshman and made 20 appearances in the circle as a sophomore for the Nittany Lions. Recruited to the Beach as an infielder, Hernandez had a pair of doubles and a home run as a true freshman while only making six errors across 34 starts.
Kendall Fearn on Hernandez:
"Jiselle is poised to make a big impact in the Big West Conference as a skilled defender, clutch hitter, and brings a competitive edge that will elevate our program. She's a selfless teammate who proved her team-first mentality by transitioning from shortstop to pitcher in the Big Ten last season. I'm excited to welcome Jiselle and her family to The Beach as we begin this new chapter together."
Audree Mendoza | Catcher | San Diego, Calif. | Penn State
Also coming to the Beach from Penn State, Mendoza redshirted last season after a strong freshman campaign. Hitting .250 while playing in 35 games as a true freshman, Mendoza got off to a great start in her college career with five hits in her first six games and saved some of her best for a big moment, hitting a home run with a career-high three RBI in an NCAA Regional appearance with Penn State.
Kendall Fearn on Mendoza:
"Audree is a dynamic leader and talented student-athlete with valuable postseason experience. We're thrilled to welcome her back home to Southern California and excited for the impact she'll make both offensively and behind the plate. Long Beach State Softball fans are going to enjoy her presence, confidence, and leadership on the field."
Brooke Subia | Infield | Covina, Calif. | Portland State
Brooke Subia returns to Southern California after two years at Portland State. A two-time All-CIF selection at Charter Oak High School, Subia played in 27 games, starting 16 as a true freshman with the Vikings. She started the first three games of 2025 before missing the rest of the season.
Kendall Fearn on Subia:
"Brooke is a fiery, fun, and competitive student-athlete who brings an exciting style of play to The Beach. She's a true competitor in everything she does, and I can't wait to see her blossom on the college softball stage. We're thrilled to welcome her back home and for her to have the opportunity to play in front of her family, which is deeply important to her."
Those four players join five high school signees who remained committed to the program in Elissa Guerrero, Audrey Lopetegui, Pricilla Ramirez, Nina Sepulveda and Kali Su'e. Read more about those additions here.
Isabella Alonso | Pitcher | Cypress, Calif. | CSUN
A familiar foe will be coming to Long Beach State, as the Beach adds a pitcher with plenty of Big West experience in Isabella Alonso from CSUN. Part of the rotation for CSUN in each of the last three seasons, Alonso has thrown over 100 innings in all three seasons, posting a career ERA of 3.54 while striking out 168 batters with just 118 walks. An Honorable Mention All-Big West selection after her first season with the Matadors, Alonso was named to the All-Tournament Team at last season's Big West Championship after recording a pair of saves as CSUN advanced to the finals in Fullerton.
Kendall Fearn on Alonso:
"Bella is on a mission in her senior season, and representing her hometown at Long Beach State means everything! Her poise, maturity, and robust experience in the circle will be a major asset to our pitching staff. I can't wait to see her rock this opportunity, lead with conviction, and make that statement she is driven to make."
Jailynn Banda | Pitcher | Norwalk, Calif. | St. John's
Jailynn Banda returns to Southern California after one season at St. John's. Banda made 12 appearances, including three starts, as a true freshman for the Red Storm, posting a 3.46 ERA with nearly a strikeout per inning during her time in New York. Banda threw a complete game while tying a career high with five strikeouts against Penn State in a standout performance in her first collegiate season in the circle.
Kendall Fearn on Banda:
"We're excited to welcome Jailynn back to Southern California. She brings incredible fire and passion to the game, and her competitive spirit, character, and team-first mindset make her a perfect fit for the culture. I'm looking forward to the impact she will make at Long Beach State, both right away and throughout her career."
Jiselle Hernandez | Infield | Riverside, Calif. | Penn State
A tremendous all-around athlete, Jiselle Hernandez has spent the last two seasons at Penn State where she played in 38 games as a true freshman and made 20 appearances in the circle as a sophomore for the Nittany Lions. Recruited to the Beach as an infielder, Hernandez had a pair of doubles and a home run as a true freshman while only making six errors across 34 starts.
Kendall Fearn on Hernandez:
"Jiselle is poised to make a big impact in the Big West Conference as a skilled defender, clutch hitter, and brings a competitive edge that will elevate our program. She's a selfless teammate who proved her team-first mentality by transitioning from shortstop to pitcher in the Big Ten last season. I'm excited to welcome Jiselle and her family to The Beach as we begin this new chapter together."
Audree Mendoza | Catcher | San Diego, Calif. | Penn State
Also coming to the Beach from Penn State, Mendoza redshirted last season after a strong freshman campaign. Hitting .250 while playing in 35 games as a true freshman, Mendoza got off to a great start in her college career with five hits in her first six games and saved some of her best for a big moment, hitting a home run with a career-high three RBI in an NCAA Regional appearance with Penn State.
Kendall Fearn on Mendoza:
"Audree is a dynamic leader and talented student-athlete with valuable postseason experience. We're thrilled to welcome her back home to Southern California and excited for the impact she'll make both offensively and behind the plate. Long Beach State Softball fans are going to enjoy her presence, confidence, and leadership on the field."
Brooke Subia | Infield | Covina, Calif. | Portland State
Brooke Subia returns to Southern California after two years at Portland State. A two-time All-CIF selection at Charter Oak High School, Subia played in 27 games, starting 16 as a true freshman with the Vikings. She started the first three games of 2025 before missing the rest of the season.
Kendall Fearn on Subia:
"Brooke is a fiery, fun, and competitive student-athlete who brings an exciting style of play to The Beach. She's a true competitor in everything she does, and I can't wait to see her blossom on the college softball stage. We're thrilled to welcome her back home and for her to have the opportunity to play in front of her family, which is deeply important to her."
Those four players join five high school signees who remained committed to the program in Elissa Guerrero, Audrey Lopetegui, Pricilla Ramirez, Nina Sepulveda and Kali Su'e. Read more about those additions here.
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