Breaking News: Former Arizona Outfielder Isabella Dayton Chooses Texas

UPDATED 12/16/21: On Thursday, Dayton announced her commitment to Texas. Writing on Instagram, she said, “If you can’t fly, then run. If you can’t run, then walk. If you can’t walk, then crawl, but by all means, keep moving.

“I want to thank the Wildcat Nation for the opportunity to play in the PAC 12 and the unforgettable games. I am thankful for all my coaches and the moments at UA. The experiences and the relationships i have made with my sisters will last a lifetime.

“With that being said, I am excited to announce that I will be pursuing my academic and athletic career at the University of Texas. I am proud to dedicate myself to personal growth on and off the field, while having a sense of accomplishment everyday of my life. as matthew mcconauhey [sic] always says, “alright alright alright.” #hook’em”

Dayton’s eligibility for the 2022 season is unknown at this time. As noted in our original breaking news article, she has three seasons of eligibility remaining.

ORIGINAL STORY (published November 27, 2021):

Arizona outfielder Isabella Dayton has entered the NCAA’s transfer portal, sources told Extra Inning Softball‘s Justin McLeod on Saturday.

The third-year outfielder’s name appeared in the portal on November 24th, shortly before the Thanksgiving holiday. She no longer appears on Arizona’s online roster.

Dayton entered her collegiate career as the 26th overall recruit in the country and appeared in 20 games during her true freshman season in 2020. She led the program with a perfect 10-10 showing in stolen bases.

In 2021, Dayton appeared in 44 games, starting 22 of them between left and right field. She batted .221 on the year with a home run, seven RBIs, and three stolen bases to her credit.