Western Carolina University

2020 (Senior): SEASON CANCELED AFTER 16 GAMES DUE TO COVID-19 PANDEMIC. Played in 12 games and made two appearances in the pitching circle … At the plate, had a .275 batting average with 11 hits and three doubles … Had one start and made two appearances in the pitching circle for a total of 1.2 innings pitched.

2019 (Junior): Made 14 appearances in the pitching circle and started four … Had a 7.57 ERA with an 0-2 record … Tossed 28.2 innings allowing 44 hits, 35 runs, 31 earned, 23 walks and eight strikeouts.

Prior to Western Carolina: Shay comes to the Catamounts from Howard College in Big Spring, Texas. In her two years playing for the Hawks, she helped the team compile a record of 91-21 and back-to-back conference and regional championships. As a sophomore at Howard College, Shay was named to the WJAC All-Conference Team, the all-region team and the NFCA NJCAA Division I West Region second team. She was also named the WJAC MVP. In her freshman campaign, she was named WJAC Pitcher of the Week, and WJCAC All-Conference Team.

Personal: Daughter of Jason and Katie Shay ... Has two sisters, Jenna and Madison ... Last season, Kylie played with her older sister Jenna at Howard College.