Skylar Brennan

Photo by: Illinois Fighting Illini

Photo by: Illinois Fighting Illini

Appeared in and started 53 games in the outfield
Paced offense with 50 hits and a .318 batting average
Added eight doubles, second-most on the squad, and 12 RBI
Led team with 13 multi-hit games, including two three-hit outings against Binghamton (2/13/26) and at Maryland (4/18/26)
Reached via walk 23 times, a team-best
Maintained a .969 fielding percentage, with 60 putouts, three assists, and one double play

Guided the Buccaneers to the Citrus Conference title
Led FSW to a runner-up finish at the 2025 NJCAA World Series
2025 NFCA All-America First Team
2025 NJCAA Divison 1 First Team All-American
2025 NFCA All-South Region
2025 NJCAA Divison 1 Rawlings Gold Glove Award
2025 NJCAA Divison 1 World Series All-Tournament Team
2025 FCSAA Tournament Team MVP
2025 All-FCSAA First Team
2025 All-Citrus Conference First Team
2025 Academic All-American
Slashed .448/.505/.693 as a sophomore in 2025
Tallied a career-high seven home runs
Recorded 86 hits, 51 RBI, 22 doubles, two triples, 11 stolen bases, and 74 runs scored

Guided the Buccaneers to the Citrus Conference title
Led FSW to a seventh-place finish at the 2024 NJCAA World Series
2024 All-Citrus Conference
2024 FCSAA All-Tournament Team
2024 NJCAA All-Academic Third Team
2024 FCSAA Academic All-State
As a freshman in 2024, slashed .354/.428/.526
Posted five home runs and 59 RBI in 2024
Ranked third on the team with 62 hits as a freshman
Played in all 67 games in her debut season with the Buccaneers
Finished the 2024 season with 62 hits, 59 RBI, 10 stolen bases, 11 doubles, and two triples

Daughter of Kevin and Jennifer Brennan
Father Kevin played baseball at Bryant
Has two older brothers, Brad and Matt
Chose Illinois because "I wanted more: more competition, more challenge, and a bigger stage to lead from. It's a chance to compete at the highest level, closer to home, in a program that values both athletic excellence and academic achievement. I'm not just here to be part of the team; I'm here to set the tone, push the standard, and lead from the front. Playing Division I softball in the Big Ten is an opportunity I've worked for all my life, and Illinois is where I know I'll grow—not just as an athlete, but as a person. I'm built for this level, and I'm ready to show it."