Richards got off to an impressive start to the season as she posted a 0.00 ERA in 12 innings, notched a no-hit shutout, and racked up 18 strikeouts in two starts. The junior was credited with complete game wins over Spring Hill before helping Valdosta State hold No. North Georgia. In addition to fanning 18, Richards' weekend stat line also included a .095 opponent batting averaging, as she surrender four hits, four walks and one unearned run. Richards fanned 12 versus Spring Hill, while she allowed four hits and fanned six against UNG.