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Big Ten Announces Distinguished Scholar Award Recipients

the Big Ten — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 19:46:09 UT

PARK RIDGE, Ill. – Following the conclusion of the 2009-10 academic year, the Big Ten Conference announced that 484 student-athletes have been selected as recipients of the Big Ten Distinguished Scholar Award.

Tags: Big Ten, NCAA

NPF Season Openers Reveal Equal Competition

the NPF — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 09:58:42 UT

“West Texas Dual on the Diamond” were one of two opening series of the 2010 National Pro Fastpitch (NPF) season held at the Rocky Johnson Field on the Texas Tech University campus. This series included two of the four professional teams: the USSSA Pride and the Chicago Bandits.

Lindsay and Paisley Named NFCA All-America

Conference USA — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 03:21:30 UT

IRVING, Texas - East Carolina's Toni Paisley and Tulsa's Lauren Lindsay were named to the 2010 Louisville Slugger/NFCA All-America Team Wednesday as announced by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA). Paisley earned third-team honors after compiling an East Carolina single-season record of 356 strikeouts to compliment her 31-11 record.

Tags: East Carolina Pirates, James Anderson, Oklahoma State Cowboys, Toni Paisley, Tulsa Golden Hurricane, women's softball

Orange Falls to No. 14 Oklahoma in NCAA Tournament Game

Syracuse Athletics — Sat, 22 May 2010 03:27:37 UT

COLLEGE PARK, Md. - No. 14 Oklahoma (44-10) defeated Syracuse (32-25), 10-1, in five innings in the opening game of the College Park NCAA Regional on Friday, May 21 at Robert E. Taylor Stadium. An explosive Sooners offense outhit the Orange, 8-1, and scored in every half inning to claim the win.

Tags: Oklahoma Sooners, Syracuse Orange, Tyson Chandler, women's softball

Daniels, Grant Selected to NFCA All-Region Team

Syracuse Athletics — Fri, 21 May 2010 00:42:29 UT

COLLEGE PARK, Md. – Outfielders Lisaira Daniels and Veronica Grant have been named to the 2010 Louisville Slugger/NFCA Division I All-Great Lakes Region second team, the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) announced today. It is the 15^th and 16^th all-time selections for the Orange.

Tags: Lisaira Daniels, Memphis Grizzlies, Syracuse Orange, Veronica Grant, women's softball

Ivy Collects Second-Team All-Region Honors

UTSA Athletics — Thu, 20 May 2010 21:36:08 UT

STARKVILLE, Miss. — UTSA sophomore Caitlyn Ivy has been named to the Louisville Slugger/National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) All-Central Region Second Team, the organization announced Thursday. Ivy recently was named first-team All-Southland Conference at shortstop after a breakout campaign.

Tags: Caitlyn Ivy, Jermaine O'Neal, Memphis Grizzlies, Southland Conference, Texas - San Antonio Roadrunners, women's softball

Medina Garners NFCA All-Region Honors

South Florida Athletics — Thu, 20 May 2010 17:42:29 UT

TAMPA - Senior JoJo Medina of the University of South Florida softball team garnered first team all-region honors, as announced by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) earlier today. The designated player/first baseman, who was named to the All-BIG EAST first team, finished her career as the leader on USF's all-time list with a .993 fielding percentage.

Tags: All-BIG EAST First Team, Chris Andersen, Memphis Grizzlies, South Florida Bulls, women's softball

Syracuse Captures BIG EAST Championship

Syracuse Athletics — Sun, 16 May 2010 17:47:42 UT

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Fifth-seeded Syracuse (32-24) captured its first BIG EAST Championship with a 2-1 win against No. 3 Louisville (38-17) in the conference title game on Saturday at Ulmer Stadium. The Orange became the lowest seeded in Championship history to win the BIG EAST Softball Championship in its first appearance in the title game.

Tags: Big East Conference, Jenna Caira, Louisville Cardinals, Syracuse Orange, women's softball

Boston U. Repeats as America East Softball Champions

the America East Conference — Sat, 15 May 2010 23:50:48 UT

ORONO, Maine -- For the first time since 2005, the America East softball regular-season champion is also the tournament champion. Taylor Cowan's fourth-inning home run proved to be the difference as top-seeded Boston University downed third-seeded Stony Brook University, 4-1, to win its second straight conference title on Saturday afternoon at University of Maine's Kessock Field.

Tags: America East Conference, Boston Terriers, connecticut fastpitch softball, Stony Brook Seawolves, women's softball

East Carolina Beats Houston, 4-0 and Advances to Championship

Conference USA — Sat, 15 May 2010 15:53:13 UT

HOUSTON – East Carolina’s Toni Paisley threw her 21st shutout of the season to lead the Pirates to a 4-0 win over Houston in the Conference USA Softball semifinal game at the Cougar Softball Complex in Houston, Texas. Charina Sumner of ECU went 1-for-3 with an RBI, two runs scored and a walk. Paisley improved to 29-9 on the season and lowered her ERA to 1.00.

Tags: Brian Butch, Conference USA, East Carolina Pirates, Houston Cougars, Toni Paisley, women's softball

Boston U., Stony Brook to Decide 2010 America East Softball Title

the America East Conference — Sat, 15 May 2010 15:41:23 UT

ORONO, Maine -- Boston University's Erica Casacci picked the perfect time for her first career home run. The sophomore second baseman blasted a third inning three-run shot in the winner's bracket final of the 2010 America East Softball Championship against Maine Friday at Kessock Field to lead her team to a 5-1 victory and a berth in the conference title game for the second straight year.

Tags: Albany Great Danes, America East Conference, Boston Terriers, Danny Putnam, Maine Black Bears, Ronny Turiaf, Stony Brook Seawolves, women's softball

Three CCSU Softball Players Honored by Northeast Conference

CCSU Athletics — Fri, 14 May 2010 02:09:31 UT

Seniors Sara Budrick, Katherine Knowles and sophomore Rebecca Mussatti have received post season Northeast Conference softball accolades. Budrick received the first annual NEC Most Improved Player award as voted by the coaches of the NEC. Mussatti received first team All-Conference credit while Knowles and Budrick were honored with second team All-Conference awards.

Tags: Central Connecticut State Blue Devils, David Lee, Golden State Warriors, Northeast Conference, Sara Budrick

Boston U., Maine are Victorious in America East Softball Championship

Volleyball Blog — Thu, 13 May 2010 23:08:09 UT

ORONO, Maine -- Boston University and University of Maine, the top two seeds for the 2010 America East Softball Championship, each posted wins on the first day of the tournament Thursday afternoon at Kessock Field and will meet with a trip to the championship game on the line Friday at 11 a.m.

Tags: America East Conference, Boston Terriers, Maine Black Bears, Ronny Turiaf, women's softball

Orange Advances to BIG EAST Semifinal

Syracuse Athletics — Thu, 13 May 2010 22:52:25 UT

LOUISVILLE , Ky. – Fifth-seeded Syracuse (30-24) upset No. 4 Villanova (27-28), 4-3, in the BIG EAST quarterfinal on Thursday morning at Ulmer Stadium in Louisville, Ky. The win marked the second conference championship victory for the Orange, who advances to the tournament semi-final.

Tags: Big East Conference, Syracuse Orange, Villanova Wildcats, women's softball

Three Terriers, a Bearcat Highlight America East Softball Annual Award Winners

the America East Conference — Wed, 12 May 2010 22:03:31 UT

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. -- For the second time in four years, Boston University has taken home America East Player, Pitcher and Coach of the Year accolades in softball as the Terriers’ April Setterlund was named the league’s top player, teammate Cassidi Hardy was tabbed the conference’s top hurler and their coach, Shawn Rychcik, was honored as Coach of the Year.

Tags: America East Conference, April Setterlund, Boston Terriers, Chelsey Lee, Elijah's Promise, women's softball

Roadrunners Duo Honored by Southland Conference

UTSA Athletics — Tue, 11 May 2010 20:42:06 UT

FRISCO, Texas — A pair of Roadrunners have been honored with the release of the All-Southland Conference Softball Teams, as sophomore shortstop Caitlyn Ivy (Huntington, Texas) was named to the first team and senior outfielder Rudi Cantu (Alvin, Texas) picked up honorable mention accolades on Tuesday.

Tags: Caitlyn Ivy, Rudi Cantu, Southland Conference, Texas - San Antonio Roadrunners, women's softball

Luksa Helps UTSA Salvage Game Three

UTSA Athletics — Sun, 09 May 2010 22:02:06 UT

Sophomore Morgan Luksa tossed a five-hit shutout and senior Chelsey Chapman went 2-for-3 with a triple and two runs scored to help lead UTSA to a 4-0 victory against Northwestern State in the season finale on Sunday at Demon Diamond.

Tags: Craig Brackins, Morgan Luksa, Northwestern State Demons, Texas - San Antonio Roadrunners, women's softball

Bulls Drop Final Game of Season to Georgetown, 2-1

South Florida Athletics — Sun, 09 May 2010 21:57:08 UT

WASHINGTON D.C. - In the last regular season game the University of South Florida softball team (24-29 Overall, 9-13 BIG EAST) fell to the Georgetown Hoyas (18-33, 7-15) in the bottom of the 7th, 2-1, at Guy Mason Field in Washington D.C. Although freshman Lindsey Richardson (12-8) did not allow an earned run, the right-hander suffered her eighth loss of the season.

Tags: Big East Conference, Georgetown Hoyas, Lindsey Richardson, South Florida Bulls, women's softball

Roadrunners Drop Pair to Northwestern State

UTSA Athletics — Sun, 09 May 2010 18:00:58 UT

NATCHITOCHES, La. – Senior Rudi Cantu and junior Danye Holmes collected three hits apiece, but it was not enough, as Northwestern State used a couple of strong pitching performances to sweep a doubleheader from UTSA, 5-1 and 1-0, on Saturday afternoon at Demon Diamond. The two losses dropped the Roadrunners to 22-29 overall and 14-15 in the Southland Conference.

Tags: Danye Holmes, Northwestern State Demons, Rudi Cantu, Southland Conference, Texas - San Antonio Roadrunners, women's softball

Bulls Blast Past Georgetown, 5-0, in Game 2

South Florida Athletics — Sun, 09 May 2010 03:27:40 UT

WASHINGTON D.C. - The University of South Florida softball team (24-28 overall, 9-12 BIG EAST) roped two home runs to take Game 2 over the Georgetown Hoyas for the 5-0 win in Saturday's doubleheader. The win, however, still does not guarantee a spot in the BIG EAST Conference tournament.

Tags: Big East Conference, Georgetown Hoyas, South Florida Bulls, women's softball

Bulls Win Pivotal Game 1 at Georgetown, 4-2

South Florida Athletics — Sun, 09 May 2010 03:23:09 UT

WASHINGTON D.C. - In a pivotal BIG EAST match, the University of South Florida softball team (23-28 overall, 8-12 BIG EAST) defeated the Georgetown Hoyas (17-32, 6-14), 4-2 in Game 1 of Saturday's doubleheader. With the win the Bulls kept their BIG EAST tournament hopes alive while knock out the Hoyas from the running.

Tags: Big East Conference, Georgetown Hoyas, South Florida Bulls, women's softball

Syracuse Splits with Canisius

Syracuse Athletics — Wed, 05 May 2010 03:46:50 UT

Sophomore Jenna Caira opened game one with 10-consecutive strikeouts as Syracuse (29-22) split a doubleheader with Canisius (31-19) on Tuesday at the Demske Sports Complex. The Orange took game one, 4-3, before a seventh-inning comeback fell short...

Tags: Bashaara Graves, Jenna Caira, Syracuse Orange, women's softball

Oklahoma State 8 vs. Nebraska 0

Mitch Cockrell — Mon, 03 May 2010 20:46:23 UT

Sacred Heart 1 vs. Bryant 0

Larry Morgenweck — Mon, 03 May 2010 10:15:10 UT

Bulls Fall on Senior Day, Softball Stadium not Forgotten

South Florida Athletics — Sun, 02 May 2010 20:59:02 UT

TAMPA - In their last game at the USF Softball Stadium, the University of South Florida softball team (22-28 Overall, 7-12 BIG EAST) dropped the rubber game of their three game set to the Louisville Cardinals (34-16, 13-6), 5-0, but the memories and history won't be forgotten.

Tags: Big East Conference, Louisville Cardinals, South Florida Bulls, women's softball

Grant, Caira Leads Orange in Saturday Split

Syracuse Athletics — Sun, 02 May 2010 03:15:07 UT

PITTSBURGH – Veronica Grant and Jenna Caira set the tone for the Orange (28-21, 10-8) as it split a doubleheader with Pittsburgh (25-21, 9-9) on Saturday, May 1 at Trees Field. Grant hit .429 through the two games – leading the Syracuse offense which outhit the Panthers, 16-8 – while Caira threw her third one-hitter in as many appearances.

Tags: Big East Conference, Jenna Caira, Pittsburgh Panthers, Syracuse Orange, Veronica Grant, women's softball

A Big Fifth Inning Shocks Louisville in 2-1 Victory

South Florida Athletics — Sun, 02 May 2010 03:11:00 UT

One inning was all it took as the University of South Florida softball team (22-27 Overall, 7-11 BIG EAST) downed the Louisville Cardinals 33-16, 12-6), 2-1, in the Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader. After both teams remained scoreless through four innings of play, the Bulls muscled two runs across in the fifth.

Tags: Big East Conference, Louisville Cardinals, South Florida Bulls, women's softball

Bulls Can't Pull Off Upset in 4-0 Loss to Louisville

South Florida Athletics — Sun, 02 May 2010 03:06:08 UT

TAMPA - The University of South Florida softball team (21-27 Overall, 6-11 BIG EAST) failed to defeat the Louisville Cardinals (33-15, 12-5) who are receiving votes in both national polls in Game 1 of Saturday's doubleheader. Louisville, who is the second best hitting team in the conference, tallied eight hits to the Bulls' two.

Tags: Big East Conference, Louisville Cardinals, South Florida Bulls, women's softball

Bulls Drop Sixth Straight in Loss to Villanova

South Florida Athletics — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 02:22:00 UT

The University of South Florida softball team continued its struggles as the Bulls fell to the Villanova Wildcats, 6-1, in Game 2 of Wednesday's doubleheader. Once again the Wildcats scored in the first inning, giving them an early lead.

Tags: Big East Conference, South Florida Bulls, Villanova Wildcats, women's softball

Fountain Hits First Career Homer, Bulls Fall, 8-4

South Florida Athletics — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 02:16:23 UT

VILLANOVA, Pa. - Although sophomore Laura Fountain hit her first career home run, the University of South Florida softball team (21-25 overall, 6-9 BIG EAST) dropped a crucial conference game to the Villanova Wildcats (19-27, 5-10), 8-4, on Wednesday. The Wildcats unloaded their offense on the Bulls, hitting a BIG EAST best 18 hits in the game.

Tags: Big East Conferece, Laura Fountain, South Florida Bulls, Villanova Wildcats, women's softball

Caira Powers Orange in Sweep of Penn State

Syracuse Athletics — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 13:16:29 UT

UNIVERSITY PARK , Pa. – Sophomore ace Jenna Caira propelled the Orange (27-20) to a sweep of Penn State (28-18) on Tuesday afternoon at Nittany Lion Field. Syracuse shut out PSU in game one, 2-0, before securing a 6-1 victory in game two.Caira started both games for the Orange, one-hitting the Nittany Lions in game one.

Tags: Atlanta Dream, Jenna Caira, Syracuse Orange, women's softball

Viks Increases Mountain Division Lead With Sweep of Bengals

Portland State Athletics — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 10:26:41 UT

Portland State 1-7 vs. Idaho State 0-1 (D//H) Sweep

Craig Clark — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 10:20:13 UT

Bach's Complete Game Shutout Clinches Series For No. 9 Softball Over No. 20 Oregon

Arizona State Athletics — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 10:07:14 UT

Hillary Bach’s seventh complete game shutout of the season coupled with Krista Donnenwirth’s fifth home run of the year lit the fire Sunday afternoon as the No. 9 Sun Devil Softball team topped No. 20 Oregon 3-0 to clinch the series.

Arizona State 3 vs. Oregon 0

David R. Alleyne — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 01:03:58 UT

Bulls Falls to DePaul, 8-0

South Florida Athletics — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 19:41:51 UT

TAMPA - Sophomore Janine Richardson extended her hit streak to eight games, but it was not enough as the University of South Florida softball team (21-24 overall, 6-8 BIG EAST) lost its third straight game to the DePaul Blue Demons (29-14, 13-3), 8-0 in six innings Sunday afternoon.

Tags: Big East Conference, DePaul Blue Demons, Janine Richardson, South Florida Bulls, women's softball

Early Lead is All Orange Needs to Take Game Three

Syracuse Athletics — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 19:34:13 UT

SYRACUSE, N.Y. – The Syracuse University softball team jumped out to an early lead in the bottom of the first inning in last of the three-game series against the University of Connecticut Huskies, to eventually take the contest 5-1 on Sunday, April 25.

Tags: Big East Conference, Connecticut Huskies, Syracuse Orange, women's softball

Pioneers Softball Splits Saturday Double Dip With Fairleigh Dickinson

Sacred Heart Athletics — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 14:31:33 UT

The Sacred Heart softball team was forced to settle for a split of a double header with Fairleigh Dickinson this afternoon at Pioneer Park. The Knights shut out the Pioneers in game one of the double header en route to a 2-0 victory.

Sacred Heart 0 vs. Fairleigh Dickinson 2

Larry Morgenweck — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 02:53:05 UT

Tags: Fairleigh Dickinson Knights, Sacred Heart Pioneers, women's softball

Humpal Guides Roadrunners Past Texas State, 7-1

UTSA Athletics — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 22:41:05 UT

Junior Emily Humpal belted two home runs and carried a no-hitter into the seventh inning to help lead the UTSA softball team to a 7-1 victory against Texas State on Saturday afternoon at Roadrunner Field.

Tags: Emily Humpal, Southland Conference, Texas - San Antonio Roadrunners, Texas State Bobcats, women's softball

UTSA Splits Friday Twinbill with Texas State

UTSA Athletics — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 16:27:43 UT

SAN ANTONIO – Junior Kristin Kappler’s pinch-hit, two-run single in the bottom of the sixth inning helped lift the UTSA softball team to a 3-1 victory over Texas State in game one of a Southland Conference doubleheader Friday evening. Shelby Carnline’s two-run double in the 10th inning helped the Bobcats take the nightcap, 6-4.

Tags: Kristin Kappler, Shelby Carnline, Southland Conference, Texas - San Antonio Roadrunners, Texas State Bobcats, women's softball

Orange Duo Sets Stolen Base Record at Louisville

Syracuse Athletics — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 12:13:32 UT

LOUISVILLE , Ky. – Syracuse (23-19, 7-6) dropped a pair of games to Louisville (28-15, 7-5). The Cardinals took game one, 6-2, before completing the sweep with a 7-4 game two victory. Both contests were televised live on ESPNU. Sophomore Lisaira Daniels and freshman Veronica Grant furthered their race for the SU single-season stole base title.

Tags: Big East Conference, ESPNU, Lisaira Daniels, Louisville Cardinals, Syracuse Orange, Veronica Grant, women's softball

PC Softball Sweeps BIG EAST Doubleheader Against UConn, 3-1, 6-0

Providence Athletics — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 10:13:34 UT

The Providence College softball team used strong pitching to defeat the University of Connecticut, 3-1 and 6-0, in a BIG EAST Conference doubleheader Wednesday afternoon at Raymond Field. With the wins, Providence improved to 17-22 overall...

UTSA Sweeps Houston Baptist in Wednesday Doubleheader

UTSA Athletics — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 03:09:29 UT

Sophomore Caitlyn Ivy collected four hits and junior Emily Humpal and sophomore Morgan Luksa tossed complete games to help lead the UTSA softball team to a doubleheader sweep of Houston Baptist, 3-1 and 4-1, on Wednesday afternoon...

Tags: Caitlyn Ivy, Emily Humpal, Houston Baptist Huskies, Morgan Luksa, Texas - San Antonio Roadrunners

Toscano Leads Bulls in Game Two over Pitt, 5-1

South Florida Athletics — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 03:01:06 UT

TAMPA - Senior Tara Toscano and the University of South Florida softball team (21-21 Overall, 6-5 BIG EAST) led the Bulls to a 5-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Panthers (23-18, 7-6) in game two of Wednesday's doubleheader. After being shutout in game one, the Bulls busted open the bats, scoring three runs in the first inning.

Tags: Big East Conference, Pittsburgh Panthers, South Florida Bulls, Tara Toscano, women's softball

Pitt Wins Pitchers' Duel in 10 Innings

South Florida Athletics — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 02:56:27 UT

TAMPA - Pittsburgh hit an RBI single in the 10th inning and the Bulls (20-21 Overall, 5-5 BIG EAST) wasted a solid effort by freshman pitcher Lindsey Richardson as the Panthers (23-17, 7-5) defeated the University of South Florida softball team, 1-0, in 10 innings in the first game of a doubleheader Wednesday afternoon.

Tags: Big East Conference, Lindsey Richardson, Pittsburgh Panthers, South Florida Bulls, women's softball

PC Softball Defeats Bryant, 10-2, In First Annual Pink Out

Providence Athletics — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 10:36:57 UT

The Providence College softball team defeated Bryant University, 10-2, in the First Annual Pink Out Tuesday afternoon at Raymond Field. Sophomore Michelle Huber (Dana Point, Calif.) hit a three-run home run, while junior Justine Stratton (Fresno, Calif.) belted a grand slam to seal the victory in the fifth inning.

Hartford Softball Takes Doubleheader From Sacred Heart

Hartford Athletics — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 10:25:54 UT

The University of Hartford softball team snapped a five-game losing skid with a pair of wins at in-state rival Sacred Heart on Tuesday afternoon. Hartford took game one by a 10-6 final and defeated the Pioneers, 5-2, in the nightcap.

Caira Named BIG EAST Player of the Week

Syracuse Athletics — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 23:04:15 UT

SYRACUSE, N.Y. – Sophomore pitcher Jenna Caira (Toronto, Ontario) was named BIG EAST Player of the Week, the conference announced today. Caira was named BIG EAST Pitcher of the Week honors last week and is the first conference student-athlete to earn both Pitcher of the Week and Player of the Week honors this season.

Tags: Big East Conference, Jenna Caira, player of the week, women's softball

Bulls Defeat Providence in Rubber Game, 3-1

South Florida Athletics — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 21:38:21 UT

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – After splitting yesterday's doubleheader, the University of South Florida softball team (20-20 overall, 5-4 BIG EAST) defeated the Providence Friars (14-22, 4-7) in the rubber game Sunday. Led by senior Alison Savarese, who had three of the Bulls six hits, USF improved to .500 on the season.

Tags: Alison Savarese, Big East Conference, Providence Friars, South Florida Bulls, women's softball