Quick Hits

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Coaching news

Karla Powell

George Washington hired former Wisconsin standout Karla Powell as its volunteer assistant coach. With Powell and Stephanie Call as assistant coaches, Colonial hitters will learn a lot from these two powerful sluggers.

Jim McGowan

Fordham hired legendary Long Island high school coach Jim McGowan as its pitching coach. McGowan was head coach at Bay Shore HS from 1983-2011 and recorded a record of 661-89. McGowan and his players earned countless awards and he is sure to be a positive influence for Fordham's pitchers this year.

Recruiting news
2015 3B Taryn Grober of the Rock 18 Gold has verballed to St. Joseph's.

2014 1B/OF Courtney Rogers of the Polar Crush has verballed to St. Bonaventure.

Remembering a legend
UMass had a celebration of life ceremony for Elaine Sortino this Sunday. A beautiful ceremony for an amazing woman and coach! You can watch the ceremony here.

Scheduling news
UMass will attend the NFCA Leadoff Classic on Feebruary 21-23 in Clearwater, FL at the Eddie C. Moore complex. The Minutewomen will face DePaul, College of Charleston, Rutgers, UConn, and Hofstra. A special highlight of the weekend is that the two most successful Northeast softball programs will face off for the first time since 2003.