Dayton Verbals

Emily Froment - P- verbal to Dayton
Madaline Simmonds, ss, Columbus Bishop Watterson - verbal to Dayton

Dominant Pitching Helps Dayton Close out Fall Slate

http://www.daytonflyers.com/womens/softball/news/index.html?article_id=8139

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Dayton announces 2012 schedule

http://www.daytonflyers.com/womens/softball/news/index.html?article_id=8200

GW Softball earns academic awards

Softball earns academic awards
by Elizabeth Traynor

The Colonials saw eight student-athletes earn 2011 National Fastpitch Coaches Association All-America Scholar Athlete honors, and reported a combined 3.26 cumulative grade-point average to earn NFCA All-Academic Team accolades.
Katie Terrazas and Ali Waterman, 2011 graduates, seniors Jillian Stanley, Lauren Wilson and Amanda Zakeri, juniors Sandi Moynihan, also a Hatchet reporter, and Kristi Saporito and sophomore Chelsea Lenhart, were all named NFCA All-America Scholar Athletes. The award honors players who have posted a 3.50 grade-point average or higher during the 2010 to 2011 academic year.

“Any student who excels at the George Washington University has clearly accomplished something great,” head coach Stacey Schramm said. “To be able to manage the time needed to excel in both softball and the classroom is truly outstanding.”
The Colonials were just one of four Atlantic 10 programs to earn the recognition, joined by Rhode Island, Saint Joseph’s and Saint Louis.

Last season, under the leadership of then first-year coach Schramm, GW earned a 16-27-1 overall record, a 10-win improvement from the previous year. The Colonials will welcome seven rookies to the spring 2012 lineup, joining 16 letterwinners from last season.

Final GW Fall Stats

GW Fall Results

GW 11, Howard 3 (5 innings)
Maryland 3, GW 0 (8 innings)
GW 4, Mount St. Mary's 3
GW 7, UMBC 4
GW 9, Towson 1 (5 innings)
Delaware State 5, GW 4
GW 9, Delaware State 6
Maryland 4, GW 1

The Colonials also picked up a 2013 verbal from Megan Linn a SS/UT player from the Cal Lite (teammate w/ Harkness and Rogers of St. Joe's).

Saint Louis University softball named All Academic Team

ST. LOUIS - The National Fastpitch Coaches Association has recognized the Saint Louis University softball program as an All-Academic Team for the 2010-11 academic year, while six Billiken student-athletes have earned NFCA All-America Scholar-Athlete honors.
Saint Louis' 3.285 grade point average was the best in the Atlantic 10 Conference in 2010-11. The Billikens ranked 46th nationally in team GPA.
In addition, Kristain Burger, Kerri Dockins, Rachel Faletto, Kelcie Matesa, Kristin Nicoletti and Caitlin Trevillyan were named to the All-America Scholar-Athlete list. To be included, a student-athlete must achieve at least a 3.5 GPA for the entire year."Our accomplishments in the classroom are a great source of pride for our program," head coach Christy Connoyer said. "From the time our student-athletes are recruits until they graduate, we emphasize to them the importance of academic achievement and the value of a Saint Louis University education. Earning the NFCA awards indicates they are taking full advantage of the wonderful educational opportunities they have at SLU."

Fall Scores

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September 16
Fordham beat Albany 8-2
Fordham lost to Binghamton 6-5

September 17
UMass beat Sacred Heart 10-0
UMass tied Boston College 3-3
Lafayette @ Temple (Score Unknown)
Temple beat Iona 3-0
Charlotte lost to UNC Greensboro 10-9
Charlotte beat East Carolina 13-7
Fordham beat Syracuse 2-1
Fordham beat Cornell 10-0
St. Bonaventure beat St. Rose 12-0
St. Bonaventure beat Colgate 3-0
Dayton lost to Northern Kentucky 1-0
Dayton beat Cedarville 5-0

September 18
George Washington beat Howard 11-3
George Washington lost to Maryland 3-0
St. Louis @ SIUE (DH) Cancelled
St. Bonaventure lost to Marist 16-8
St. Bonaventure beat Marist 6-2
Dayton beat Findlay 7-3
Dayton beat Findlay 4-0
September 23


September 24
Holy Cross @ UMass (DH) Rained Out
Delaware @ Temple
Wagner @ Temple
Wingate @ Charlotte
St. Andrew's Presbyterian @ Charlotte
St. Louis @ College Reverse Tournament (Ferguson, MO)
St. Bonaventure lost to Niagara 4-3
St. Bonaventure beat Buffalo 4-1

September 25
St. Louis @ College Reverse Tournament (Ferguson, MO)
St. Bonaventure lost to Canisius 8-0
St. Bonaventure lost to Buffalo 
Fordham beat Army 7-3
Fordham beat Siena 9-0
St. Joseph's lost to Lehigh 2-1
St. Joseph's beat Seton Hall 7-1

September 30
Aiken Technical @ Charlotte (DH)
St. Joseph's lost to Villanova 1-0

October 1
Bryant @ UMass Rained Out
Temple vs. Drexel @ Rocci Pignoli City 6 Tournament (Philadelphia, PA)
Temple vs Penn @ Rocci Pignoli City 6 Tournament (Philadelphia, PA)
St. Joseph's beat La Salle 2-1
St. Louis @ SEMO
St. Louis vs Missouri State @ SEMO

October 2
Fordham beat Caldwell 5-4
Fordham beat Seton Hall 7-1 
Iona @ UMass (DH) Rained Out
Appalachian State @ Charlotte
Spartanburg Methodist @ Charlotte
Mount St. Mary's @ George Washington (DH)
St. Joseph's vs. TBA @ Rocci Pignoli City 6 Tournament (Philadelphia, PA)

October 8
George Washington vs. TBA @ Maryland Fall Tournament
George Washington vs. TBA @ Maryland Fall Tournament
Dayton vs. Ohio @ Ohio State
Dayton @ Ohio State
October 9
George Washington @ Maryland Fall Tournament
George Washington vs. TBA @ Maryland Fall Tournament
St. Joseph's @ Rutgers
St. Joseph's vs Monmouth @ Rutgers

Updates

Coaching:

Fordham has hired Melissa Inouye as an assistant coach. Inouye joins Coach Bridget Orchard's staff of Kyle Jamieson and Bob Baxter.

George Washington has hired Holly Farris as an assistant coach. Farris joins Coach Stacey Schramm's staff of Dan Sperl.

Commitments:

Emily Rogers, a 2013 pitcher for Cal Lite has verballed to St. Joseph's

Brianna Lore, a 2012 LHP/1B for Legion of Doom has verballed to St. Louis

Field Upgrades:

Renovations have continued on Fordham's Bahoshy Softball Field. Fordham's field is getting a complete makeover for the 2012 season.

Recap of the 1st Fall Weekend

Fall Scores

George Washington beat Howard 11-3 (5 innings)
WP-Heidi Penna

Notes: George Washington broke out the bats as they beat Howard 11-3 in 5 innings. Courtney Martin and Heidi Penna both saw action in the circle, combining to allow just 4 hits over 5 innings, while striking out 3. At the plate, the Colonials were led by freshman Victoria Valos who went 2-3 with 4 RBI, Chelsea Lenhart went 1-2 with 3 RBI and 2 runs scored, Lauren Wilson was 2-3 with a RBI, and Jordyn O'Donnell was 2-2 with 1 RBI. Autumn Taylor, Sandi Moynihan, and Samantha Dos Santos also added hits.

George Washington lost to Maryland 3-0 (8 innings)
WP-Kaitlin Schmeiser
LP-Kara Clauss

Notes: George Washington went toe to toe with NCAA Regional participant Maryland playing scoreless ball through 7 innings before Maryland broke through in the 8th. Kara Clauss did an excellent job in the circle, limiting the Terps to 7 hits. The Colonials picked up 3 hits in game, from Alex Thompson, Samantha Dos Santos, and Autumn Taylor. George Washington hitters also showed that they have keen eyes at the plate, picking up 8 walks.

Fordham beat Albany 8-2
WP-Jen Mineau

Notes: Jen Mineau was in dominant form once again striking out 9 batters in 5 innings, while allowing just one hit. Taylor Pirone threw the final two innings and picked up 4 strikeouts in her 1st appearance as a Ram. Fordham racked up 10 hits in the game with Chelsea Palumbo and Jamie LaBovick each tallying two.

Fordham lost to Binghamton 6-5
LP-Jen Mineau

Notes: The Rams battled back from a 4-3 deficit only to fall 6-5 on a walk off home run. Michelle Daubman made her debut in the circle for the Rams and Mineau closed the game out. Paige Ortiz hit a huge 2 run HR to put to give Fordham the lead heading into the bottom of the 7th and Michelle Daubman tallied a 2 run double in the 6th.

Fordham beat Syracuse 2-1
WP-Jen Mineau
LP-Jenna Caira

Notes: Jen Mineau turned it up a notch once again, dominating the Big East champion Orange, by striking out 13 and allowing just 2 walks. Chelsea Palumbo hit a solo HR, and Elise Fortier doubled in Brianna Turgeon after Turgeon hit a triple. Paige Ortiz and Gabby Luety had Fordham's other hits during the game.

Fordham beat Cornell 10-0
WP-Taylor Pirone

Notes: Taylor Pirone threw 4 scoreless innings before giving way to Michelle Daubman for the final 3, as the Rams offense came to life in this game. Fordham scored 10 runs on 10 hits, including 2 hits for Kayla Lombardo, Kat Van Benschoten, and Brianna Ciuffi.

Charlotte beat East Carolina 13-7
WP-Katie Watkins

Charlotte lost to UNC Greensboro 10-9
LP-Chelsea Lisikatos

St. Bonaventure beat St. Rose 12-0
WP-Jen Sansano

St. Bonaventure beat Colgate 3-0
WP-Jen Sansano

St. Bonaventure lost to Marist 16-8
LP-Diana Phalon

St. Bonaventure beat Marist 6-2
WP-Jen Sansano

Dayton lost to Northern Kentucky 1-0
LP-Sarah Wedel

Dayton beat Cedarville 5-0
WP-Kayla English

Dayton beat Findlay 7-3
WP-Kayla English

Dayton beat Findlay 4-0
WP-?

Temple vs Lafayette
Temple vs Iona

UMass vs Boston College
UMass vs Sacred Heart

St. Louis vs. SIUE was rained out

I don't have any scores or details from UMass or Temple
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Updates

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Back to softball news:

Coaching
Fordham has hired Kyle Jamieson as its new assistant coach. Jamieson is an accomplished coach, who knows how to both win and develop talent. Coach Bridget Orchard made an outstanding hire and it is easy to see this hire paying dividends right away.

St. Louis has hired Pat Kies and Sarah Clynes as assistants. Clynes was an outstanding player for UIC, both in the circle and at the plate, so she will be able to help the Billikens in all aspects of the game. Kies comes to St. Louis from UMKC, which just had one of its best seasons in school history. Kies has proven he can help out a program and Coach Christy Connoyer is excited to have him on board. Both these young assistants should play a big role in shaping Billiken softball.

Former Atlantic 10 Player of the Year and St. Joe's great Brooke Darreff has joined Temple's staff as a graduate assistant. Coach DiPietro has definitely added a good one to his program.

Roster updates
Temple has picked up former USF Bull ace Capri Catalano. Catalano was the Big East Freshman of the Year in 2008, going 17-1 her freshman year with a 1.40 ERA and 176 SO in 129.2 IP. She then lost her entire sophomore season due to injury and is still looking to regain the form of her freshman season. In 2010, she was 3-5 with a 3.78 ERA and 50 SO in 50 IP and last season she went 2-3 with a 3.62 ERA and 31 SO in 38.2 IP. She will be a true shutdown pitcher for the Owls and if she can return to her freshman year form...let's just say it will be a very exciting year in the A10.

Freshmen:
Here are some freshmen that the blog missed.
Erica Willis, an outfielder for Fordham
Natalie Mariano, an outfielder for Dayton
Traneya White, an outfielder for St. Joseph's
Taylor McGorry, an infielder for St. Joseph's

Commitments

Carlee Gray

George Washington has picked up a verbal from Carlee Gray of the Cal Breeze travel team and Elk Grove HS. Gray swings a powerful bats and she can play either corner infield position. Elk Grove has been one of the top high school programs in the country producing numerous college players. Gray is an outstanding pickup and Coach Stacey Schramm has really put together an outstanding 2012 recruiting class.

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Scheduling news
The NFCA Leadoff Classic has released its schedule and the teams participating in the tournament. UMass will be attending the tournament along with Boston University, DePaul, Georgia Tech, Hofstra, Illinois, Illinois State, Louisiana-Lafayette, Michigan, Mississippi State, Tennessee, USF, and Winthrop. The Minutewomen will be facing Tennessee, Michigan, DePaul, Illinois, and Georgia Tech at the tournament. It will be a very tough stretch of games, but it will definitely pay dividends come tournament time.

The USF Under Armour Showcase has released its schedule and Fordham will be playing Wisconsin-Green Bay, Cleveland State, Rutgers, Northern Iowa, and Western Michigan, while Temple will be playing Central Michigan, Cleveland State, East Tennessee State, Western Michigan, and Wisconsin-Green Bay. In addition, both Fordham and Temple will have exhibitions against the Dutch National team.

The USF Tournament on March 16-18 has also released its schedule and UMass will be playing UNC Wilmington, Northern Colorado, Chattanooga, Illinois, and Florida Gulf Coast.

And finally fall ball starts this weekend for A10 teams, so please send in scores, pictures, etc. and they will be posted.

Ashton Wince verbals to UMass

UMass coach Elaine Sortino picked up her first 2013 verbal from Vienna Stars Gold catcher Ashton Wince.

Wince is a talented catcher from Manassas, VA, where she attends Paul VI high school. She has earned numerous accolades playing for Paul VI, including being named All State as a freshman and sophomore. Wince has also been featured on Spy Softball for her play in travel ball. Wince swings a very powerful bat, while also having an extremely strong arm behind the dish. Wince's game evokes comparisons with former Minutewomen All-American KJ Kelley.

Wince and the Vienna Stars had an outstanding 2011 season, going all the way to ASA Gold Nationals. She batted second for the Stars, as they managed to go 1-2. Wince showed she can get it done against top competition, hitting .375 at the tournament.

Wince is a very nice pickup for the Minutewomen and it will be exciting to see what other players join her in UMass' 2013 recruiting class.

Past Vienna Stars who have headed to the A10, include Julia Kastner to Temple this season.

Liz Mendez verbals to St. Joseph's

Liz Mendez

Coach Terri Adams picked up another verbal for her 2012 recruiting class in Liz Mendez. Mendez is a pitcher for the West Windsor Wildcats travel team and West Windsor Plainsboro South High School.

Mendez is a talented pitcher that will definitely make an impact for the Hawks in the circle. She led her county to the title at the Carpenter Cup this summer after coming all the way through the loser's bracket. Mendez is also a talented hitter and she could also see some significant action at the plate for St. Joseph's.

Mendez is the second pitcher in the Hawks' 2012 recruiting class joining Anna Lauterbach, the position players in St. Joseph's class are Sarah Yoos and Brandi Harkness. This is already a talented class and one that may grow even more in the coming weeks.