2017 Softball News
Seven Golden Bears Earn NFCA All-America Scholar-Athlete Honors
October 11, 2017
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (October 11, 2017) – Seven members of the 2017 Western New England University softball team have earned All-America Scholar-Athlete honors from the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA), the organization announced on Tuesday.
Lavinio & Kistner Earn All-New England Honors From the NFCA
May 16, 2017
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (May 16, 2017) – Senior shortstop Gabby Lavinio (Dalton, Mass.) and freshman utility player Aimee Kistner (Taunton, Mass.) of the Western New England University softball team have both been named to the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) All-New England third team, the organization announced on Monday night.
Western New England’s Season Ends with 7-1 Loss to Roger Williams in CCC Tournament
May 07, 2017
NEWPORT, R.I. (May 7, 2017) – The Western New England University softball team was eliminated from the Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC Tournament with a 7-1 loss to Roger Williams University on Sunday afternoon at Toppa Field on the campus of Salve Regina University.
Golden Bears Ranked Tenth in NCAA New England Regional Rankings
May 04, 2017
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (May 4, 2017) – The NCAA released the second edition of its regional softball rankings on Thursday afternoon, with Western New England University making its debut in the New England Region at No. 10.
CCC Tournament: Western New England Held to Two Hits in 3-1 Loss to Salve Regina
May 04, 2017
NEWPORT, R.I. (May 4, 2017) – In a matchup featuring the top two seeds in the Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) Tournament, the second-seeded Western New England University softball team was held to two hits in a 3-1 loss to top-seeded Salve Regina University on Thursday evening at Toppa Field.
Kistner Collects Second Straight CCC Rookie of the Week Award
May 01, 2017
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (May 1, 2017) – Freshman Aimee Kistner (Taunton, Mass.) of the Western New England University softball team has earned her second straight Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) Rookie of the Week award, the league office announced on Monday afternoon.
Golden Bears Open CCC Tournament with 9-3 Win over Roger Williams
April 29, 2017
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (April 29, 2017) – The second-seeded Western New England University softball team opened the double elimination round of the 2017 Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) Tournament with a 9-3 victory over No. 3 seed Roger Williams University on Saturday afternoon at Golden Bear Park.
Kistner Named CCC Rookie of the Year, Five other Golden Bears Honored as All-CCC Performers
April 27, 2017
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (April 27, 2017) – Highlighted by freshman Aimee Kistner’s (Taunton, Mass.) selection as the Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) Rookie of the Year, the Western New England University softball team placed six student-athletes on the 2017 All-CCC teams, which were released on Thursday evening by the league office.
Aimee Kistner Recognized as Both CCC Player & Rookie of the Week
April 24, 2017
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (April 24, 2017) – Freshman Aimee Kistner (Taunton, Mass.) of the Western New England University softball team has been recognized as both the Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) Player and Rookie of the week, the league office announced on Monday afternoon.
Western New England Wraps Up CCC Slate with Two Wins at Wentworth
April 23, 2017
BOSTON, Mass. (April 23, 2017) – The Western New England University softball team recorded 27 hits and scored 21 runs in a doubleheader sweep of the Wentworth Institute of Technology on Sunday afternoon at Carr Diamond. The Golden Bears posted a 12-2, six-inning victory in the opener, before shutting out the Leopards 9-0 in five innings in game two.
Golden Bears Earn Key Split with Roger Williams on Senior Day
April 22, 2017
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (April 22, 2017) – The Western New England University softball team earned a key doubleheader split against Roger Williams University on Saturday afternoon in Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) action at Golden Bear Park. After being shut out 4-0 in the opener, Western New England bounced back with a 2-1 win in game two.
Golden Bears Break Out in Game Two to Salvage Split with Nichols
April 20, 2017
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (April 20, 2017) – The Western New England University softball team broke out offensively in game two of a Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) doubleheader against Nichols College to salvage a split with the Bison on Thursday afternoon at Golden Bear Park. Western New England was limited to three hits in a 5-2, game one loss, before rolling to a 10-0, five-inning triumph in game two.
Western New England Earns Doubleheader Split with CCC-Leading Salve Regina
April 18, 2017
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (April 18, 2017) – The Western New England University softball team split a pair of Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) contests with Salve Regina University on Tuesday afternoon at Golden Bear Park. The Seahawks posted a 6-2 win in the opener, before Western New England bounced back with a 2-1 victory in game two.
Offense Powers Western New England to Doubleheader Sweep at Gordon
April 17, 2017
WENHAM, Mass. (April 17, 2017) – The Western New England University softball team used a pair of strong offensive performances to earn a doubleheader sweep of Gordon College in Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) action on Monday. The Golden Bears hit two home runs en route to an 8-2 win over the Fighting Scots in the opener, before recording 13 hits in a 9-4 game two victory.
Kistner & Uliase Post Complete Game Efforts as Golden Bears Sweep Eastern Connecticut
April 14, 2017
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (April 14, 2017) – Freshmen pitchers Aimee Kistner (Taunton, Mass.) and Paige Uliase (Meriden, Conn.) both turned in complete game efforts as the Western New England University softball team swept a non-conference doubleheader against Eastern Connecticut State University on Friday afternoon at Golden Bear Park. Western New England registered a 6-3 win in the opener, before rolling to an 11-3, six-inning triumph in game two.
Golden Bears Drop Doubleheader at No. 20 Springfield
April 11, 2017
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (April 11, 2017) – The Western New England University softball team dropped both ends of a non-conference doubleheader to No. 20 nationally ranked Springfield College on Tuesday afternoon at Potter Field. The Pride prevailed 6-5 in a back-and-forth opener, before posting a 12-4 win in game two.