2018 Softball News
Winter Prospect Clinic - Sunday, February 10
November 30, 2018
Eleven Golden Bears Receive Easton/NFCA Scholar-Athlete Honors
October 11, 2018
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (October 11, 2018) – Eleven members of the Western New England University softball team have been named 2017-18 All-America Scholar-Athletes by the National Fastpitch Coaches Assocation (NFCA), the organization announced last week.
Amanda Novak Named Head Softball Coach at Western New England
July 12, 2018
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (July 12, 2018) – Western New England University Director of Athletics Matthew LaBranche announced on Thursday that Amanda Novak has been appointed to the position of head softball coach. Novak, who has served as an assistant coach for the last seven years, takes over for Lori Mayhew-Wood, who led the program for 22 years before stepping down this summer to transition into a full-time administrative role.
Fall Prospect Clinics | September 16 & September 23
July 11, 2018
Aimee Kistner Named to NFCA All-New England Third Team
May 17, 2018
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (May 17, 2018) – Sophomore Aimee Kistner (Taunton, Mass.) of the Western New England University softball team has been selected as a National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) All-New England Region third team performer, the organization announced on Wednesday.
Golden Bears Edge Husson 6-5 in 11 Innings, Before Exiting NCAA Tournament with 7-2 Loss to Amherst
May 13, 2018
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. (May 13, 2018) – The Western New England University softball team wrapped up its 2018 campaign on Sunday at the NCAA Tournament regional at Cole Field on the campus of Williams College. The Golden Bears completed Saturday’s suspended contest with a 6-5, 11-inning victory over Husson, before falling to Amherst 7-2 in nine innings.
Western New England/Husson NCAA Tournament Contest Halted in Sixth Inning with Score Tied 4-4
May 12, 2018
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. (May 12, 2018) – The Western New England University softball team’s NCAA Tournament regional contest against Husson University on Saturday evening at Cole Field on the campus of Williams College was halted due to darkness with the score tied 4-4 in the bottom of the sixth inning.
Golden Bears Drop NCAA Tournament Opener to Amherst, 2-0
May 11, 2018
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. (May 11, 2018) – The Western New England University softball team was held to one hit in a 2-0 loss to Amherst College in the opening game of the NCAA Tournament regional round on Friday afternoon at Cole Field on the campus of Williams College.
Luba & Uliase Recognized for Playoff Performances with Weekly CCC Awards
May 07, 2018
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (May 7, 2018) – Senior Jenn Luba (Plymouth, Conn.) and sophomore Paige Uliase (Meriden, Conn.) of the Western New England University softball team have both earned weekly awards from the Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC), the league office announced on Monday.
Western New England Will Open NCAA Tournament Against No. 25 Amherst in Regional Round on Friday
May 07, 2018
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (May 7, 2018) – The Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) champion Western New England University softball team will open the NCAA Tournament against No. 25 Amherst College when the double elimination regional round gets underway on Friday, May 11th at Cole Field on the campus of Williams College in Williamstown, Mass.
Western New England Claims Second CCC Title with 8-4, Comeback Win over Endicott
May 05, 2018
BEVERLY, Mass. (May 5, 2018) – The third-seeded Western New England University softball team used a five-run seventh inning rally to earn an 8-4 victory over top-seeded Endicott College and claim the program’s second Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) championship on Saturday afternoon at Endicott’s Softball Complex.
Western New England Tops Endicott 2-1 to Move to Within One Win of CCC Crown
May 04, 2018
BEVERLY, Mass. (May 4, 2018) – The Western New England University softball team rallied to earn a 2-1, extra-inning victory over Endicott College in Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) Tournament action on Friday afternoon.
Paige Uliase Earns Third Career CCC Pitcher of the Week Honor
April 30, 2018
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (April 30, 2018) – For the second time this season and third time in her career, sophomore Paige Ulaise (Meriden, Conn.) of the Western New England University softball team has been named the Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) Pitcher of the Week, the league office announced on Monday.
Western New England Opens CCC Tournament with Wins over Nichols (3-1) & Eastern Nazarene (2-1)
April 28, 2018
QUINCY, Mass. (April 28, 2018) – The third-seeded Western New England University softball team opened the Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) Tournament with wins over seventh-seeded Nichols College and second-seeded Eastern Nazarene College on Saturday at Mitchell/McCoy Field. The Golden Bears defeated Nichols 3-1 in their first contest of the day, before knocking off the Lions 2-1 in the nightcap.
Six Golden Bears Earn All-CCC Honors
April 26, 2018
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (April 26, 2018) – Six members of the Western New England University softball team were recognized when the Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) announced its major award winners and All-CCC teams on Thursday afternoon.
Western New England Earns Split with Springfield College
April 24, 2018
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (April 24, 2018) – The Western New England University softball team earned a doubleheader split with crosstown rival Springfield College on Tuesday afternoon in non-conference action at Golden Bear Park. Springfield prevailed in the opener, 1-0, before Western New England bounced back with a 5-4 win in game two.