2023 Softball News
WNE Softball to Host 2023 Fall Prospect Clinics
July 27, 2023
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – The Western New England softball team has announced two dates for the fall of 2023 for their annual prospect clinics, as announced by the program this afternoon.
DiBlasio, Carrano Named to NFCA All-Region II Third Team
May 19, 2023
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (May 19, 2023) – Western New England softball graduate student second baseman Dina DiBlasio and senior third baseman Kailey Carrano have earned National Fastpitch Coaches Association Division III Region II Third Team awards. In total, 373 student-athletes from 174 institutions comprise of the NFCA All-Region Teams for the 2023 season.
A Blast From the Past - Recalling the 2003 WNE Softball World Series Team
May 18, 2023
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (May 18, 2023) - Riding the golden right arm of senior Marcie Bruder, Western New England College’s softball team advanced to the NCAA Division III Final Eight Championship for the first time in school history in 2003.
Softball Earns Five First Team All-CCC Accolades, Six Total Golden Bears Named to All-CCC Teams
May 16, 2023
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (May 16, 2023) – The Western New England softball team earned six total student-athletes on the All-CCC Awards list, as presented by the Commonwealth Coast Conference head office this afternoon. Five from WNE Softball picked up All-CCC First Team recognitions while WNE saw one earn All-CCC Third Team honors.
Softball Drops Two Games to Endicott, Lose in CCC Championship Series
May 13, 2023
Beverly, MA (May 13, 2023) – The Golden Bears marched into the CCC championship series against Endicott College after a massive win over Wentworth yesterday at home. With two games today, the Golden Bears had to win two for the championship or one to force a winner-take-all game on Sunday. Game one saw the Gulls jump on the Golden Bears early and ride it to an 11-3 win in six innings. Game two saw both teams battle early, but Endicott would outlast the Golden Bears, put up five runs in the sixth inning and win 8-0. The Endicott Gulls won the CCC championship in two games.
Softball Takes Win-Or-Go-Home Game Against Wentworth 9-1, Move on to CCC Championship Series
May 12, 2023
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (May 12, 2023) – WNE welcomed the Wentworth Leopards once again for a win-or-go-home CCC tournament game, with the winner earning a spot in the CCC championship series. The Golden Bears took the win decisively by a score of 9-1 in five innings.
Softball Downed by Wentworth, Leaves Winner to Championship Game to Friday
May 11, 2023
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (May 11, 2023) – The Western New England softball team fell at home to the third seeded Leopards of Wentworth for the first time this season after beating Wentworth three previous times this season as the Leopards swept the day, forcing a winner-take-all game on Friday afternoon with the winner to take on Endicott College in the CCC Championship series.
Ferriouolo's Walk-Off Caps Two-Win Day for Softball in CCC Tournament
May 10, 2023
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (May 10, 2023) – It is CCC tournament time for the Golden Bears. Having locked up the two-seed on Saturday, the Golden Bears hosted pod bracket B. Day one of play saw the Golden Bears host Suffolk University in Game One. The Golden Bears took care of business in game one with an 8-0 win in five innings. Game two went eight innings against Wentworth, and for the third time this season, the Golden Bears walked it off against the Leopards.
Softball Locks Up Second Seed in CCC Tournament, To Host Pod on Wednesday
May 08, 2023
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (May 8, 2023) – The Western New England softball team has finished the regular season in second place in the CCC standings, locking up the two seed in the upcoming CCC Tournament, earning a hosting bid in Pod B.
Blades' Walk-Off Single Seals Doubleheader Sweep Over Suffolk
May 06, 2023
Springfield, MA (May 6, 2023) – The Golden Bears returned to Golden Bear Park after a tough road trip on Tuesday to Salve Regina. With this being the final two games for the Golden Bears, they were looking to take care of the Rams from Suffolk University and secure the two-seed in the CCC tournament. Game one saw the Rams grab a two-run lead, but the Golden Bears fought back and won it 5-2. Game two saw fireworks at the end, with Kaleigh Blades hitting a walk-off single to help the Golden Bears win 5-4.
Softball’s Riley Kane Picks Up First Career CCC Rookie of the Week
May 02, 2023
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (May 1, 2023) – The Western New England softball team saw First Year Pitcher Riley Kane earn her first CCC Rookie of the Week award, as announced by the conference office on Monday afternoon in the weekly distribution of conference awards.
Carrano Breaks Single-Season and Career Home Run Records in Setback at Salve Regina
May 02, 2023
Newport, R.I. (May 2, 2023) – WNE looked to extend their win streak on the road in Newport at Salve Regina University. The doubleheader had been postponed twice, but finally, the weather cooperated, and the teams played ball. Game one was a nailbiter that went back and forth but saw Salve Regina get a walk-off single for the win 3-2. Game two saw a record-breaking home run from Kailey Carrano, but the Seahawks took the win 9-5.
Madison Mason Smacks Two Home Runs; Golden Bears Sweep Nor'easters in Twin Ball
April 26, 2023
Biddeford, Maine (April 26, 2023) – The Golden Bears traveled to the University of New England for a midweek CCC clash. After their doubleheader sweep of Wentworth on Saturday, WNE was sitting in second place in the CCC, hoping to stay there after the doubleheader today. Game one saw extra innings played, and WNE would hold off UNE for a 9-8 victory. The Nor’Easters took a quick lead in game two, but the Golden Bears would come back and complete the sweep eighth win in a row.
Carrano's Two Walk-Offs Seal the Sweep for WNE over Wentworth
April 22, 2023
Springfield, Mass. (April 22, 2023) – After a big sweep of non-conference opponent Amherst College on Wednesday, WNE returned to Springfield to host the Leopards of the Wentworth Institute of Technology in a Saturday afternoon doubleheader. Game one saw Kailey Carrano hit a walk-off single for the Golden Bears as they won 5-4. Game two sang a similar tune as Carrano blasted a two-run walk-off home run to win it for the Golden Bears 7-5.
Beebe, Kane, and Blanchard Shine in the Circle, Power WNE Past Amherst in Doubleheader Action
April 19, 2023
Amherst, Mass. (April 19, 2023) – WNE hit the road for a mid-week non-conference matchup with the Mammoths of Amherst College, one of the top teams in New England. The first game, set for a later start time of 3:30 PM, went the way of the Golden Bears, 1-0, due to outstanding defense and pitching. Game two saw the teams flip-flop the lead back and forth, but the Golden Bears would tack a run on late and complete the sweep with a 3-2 win.
Carrano, Beebe Earn CCC Honors
April 18, 2023
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (April 18, 2023) – The Western New England softball team saw both Kailey Carrano (Player of the Week), and Megan Beebe (Pitcher of the Week) earn Commonwealth Coast Conference accolades after their standout performances on the diamond this week.