2019 Softball News

Jackie (Shedlock) Kapusta ’05 Selected to 2019 GNAC Hall of Fame Class
Jackie (Shedlock) Kapusta ’05 Selected to 2019 GNAC Hall of Fame Class

June 28, 2019

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (June 28, 2019) – Former Western New England softball standout Jackie (Shedlock) Kapusta ‘05 has been selected for induction in the 2019 Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) Hall of Fame class, the conference office announced on Thursday.

Photo by Chris Marion
Golden Bears Eliminated from CCC Tournament with 2-1 Loss to Gordon

May 02, 2019

BIDDEFORD, Maine (May 2, 2019) – The third-seeded Western New England University softball team was eliminated from the Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) Tournament with a 2-1 loss to No. 7 seed Gordon College on Thursday afternoon at Nor’easter Diamond on the campus of the University of New England.

Cookingham Named CCC Rookie of the Year, Kistner & DiBlasio Earn All-CCC Accolades
Cookingham Named CCC Rookie of the Year, Kistner & DiBlasio Earn All-CCC Accolades

May 01, 2019

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (May 1, 2019) – Three members of the Western New England University softball team were honored when the Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) announced its major award winners and All-CCC selections on Wednesday morning.

Western New England was held to two hits in a 5-1 loss to Nichols on Wednesday. (Photo by Chris Marion)
Golden Bears Drop CCC Tournament Opener to Nichols, 5-1

May 01, 2019

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (May 1, 2019) – The third-seeded Western New England University softball team opened the Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) Tournament with a 5-1 loss to sixth-seeded Nichols College on Wednesday afternoon at Golden Bear Park.

Dina DiBlasio Named CCC Rookie of the Week
Dina DiBlasio Named CCC Rookie of the Week

April 29, 2019

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (April 29, 2019) – Freshman Dina DiBlasio (Norwalk, Conn.) of the Western New England University softball team has been named the Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) Rookie of the Week, the league office announced on Monday.

Aimee Kistner hit a three-run double in the second game of Western New England's doubleheader split with Gordon on Saturday. (Photo by Chris Marion)
Western New England Splits with Gordon in CCC Finale

April 27, 2019

WENHAM, Mass. (April 27, 2019) – The Western New England University softball team wrapped up Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) play with a doubleheader split against Gordon College on Saturday afternoon.

Dina DiBlasio went 5-for-6 at the plate with a double, a home run and 7 RBI on Thursday as the Golden Bears swept Westfield State. (Photo by Michelle Wlosek)
Western New England Outscores Westfield State 16-2 in Non-Conference Sweep

April 25, 2019

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (April 25, 2019) – The Western New England University softball team cruised to a pair of non-conference victories over Westfield State University on Thursday afternoon at Golden Bear Park.

Sydney Pounds had one hit in each of Western New England's games against Springfield on Wednesday. (Photo by Rachael Margossian)
Springfield Edges Western New England 3-2 & 7-4 in Non-Conference Action

April 24, 2019

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (April 24, 2019) – The Western New England University softball team dropped a pair of non-conference contests to crosstown rival Springfield College on Wednesday afternoon at Potter Field.

Aimee Kistner Named CCC Pitcher of the Week
Aimee Kistner Named CCC Pitcher of the Week

April 22, 2019

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (April 22, 2019) – Junior Aimee Kistner (Taunton, Mass.) 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.  

Jamie Cookingham drove in six of Western New England's eight runs in the Golden Bears' game one victory over UNE on Friday. (Photo by Chris Marion)
Cookingham Fuels Offense in Opener as Golden Bears Split with UNE

April 19, 2019

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (April 19, 2019) – Freshman catcher Jamie Cookingham (Warner, N.H.) homered twice and drove in six runs in Western New England’s game one victory as the Golden Bears split a Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) doubleheader with the University of New England on Friday afternoon.

Aimee Kistner struck out 7 batters over 7 shutout innings and drove in the game-winning run in Western New England's 1-0 victory over Nichols on Wednesday. (Photo by Chris Marion)
Kistner & Uliase Lead Golden Bears to Doubleheader Sweep of Nichols

April 17, 2019

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (April 17, 2019) – Led by complete game pitching performances from juniors Aimee Kistner (Taunton, Mass.) and Paige Uliase (Meriden, Conn.), the Western New England University softball team swept Nichols College in a Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) doubleheader on Wednesday afternoon at Golden Bear Park.

Dina DiBlasio hit her team-leading fourth home run of the season on Sunday as the Golden Bears split two games with Curry. (Photo by Chris Marion)
DiBlasio Hits Fourth Homer in Western New England’s Split at Curry

April 14, 2019

MILTON, Mass. (April 14, 2019) – The Western New England University softball team split a pair of games with Curry College on Sunday afternoon in Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) action at D. Forbes Will Field. The Golden Bears rolled to a 9-4 win in the opener, before falling 3-1 in game two.

Western New England honored seniors Ashley Rivest and Giovanna Russo before the start of Saturday's doubleheader against Salve Regina. (Photo by Rachael Margossian)
Western New England Splits with Salve Regina on Senior Day

April 13, 2019

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (April 13, 2019) – The Western New England University softball team split a Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) doubleheader with Salve Regina University on Saturday afternoon at Golden Bear Park.

Dina DiBlasio hit her third home run of the season and added a double as Western New England fell to Endicott 4-1 & 4-3 on Wednesday. (Photo by Chris Marion)
Golden Bears Drop Two Games to Endicott

April 10, 2019

BEVERLY, Mass. (April 10, 2019) – The Western New England University softball team suffered a pair of losses to Endicott College on Wednesday night in Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) action at the EC Softball Complex.

Jamie Cookingham Named CCC Rookie of the Week
Jamie Cookingham Named CCC Rookie of the Week

April 08, 2019

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (April 8, 2019) – Freshman Jamie Cookingham (Warner, N.H.) of the Western New England University softball team has been named the Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) Rookie of the Week, the league office announced on Monday.

Sophomore Emily Cooney went 2-for-5 at the plate with one RBI and two runs scored during Western New England's doubleheader sweep of Roger Williams on Sunday. (Photo by Michelle Wlosek)
Western New England Opens Home Slate with Two Wins over Roger Williams

April 07, 2019

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (April 7, 2019) – The Western New England University softball team opened its home slate with a pair of wins over Roger Williams University on Sunday afternoon in Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) action at Golden Bear Park.