https://athletics.wilmu.edu en-us https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/sball/2021-22/releases/20220804n9exb7 Ten Wilmington University softball student-athletes earned a spot on the 2021-22 Easton/NFCA All-America Scholar-Athlete list after finishing the year with a 3.5 grade point average or higher. Thu, 04 Aug 2022 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/sball/2021-22/releases/20220804n9exb7 https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/sball/2021-22/releases/20220711nzcwmc The Wilmington University softball program, led by NCAA East Regional II Tournament Champion head coach Mike Shehorn, has announced registration for a pair of clinics at Asbury Field in August is now live. Mon, 11 Jul 2022 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/sball/2021-22/releases/20220711nzcwmc https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/sball/2021-22/releases/20220623ktdl7t East Regional 1 Champion Wilmington University placed six student-athletes on the 2022 Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference Softball All-Academic Team, as announced by the conference office. Thu, 23 Jun 2022 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/sball/2021-22/releases/20220623ktdl7t https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/sball/2021-22/releases/20220614ogmzo9 The East Regional finalists Wilmington University softball team ended its historical 2022 season by being ranked No. 24 in the final 2022 National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) Division II Top 25 Softball Coaches Poll. Tue, 14 Jun 2022 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/sball/2021-22/releases/20220614ogmzo9 https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/bsb/2021-22/releases/20220525iw9edz Prior to the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference Tournament Semifinals, the conference office presented the All-Conference Teams and Major Awards, along with the CACC Top XVI Awards for academic excellence. The Wildcats swept the Top XVI Award for the diamond sports as Haley Downin and Justin Brooks won for their respective sports. Wed, 25 May 2022 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/bsb/2021-22/releases/20220525iw9edz https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/sball/2021-22/releases/20220520wfu87h A record-breaking and potentially program changing season came to a close for the Wilmington University softball team on Friday, one game away from reaching the NCAA Division II National Championships, as top seeded Adelphi worked its magic yet again to win the best-of-three Super Regional at Ficke Field. Fri, 20 May 2022 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/sball/2021-22/releases/20220520wfu87h https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/sball/2021-22/releases/20220519yge10u Kylee Gunkel spun a one-hit complete game shutout as the Wilmington University softball team defeated Adelphi, 1-0, in the first game of the 2022 East Super Regional on Thursday at Janet L. Ficke Field. Thu, 19 May 2022 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/sball/2021-22/releases/20220519yge10u https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/sball/2021-22/releases/20220518ijyhf2 The Wilmington University softball team is enjoying a season where they captured their first-ever NCAA Division II Sub Regional Championship. The Wildcats earned their way to the East Super Region by going 3-0 in the East Region #2 Bracket. The Wildcats (37-18) will travel to Garden City, New York to play a best-of-three series against No. 1 seeded Adelphi University (45-12). Wed, 18 May 2022 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/sball/2021-22/releases/20220518ijyhf2 https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/sball/2021-22/videos/20220515-j0pbc63y For the first time in program history the Wilmington Univerity softball team is heading to the Super Regional, being one of 16 teams still playing in the country. They used a three-run sixth inning to take a 4-1 lead on Sunday, in the game that was resumed from Saturday. Taylor Gillis knocked in Tristyn Stewart and Lauren Lopez brought in two for the cushion. Kylee Gunkel struck out the final batter to set off the celebration. The Wildcats will play Adelphi in Garden City, New York, starting on Thursday in a best of three series. Sun, 15 May 2022 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/sball/2021-22/videos/20220515-j0pbc63y https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/sball/2021-22/releases/20220514tn7qkm Crowning an NCAA East Regional #2 Championship will have to wait until Sunday, as rains have forced the postponement of the championship between the Wilmington University softball team and Georgian Court in the middle of the game on Saturday. Sat, 14 May 2022 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/sball/2021-22/releases/20220514tn7qkm https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/sball/2021-22/releases/20220515lca5gl A three-run sixth inning is sending the Wilmington University softball team to the Super Regionals for the first time in program history, defeating No. 2 seed and host Georgian Court, 4-1, in the resumed game from Saturday. Sat, 14 May 2022 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/sball/2021-22/releases/20220515lca5gl https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/sball/2021-22/releases/20220513ok160w Renamarie Rocha and Kylee Gunkel cooled the bats of the hard-hitting Georgian Court Lions in the winner’s bracket of the NCAA Division II East Region 2 Tournament on Friday, winning, 2-1, to advance to the championship round on Saturday on the campus of Georgian Court. Fri, 13 May 2022 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/sball/2021-22/releases/20220513ok160w https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/sball/2021-22/videos/20220512-rfdud2e8 The closely contested opening round of the 2022 NCAA East Regional Tournament came down to the bottom of the second where Taylor Gillis walked it off with an RBI single, 3-2, over Franklin Pierce. It is the first time that the Wildcats have won an opening game of the Regionals, now in their sixth appearance. The Ravens tied the game in the top of the seventh before the Wildcats won in the home half. Sara Miller had two doubles in the game while Gabbie Saucedo and Haley Downin each had a double as well. Downing finished with two RBI in the game. Kylee Gunkel went the distance for her 18th win of the year, striking out eight batters. Andrew Bern on the call. Fri, 13 May 2022 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/sball/2021-22/videos/20220512-rfdud2e8 https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/sball/2021-22/videos/20220513-uj4l2wx3 A two-run fifth inning was all Renamarie Rocha and Kylee Gunkel needed as the Wilmington University softball team defeated Georgian Court, 2-1, in the winner’s bracket of the NCAA Division II East Regional 2 Bracket, advancing to the championship on Saturday. The Lions loaded the bases and scored a run in the top of the sixth, but Gunkel struck out a pair to escape further damage. She then set the Lions down in order in the seventh to complete the win. Andrew Bern with the call on today’s game. Fri, 13 May 2022 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/sball/2021-22/videos/20220513-uj4l2wx3 https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/sball/2021-22/releases/20220512gg8ebr The Wilmington University softball team has earned the No. 3 seed in the NCAA Division II East Regional 2 Tournament and will face No. 6 Franklin Pierce in the opening round on Thursday at Georgian Court University. Thu, 12 May 2022 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/sball/2021-22/releases/20220512gg8ebr https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/sball/2021-22/releases/20220512ujlvno A Taylor Gillis walk-off single in the bottom of the seventh gave the third seeded Wilmington University softball team a 3-2 win over No. 6 Franklin Pierce in the opening round of the NCAA East Regional Tournament on Thursday afternoon on the campus of Georgian Court University. Thu, 12 May 2022 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/sball/2021-22/releases/20220512ujlvno https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/sball/2021-22/releases/20220509lr9f3e The Wilmington University softball team’s season isn’t over as they were selected to participate in the NCAA Division East Region #2 bracket on Monday morning during the NCAA Selection Show. Mon, 09 May 2022 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/sball/2021-22/releases/20220509lr9f3e https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/sball/2021-22/videos/20220509-5dpn1d35 The Wilmington University softball team found itself as the No. 3 seed in the East Region #2 Bracket as the NCAA Division II committee announced its NCAA Tournament Field on Monday. They will play No. 6 Franklin Pierce on Thursday, May 12 hosted by Georgian Court University in Lakewood, N.J. Interviews with head coach Mike Shehorn and senior Kiersten Comer. Copyright 2022; Wilmington University. All rights reserved. Mon, 09 May 2022 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/sball/2021-22/videos/20220509-5dpn1d35 https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/sball/2021-22/releases/20220508fcnpuw The Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) announced on Sunday morning the cancellation of the remainder of the 2022 CACC Softball Championship due to unplayable field conditions caused by inclement weather that continues to hinder the Lakewood area. Georgian Court University, which was the lone remaining undefeated team in the tournament, has been crowned the 2022 conference champions. Sun, 08 May 2022 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/sball/2021-22/releases/20220508fcnpuw https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/sball/2021-22/releases/20220507d35fvh Due to inclement weather, the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference has pushed Saturday's games of the Softball Tournament to Sunday. The Wildcats and Cougars will resume their game at 10:30 a.m. Sat, 07 May 2022 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/sball/2021-22/releases/20220507d35fvh https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/sball/2021-22/releases/20220506wnodnq A four-run fifth inning gave top seed and host Georgian Court the lead for good in the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference Tournament winner’s bracket semifinal, defeating the No. 2 Wilmington University softball team, 6-4, on Friday. Fri, 06 May 2022 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/sball/2021-22/releases/20220506wnodnq https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/sball/2021-22/releases/20220505yqyr6o The Wilmington University softball team won its first two games of the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference Tournament to advance in the winner’s bracket on Thursday at Georgian Court. They defeated Bloomfield, 4-1, before making a late-game comeback to defeat Caldwell, 4-3. Thu, 05 May 2022 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/sball/2021-22/releases/20220505yqyr6o https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/sball/2021-22/releases/20220504j8vnqs For the third time in program history, the Wilmington University softball team heads into the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference Tournament as the No. 2 seed and will face No. 7 Bloomfield in the first round on Thursday hosted by Georgian Court University. Wed, 04 May 2022 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/sball/2021-22/releases/20220504j8vnqs https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/sball/2021-22/releases/20220503nd8nrf Heading into postseason play, the Wilmington University softball team learned that six student-athletes were voted to the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference All-Conference Teams and the team captured the 2022 CACC Team Sportsmanship Award, as the conference announced the news on Tuesday. Tue, 03 May 2022 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/sball/2021-22/releases/20220503nd8nrf https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/sball/2021-22/releases/20220430wkzsd5 The Wilmington University softball team ended its regular season with a tough split against Caldwell, winning the opener, 5-4, and nearly coming all the way back in game two, falling 7-6 in eight innings on Saturday afternoon as Caldwell Field. Sat, 30 Apr 2022 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/sball/2021-22/releases/20220430wkzsd5 https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/sball/2021-22/releases/20220428ucxeer For the sixth time since 2015, the Wilmington University softball team won 30 games in a season, sweeping Thomas Jefferson on Thursday, 4-2 and 7-5, at the Jefferson softball field to improve to 30-16 overall. Thu, 28 Apr 2022 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/sball/2021-22/releases/20220428ucxeer https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/sball/2021-22/releases/20220425vwy0e5 Kylee Gunkel and Renamarie Rocha tossed back-to-back shutouts for the second doubleheader in a row as the Wilmington University softball team swept Nyack, 8-0 (6 inn.) and 2-0, on Monday in Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference action at the College of Staten Island Softball Complex. Mon, 25 Apr 2022 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/sball/2021-22/releases/20220425vwy0e5 https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/sball/2021-22/releases/20220423wbfud3 The Wilmington University Softball team celebrated its senior day at Asbury Field with two shoutout victories over Bloomfield College, 8-0 (6 innings) and 6-0, on a Saturday afternoon Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference matchup. Sat, 23 Apr 2022 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/sball/2021-22/releases/20220423wbfud3 https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/sball/2021-22/releases/20220421oljodh The Wilmington University softball team saw its name slotted in at No. 5 as the first official NCAA Regional Rankings were announced on Wednesday. Thu, 21 Apr 2022 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/sball/2021-22/releases/20220421oljodh https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/sball/2021-22/releases/20220421ix488k The Wilmington University fought back in game two of its Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference doubleheader against Dominican on Wednesday to earn a split, falling in game on, 9-0, but bouncing back to take game two, 6-4, at the South Orangetown Little League. Wed, 20 Apr 2022 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/sball/2021-22/releases/20220421ix488k