https://athletics.wilmu.edu en-us https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/sball/2023-24/releases/20240819n89szi Wilmington University softball graduate Haley Downin has extended her time on the diamond this summer, taking part in the 2024 Women’s Softball European Cup while playing for the Wroclaw Panthers (Poland). Mon, 19 Aug 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/sball/2023-24/releases/20240819n89szi https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/sball/2023-24/releases/20240701kjx0e4 The Wilmington University softball program, led by back-to-back NCAA East Super Regional Champion head coach Mike Shehorn, has announced that registration for its Camps at Asbury Field in August is now live. Mon, 01 Jul 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/sball/2023-24/releases/20240701kjx0e4 https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/sball/2023-24/releases/20240625gf3y8i For the second year in a row, the Wilmington University softball coaching staff has been named the 2024 ATEC/NFCA East Region Coaching Staff of the Year, as announced by the organization earlier this month. Tue, 25 Jun 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/sball/2023-24/releases/20240625gf3y8i https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/sball/2023-24/releases/20240613nadxrf The College Sports Communicators announced its 2024 Academic All-District Softball Team, and three Wilmington University student-athletes were recognized as some of the nation's top student-athletes for their combined performances on the field and in the classroom. Thu, 13 Jun 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/sball/2023-24/releases/20240613nadxrf https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/sball/2023-24/releases/20240610nlj24k Seventy-six (76) student-athletes on Tuesday were named to the 2024 Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) Softball All-Academic Team, as announced by Commissioner Dan Mara. All 12 CACC schools that compete in the sport were represented on the All-Academic Team. Mon, 10 Jun 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/sball/2023-24/releases/20240610nlj24k https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/sball/2023-24/releases/20240605mmk96e Wilmington outfielder Tristyn Stewart adds another first for the softball program, being named a 2024 NCAA Division II Rawlings Gold Glove Award winner as one of nine best defensive players in the country, presented by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA). Wed, 05 Jun 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/sball/2023-24/releases/20240605mmk96e https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/sball/2023-24/releases/20240528n55ia7 The national spotlight continues to shine on the Wilmington University softball team as a trio of Wildcats were named All-American by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) and the Division 2 Conference Commissioners Association (D2CCA). Tue, 28 May 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/sball/2023-24/releases/20240528n55ia7 https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/sball/2023-24/videos/20250113-ylc317vk Postgame interviews with Wilmington University softball head coach Mike Shehorn, and senior outfielders Sara Miller and Taylor Gillis following the Wildcats' 6-4 loss to No. 8 Lenoir-Rhyne at the 2024 NCAA DII Softball National Championships at Boombah-Soldiers Creek Park in Longwood, Florida. Wed, 22 May 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/sball/2023-24/videos/20250113-ylc317vk https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/sball/2023-24/releases/20240521p7im24 The Wilmington University softball team stayed alive in the 2024 NCAA Division II Softball Championships with a 5-2 victory over No. 7 Augustana (S.D.) on Monday afternoon at the Boombah-Soldiers Creek Park field. Tue, 21 May 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/sball/2023-24/releases/20240521p7im24 https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/sball/2023-24/releases/2024052209361v A repeat run to the NCAA Division II Softball Championship came to an end for the Wilmington University softball team on Tuesday night, falling to eighth-seeded Lenoir-Rhyne, 6-4, in nine innings at the Boombah-Solders Creek Park. Tue, 21 May 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/sball/2023-24/releases/2024052209361v https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/sball/2023-24/releases/20240519wz5y26 The key hit with runners on base went missing for the third-seeded Wilmington University softball team as the Wildcats left nine runners on base in dropping a 2-1 contest to sixth-seeded Western Washington in the opening round of the 2024 NCAA Division II Softball Championships on Sunday night at Boombah-Soldiers Creek Park. Sun, 19 May 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/sball/2023-24/releases/20240519wz5y26 https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/sball/2023-24/releases/20240516nqejz7 The NCAA National Softball Committee announced the seedings for the upcoming 2024 NCAA DII Softball Championships and the Wilmington University softball team is seeded third overall among the eight teams at the final site. The Wildcats will face No. 6 Western Washington in the opening round on Sunday, May 19. Thu, 16 May 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/sball/2023-24/releases/20240516nqejz7 https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/sball/2023-24/videos/20240515-9jobgb0o A six-run top of the first inning allowed the 17th ranked #WilmUSoftball team to cruise to its second consecutive East Regional Championship on Wednesday, defeating Adelphi, 12-0, in five innings to sweep the Super Regional series and advance to the NCAA DII Softball National Championships. It is the second straight trip to the Division II Softball Championship for the Wildcats and will now play at the Boombah-Soldiers Creek Park in Longwood, Florida, in part of the NCAA Division II National Championships Spring Festival. Delani Sheehan pitched a one-hit shutout with three strikeouts to improve to 19-7 on the year. It is the sixth consecutive shutout for the Wildcats. The team did not allow a run in the Regional or Super Regional rounds. Gabriella Saucedo finished with three hits and two RHI while Emma Zimmerman had two RBI as well. Tristyn Stewart and Sa, Freeland had two hits each. Produced by Nathan Foltz. Thu, 16 May 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/sball/2023-24/videos/20240515-9jobgb0o https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/sball/2023-24/releases/20240515ju7o21 Kylee Gunkel highlights four Wilmington University softball student-athletes who were named to the 2024 Division 2 Conference Commissioner’s Association (D2CCA) All-East Region Teams this week, being named the Regional Pitcher of the Year. Wed, 15 May 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/sball/2023-24/releases/20240515ju7o21 https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/sball/2023-24/releases/20240515xaijj1 A six-run top of the first inning allowed the 17th ranked Wilmington University softball team to cruise to its second consecutive East Regional Championship on Wednesday, defeating Adelphi, 12-0, in five innings to sweep the Super Regional series and advance to the NCAA DII Softball National Championships. Wed, 15 May 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/sball/2023-24/releases/20240515xaijj1 https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/sball/2023-24/releases/20240514r3mbyd Haley Downin gave all the runs Kylee Gunkel and the 17th ranked Wilmington University softball team, defeating No. 2 Adelphi in the opening game of the NCAA DII East Super Regional best-of-three series on Tuesday afternoon at Asbury Field. Tue, 14 May 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/sball/2023-24/releases/20240514r3mbyd https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/sball/2023-24/videos/20240514-kr9v6zkv Haley Downin gave all the runs Kylee Gunkel and the 17th ranked #WilmUSoftball team defeating No. 2 Adelphi in the opening game of the NCAA DII East Super Regional best-of-three series on Tuesday afternoon at Asbury Field. Wasting no time in the bottom of the fifth, Haley Downin belted the first pitch from Hibbs, depositing the ball over the fence in left field for the 1-0 lead. It is the fifth consecutive shutout for Kylee Gunkel and Delani Sheehan, with the last run the Wildcats have allowed coming on May 3 in the CACC Tournament. Lexi Moore had two hits in the game while Gabriella Saucedo, Haley Downin, and Emma Zimmerman had RBI. Produced by Nathan Foltz Tue, 14 May 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/sball/2023-24/videos/20240514-kr9v6zkv https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/sball/2023-24/releases/20240513lxwcix Mon, 13 May 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/sball/2023-24/releases/20240513lxwcix https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/sball/2023-24/releases/20240512ptkn30 For the third year in a row, the Wilmington University softball team will compete in the East Super Regional best-of-three series, defeating No. 4 Assumption, 8-0, in six innings in the NCAA East Region 1 Tournament Final on Sunday morning at Asbury Field. Sun, 12 May 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/sball/2023-24/releases/20240512ptkn30 https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/sball/2023-24/videos/20240512-rphceizi Delani Sheehan threw a one-hit shutout as the offense collected 12 hits in eating ASsumption, 8-0, in six innings in the NCAA East Region 1 Final! The Wildcats return to the Super Regional for the third year in a row, taking on Adelphi once again! Tristyn Stewart and Julia Thuer had two RBI each as Lexi Moore had three hits! The Wildcats are now 43-14 overall and will host the Super Regional. Sun, 12 May 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/sball/2023-24/videos/20240512-rphceizi https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/sball/2023-24/releases/20240511r50sri Kylee Gunkel tossed her third complete game shutout of the postseason as the top-seeded Wilmington University softball team advanced to the NCAA East Region 1 Tournament Final with a 3-0 victory over No. 4 Assumption on Saturday at Asbury Field. Sat, 11 May 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/sball/2023-24/releases/20240511r50sri https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/sball/2023-24/videos/20240511-pp90rzlp Kylee Gunkel tossed her third complete game shutout of the postseason as top-seeded #WilmUSoftball advanced to the NCAA East Region 1 Tournament Final with a 3-0 victory over No. 4 Assumption on Saturday at Asbury Field. Kylee Gunkel improved to 21-5 on the year, the second most wins in a single season in program history, only trailing herself from last year when she won 23 games. Lexi Moore had two of the team’s three hits while Stewart had the RBI single. Taylor Gillis, Lexi Moore, and Tristyn Stewart all scored runs for the Wildcats. Sat, 11 May 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/sball/2023-24/videos/20240511-pp90rzlp https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/sball/2023-24/releases/20240510p7z77o The National Fastpitch Coaches Association announced its Division II All-Region Teams, and the Wilmington University softball team was honored with six student-athletes being named All-East Region. Fri, 10 May 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/sball/2023-24/releases/20240510p7z77o https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/sball/2023-24/releases/20240509q60mf1 The Wilmington University softball team couldn’t have dreamt of a better start to the NCAA Division II East Region 1 Tournament on Thursday, as the top-seeded Wildcats came out and defeated No. 8 St. Thomas Aquinas, 10-0, in five innings at Asbury Field. Thu, 09 May 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/sball/2023-24/releases/20240509q60mf1 https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/sball/2023-24/videos/20240509-j9zqdsym #WilmUSoftball couldn't have dreamt of a better start to the NCAA Division II East Region 1 Tournament on Thursday, as the top-seeded Wildcats came out and defeated No. 8 St. Thomas Aquinas, 10-0, in five innings at Asbury Field. On Thursday, it was a five-run fifth inning that set the mercy rule into effect, as Taylor Gillis hit a three-run homer to right to end the ball game. The Wildcats scored in every inning except the fourth, scoring 10 runs on 11 hits. Delani Sheehan threw a two-hit shutout in the process. Taylor Gillis went 2-for-4 with a double and a homer, knocking in four. Lexi Moore, Tristyn Stewart, Sam Freeland, and Haley Downin all added two hits each. Emma Zimmerman had two RBI without a hit. Produced by Nathan Foltz. Thu, 09 May 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/sball/2023-24/videos/20240509-j9zqdsym https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/sball/2023-24/releases/20240506ip3k1z For the first time in program history, the Wilmington University softball team earned the No. 1 seed in the East Region and will host its third Regional Tournament at Asbury Field as the NCAA announced its field for the 2024 NCAA Division II Softball Championship. Mon, 06 May 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/sball/2023-24/releases/20240506ip3k1z https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/sball/2023-24/releases/20240506o29snl Mon, 06 May 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/sball/2023-24/releases/20240506o29snl https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/sball/2023-24/videos/20240506-uxqp6j47 #WilmUSoftball earned the No. 1 seed in the East Region for the first time in program history. It will host its third Regional Tournament at Asbury Field as the NCAA announced its field for the 2024 NCAA Division II Softball Championship. The Wildcats will welcome No. 4 Assumption, No. 5 St. Anselm, and No. 8 St. Thomas Aquinas to New Castle this week to compete in a double-elimination tournament at Asbury Field beginning on Thursday. Interview with head coach Mike Shehorn following the Selection Show. Mon, 06 May 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/sball/2023-24/videos/20240506-uxqp6j47 https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/sball/2023-24/releases/20240505o8kmkh The weather didn’t cooperate on Saturday and Sunday for the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference Softball Tournament as the seventh and deciding game could never get underway at Asbury Field, canceling the end of the CACC Tournament. Sun, 05 May 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/sball/2023-24/releases/20240505o8kmkh https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/sball/2023-24/releases/20240504po5fak The Wilmington University softball team forced the “if necessary” game on Saturday, defeating Bridgeport, 8-0, on Saturday afternoon at Asbury Field in the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference Tournament Championship. Sat, 04 May 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wilmu.edu/sports/sball/2023-24/releases/20240504po5fak