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2021 Softball News

Season
Long & Hill Tabbed to NFCA All-New England Team

LOUISVILLE, Ky. ? Senior pitcher Megan Long (Greenville, R.I.) and sophomore outfielder Jadynne Hill (Haverhill, Mass.) were named to the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) NCAA Division III All-New England Team, it was announced on May 19, 2021 by the NFCA.

June 17, 2021

2021 Emmanuel College Athletics Senior Awards Announced

BOSTON, Mass. - The 2021 Emmanuel College Athletic Department Senior Awards have been announced, honoring a total of 18 student-athletes.

May 28, 2021

Softball Bows Out of NCAA Tourney; Falls to No. 15 Emory & Henry and Cedar Crest in Day 2 Action

SEGUIN, Texas - Emmanuel College battled in two NCAA Regional games Saturday afternoon on the campus of Texas Lutheran University but ultimately fell in both to conclude its 2021 Softball campaign. The Saints dropped a 5-1 decision in its opener to No. 15 Emory and Henry College before falling to Cedar Crest College in an elimination game, 4-3.

May 22, 2021

Softball Downs No. 11 Christopher Newport in NCAA Opener, 3-2

SEGUIN, Texas - Emmanuel College made its NCAA tournament debut in a big way by downing No. 11 Christopher Newport University, 3-2, in the 2021 NCAA Softball tournament Friday afternoon on the campus of Texas Lutheran University.

May 21, 2021

NCAA Tournament Preview: Softball to Make NCAA Debut vs. No. 11 Christopher Newport

SEGUIN, Texas - The Emmanuel College softball program is set to take on No. 11 Christopher Newport University in the opening round of the 2021 NCAA Division III Softball Tournament at Ed Kruse Stadium on the Texas Lutheran University campus this Friday at 4:00 PM. The Saints bring a 20-4 overall record to the contest while the Captains don a 28-12 mark heading into the tournament.

May 20, 2021

Berry, Long & Conti Earn Major GNAC Awards; Softball Lands 10 on All-Conference Team

BOSTON, Mass. - Emmanuel College Head Coach Olivia Berry has been named the Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) Softball Coach of the Year,  senior Megan Long (Greenville, R.I.) the Pitcher of the Year, and first year Olivia Conti (Cranston, R.I.) the GNAC Rookie of the Year, it was announced by the conference office on Tuesday morning.

May 19, 2021

Softball Draws Christopher Newport in 2021 NCAA Tournament Berth

BOSTON, Mass. - The Emmanuel College softball team, who captured the 2021 Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) Championship last Saturday afternoon, will play Christopher Newport University in their first game of the Regional Round of the 2021 NCAA Tournament. The Saints looked on in anticipation during the team's viewing party, as each of the 48 teams in the bracket were revealed Monday in a selection show on NCAA.com.

May 17, 2021

Softball Claims 2021 GNAC Crown; Sweeps JWU 8-0, 10-2

BOSTON, Mass. - For the first time in program history, Emmanuel College claimed the Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) Softball championship with a pair of victories over Johnson & Wales University Saturday afternoon at Roberto Clement Field. The Saints posted an 8-0 win in five innings in Game 1 of the Championship series before sweeping the Wildcats with a 10-2 six inning victory in Game 2.

May 08, 2021

Two-Run Fifth Lifts Softball Over Albertus Magnus in GNAC Semifinal, 2-1

BOSTON, Mass. - Junior outfielder Renae Lacroix (Cumberland, R.I.) belted a two-out two-RBI single in the fifth inning to power top-seeded Emmanuel College past No. 4 seed Albertus Magnus College, 2-1, Thursday evening in the Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) softball Semifinal at Roberto Clemente Field.

May 06, 2021

Softball Tops Anna Maria in GNAC Playoff Action, 6-1

BOSTON, Mass. – Top-seeded Emmanuel College took care of business Tuesday evening in the opening round of the Great Northeast Athletic Conference softball tournament, downing No. 8 Anna Maria College, 6-1, under the lights at Roberto Clemente Field.  

May 04, 2021

Conti Named GNAC Rookie of the Week for Second Time

BOSTON, Mass. – First year shortstop Olivia Conti (Cranston, R.I.) has been named the Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) Rookie of the Week, it was announced by the conference office on Monday afternoon. This marks the second time this season she has earned the honor.

May 03, 2021

Softball Splits With JWU to Close Out Regular-Season

BOSTON, MASS. - Emmanuel College split the day in a Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) match-up against the Wildcats of Johnson & Wales to close out the regular-season with a conference record of 9-1.

May 01, 2021

Dawe Named GNAC Player/Rookie of the Week

BOSTON, Mass. – Softball sophomore Tianna Dawe (Lynn, Mass.) has been named the Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) Player and Rookie of the Week, it was announced by the conference office on Monday afternoon.

April 26, 2021

Softball Cruises Past Dean to Make 14 Straight Wins

The Emmanuel College softball team topped both ends of Saturday’s Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) doubleheader against Dean College to extend its winning streak to a program-record 14 games and remain unbeaten in Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) play. The Saints won by scores of 11-1 and 10-0.

April 24, 2021

Long and Conti Sweep GNAC Weekly Honors

BOSTON, Mass. – Softball senior Megan Long (Greenville, R.I.) has been named the Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) Pitcher of the Week while first year Olivia Conti (Cranston, R.I.) has been named the GNAC Player and Rookie of the Week, it was announced by the conference office on Monday afternoon.

April 19, 2021

Saints Extend Winning Streak to 12 in Sweep over JWU; 9-3, 13-3

BOSTON, Mass. – Emmanuel blasted four home runs over two games to down Johnson & Wales University 9-3 and 13-3 (6 inn.) in Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) softball action at Roberto Clemente Field.

April 18, 2021