Softball

2012-13 Softball News

  • Snyder Earns Third Team All-West Region Honors
    May 10, 2013
    SALEM, ORE. -- Willamette University senior catcher Kelli Snyder (Longview, WA/Kelso HS) has been selected Third Team All-West Region by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA). The All-Region selections were divided into three teams with a total of 45 athletes chosen from throughout the region.
  • Bearcats Put Five Softball Players on All-Northwest Conference Team
    April 30, 2013
    SALEM, ORE. -- The 2013 All-Northwest Conference softball team was released today, and five Willamette softball players were honored. Kelli Snyder (Sr., C, Longview, WA/Kelso HS) and Ashley Pender (Fr., 2B, Reno, NV/North Valleys HS) were selected to the First Team.
  • Whitworth Defeats Willamette, 8-7 in 8 innings and 8-6
    April 16, 2013
    SPOKANE, WASH. -- Whitworth University rallied from a 7-4 deficit in the first game of a doubleheader on Tuesday, April 16 to defeat Willamette University, 8-7 in eight innings. Whitworth then held off Willamette in the second game, building an 8-4 lead that almost disappeared, before the Pirates won the second game, 8-6.
  • Lutes Slip by Bearcats, 8-6, in First Game on way to Doubleheader Sweep
    April 14, 2013
    PARKLAND, WASH. -- Defending NCAA Division III national champion Pacific Lutheran University scored two runs in the sixth inning to earn an 8-6 win over Willamette University in the first game of a softball doubleheader on Sunday, April 14. In the second game, Lute pitcher Leah Butters held the Bearcats to one hit, as PLU won 10-0 on the run rule in five innings.
  • Puget Sound Edges WU in Softball Doubleheader, 2-1 and 13-12
    April 13, 2013
    TACOMA, WASH. -- University of Puget Sound pitcher Megan Campbell threw a complete-game three-hitter to win the opener, 2-1, and the Loggers won a high-scoring battle in the second game, 13-12, to take a Northwest Conference doubleheader from visiting Willamette University on Saturday, April 13 at Logger Field.
  • Bradshaw Throws 1-Hitter at #7 Linfield, as Bearcats Win Second Game, 2-1
    April 10, 2013
    McMINNVILLE, ORE. -- Freshman pitcher Victoria Bradshaw (Discovery Bay, CA/Liberty HS) threw a complete-game 1-hitter to lead Willamette University to a 2-1 victory over seventh-ranked Linfield College in the second game of Northwest Conference twilight doubleheader on Wednesday, April 10. Linfield won the first game, 8-0, on the run rule in six innings.
  • Willamette versus Whitworth Doubleheader Rescheduled for April 16
    April 09, 2013
    SALEM, ORE. -- Willamette University and Whitworth University have scheduled a makeup date for their Northwest Conference doubleheader originally scheduled for Sunday, April 7, but canceled due to weather conditions.
  • Bearcats Win First Game, Split Doubleheader against Whitworth
    April 06, 2013
    SPOKANE, WASH. --The Bearcats received timely hitting in the seventh inning of game one of a doubleheader on their way to a 5-3 victory against Whitworth University on Saturday, April 6 at Marks Field. The Pirates rallied late in the second game to steal a 5-4 walk-off win.
  • Linfield Defeats Bearcats in NWC Doubleheader
    April 03, 2013
    SALEM, ORE -- Linfield College, ranked 8th in the NCAA Division III Poll released by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA), produced a solid offensive display against Willamette University on Wednesday, April 3, as the Wildcats defeated the Bearcats, 16-5 and 18-3, at the WU Softball Field. Both games ended on the run rule in five innings.
  • Bearcats Sweep Loggers with Pair of Run-Rule Wins, 12-4 and 8-0
    March 30, 2013
    SALEM, ORE -- Willamette University swept a Northwest Conference doubleheader from visiting University of Puget Sound on Saturday, March 30, by winning both games on the 8-run rule. The Bearcats pounded out 17 hits to take the first game, 12-4 in six innings. In the second game, Willamette extended a 2-0 lead by scoring five times in the fifth inning.
  • Pacific Lutheran Sweeps Doubleheader from Bearcats
    March 29, 2013
    SALEM, ORE -- Pacific Lutheran University swept a doubleheader from the Willamette University Bearcats on Friday, March 29, as the Lutes won 10-2 and 7-2 at the WU Softball Field. In the first game, PLU blasted four home runs, including two by first baseman Amanda Hall. In the second game, pitcher Kaaren Hatlen threw a two-hitter for the Lutes.
  • Snyder Chosen NWC Softball Hitter Student-Athlete of the Week
    March 19, 2013
    SALEM, ORE. -- Kelli Snyder (Sr., C, Longview, WA/Kelso HS) of Willamette University has been named the Northwest Conference Softball Hitter Student-Athlete of the Week for her efforts as the Bearcats went 3-1 overall on in doubleheaders on Saturday, March 16 and Sunday, March 17.
  • Bearcats Smack Five Home Runs to Sweep Lewis & Clark
    March 17, 2013
    PORTLAND, ORE -- Hayley Glantz (So., P, Reno, NV/Robert McQueen HS) pitched a two-hit shutout in game one, and Kelli Snyder (Sr., C, Longview, WA/Kelso HS) hit a pair of home runs in the second contest as Willamette University swept a doubleheader from Northwest Conference opponent Lewis & Clark College on Sunday, March 17 at the Huston Sports Complex.
  • Softball Splits Doubleheader with Pacific
    March 16, 2013
    SALEM, ORE -- The Willamette University softball team split a doubleheader with Northwest Conference Rival Pacific University on Saturday, March 16. The Bearcats won the first game 12-10 and lost the second game 14-7.
  • Bearcats Win Consolation Championship in Silver Bracket at Leadoff Classic
    March 10, 2013
    COLUMBUS, GA. -- Willamette University earned victories over Gustavus Adolphus College (Minn.) and Alma College (Mich.) on Sunday, March 10, during the final day of the NFCA Division III Leadoff Classic, as the Bearcats won the consolation title of the Silver Bracket. WU rolled past Gustavus Adolphus, 13-4, in the consolation semifinals, before defeating Alma, 5-1, in the consolation championship game.
  • Bearcats Split Saturday Games in NFCA Leadoff Classic
    March 09, 2013
    COLUMBUS, GA. -- The Willamette softball team continued play Saturday in the NFCA Leadoff Classic, first earning a 5-3 win over St. John Fisher College N.Y.), then dropping a 5-0 decision in a loss to Piedmont College (Ga.). The 28-team tournament is sponsored by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association.
  • WU Opens Leadoff Classic with Loss to #21 St. Thomas, Win over Methodist
    March 08, 2013
    COLUMBUS, GA. -- Willamette University lost to nationally-ranked University of St. Thomas (Minn.), 4-0, and defeated Methodist University (N.C.), 6-1, on the first day of the NFCA Division III Leadoff Classic on Friday, March 8. The 28-team tournament is sponsored by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association.
  • Pacific Wins Two NWC Games against Bearcats, 4-3 and 5-0
    March 03, 2013
    FOREST GROVE, ORE. -- Pacific University scored two runs in the bottom of the seventh inning to rally for a 4-3 victory in the first game, and then carried the momentum into the second game for a 5-0 win, as the Boxers swept a doubleheader from Willamette University on Sunday, March 3 at Sherman/Larkins Stadium.
  • Lewis & Clark Defeats Bearcats, 8-5 and 3-2
    March 02, 2013
    SALEM, ORE. -- Lewis & Clark College took advantage of five Willamette University errors to score six unearned runs in the first game, and used a 3-run homer by Caitlin McCormick to win the second game, as the Pioneers swept a doubleheader from the Bearcats, 8-5 and 3-2, at the WU Softball Field on Saturday, Feb. 2.
  • Pender Hits .545, Earns NWC Softball Hitter Student-Athlete of the Week Award
    February 27, 2013
    SALEM, ORE. -- Willamette University freshman Ashley Pender (2B, Reno, NV/North Valleys HS) has been chosen Northwest Conference Softball Hitter Student-Athlete of the Week for her efforts in the Bearcats' four-game series against George Fox University on Saturday, Feb. 23 and Sunday, Feb. 24. Pender helped the Bearcats go 3-1 against the Bruins as both teams opened NWC play.
  • Bearcats Win Second Game of Doubleheader 9-8 to Split Day with Bruins
    February 24, 2013
    SALEM, ORE. -- The Willamette University Bearcats built an 8-1 lead over the first three innings, before holding on for a 9-8 win in the second game of a Northwest Conference doubleheader against George Fox University on Sunday, Feb. 24. George Fox won the first game, 4-1.
  • Fernandes Hits Walk-off 3-Run Homer to Start Doubleheader Sweep of George Fox
    February 23, 2013
    SALEM, ORE. -- Willamette University rallied from a 5-3 deficit with five runs in the bottom of the seventh inning, including a walk-off 3-run homer by Amanda Fernandes (So., 2B, Elk Grove, CA/Franklin HS), as the Bearcats began a doubleheader by defeating George Fox University, 8-5, on Saturday, Feb. 23 at the WU Softball Field. In game #2, WU achieved a 12-3 win on the run rule in five innings.
  • Willamette Falls to Oregon Tech and Concordia on Final Day of Northwest Cup
    February 17, 2013
    CLACKAMAS, ORE. -- The Willamette University softball team was in action during the Northwest Cup on Sunday, Feb. 17 at Hood View Park. The Bearcats, who compete in NCAA Division III, dropped games to NAIA teams from the Oregon Institute of Technology and Concordia University. OIT defeated the Bearcats, 9-0, on the run rule in five innings, while Concordia won 8-3. 
  • Willamette Falls to College of Idaho and Corban at Northwest Cup
    February 16, 2013
    CLACKAMAS, ORE. -- The Willamette University softball team was in action during the Northwest Cup on Saturday, Feb. 16 at Hood View Park. The Bearcats, who compete in NCAA Division III, dropped games to NAIA teams from the College of Idaho and crosstown rival Corban University. College of Idaho defeated the Bearcats, 3-0, while Corban won 14-3 on the run rule in five innings.
  • 2013 Willamette Softball Season Outlook
    February 14, 2013
    SALEM, ORE. -- The Willamette University softball team, which will feature a young roster this season, achieved a 21-15 overall record in 2012, including 19-9 in the Northwest Conference (3rd place). Willametteâ??s conference record included a 2-0 road upset of then top-ranked Linfield College on April 14. The Bearcats also qualified for the four-team NWC tournament.
  • Bearcats are Picked for Third Place Finish in NWC Softball Preseason Poll
    February 01, 2013
    SALEM, ORE. -- The Willamette University softball team has been picked to finish in third place in the Northwest Conference this season, according to voting by the NWC head coaches in the 2013 NWC Softball Preseason Poll.