Softball

2014-15 Softball News

  • Bearcat Softball Bats Heat up the Spring
    June 10, 2015
    SALEM, Ore. -- Led by a powerful and balanced lineup, plus exceptionally quick baserunners, the Willamette University Bearcats closed out the 2015 softball season by batting .380 as a team in the final 24 games, while stealing 75 bases. Willamette finished the year at 16-22 overall, but went 15-9 to end the season.
  • Ramirez Selected First Team All-West Region in Softball
    May 12, 2015
    SALEM, ORE. -- Center fielder Myranda Ramirez (Jr./So., Sunnyvale, CA/Homestead HS) of Willamette University has been selected for First Team All-West Region honors by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association for the 2015 season. Ramirez was one of 15 NCAA Division III players chosen for First Team All-West Region recognition.
  • Ramirez Chosen Northwest Conference Softball Player of the Year
    April 30, 2015
    SALEM, ORE. -- Willamette University center fielder Myranda Ramirez (Jr./So., Sunnyvale, CA/Homestead HS) has been selected as the 2015 Northwest Conference Player of the Year, in voting by the NWC head coaches. Ramirez also was chosen for First Team All-NWC honors, as she led the conference with a .500 batting average.
  • Linfield Wins Twice against Bearcats as Willamette Ends Season
    April 19, 2015
    McMINNVILLE, Ore. -- Linfield College defeated Willamette University in both games of a Northwest Conference doubleheader on Sunday, April 19, winning the first game 8-0 and the second game 11-1. Both games ended on the run rule in five innings.
  • Smith Throws 3-Hit Shutout in 1-0 Victory over Linfield
    April 18, 2015
    SALEM, Ore. -- Willamette University pitcher Jade Smith (So., P, Chico, CA/Chico HS) tossed a three-hit, complete-game shutout to lead the Bearcats to a 1-0 win over Linfield College in the first game of a Northwest Conference doubleheader on Saturday, April 18 at the WU Softball Field. Linfield was victorious in the second game 15-6 on the run rule in six innings.
  • Willamette to Finish Regular Season with Archrival Linfield
    April 16, 2015
    SALEM, Ore. -- Entering the final week of the season with an 8-2 record in its last 10 games, the Willamette University softball team will look to keep momentum when it takes on archrival Linfield College in two doubleheaders. The first two games will be on Saturday, April 18 at the WU Softball Field with the last two games on Sunday, April 19 at Linfield. First pitch is set for 12 p.m. (PDT) each day.
  • Rieger Named NWC Softball Position Student-Athlete of the Week
    April 14, 2015
    SALEM, ORE. -- Kayla Rieger (Sr., 3B, Anacortes, WA/Anacortes HS/Adelphi Univ.) of Willamette University has been selected as the Northwest Conference Softball Position Student-Athlete of the Week for her efforts as the Bearcats went 4-2 in NWC games between April 8 and April 12.
  • Willamette Defeats Pioneers 4-3 and 8-4 to Complete Four-Game Sweep
    April 12, 2015
    SALEM, Ore. -- Willamette University completed a four-game sweep of its Northwest Conference series with Lewis & Clark College on Sunday, April 12, as the Bearcats won 4-3 and 8-4 at the WU Softball Field. Willamette trailed in each game before rallying for all four wins.
  • Willamette Rallies Twice against Pioneers to win 9-8 and 6-3
    April 11, 2015
    SALEM, Ore. -- Willamette University rallied from a six-run deficit in the first game and overcame a smaller margin in the second game, as the Bearcats defeated Lewis & Clark College twice on Saturday, April 11 at the WU Softball Field. The Bearcats won the opener, 9-8, and took the second game, 6-3.
  • Bearcats to Battle Lewis & Clark in Northwest Conference Softball
    April 10, 2015
    SALEM, Ore. -- The Willamette University softball team will take on Lewis & Clark College in two Northwest Conference doubleheaders this weekend. The first two games will be on Saturday, April 11 and the second twinbill will be on Sunday, April 12. Both doubleheaders are set to start at 12 p.m. (PDT) and will be held at the WU Softball Field.
  • Bearcats Travel for Doubleheader on Wednesday against Pacific Lutheran
    April 08, 2015
    SALEM, Ore. -- Willamette University's softball team will take on Pacific Lutheran University in a doubleheader of make-up games on Wednesday, April 7 in Parkland, Washington. First pitch is scheduled for 2 p.m. (PDT). Both games were originally set for March 15, but were rained out.
  • Pacific Lutheran Rallies for Two Wins versus Bearcats, 4-3 and 7-6
    April 08, 2015
    PARKLAND, Wash. -- Pacific Lutheran University rallied from deficits in both games to defeat Willamette University 4-3 and 7-6 in eight innings during a Northwest Conference softball doubleheader on Wednesday, April 8. The Lutes trailed 3-1 after five innings in the first game. PLU was behind 6-1 after five innings in the second game.
  • Smith Selected as NWC Softball Pitcher Student-Athlete of the Week
    April 07, 2015
    SALEM, ORE. -- Willamette University sophomore pitcher Jade Smith (So., P, Chico, CA/Chico HS) has been chosen Northwest Conference Softball Pitcher Student-Athlete of the Week for her efforts as the Bearcats swept doubleheaders against Pacific Lutheran University and University of Puget Sound.
  • Bearcats Sweep Loggers, 9-0 and 8-0, in NWC Softball Doubleheader
    April 04, 2015
    SALEM, Ore. -- Willamette University earned a pair of run-rule victories over University of Puget Sound in Northwest Conference softball action on Saturday, April 4. The Bearcats won the first game 8-0 in five innings after building a 5-0 lead in their first at bat. In the second game, WU scored six times in the fourth inning for a 7-0 lead, and won 9-0 in six innings.
  • Willamette Sweeps Doubleheader against Pacific Lutheran, 9-1 and 15-7
    April 03, 2015
    SALEM, Ore. -- Willamette University swept a doubleheader from Pacific Lutheran University at the WU Softball Field on Friday, April 3, winning both games on the run rule. The Bearcats downed the Lutes 9-1 in five innings in the first game, and won the second game 15-7 in six innings. The Bearcats upped their record to 9-17 on the season, including 6-10 in the NWC. Willamette is 8-4 in its last 12 games. Pacific Lutheran fell to 15-13 overall, 8-8 in the NWC.
  • Bearcats to Begin Homestand against Pacific Lutheran and Puget Sound
    April 02, 2015
    SALEM, Ore. -- This weekend, the Willamette University softball team begins a stretch with 10 out of 12 games at home, starting with a doubleheader against Pacific Lutheran University on Friday, April 3rd and a doubleheader versus University of Puget Sound on Saturday, April 4th. First pitch on Friday is set for 2 p.m. (PDT), with Saturday's action starting at 12 p.m.
  • Softball Announces Changes to Schedule against Pacific Lutheran
    April 01, 2015
    PARKLAND, WASH. -- The Willamette University softball team has announced changes to its schedule involving games against Northwest Conference rival Pacific Lutheran University. The changes impact all four games between the Bearcats and the Lutes.
  • Pacific Edges Bearcats in Pair of NWC Games, 3-1 and 6-5
    March 29, 2015
    FOREST GROVE, Ore. -- Willamette University battled one of the top teams in the Northwest Conference for the second day in a row, but Pacific University edged out the Bearcats for a pair of victories, 3-1 and 6-5, on Sunday, March 29 at Sherman/Larkins Stadium.
  • Willamette Defeats George Fox 3-2 in Eight Innings to Start Doubleheader
    March 28, 2015
    SALEM, Ore. -- Molly Lathrop (So., OF, Maple Valley, WA/Tahoma HS) was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded and two outs in the bottom of the eighth inning to bring home Ashley Pender (Jr., 2B, Reno, NV/North Valleys HS) with the winning run, as Willamette University edged nationally-ranked George Fox University, 3-2, to start a doubleheader on Saturday, March 28.
  • Bearcats to Take on George Fox and Pacific in Softball
    March 27, 2015
    SALEM, ORE. -- After playing four non-conference games in the middle of the week, the Bearcats will return to Northwest Conference softball action this weekend, as Willamette University hosts George Fox University on Saturday, March 28 and plays at Pacific University on Sunday, March 29. The Bearcats will compete in a doubleheader each day starting at 12 p.m. (PDT).
  • Bearcats Roll Past Northwest Nazarene, 10-6 and 21-12
    March 25, 2015
    NAMPA, Idaho -- Willamette University achieved its highest-scoring doubleheader of the season on Wednesday, March 25 at Northwest Nazarene University, as the Bearcats rolled past the Crusaders 10-6 and 21-12 on the run rule in six innings. The Bearcats pounded out 36 hits on the day, with 16 hits in the opener and 20 hits in the second game.
  • Willamette Splits with Northwest Nazarene and College of Idaho
    March 24, 2015
    NAMPA, Idaho -- Willamette University split a non-conference doubleheader on Tuesday, March 24, as the Bearcats lost to Northwest Nazarene University in the first game, 9-3, before defeating College of Idaho, 8-3, in the second game. Both halves of the doubleheader were played at Halle Field on the Northwest Nazarene campus.
  • Willamette Softball Set to Play Four Games in Idaho
    March 23, 2015
    SALEM, ORE. -- Willamette University is set to play four games in Idaho in the next two days. On Tuesday, March 24, The Bearcats will compete against Northwest Nazarene at 12 p.m. MDT/11 a.m. PDT, before taking on College of Idaho at 2 p.m. MDT/1 p.m. PDT. On Wednesday, March 25, WU and Northwest Nazarene will play a doubleheader at 12 p.m. MDT/11 a.m. PDT.
  • Willamette Softball Team Announces Changes to Schedule
    March 19, 2015
    SALEM, ORE. -- The Willamette University softball team has added several games to its schedule. The Bearcats will play one exhibition game against Southwestern Oregon Community College on Friday, March 20, before playing three road games against Northwest Nazarene University and one road game versus College of Idaho next week.
  • Softball Doubleheader at Pacific Lutheran is Canceled by Rain
    March 15, 2015
    PARKLAND, WASH. -- The scheduled doubleheader in softball between Willamette University and Pacific Lutheran University on Sunday, March 15 has been canceled due to the weather and wet grounds. Willamette and Pacific Lutheran were set to play two Northwest Conference game at PLU Field. No makeup date has been determined.
  • Bearcats Win Twice at Puget Sound, 13-7 in Nine Innings and 15-0
    March 14, 2015
    TACOMA, WASH. -- The Willamette University softball team rallied from a 5-1 deficit to defeat University of Puget Sound in the first game of a doubleheader, 13-7 in nine innings, on Saturday, March 14 at Logger Field. Willamette swept the doubleheader by winning the second game 15-0 on the run rule in five innings.
  • Bearcats to Travel for Doubleheaders at Puget Sound and Pacific Lutheran
    March 11, 2015
    SALEM, ORE. -- Just past the first quarter of Northwest Conference play, the Willamette University softball team will travel this weekend, as the Bearcats head up to Washington to take on University of Puget Sound on Saturday, March 14 before battling Pacific Lutheran on Sunday, March 15. Each day will feature doubleheaders starting at 12 p.m. (PST).
  • George Fox Outhits Bearcats to Sweep Doubleheader, 7-5 and 9-1
    March 08, 2015
    NEWBERG, ORE. -- George Fox University outhit Willamette University in both games on Sunday, March 8, as the Bruins swept a doubleheader from the Bearcats, 7-5 and 9-1, at the Morse Athletic Field. GFU gained a 9-6 edge in hits in the opener and held an 11-4 advantage in hits in the second game, which ended on the run rule in six innings.
  • Boxers Down Bearcats, 2-0 and 9-4, in NWC Softball
    March 07, 2015
    SALEM, ORE. -- Pacific University prevailed over Willamette University in a pitcher's duel, 2-0, in the first game of a Northwest Conference doubleheader on Saturday, March 7 at the WU Softball Field. The Boxers added a 9-4 win against the Bearcats in the second game to improve to 11-5 on the season, 4-2 in the NWC.
  • Willamette to Host Pacific for Home Softball Opener this Weekend
    March 04, 2015
    SALEM, ORE. -- In its first games at home this season, the Willamette University softball team will face off against Pacific University on Saturday, Mar. 7 before traveling to Newburg, Ore., to battle George Fox University on Sunday, Mar. 8. Both days the Bearcats will play doubleheaders set to start at 12 p.m. (PST) on Saturday and 12 p.m. (PDT) on Sunday.
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