2024 Wilmington University Softball News

  • Tristyn Stewart Earns the Golden Shoe Award to Lead Trio of Wildcats Named All-American
    May 28, 2024
    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).
  • Softball Defeats Augustana, 5-2, in NCAA DII Softball Championships; Plays Again Tuesday Night
    May 21, 2024
    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.
  • Championship Run Cut Short as No. 3 Wilmington Softball’s Season Ends, 6-4, Against No. 8 Lenoir-Rhyne in 9 Innings
    May 21, 2024
    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.
  • Big Hit Eludes No. 3 Softball in 2-1 Loss to No. 6 Western Washington Opening Round of Championships
    May 19, 2024
    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.
  • Softball Seeded No. 3 for 2024 NCAA Division II Softball Championships
    May 16, 2024
    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.
  • VIDEO: Softball vs Adelphi (Super Regionals Game 2)
    May 16, 2024
    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.
  • Kylee Gunkel Named D2CCA East Region Pitcher of the Year, Leading Four Wildcats on All-Region First Team
    May 15, 2024
    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.
  • BACK-TO-BACK: Softball Wins East Region With Convincing 12-0 Shutout Over Adelphi
    May 15, 2024
    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.
  • Haley Downin and Kylee Gunkel Power 17th Ranked Softball to 3-0 Win over Adelphi to Open Super Regionals
    May 14, 2024
    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.
  • Softball vs Adelphi (Super Regionals Game 1)
    May 14, 2024
    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
  • NCAA D2 Softball East Super Regional Central
    May 13, 2024
  • Softball Wins Regional With Another Shutout, Defeats Assumption, 8-0
    May 12, 2024
    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.
  • VIDEO: Softball vs Assumption (Regional Final)
    May 12, 2024
    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.
  • Kylee Gunkel Tosses Shutout as Softball Moves into Regional Final with 3-0 Win Over Assumption
    May 11, 2024
    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.
  • VIDEO: Softball vs Assumption (Regionals)
    May 11, 2024
    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.
  • Six Wildcats Named to NFCA All-East Region Teams
    May 10, 2024
    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.
  • Taylor Gillis’ Homer Caps 10-0 Victory over St. Thomas Aquinas as Softball Begins Regional Play
    May 09, 2024
    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.
  • VIDEO: Softball vs St. Thomas Aquinas (Regionals)
    May 09, 2024
    #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.
  • Softball Earns No. 1 Seed and Hosting Duties for NCAA DII East Region 1 Tournament
    May 06, 2024
    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.
  • NCAA D2 Softball East Region 1 Tournament Central
    May 06, 2024
  • VIDEO: Softball 2024 Selection Show Reaction
    May 06, 2024
    #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.
  • Softball Claims 5th CACC Tournament Championship as Game 7 is Cancelled
    May 05, 2024
    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.
  • Softball Forces Final CACC Championship Game with 8-0 Victory over Bridgeport; Final Game Moved to Sunday Morning
    May 04, 2024
    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.
  • VIDEO: Softball vs Bridgeport (CACC Tournament)
    May 04, 2024
    #WilmUSoftball forced the "if necessary" game on Saturday, defeating Bridgeport, 8-0, on Saturday afternoon at Asbury Field in game one of the CACC Tournament Championship. Taylor Gillis went 4-for-4 with a double and three runs scored while Tristyn Stewart went 3-for-3 with two RBI and two stolen bases. Gabriella Saucedo batted 2-for-3 with two RBI while Sam Freeland and Julia Thuer added two hits each as well. Kylee Gunkel improved to 20-5 with the win, striking out five while only allowing one hit and two walks. Produced by Nathan Foltz
  • Softball Falls to Bridgeport, 4-2, But Stays Alive with Victory over Goldey-Beacom, 4-3, in the CACC Tournament
    May 03, 2024
    The Wilmington University softball team needed to win an elimination game against Goldey-Beacom to advance to the CACC Tournament Championship on Saturday, falling to No. 2 Bridgeport, 4-2, before defeating the Lightning, 4-3, in the nightcap on Friday at Asbury Field.
  • Sara Miller Breaks WilmU Home Run Record as Wildcats Roll, 9-1, in CACC Tournament
    May 02, 2024
    The top-seeded and 17th ranked Wilmington University softball team rolled through the first game of the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference Tournament on Thursday, blitzing No. 4 Bloomfield, 9-1, in five innings at Asbury Field.
  • VIDEO: Softball vs Bloomfield CACC Tournament
    May 02, 2024
    Beginning its title defense of the CACC Tournament, the top-seeded #WilmUSoftball team took care of Bloomfield, 9-1, in five innings on Thursday at Asbury Field. Sara Miller set the program record with her 23rd homer, a three-run bomb in the second inning. She went 3-for-3 with 4 RBI, a triple shy of the cycle. Sam Freeland went 3-for-3 with 2 RBI as well. Delani Sheehan improved to 15-7 with 3 strikeouts in the 5-inning complete game. Wildcats advance to the winner's bracket of the CACC Tournament.
  • Nine Wildcats Honored as All-CACC Teams are Announced, Including Two Major Awards
    April 30, 2024
    The top-seeded Wilmington University softball team placed eight student-athletes on the 2024 Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference All-Conference Teams, including Kylee Gunkel and Mike Shehorn earning Major Awards, as announced by the conference office on Monday.
  • Kylee Gunkel and Gabriella Saucedo Power #19 Wildcats to 2-0 Victory over Holy Family in CACC Tournament First Round
    April 27, 2024
    ylee Gunkel tossed a complete game three-hitter, striking out 10 batters to lead the top seeded and 19th ranked Wilmington University softball team to a 2-0 victory over No. 8 Holy Family in the First Round of the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference Tournament on Saturday afternoon at Asbury Field.
  • VIDEO: Softball vs Holy Family CACC Tournament
    April 27, 2024
    Kylee Gunkel tossed a complete game three-hitter, striking out 10 batters to lead the top-seeded and 19th ranked #WilmUSoftball to a 2-0 victory over No. 8 Holy Family in the First Round of the CACC Tournament on Saturday afternoon at Asbury Field. With the win, the Wildcats (37-13) advance to the double-elimination portion of the CACC Tournament, hosted at Asbury Field starting on Thursday, May 2. They will face No. 4 Bloomfield in the first game of the day on Thursday. Taylor Gillis and Sam Freeland each had two hits in the win while Gunkel improved to 19-4 on the year. Produced by Nathan Foltz.
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