2018 Wilmington University Softball News
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Softball Head Coach Mike Shehorn Announces Elite High School Softball ID Clinic on September 8
July 23, 2018Wilmington University softball head coach Mike Shehorn has announced the addition of an Elite High School Softball ID Clinic in September to be held at the home of the Wildcats, Asbury Field. -
Softball Sophomore Adds 2018 Fastpitch News Second Team All-American to Resume
June 13, 2018Sophomore sensation Rosa’Lynn Burton adds another All-American title to her name, as she was named to the 2018 Fastpitch News NCAA DII All-American Second Team.
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Twelve Wildcats Named to CACC Spring All-Academic Teams
June 11, 2018The Wilmington University spring athletic teams placed 12 student-athletes on the 2018 Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference All-Academic Teams, as announced by Commissioner Dan Mara last week.
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Rosa’Lynn Burton Named D2CCA Softball All-American Honorable Mention
May 23, 2018In adding to her student-athlete resume, Wilmington University softball standout Rosa’Lynn Burton has been named an Honorable Mention on the 2018 Division II Conference Commissioners Association All-American Teams, in a vote of the nation’s Division II sports information directors.
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Three Wildcats Earn D2CCA Softball All-East Region Accolades
May 17, 2018A trio of Wilmington University softball players earned Division II Conference Commissioners Association (CCA) All-East Region selection, led by First Team honorees Rosa’Lynn Burton and Makayla McCarthy with Annie Davila being named Second Team, in a vote of the region’s sports information directors.
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Makayla McCarthy Named NFCA All-East Region Second Team Pitcher
May 12, 2018Wilmington University softball standout freshman Mikayla McCarthy has been named to the 2018 National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) Division II All-East Region Second Team.
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Softball Defeats Post but Eliminated From CACC Tournament with Tough 7-6 Loss to Dominican
May 04, 2018The Wilmington University softball team’s run to the 2018 Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference Tournament Championship came to a close on Friday afternoon, as a comeback bid against No. 4 Dominican fell a run short on the campus of Georgian Court University.
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Softball at CACC Tournament Day 2
May 04, 2018The Wildcats staved off elimination with a 7-2 victory over Post in game one on Friday, but Dominican was able to defeat the Wildcats, 7-6, ending their run in the 2018 CACC Tournament. After getting down, 5-0, in the early going, the Wildcats battled back to eventually tie the game, 6-6, int he sixth inning. But Dominican homered in the top of the seventh and the Wildcats left the bases loaded as Dominican escaped. The Wildcats now have to wait for the NCAA Selection Show on Monday to see if they made the NCAA Division II East Regional Tournament for the fifth straight season. Interview with head coach Mike Shehorn. Copyright 2018; Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
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Softball Splits Day 1 of 2018 CACC Tournament; Stays Alive with 6-5 Victory over Felician
May 03, 2018The second seeded Wilmington University softball team bounced back from a first round loss to win an elimination game and stay alive in the 2018 Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference Tournament on Thursday afternoon at Georgian Court University.
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Softball at CACC Tournament Day 1
May 03, 2018The second seeded Wildcats dropped their first game of the 2018 CACC Tournament to No. 7 Holy Family, as the Tigers came roaring back to scoring three runs in the seventh to tie it, and one more in the eighth to steal the 7-6 victory. The Wildcats bounced back in game two, coming from behind to defeat No. 6 Felician, 6-5, with a four-run sixth inning of their own. The Wildcats continue their 2018 CACC Tournament run on Friday from the elimination bracket. Interview with head coach Mike Shehorn. Copyright 2018. Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
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TOURNAMENT PREVIEW: No. 2 Seed Wildcats Look to Continue Postseason Success at CACC Tournament
May 02, 2018The 2018 Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference Softball Tournament begins on Thursday at Georgian Court University with Wilmington University earning the No. 2 seed squaring off against No. 7 Holy Family at 10:00 a.m. on Field 2.
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Rosa’Lynn Burton Named a Top 25 Finalist for 2018 Schutt Sports/NFCA Division II National Player of the Year
May 02, 2018Wilmington University softball standout has been selected as a Top-25 Finalist for the 2018 Schutt Sports/NFCA Division II National Player of the Year award. The winner will be announced following the conclusion of the 2018 season.
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Makayla McCarthy Named Pitcher of the Year; Five Wildcats Earn All-CACC Softball Recognition
May 01, 2018A dominating season in the circle has garnered Wilmington University softball freshman Makayla McCarthy the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference Pitcher of the Year award as she is a part of five Wildcats named All-CACC, as announced by conference office on Tuesday.
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Makayla McCarthy named CACC Softball Co-Player and Rookie of the Week
April 30, 2018With the Wilmington University softball team preparing for the upcoming Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference Tournament, freshman Makayla McCarthy has once again been recognized by the conference office, being named the Co-Player and Rookie of the Week on Monday.
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Softball Closes Regular Season with 12-1 and 6-0 Sweep of Concordia
April 30, 2018The Wilmington University softball team concluded the 2018 regular season with a Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference sweep of Concordia, 12-1 (5 inn.) and 6-0, setting a new program record for conference wins in a season by going 21-5.
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Wildcats Win Opener Against Dominican, 9-2, but Errors Harm Baseball in Nightcap, 11-5
April 30, 2018The Wilmington University baseball team lost a late game lead in the nightcap of a Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference doubleheader with Dominican on Monday, splitting the day by winning the opener, 9-2, before dropping game two, 11-5, at Wilson Field.
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Wilmington Softball Secures No Worse Than Second Place in CACC with Split of Post on Senior Day
April 28, 2018The Wilmington University softball team split a Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference doubleheader against Post for Senior Day on Saturday, winning the opener, 5-3, before dropping the nightcap, 3-1, at Asbury Field.
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Long Ball Carries Softball to CACC Sweep at Georgian Court, 12-3 and 11-3
April 26, 2018Six home runs highlighted the Wilmington University softball team’s Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference sweep at Georgian Court, 12-3 (5 inn.) and 11-3 (6 inn.), on Thursday at SEI Investments Field.
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La’Dae Boykin and Makayla McCarthy Named CACC Players of the Week
April 25, 2018The Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference has announced this week’s Players of the Week and women’s lacrosse’s La’Dae Boykin and softball’s Makayla McCarthy were honor by the conference for their outstanding play.
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Makayla McCarthy Tosses Complete Game Shutout in Softball’s Split with Kutztown
April 24, 2018Despite the bats being stymied by Kutztown, the Wilmington University softball team earned a nonconference split on Tuesday afternoon, winning the opener, 3-0, before falling in the nightcap, 4-2, at Asbury Field.
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Mike Shehorn Becomes Winningest Wilmington Softball Head Coach as Wildcats Remain Hot with Sweep of Felician
April 21, 2018The Wilmington University softball team continued its hot streak through the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference with two more wins on Saturday, defeating Felician, 8-3 and 5-0, at Asbury Field.
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Softball Concludes CACC Sweep of Chestnut, 10-1, With Single Game Friday
April 20, 2018The Wilmington University softball team defeated Chestnut Hill, 10-1, in a Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference single game Friday afternoon at Chestnut Hill.
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Softball Wins Game Two, 7-2, for a Nonconference Split at #24 West Chester
April 18, 2018The Wilmington University softball team split a nonconference doubleheader against a tough opponent on Wednesday afternoon, winning the nightcap against No. 24 West Chester, 7-2, at the WCU Softball Field.
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Rosa’Lynn Burton Breaks Triples Record, Softball Extends Winning Streak to Six Straight with Sweep at Jefferson
April 17, 2018The Wilmington University softball team used its bats to secure a Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference doubleheader sweep at Jefferson, 9-0 and 6-4, to extend its winning streak to six straight games on Tuesday afternoon at the Jefferson Softball Field.
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Late Game Runs Secure CACC Sweep for Softball, 4-1 and 3-2, at Dominican
April 14, 2018The Wilmington University softball team scored late in the game in both ends of a Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference doubleheader at Dominican, earning a sweep, 4-1 and 3-2, on Saturday afternoon at the DC Softball Field.
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Two Different Style Games but Same Results as Softball Sweeps USciences, 9-2 and 2-1
April 11, 2018The Wilmington University softball team swept a Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference doubleheader from USciences, using two different types of styles with a 9-2 victory in the opener before a 2-1 pitchers’ duel in the nightcap on Wednesday afternoon at Asbury Field.
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Seventh Inning Comeback Falls Just Short as Tigers Earn CACC Split, 7-6, with Softball
April 09, 2018A seventh inning comeback fell just short for the Wilmington University softball team, as they dropped a Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference make up game against Holy Family, 7-6, on Monday afternoon at Asbury Field.
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Softball Splits at CACC Defending Champs Caldwell, Falling in Extras in Game One before Holding on Late
April 07, 2018The Wilmington University softball team had reigning Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference Tournament Champions Caldwell in its sights, but ended with a split on the road, falling 3-2 in eight innings before holding on for a 6-5 victory in the nightcap at Panther Park.
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Bats Come Alive for Softball in Sweep of In-State Rival Goldey-Beacom, 4-1 and 10-0
April 05, 2018The bats came alive for the Wilmington University softball team as they earned a Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference doubleheader sweep of Goldey-Beacom, 4-1 and 10-0 (6 inn.), on Thursday afternoon at the Jackson Complex.
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Softball Defeats Holy Family, 8-5, Before Rain Cancels Game Two
April 03, 2018The Wilmington University softball team out-slugged Holy Family in the first game of the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference doubleheader, 8-5, before game two was postponed in the top of the first due to rain at Asbury Field on Tuesday afternoon.
