2025 Wilmington University Softball News
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Seven Wildcats Earn Spot on 2025 CACC Softball All-Academic Team
July 02, 2025Sixty-nine student-athletes have been named to the 2025 Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference Softball All-Academic Team, CACC Commissioner Dan Mara announced today. All 12 conference member institutions are represented on the team. -
Softball to Host Clinic Sessions on August 23 at Asbury Field
June 18, 2025The Wilmington University softball program, led by two-time NCAA East Super Regional Champion head coach Mike Shehorn, has announced that registration for its Camps at Asbury Field in August is now live. -
Softball Ranked 21st in Final 2025 NFCA/GoRout Division II Coaches’ Poll
June 11, 2025Another run to the Super Regionals saw the Wilmington University softball team land in the Top 25 of the final 2025 NFCA/GoRout Division II Coaches’ Poll, finishing 21st overall in the final poll. -
Pace Sweeps Doubleheader from Softball to Win East Super Regional Series, 2-1
May 16, 2025Pace swept a doubleheader from the Wilmington University softball team on Friday, 8-0 and 5-1, to come from behind and defeat the Wildcats, 2-1, in the East Super Regional series to advance to the NCAA Division II Softball National Championships in Chattanooga, Tennessee. -
Bella Barnes’ 9th Inning Homer Lifts Softball to 1-0 Super Regional Victory over Pace
May 15, 2025Bella Barnes hit a ninth-inning home run for the only run of a 1-0 victory for the Wilmington University softball team in game one of the Super Regional series against Pace on Thursday afternoon at the Pace Softball Field. -
Delani Sheehan Leads Five Wildcats Named All-East Region
May 14, 2025Heading into its fourth straight NCAA East Super Regional Series, five Wilmington University softball student-athletes have been announced as All-Region selections, according to both the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) and the Division II Conference Commissioners Association (D2CCA). -
Regional Walk-Off! Sydney Hatch Wins it, 1-0, in Bottom 8 in Game 7 at Goldey-Beacom
May 11, 2025Sydney Hatch hit a two-out RBI single in the bottom of the eighth to send the Wilmington University softball team back into the NCAA Division II East Super Regionals, defeating Goldey-Beacom, 1-0, in game seven of the NCAA East Region 2 Tournament on Sunday at the Jackson Athletic Complex. -
Goldey-Beacom Storms Back in Seventh to Steal a 3-2 Victory from Softball in East Region 2 Bracket Final
May 10, 2025Three runs in the bottom of the seventh saw No. 3 Goldey-Beacom storm back to steal a 3-2 victory from the No. 2 Wilmington University softball team in the NCAA DII East Region 2 Final on Saturday afternoon at the Jackson Athletic Complex. -
Softball Returns to East Region Final with 3-2 Victory over No. 3 Goldey-Beacom
May 09, 2025The Wilmington University softball team is back in the East Region final for the fourth year in a row after the No. 2 seed Wildcats defeated No. 3 Goldey-Beacom, 3-2, on Friday afternoon in the winner’s bracket at Asbury Field. -
Gracie Mabrey’s Two-Run Single Sends Softball Past SNHU, 4-2, in East Region 2 Bracket
May 08, 2025Gracie Mabrey hit a two-run single in the bottom of the fifth to lift the No. 2 Wilmington University softball team to a 4-2 victory over No. 7 Southern New Hampshire in the first round of the NCAA Division II East Region 2 Tournament at Goldey-Beacom on Thursday afternoon. -
Softball 2025 Selection Show
May 06, 2025The 2025 #WilmUSoftball team won its third straight CACC Tournament Championship and was then selected as the No. 2 seed in the upcoming NCAA Division II East Regional Tournament. They make the short trip to hosts Goldey-Beacom, beginning on Thursday with a contest against No. 7 Southern New Hampshire. Interview with head coach Mike Shehorn following the NCAA Selection Show on Monday. -
Softball Earns No. 2 Seed in East Region 2 Bracket; Heads to Goldey-Beacom for Regional Tournament
May 05, 2025The NCAA Softball Committee has announced its 20205 Division II Regional Brackets, and the Wilmington University softball team learned it’s the No. 2 seed and will head to Goldey-Beacom to compete in the East Region 2 Bracket beginning Thursday. -
Three-Peat: Softball Prevails, 2-1, to Capture Third Straight CACC Tournament Championship
May 03, 2025For the third year in a row, the Wilmington University softball team has been crowned Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference Tournament Champions, defeating crosstown rival Goldey-Beacom, 2-1, on Saturday afternoon at Seaside Park. -
Maddie Vollmar Homers in Sixth to Lift No. 2 Softball to CACC Tournament Finals with 3-2 Win over No. 4 Jefferson
May 02, 2025Maddie Vollmar hit a two-run homer in the bottom of the sixth to turn the winner’s bracket final around for the No. 2 Wilmington University softball team, defeating No. 4 Jefferson, 3-2, to advance to the final on Friday afternoon at Seaside Park. -
Unfazed Freshmen Lead No. 2 Softball to 8-3 Win over No. 3 Goldey-Beacom in Opening Game of CACC Tournament
May 01, 2025The Wilmington University softball team is no stranger to postseason play, looking for its third consecutive Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference Tournament Championship this weekend. But it was a pair of freshmen in their first postseason tournament that carried the Wildcats to an 8-3 win in the opening round over Goldey-Beacom on Thursday afternoon at Seaside Park. -
Six Wildcats Named to 2025 CACC Softball All-Conference Teams
April 28, 2025The Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference announced its 2025 All-Conference Softball Teams on Monday and six Wilmington University softball student-athletes were honored, including five First Team selections. -
No. 2 Softball Survives 12-Inning Affair, 1-0, against No. 7 Holy Family in CACC First Round
April 26, 2025A sacrifice fly in the bottom of the 12th inning was the only run in a 1-0 victory for the Wilmington University softball team, defeating Holy Family, 1-0, in a Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference Tournament First Round on Saturday at Asbury Field. -
Softball Ranked No. 2 in NCAA East Region Rankings
April 24, 2025The Wilmington University softball team is once again in familiar territory entering the postseason, being ranked No. 2 in the East Region as the NCAA released its first seeded poll of the season on Wednesday. -
Softball Splits with Felician; Secures No. 2 Seed for CACC Tournament
April 22, 2025The Wilmington University softball team locked up the No. 2 seed and a home playoff game for the upcoming Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference Tournament with a game two victory, 9-3, on Tuesday, splitting with Felician after losing the opener, 4-2. -
Softball Under Consideration in Initial NCAA DII Regional Rankings
April 17, 2025The NCAA announced its first round of official regional rankings for the 2025 softball season and the Wilmington University Wildcats are one of 10 teams under consideration for the NCAA Tournament in May. -
Wildcats Close Out Regular Season Home Slate with 10-1 and 3-1 Wins over Chestnut Hill
April 16, 2025The Wilmington University softball team took a Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference doubleheader from Chestnut Hill, 10-0 and 3-1, on Wednesday afternoon in the final regular season games at Asbury Field. -
VIDEO: Softball vs Chestnut Hill
April 16, 2025#WilmUSoftball swept a CACC doubleheader from Chestnut Hill in the final home game of the 2025 regular season, 10-0 and 3-1. Kylee Gunkel and Delani Sheehan tossed complete games with Gunkel only allowing two hits and Sheehan striking out nine in game two. Haley Grygo hit a triple in game one and Kylie Saienni had a double in game two. The Wildcats are now 27-15 and 16-4 in CACC play. Produced by Nathan Foltz. -
Kylee Gunkel and Kasey Xenidis Combine for No-Hitter as Softball Sweeps Bloomfield
April 15, 2025Kylee Gunkel and Kasey Xenidis combined for a no-hitter in game two as the Wilmington University softball team picked up a Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference sweep at Bloomfield, 10-0 and 11-0, on Tuesday afternoon at Clark’s Pond South. -
Holy Family Duo Shuts Down Softball’s Bats in 4-2 and 4-0 Losses
April 09, 2025The pitching from Holy Family’s Molly Moore and Kinsley Hall shut down the Wilmington University softball team in a Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference doubleheader sweep, 4-2 (8 inn.) and 2-0) on Wednesday afternoon at Bensalem High School. -
Four Wildcats Named CACC Players of the Week by Conference Office
April 08, 2025The spring season is in full bloom and the Wilmington University student-athletes continue to shine, as four Wildcats have earned Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference Players of the Week, as announced by the conference office on Monday. -
CANCELLED: Softball at Pace Called for Weather
April 06, 2025Today's softball doubleheader featuring the WIlmington University softball team traveling to Pace University has been cancelled due to weather in New York. No makeup date has been announced. -
Seniors Shine in Senior Day Sweep of Caldwell, 3-2 and 7-0
April 05, 2025The six Wilmington University seniors shined in a Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference doubleheader sweep of Caldwell on Sunday, 3-2 and 7-0, at Asbury Field on Senior Day. -
VIDEO: Softball vs Caldwell
April 05, 2025The six #WilmUSoftball seniors shined in a CACC doubleheader sweep of Caldwell on Sunday, 3-2 and 7-0, at Asbury Field on Senior Day. Kylee Gunkel improved to 10-5 on the year with the complete game, striking out eight while allowing two runs on four hits in game one. Delani Sheehan went 2-for-3 while Bella Barnes and Sydney Hatch had doubles. Senior Emma Zimmerman had a single in game one as well. The seniors concluded the Saturday sweep with a 7-0 win in game two, hitting two homers while each senior in the lineup came up with a hit. Sheehan struck out six while only allowing four hits and five walks to improve to 8-6 on the year. Stewart had three hits, two runs, and three stolen bases. Freshmen Haley Grygo and Sydney Hatch had two this each while Hatch, Barnes, and Serrato all had two RBI in the game. Produced by Nathna Foltz. -
Wildcats Take Care of Adelphi, 6-1 and 7-2, in Road Sweep
April 03, 2025Big innings allowed the Wilmington University softball team to sweep Adelphi, 6-1 and 7-2, and earn its 20th win of the season on Thursday at Ficke Field. -
Lions Walk-Off in Game Two, Snap Softball’s 12-Game Winning Streak in CACC Split
April 02, 2025A 12-game winning streak came to an end in game two on Wednesday as the Wilmington University softball team split a Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference doubleheader at Georgian Court, taking the opener 6-1 before a walk-off sank the Wildcats, 6-5, in the nightcap.