MBC Softball

4/12 Squirrels drop both vs Battling Bishops

The Squirrels were on the road to finish up their regular season schedule against the Battling Bishops of NC Wesleyan today in Rocky Mount, NC. Full Coverage [Box1] [Box2]

4/9 Squirrels work hard in 2 games vs Averett

The Squirrels traveled to Averett in Danville, Va to play the Cougars on their home turf and looking to get a win and move up in the rankings. Full Coverage [Box1] [Box2]

Ralston went 4-6
4/8 Squirrels in it early, Fizzle Out in 2 Game Loss.

MBC looked solid early and held strong for the first portion of Games 1 and 2. The Squirrels gave up an early runs but, got them right back in the Bottom of the first.... Full Coverage [Box1] [Box2]

4/6 Squirrels Hold Strong on Senior Day vs Peace College @ Squirrel Park.

The Fighting Squirrels of Mary Baldwin honored three seniors today at the opening of the game against Peace College. Thanks to Jessicca Brown, Rhonda Collins, and Karen Potter for your four seasons of dedication to softball. Full Coverage [Box1] [Box2]

4/5 Squirrels Compete against Nationally Ranked Methodist at Squirrel Park.
Garika Williams hit 2 run homer in 2nd Game.

The Fighting Squirrels of Mary Baldwin had an uphill battle today against a very good Methodist University team that is currently ranked 11th in the National Fastpitch Coaches Association Polls at Squirrel Park. The Monarchs won 2 close games against Ferrum, while the Squirrels dropped two at home against Shenandoah. Full Coverage [Box1] [Box2]

Ashley Crockett
4/1 Squirrels face solid pitching from Shenandoah

The Fighting Squirrels of Mary Baldwin were back at home to face off, against USA South opponent Shenandoah University, at Squirrel Park. The Hornets split with Greensboro College on Saturday, while the Squirrels split with Sweet Briar on Sunday. Full Coverage [Box1] [Box2]

Brown hits 3-run Homer in 2nd Gm
3/30 Squirrels split and gain another win against Sweet Briar

MBC was on the road again to face Sweet Briar College. The Vixens enter the day with a 6-13 record overall. The Squirrels were looking to gain a win in the contest. Full Coverage [Box1] [Box2]

Ralston threw both Gms
3/29 Squirrels lose 2 games, 0-8 and 0-1 vs Greensboro Pride

MBC traveled to Greensboro, NC to battle the Pride of Greensboro College. The Pride enter the games 5th in the USA South.Full Coverage [Box1] [Box2]

Ogburn hit 2 run Homer in
Game 1 vs Captains
3/26 MBC Softball lost 2 Games vs CNU, 3-11 and 0-3

The Squirrels continue their season with a trip to Newport News, VA to face the Captains of CNU in another USA South Match-Up. Full Coverage[Box1][Box2]

Hamilton drives in 2 runs
3/25 Softball Fights in Bottom of the 7th in Game 1, Lost both vs EMU.

MBC softball is making strides in the right direction today after solid play all around by the Squirrels. The Squirrels faced EMU of the ODAC conference who are currently undefeated in conference play...Full Coverage[Box1] [Box2]

3/22 Softball Looks for First USA South Win against Avenging Angels

The Fighting Squirrels Softball team played their second USA team, the Avenging Anels of Meredith from Raleigh, NC. The Squirrels come off a split against Cazenovia College who traveled from NY to play yesterday….Full Coverage [Box1] [Box2]

3/21 Softball Splits games against Cazenovia, Win 9-0 and drop 1-9.
Brown hits 2 HR & Ralston throws no hitter in 1st Game

The Fighting Squirrels Softball team faced NEAC opponent Cazenovia College who traveled from Northern New York to play today’s games. The Squirrels come off a loss against Randolph-Macon College while the Wildcats are opening up their season with today’s game....Full Coverage [Box1] [Box2]

3/20 MBC Softball loses two games vs ODAC opponent Randolph-Macon.
Ogburn hits a Grand Slam in Game 2

The Fighting Squirrels Softball team played faced ODAC opponent Randolph-Macon today in Ashland, VA. The Squirrels come off a loss against Ferrum College while the Yellow Jackets are on a 12 game win streak....Full Coverage [Box1], [Box2]

3/18 MBC Softball loses two games in USA South Opener. Hamilton and Ogburn homer on the day!

The Fighting Squirrels Softball team played their season opener of the USA South. The Squirrels come off a split against Randolph College and were looking to make an early impact in the standings of the USA South....Full Coverage [Box1] [Box2]

3/16 MBC Softball Splits with Randolph College. Earn first win of the season!

The Fighting Squirrels Softball team earned their first win of the season in a split vs Randolph College. Amber Ralston started once again for the Squirrels while Nikki Smith opened up for the Wildcats in game 1...Full Coverage [Box1] [Box 2]

3/15 MBC Softball Falls to Catholic in Both Games

The Fighting Squirrels Softball team continues to look for their first win of the season. Today’s afternoon matchup had the Squirrels facing the Cardinals of Catholic University of America, with Amber Ralston for the Squirrels and Stephanie Clemente as the starting pitchers....Full Coverage [Box1] [Box 2]

3/12 MBC Softball competes vs UWM in First, Struggles in Second

The Fighting Squirrels Softball team continues to look for their first win of the season. Today’s afternoon matchup had the Squirrels facing the Eagles, with Amber Ralston and Stephanie Watkins as the starting pitchers...Full Coverage [Box1] [Box 2]

3/9 MBC Softball Faced Messiah in Home Opener

The Fighting Squirrels Softball team hosted their Home Opener vs the McDaniel Green Terror at Squirrel Park. The both teams were looking for their first wins of the season....Full Coverage [Box1] [Box 2]

3/1 MBC Softball drops season opener to Messiah, Second Game called due to rain

The Fighting Squirrels Softball team opened it’s season in Grantham, PA against the Falcons of Messiah College. The Squirrels play their first game of the season while the Falcons enter the game with a 2-4 record that includes a win over then #6 Moravian.

The Squirrels were going to have their work cut out for them as the pitching of the Falcons  Megan Rice struck out the first three batters. Amber Ralston of the Squirrels looked to match the performance early and found her first two outs easily. MBC then gave up 2 singles to put runners on first and second. Nicole Adams would homer to open up a 3 run lead for the Falcons.

The Squirrels continued to struggle behind the plate as Rice struck-out 8 of her first 9 batters, for 9 consecutive outs. Taylor Barela looked to get something started for MBC with a lead off double in the 4th inning. Barela would steal 3rd and Karen Potter had a chance to knock in a run, but grounded out to strand the runner. The Falcons went on to win 9-0. The second game was cancelled due to rain. The Squirrels begin their season 0-1 while the Falcons improve to 3-4. The Squirrels return for their Home Opener against McDaniel on Sunday March 9. 1pm Start. [Box]

Softball Preview.

            MBC’s Softball team has been practicing for weeks now in preparation of their first game on March 7th against non-conference opponent Messiah in Grantham, PA. Head Coach Christy Shelton has been with the program since it’s inception in 1999-2000 as an assistant coach and enters her 5th season as a head coach. She brings with her Scott Robertson (4th Season) , Katie Spicer and Denise Michael (Both 2nd Season), a coaching staff of vast experiences ranging from years coaching to playing the game recently here at MBC.

“Each year has been a challenge to build a program that is still pretty young,” said Shelton who has a solid mix of players to compete this season in the USA South conference as a first year member. She brings back experienced Seniors in Lacey Ogburn (P, 1B, OF), Karen Potter (2B), Rhonda Collins (C) and Jessicca Brown (C). Brown has been nationally ranked in many categories throughout her career. During the 06 season she was 79th in Batting Average, hitting .435 on the season, was 29th in RBI per game, 34th for triples, and had a slugging percentage of .766 good enough for 43rd in the nation. Christie Hamilton, a JR three sport athlete will be looked upon to contribute in the outfield and with the bat. First year players Kristina Jones, Garika Williams and Taylor Barela will be instrumental in the success of the team this season as well. Ashley Crockett, Lacey Ogburn and Amber Ralston will be called upon to keep the runs low as they throw against the competition this season. Coach Shelton has a roster of 18 this season that will all need to contribute so the season becomes a success and she has confidence in what her team can do.

MBC Softball has had a lot of success in it’s short time as a program in the NCAA. When MBC was part of the AWCC conference, the Fighting Squirrels earned two NCAA tournament bids in 2004 and 2005, giving Softball the most tournament appearances of all the programs here at MBC. Coach Shelton is looking for more success in the USA South and believes “Playing better competition should make us better.”

Methodist Picked as USA South Softball Favorite

(FAYETTEVILLE, N.C.) - Methodist University, under the direction of tenth-year Head Coach Ron Simpson, was picked to win the USA South Athletic Conference 2008 softball title in the preseason coaches' poll...Full Coverage