2016 Softball News
SEASON IN REVIEW: Softball
June 10, 2016
SCAC Releases 2016 Spring Student-Athlete Academic Honor Roll
June 10, 2016
LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. - The Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference (SCAC) announced its Student-Athlete Academic Honor Roll today for the 2015-16 spring term and 404 student-athletes made the list.
2nd Straight Year for Softball's Kotlar to be Named on USCAA National All-Academic Team
May 16, 2016
Akron, Ohio - The 2016 USCAA Softball National All-Academic team was announced at the championship banquet on Sunday, May 15th. The USCAA bestowed the award in 63 student-athletes in total. National All-Academic team honors are awarded to students of sophomore standing or higher with at least a 3.5 GPA. We congratulate the award recipients listed below.
Begle and Finch Achieve 1st Team; Quartet of Softball Players on USCAA All-American Teams
May 16, 2016
AKRON, Ohio - The 2016 USCAA All-American and End of Year Awards were announced at the 2016 USCAA Softball National Championship Banquet at Guy’s Party Centre in Akron, OH. The USCAA awarded more than 45 All-Americans, as well as this year’s Player of the Year, Coach of the Year, and Student-Athlete of the Year. Congratulations to all winners on a great season on the field.
SCAC Releases 2016 Spring All-Sportsmanship Teams
May 16, 2016
LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. - The Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference (SCAC) today announced its eighth annual spring All-Sportsmanship teams. A total of 49 student-athletes were selected to the 2015-16 squad in the sports of baseball, men's golf, women's golf, softball, men's tennis, women's tennis, men's track & field and women's track & field.
2016 Athletics Banquet held Sunday
May 02, 2016
IRVING, Texas – The University of Dallas Athletics Department celebrated the third annual athletic banquet on Sunday at the Haggar University Center on campus. Each coach for the 14 NCAA affiliated programs took a few minutes to reflect on the teams’ year. The Most Valuable Players (MVPs) were announced, which are voted by the athletes on each team once a season ends. Other notable honors were handed out and/or announced.
Softball routes Southwestern; SCAC Tournament ends with Centenary
April 23, 2016
SAN ANTONIO, Texas – The University of Dallas softball team advanced to play four contests, which was the farthest for the program in three tournaments with the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference (SCAC). After scoring their highest mark in a tournament game with 11 in their first victory Friday, the Lady Crusaders managed nine more runs in their first elimination game decided by a five-inning, run-rule to fourth seeded Southwestern University.
Softball edged Friday by Trinity to split first day of SCAC Tournament
April 22, 2016
SAN ANTONIO, Texas – The University of Dallas softball team nipped two deficits in the third and fourth innings against host school Trinity University, but could not overcome a 4-3 setback in the nightcap on Friday in the SCAC Tournament. Number three-seeded Dallas went 1-1 overall and will look to avoid its second loss in the double elimination format. Number two-seeded Trinity improved to 3-2 against UD head-to-head this season and will face top-seeded Texas Lutheran University at 2 p.m.
All-Conference Softball Team Announced
April 22, 2016
SAN ANTONIO, Texas – The Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference (SCAC) announced the 2016 All-Conference Softball Team on Friday evening. The University of Dallas softball team placed nine members on the All-Conference Team. This marks the most members from the Lady Crusaders to be listed All-SCAC, since joining the league in 2012. Last year, Dallas had eight players named.
Softball rattles Six-Runs in 3rd to erase early Gap; Win over Schreiner
April 22, 2016
SAN ANTONIO, Texas – After falling down 4-1 in the second inning, the number three-seeded University of Dallas softball team shifted the tide in an eventual 11-6 triumph over number six-seeded Schreiner University on Friday afternoon.
SCAC Softball Tournament Preview (4/22-2/24)
April 20, 2016
Softball allowed Game One Walk-Off Saturday; Claimed Game Two for Split
April 16, 2016
KERRVILLE, Texas – The University of Dallas softball team split for the second day of a four-game series at Schreiner University. The teams went 2-2 in the series with the Lady Crusaders falling 5-4 in game one and prevailing 6-3 in the finale.
Finch steals Records; Softball splits Friday at Schreiner
April 15, 2016
KERRVILLE, Texas - The University of Dallas softball team dropped a 4-0 final in game one, and prevailed 7-2 in the second contest of an opening series doubleheader at Schreiner University. Junior Avery Finch (Jamul, Calif.) set the school record for career stolen bases with 78. Her trio of steals on the night also gave her 31 this season, to shatter her previous single-season record set in 2015.
Cervantes breaks Game Two Open as Softball ends Home Schedule with a Win
April 13, 2016
IRVING, Texas – The University of Dallas softball team concluded the 2016 home portion of its schedule in winning fashion with an 8-2 victory. The triumph ended a five-game slide, as the Lady Crusaders split a Wednesday doubleheader in non-conference action with LeTourneau University. LETU claimed a 9-1 win in the first game.
SERIES PREVIEW: Softball vs. LeTourneau University (4/13)
April 12, 2016