2018 Softball News

  • Shannon Schaub Named Wittenberg Softball Head Coach
    June 25, 2018
    Wittenberg Director of Athletics and Recreation Dr. Gary Williams has announced the hiring of Shannon Schaub as the university’s new softball head coach.
  • Haynes Resigns as Wittenberg Softball Coach
    May 10, 2018
    After two regular season championship seasons in Springfield, interim head softball coach Kennedy Haynes has resigned from her position, Director of Athletics and Recreation Dr. Gary Williams announced.
  • NCAC Softball Awards Highlighted by Zang's Third Consecutive Pitcher of the Year Honor
    May 09, 2018
    The North Coast Athletic Conference announced this year’s conference awards on Wednesday morning, as the Tigers landed four players on the first team, two players on the second team, and Chelsea Zang as the Pitcher of the Year. 
  • Tigers Fall in 13 Innings to Denison
    May 05, 2018
    After defeating Allegheny a day prior, and falling to DePauw in the nightcap of the first day of tournament action, Wittenberg and Denison needed 13 innings to decide who would move on and face DePauw in the championship game.
  • Tigers Split Day One of NCAC Tournament
    May 04, 2018
    Wittenberg softball dropped Allegheny 11-4 before falling to DePauw 2-0
  • Hopkins Named NCAC Player of the Week
    April 30, 2018
    Sophomore Olivia Hopkins put together a week that featured four home-runs, 12 RBI's and a .666 batting average (12-18), as the Tigers went a perfect 6-0.
  • Tigers Sweep Wooster, Set to Host NCAC Tournament as #1 Seed
    April 29, 2018
    The Tigers took two games from the Fighting Scots by the sore of 2-0 and 6-4 on their way to an impressive 15-1 mark in NCAC league play. The Tigers reward is the #1 seed in the 2018 NCAC Tournament, as well homefield advantage as this year’s tournament will be played at Wittenberg on May 4 and May 5.
  • Tigers Sweep Terriers in NCAC Double-Dip
    April 28, 2018
    Wittenberg softball swept a double-header from the Terriers of Hiram College on Saturday afternoon, as the Tigers exploded for 26 runs on the day.
  • Hopkins' Three Homers Lift Tigers Over OWU
    April 25, 2018
    Hopkin’s career day at the plate featured a home-run in game one, followed up by a solo shot in the second inning, and a two-run homer to deep center-field in the fourth inning.
  • Commit to Witt: A Challenge and Call to Action
    April 23, 2018
    Tim Kremchek, ‘81 (and his wife, Hilary, ‘82) have issued a challenge to the Wittenberg Athletic Department. If we can get 220 donors and raise alumni participation by 1%, by April 25, they will give a gift of $25,000 to the athletic department. 
  • Zang Named NCAC Pitcher of the Week
    April 23, 2018
    In two appearances, Zang posted a 2-0 record in the circle for the Tigers. In 14 innings pitched, Zang recorded a 1.29 ERA with five strikeouts, allowing 12 hits and two earned runs.
  • Tigers Sweep Oberlin on Senior Day
    April 21, 2018
    Wittenberg softball swept Oberlin 5-1 and 1-0 on Senior day, as both Tiger seniors picked up wins in the circle on Saturday.
  • Tigers Jump into First in NCAC Standings with Sweep of DePauw
    April 18, 2018
    The Tigers took down the previously undefeated DePauw Tigers on their home turf 7-5 and 8-4. While game two was called due to darkness, the Tigers lead for the majority. Game one featured a Wittenberg comeback that took the wind out of DePauw’s sails for the remainder of the day.
  • 18 Run First Inning and Combined No-No Highlight Sweep
    April 13, 2018
    Wittenberg swept Kenyon College in historic fashion on Friday afternoon, as Chelsea Zang and Katelyn Niswonger pitched a combined no-hitter for the Tigers. The 19-0 win over Kenyon served as the second Tiger no-hitter of the season, and the second of the week for that matter, as Wittenberg’s offense quite possibly out shined their efforts in the circle on Friday.
  • Tigers Split Twin Bill With Denison
    April 10, 2018
    The Tigers dropped the front-end of the double-dip 6-4, before refocusing to take down the Big Red 2-1.
  • Zang Tosses No-No in 4-0 Win over #6 Illinois Wesleyan
    April 08, 2018
    Senior pitcher Chelsea Zang threw her second career no-hitter on Sunday in a 4-0 win over #6 Illinois Wesleyan.
  • Toetz Named NCAC Player of the Week
    April 02, 2018
    Toetz led the Tigers to a series sweep of Allegheny last weekend to open up NCAC play this season. In the two games, Toetz batted .625 (5-for-8) with two home runs, two runs scored and six RBI.
  • Tigers Sweep Gators in NCAC Opener
    March 31, 2018
    Wittenberg opened NCAC play against the Gators or Allegheny with a double-header sweep on Saturday.
  • Wittenberg Drops Two at Otterbein
    March 23, 2018
    Wittenberg softball dropped both games on Thursday to the Otterbein Cardinals, moving their season record to 6-10.
  • Tigers Split their Home Opener against Thomas More
    March 23, 2018
    Wittenberg softball moved to 7-11 on the season with a split against Thomas More College on Friday.
  • Tigers Split With Alma in Extra Inning Affair
    March 17, 2018
    Wittenberg softball moved to 6-8 on the year with a split against Alma College on Saturday. The Tigers were set to face off against Alma for the home-opener in Springfield on Saturday, but winter-like weather graced the Springfield area, calling for the home-opener to be postponed, as the team traveled to Alma for their first games since a successful Arizona Spring Break trip.
  • Tigers Take Two on Final Day of Arizona Trip
    March 08, 2018
    Wittenberg softball concluded a successful Spring Break trip to Arizona with two decisive victories over Rockford University and Bethany Lutheran. The Tigers stomped Rockford 10-2 in game one, before Abby Haab tossed a one-hitter in an 11-0 win against Bethan Lutheran.
  • Tiger Softball Soars Past Oneonta 9-7
    March 07, 2018
    The Tigers exploded for nine runs on 12 hits, including homeruns from Rachel Black and Abby Curnutte.
  • Tigers Fall 4-2 to Central (IA)
    March 07, 2018
    In a game that saw both starting pitchers go the distance, and all the scoring take place in the first two innings, Chelsea Zang scattered seven hits, while Wittenberg’s defense played a full game of error free softball.
  • Tigers Edge St. John Fisher 4-3
    March 06, 2018
    Wittenberg got back in the win column with a one-run victory over St. John Fisher on Tuesday. The Tigers hung on to take down SJF 4-3 after taking a 4-1 lead into the sixth inning.
  • Softball Falls to Coe 7-5
    March 06, 2018
    Wittenberg softball fell to Coe College 7-5 on Tuesday, as the Tigers were outhit 13-9 in the contest.
  • Tigers Fall to Titans in Extra Inning Affair
    March 04, 2018
    Wittenberg and Wisconsin-Oshkosh needed eight innings to don a winner, as the Tigers fell 4-3.
  • Tigers Drop 5-4 Decision to Linfield
    March 04, 2018
    he Tigers trailed 4-0 in the bottom of the fifth inning before clawing back to 5-4 after a Katy Baumgartner two-run homer in the bottom of the seventh innings.
  • Tigers Upend Moravian 19-3
    March 03, 2018
    Wittenberg softball recorded their first win of the year in a big way on Saturday, as the Tigers upended Moravia 19-3.
  • Tigers Fall in 1-0 Pitcher's Duel
    March 03, 2018
    After exploding for 19 runs earlier in the day, Wittenberg softball found themselves in a good old-fashioned pitcher’s duel on Saturday afternoon against Whitworth. The Tigers eventually fell 1-0, as both Whitworth’s starting pitcher, and Abby Haab, went the distance.
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