2012 Gallaudet University Softball News

May 2, 2012
Gallaudet softball places three on NEAC all-conference teams, Faafiti picked as Rookie of the Year
The North Eastern Athletic Conference (NEAC) released its 2012 softball all-conference awards on Wednesday and Gallaudet University had three honorees, one first-team and two second-team selections, selected to the South Division all-conference teams.

April 24, 2012
Gallaudet softball team wraps up season on the road against Penn St.-Abington
The 2012 softball season came to a close Tuesday for Gallaudet University as the Bison split a North Eastern Athletic Conference (NEAC) doubleheader on the road against Penn St.-Abington at Huntingdon Fields. The Bison demolished the Nittany Lions in the first game 21-7...

April 21, 2012
Gallaudet splits NEAC doubleheader with St. Elizabeth on the road
It was a missed opportunity for the Gallaudet University softball team to make up some ground in the North Eastern Athletic Conference (NEAC) standings on Saturday as the Bison split their doubleheader with College of St. Elizabeth on the road Saturday.

April 20, 2012
Gallaudet softball game changes announced for this weekend
Gallaudet University softball coach Joseph Kolcun announced Friday several game changes that impact this weekend’s road games due to expected rain in the forecast. The North Eastern Athletic Conference (NEAC) doubleheader scheduled with St. Elizabeth has been moved...

April 18, 2012
First-place Wilson takes two from Gallaudet
The Gallaudet University softball team struggled Wednesday against Wilson College in a North Eastern Athletic Conference (NEAC) doubleheader. The first-place Phoenix downed the Bison 11-3 and 12-4 in two six-inning games at Kris’s Meadow.

April 15, 2012
Bison win their last home game of the season, split against Penn St.-Harrisburg
The Gallaudet University softball team finished out its home schedule on Sunday with a split against North Eastern Athletic Conference (NEAC) opponent Penn St.-Harrisburg before a nice crowd at the GU Softball Complex.

April 14, 2012
Faafiti hits inside-the-park home run as Bison drop NEAC doubleheader
The Gallaudet University softball team were swept Saturday by North Eastern Athletic Conference (NEAC) foe Penn St.-Berks. Gallaudet suffered an 8-3 loss in game one and never got any momentum going in game two as it fell 14-1 in five innings at the GU Softball Complex.

April 7, 2012
GU and Penn St.-Berks combine to score 48 runs in NEAC doubleheader
The Gallaudet University softball team suffered another setback Saturday in a North Eastern Athletic Conference (NEAC) doubleheader, this time on the road against Penn St.-Berks. The Bison didn’t have enough firepower to keep up with the Nittany Lions as they were swept 10-2 in five innings and 22-14 in six.

April 6, 2012
Bison win streak stopped by Penn St.-Harrisburg
The Gallaudet University softball team dropped a North Eastern Athletic Conference (NEAC) doubleheader Friday on the road against Penn St.-Harrisburg. The Bison were swept 10-1, 11-3 in two five-inning games.

April 2, 2012
GU's Alicia Johnson named NEAC Softball Student-Athlete of the Week
The North Eastern Athletic Conference (NEAC) announced its student-athlete of the week awards for April 2, and Gallaudet University junior outfielder Alicia Johnson (San Jose, Calif.) was named the NEAC Softball Student-Athlete of the Week.

April 1, 2012
Bison rally past St. Elizabeth twice to sweep NEAC doubleheader
The Gallaudet University softball team rallied twice Sunday afternoon as the Bison swept a doubleheader from North Eastern Athletic Conference (NEAC) foe College of St. Elizabeth at the GU Softball Complex.

March 31, 2012
Bison win first NEAC game of the season, split doubleheader with Penn St.-Abington
Gallaudet University won its first conference game Saturday when the Bison softball team defeated Penn St.-Abington in the second game of the doubleheader, 11-3 in five innings, at the GU Softball Complex. The visiting Nittany Lions won the first game 8-5.

March 28, 2012
Gallaudet drops conference opener
The Gallaudet University softball had a stiff task Wednesday in its conference opener against Wilson College, the defending North Eastern Athletic Conference (NEAC) South Division champions. The Phoenix went 18-2 last year in conference play and once again...

March 26, 2012
Gallaudet scores 36 runs in doubleheader rout of Valley Forge
There was no shortage of runs or wind on Monday afternoon as Gallaudet University swept a doubleheader with Valley Forge Christian College by scoring 18 runs in each game to halt the action after five innings at the GU Softball Complex.

March 24, 2012
Gallaudet softball no-hits Trinity club team twice in one day
The Gallaudet University softball team overmatched the Trinity (D.C.) University club team on a wet and cool Saturday at the GU Softball Complex, which handled the rain well due to the new turf field, as the Bison won 18-0, 10-0 in five innings. GU did not surrender one hit to the Tigers...

March 23, 2012
Mary Baldwin takes two from Gallaudet on the road
The Gallaudet University softball team dropped a doubleheader to Mary Baldwin College on Thursday afternoon at Squirrel Field. In game one the Bison couldn't muster enough offense and fell to the Fighting Squirrels, 5-1. Gallaudet was outmatched again in game two...

March 20, 2012
Bison swept by Wesley in home doubleheader
The Gallaudet University softball team was on the verge of winning its first game of the season in the first of two non-conference games Tuesday against Wesley College on the new turf field. The Bison led 4-2 heading into the sixth inning but their pitching gave out as the Wolverines scored 10 runs to take the first game 12-4 in six.

March 18, 2012
Gallaudet softball plays first games on new field against Catholic
The Gallaudet University softball team took to their new field on Sunday afternoon as the Bison welcomed cross-town rival Catholic University of America for the home opener. Things didn’t go as planned for the Bison as they were swept by the Cardinals 17-1, 15-1...

March 15, 2012
Gallaudet bats turn cold in Florida heat
The Gallaudet University softball team closed out their Spring Break trip on Thursday. The Bison were not able muster a win in the final four games and closed out the trip winless.

March 13, 2012
Bison begin 2012 season in Florida
The Gallaudet University softball team dropped their first four games of the 2012 season this week. Gallaudet was swept in the season opening doubleheader vs. Brooklyn College on Monday. The Bison fell in game one 8-5 and lost a close second game, 3-2.

March 2, 2012
Gallaudet softball doubleheader with Baptist Bible cancelled
The 2012 season opener for the Gallaudet University softball team will have to wait for another week as poor field conditions at Catholic University of America and expected rain today and tomorrow has cancelled the doubleheader for the Bison against Baptist Bible...

February 29, 2012
Season Preview: Young Gallaudet softball team anxious for new season, field
The 2011 season was Gallaudet University softball team’s first in the North Eastern Athletic Conference (NEAC) where the Bison experienced success that they hope is an early sign of even better years to come. The Bison enjoyed their best season in five years...

February 28, 2012
Gallaudet softball doubleheader vs. Baptist Bible moved to Catholic University
Gallaudet University softball head coach Joseph Kolcun announced today the change of venue for this Saturday’s non-conference doubleheader against Baptist Bible (Pa.) College as the new field for the Bison is still under construction. GU will play over at Catholic University...

November 23, 2011
Gallaudet University softball team volunteers at Horse Rescue Farm
The Gallaudet University softball team engaged in a meaningful community service activity at HorseNet Horse Rescue back in October. HorseNet is a nonprofit organization located on a farm in Mt. Airy, Md. They specialize in rescue, rehabilitation, and finding new homes for the horses in their care.

October 13, 2011
Gallaudet University to begin renovation of baseball and softball fields
Gallaudet University will take another step this fall to improve its collegiate athletic facilities with the renovation of its baseball and softball fields. Construction begins this October with a projected completion for early 2012.

August 29, 2011
Softball mandatory team meeting set for September 8 for those interested in trying out
Gallaudet University softball coach Joseph Kolcun will hold a mandatory softball meeting on Thursday, September 8, at 5:30 p.m. in Field House classroom 142 for anyone interested in trying out for the 2012 GU softball team.