Even in the California sun, the Cats bats were ice cold. On Wednesday, the Cats "travel" to UIC, before returning to Evanston for an 8 game homestand to end their home schedule. Kissel also served in the Health, Physical Education and Recreation (HPER) department, was the NCAA Compliance Coordinator, a member of the Teacher Education Council and the Athletic Committee. 18 Kentucky Northwestern Softball/@nusbcats Even in the California sunshine, Northwestern's bats could not heat up over the weekend. The Wildcats look to close out their season in Welsh-Ryan Arena by making history. The Bruins were shutout by Northwestern (Iowa) 6-0 on Feb. 24 and Morningside (Iowa) 4-0 on Feb. 25. Smith, Christine Henry, a graduate transfer from DePauw, has experience as a team's ace, starting 97 games before dawning the purple and white. If the Wildcats can get help from everyone in the lineup, they can wreak havoc in Big Ten play and get back to OKC. With runners on first and second and one out, Hershey gave senior. in May 2018. Senior Athletic Trainer/Rehabilitation Coordinator. They were gassed, and I think they were still ready to play tonight, Drohan said. The Southland Conference Coaches Poll was released on January 26, 2023. Senior Danielle Williams was a unanimous choice for Pitcher of the Year. Her 2006 coaching staff- including Caryl Drohan, Tori Nyberg, and Amanda Rivera- was the Speedline/National Fastpitch Coaches Association Coaching Staff of the Year. Angela Zedak and Nikki Cuchran contributed RBIs for NU. Nieto, Danielle 18 team in the country, the most any team has scored against Kentucky in 2023. In 2007, she served as an assistant coach for the Chicago Bandits. They have so much freakin potential, so theyre only going to get better from here., Softball: No. UCLA, who has had a tremendous season in its own right, was the only other team to receive a first-place vote. Career Record: 221-102 (.684), 10th year At Illinois: 112-75 (.599), 6th year Big Ten: 64-50 (.561) Series Notes vs. Northwestern. Softball: Northwestern dominates All-Conference honors, receives three of four individual awards, Softball: No. The Lady Demons play their home games at Lady Demon Diamond and are led by fifteenth year head coach Donald Pickett. "Steve is going to be an incredible asset to not only the softball program but to the entire athletic department. Drohan said this years squad reminded her of the 2006 national runner-up team, many of whom were cheering from the stands. Roberto Verdugo was named the head softball coach of Colorado Northwestern Community College in the summer of 2022 in advance of the 2023 NJCAA season. Odds & lines subject to change. Cuchran and Cady were first-time honorees. Softball beyond the Power 5 is rich with stars and stories. 1 UCLA, who had eliminated NU from the Womens College World Series in 2022, and fell short against the Bruins once again 2-1. Clemson softball dominates Northwestern in home opener Justin Robertson February 17, 2023 8:48 pm ET The Clemson softball team is determined to win it all this season, and if Friday's game. Drohan, Caryl The Wildcats (45-13, 19-4 Big Ten) postseason run finally reached its denouement Friday, with NU falling to No. June 4, 2022 Softball Like any story, Northwestern's 2022 season had to end at some point. 1 seeds Pomperaug (Class L) and Northwestern (Class MM). The Compliance Coordinator - Athletics assists with interpretation of NCAA rules, develops procedures and policies to remain in compliance, plans and implements education and . 8 Northwesterns season, Nothing is etched in stone: Reparations recipients ask city to use money for rent as deadline approaches, Womens Golf: No. Although their time in Oklahoma City was cut short, the Cats have still enjoyed one of their most fruitful seasons in a while, including their first WCWS appearance in 15 years and a Big Ten title. Its a character win for us because we had to get out of a lot of tough situations, and they put some pressure on us, Hershey said. Share Northwestern Softball celebrates a win over No. She also played for the New England Riptide. Hauff Mid-America Sports is the presenting sponsor of the 2022 . Hide/Show Additional Information For Madison Friest . Henry, who had a 1.71 ERA last year at DePauw, threw a complete game shutout in a pitchers duel against Notre Dame, giving up three hits and striking out two. UCLA pitcher Megan Faraimo ensured none of the other Cats reached base in their first plate appearances. NUs lone run came from Jordyn Rudd drilling a 2-0 pitch over the right field wall for her first home run of the year, which tied the game at one. She looked in complete control and had much better control than her start against Clemson. Softball. He had amassed an overall record of 601-710 and will be entering his 28th season as a collegiate head coach. There is no additional information to display: Shellmyer walked to load the bases, but up 3-0 in the count, graduate right fielder Rachel Lewis watched three nearly identical strikes go by from Faraimo to end the inning. Softball - Tue, Feb. 28, 2023 at 9:00 AM. He earned his 500th career collegiate coaching victory during his time at WTC. They have an overall record of 836-629-4. Sign up to receive our email newsletter in your inbox. At Northwestern, you are surrounded by people who understand what it means to be truly committed. He added another coaching milestone while coaching at Dakota State, when he earned his 600th career win after the North Star Athletic Association opening round victory over Bellevue (Neb.) Records reflect games played through Feb. 26. At the very beginning as a team were just excited to play, Garver said. Not long after its stellar sports year concluded, Northwestern's athletic program suffered a tragedy. As of Fall 2007, the field is undergoing renovations that will see a new and improved bleacher seating area as well as an enclosed press box to replace the press tent of the past. Full Bio. As of Thursday, Rudds 15 postseason hits were an NCAA Tournament-best. Although Northwestern has shown it can score in bunches, the lack of consistency to score has been an Achilles heel for Coach Drohans squad so far. Rudd picked up her third career selection and claimed a place on the All-Defensive Team. Season 3 is presented Bat Club USA. Courtnay Foster - in 2006, Foster was drafted in the NPF, but elected not to play. Gambling problem? Shellmyer also provided a spark at the top of the lineup with three hits and two RBIs. 2 seedings while Torrington is the No. Oklahoma (25) Big 12. Gwen Mikkelsen of @nwcraiders has been named Northwestern is back in the Women's College World Series in 2022, making it for the first time in 15 years. 5 UCLA (49-9, 19-5 Pac-12) in an elimination game at the Womens College World Series. They are members of the Southland Conference . Many better ways. As if it could get worse, the next Clemson batter hit one on the screws over Skyler Shellmyers head and landed at the base of the wall for a stand-up double, which forced Coach Drohan to get her ace out of there and go to her bullpen. They. 14 Northwestern at 5: . In a highly competitive weekend, NU faced three ranked opponents. Lewis, who has played her last game in Northwestern purple, said the 2022 season contained some of the best moments of (her) life and that she remains excited to watch as a fan in the future. Coach Kate Drohan sits at 699 career victories at Northwestern. Cory Cesare was a surprise hire as the Northwestern Lehigh boys basketball coach in October of 2021 and now he has resigned the post after going 23-24 in two seasons. 1 UCLA softball team rode the arms of Brooke Yanez and Taylor Tinsley to victories over No. Reigning Big Ten Pitcher of the Year Danielle Williams was pulled before completing a single inning, and it did not get any better for the Cats pitching staff. Northwestern tied the score 2-2 with a run in the bottom half of the eighth. But shes really kept her composure well this year, and shes grown up a lot this year and has really come of age., This article originally appeared on Ashland Times Gazette: Northwestern softball moves on to districts with walk-off win, Hillsdale softball blows out Our Lady of the Elms to advance to districts, Ashland's Brandilyn Reymer breaks school record in sectional final win over Fremont Ross, Ashland-area high school softball stat statistics, Northwestern softball moves on to districts with walk-off win. Mar 3. We had some real good plays, and they all pushed themselves and went beyond the limits, Amstutz said. They have an overall record of 836-629-4. Week 1: Softball Players of the Week. Williams was better in Sunday mornings clash with the Fighting Irish, yet still did not look like the dominant version of herself we saw in 2022. There is no additional information to display. The Wildcats lose another top assistant coach in just a few days. Her tenure also included one of the most decorated pitchers in collegiate softball. "We are very excited to welcome Travis as our new . 4 seed in a packed Class L bracket (behind Pomperaug and Holy Cross). Drohan brought on board associate head coach, and twin sister, Caryl Drohan. Leto began her professional career with the N.Y./N.J. For the fourth time in her career, coach Kate Drohan earned Coach of the Year honors. There are definitely better ways to start the season. They finished a then-program-best third that season, setting a Women's College World Series benchmark that no Big Ten team would surpass for two decades. Softball: No. Williams did not completing a single inning. Northwestern captured a massive haul when the Big Ten announced this years All-Conference accolades. Peterson, Nikki Christopoulos, Ally Tammy Williams - Drafted 10th overall in the 2009 Draft by the Chicago Bandits. Record: 13-1. Senior center fielder Skyler Shellmyer singled through the left field gap, but was later caught stealing. Northwestern State was picked to finish third in the Southland Conference with 91 votes. 24, and for the Cats, they have a multitude of arms to get the job done. Meli Resendiz. Everything you need to know before the teams hit the court in Minneapolis. Great Plains Athletic Conference (@GPACSports), Raider Athletics Association Board (RAAB), Etherington Receives GPAC Pitcher of the Week Recognition, Big Weekend at the Plate Lands Mikkelsen GPAC Player of the Week Accolades, American State Bank Raider Athletes of the Week, Out to Best Start in Program History, Raider Softball Sweeps in Sioux Center, Mikkelsen's Homers, Etherington's Pitching Pushes Raiders to a Pair of Wins. Nittany Lions and Wildcats tip at 9 p.m. ET/8 p.m. CT Wednesday on Big Ten Network. Rachel Lewis prepares to make a defensive play. 22 Northwestern Wildcats (20-8, 11-6 Big Ten) battle the Maryland Terrapins (19-9, 10-7) on Sunday.Tip from XFINITY Center is scheduled for noom ET (Big Ten Network). For 1,155 games, Drysdale headed the Northwestern softball program and amassed a 640-512-3 record while sending 5 squads to the NCAA Tournament. Odds & lines subject to change. Full Bio. If it was not for Angela Zedaks two hits, including a two-run dinger to give NU the lead, the rest of the Cats had two hits combined, an abysmal showing against a team that gives up over nine hits a game. The Wildcats will only go as far as Danielle Williams takes them. 9 Northwesterns WCWS run ends at the hands of No. Rudd continued to be Northwesterns only source of offense midway through the weekend when she hit another solo shot with two out in the seventh inning against UCLA. They play their home games at Sharon J. Drysdale Field in Evanston, Illinois. Rudd, Ayana Zedak and Rudd have been carrying this offense so far, but NU is at its best when it is getting contributions from its middle infield in Maeve Nelson and Grace Nieto, who combined for four RBIs and four hits against UK. Northwestern scored nine runs against the No. Lewis tops the conference with 20 home runs and 50 runs batted in, and she is tied for second in the Big Ten with 22 stolen bases. The Wildcats lose another top assistant coach in just a few days. She hit the 500-victory mark in a 4-0 win over Loyola-Chicago on April 10, 1996. The Wildcats ace, who had labored throughout multiple innings this season, did not give up the big inning that knocked her out of games after a few innings, escaping a jam and picking up her defense after an error. Edwards ends his tenure with an overall record of 70-25 with the Bulls. After outscoring their Mary Nutter opposition 50-4, the Oklahoma Sooners returned to their rightful place on top of the USA TODAY Sports NFCA Coaches Poll. Drohan led the Wildcats (39-9, 19-4 Big Ten) to their first regular season Big Ten title since 2008 this season. In 2002, Kate Drohan, former assistant coach under Sharon Drysdale, assumed head coaching duties. 14 Northwestern at 2:30 p.m. at Wrigley Field, and No. Coaches Meaggan Pettipiece Head Coach Laney Jones Assistant Coach Kate Massa We just try to jump on them early before they get a chance to get ahead of us and get their momentum going, so just be aggressive and keep moving on the bases.. Second-seeded Northwestern (16-6) advanced to play No. With a hit in each game, she extended her hitting streak to 31. #23 Michigan vs #9 Northwestern Softball Game Highlights 4 1 2022 5,728 views Apr 1, 2022 103 Dislike Share Save Matthew Loves Ball 95.8K subscribers #23 Michigan vs #9 Northwestern. Graduate right fielder Rachel Lewis was voted Player of the Year by the 14 head coaches in the Big Ten. Senior pitcher Danielle Williams stranded runners on second and third base in the third inning before loading the bases in the fourth with one out. Then, in the very next at-bat, Faraimo knocked a 0-1 pitch into the left field stands. I hope they learned how to lead from me, and I hope I set a good example for them, Lewis said. 500 and remain even through two weeks of play. 19 Northwestern places 12th at Darius Rucker Intercollegiate against top competition. On Saturday, No. . He began his collegiate head coaching career at his alma mater - Dana College - from 1987 through 1994. The Northwestern softball team has swept this week's GPAC weekly honors. Wichita State (10-3) opened the day with a 7-1 win over Northwestern State. Closing out the weekend, NU eked out a 2-1 victory over the University of San Diego, pushing the Wildcats back to an even 6-6 at the end of February. Caryl Drohan - current Northwestern Associate Head Coach was an assistant for the Philadelphia Force in 2006. 24 in purple and white, as the next two batters walked and were hit by a pitch. Everything you need to know before the teams hit the court in Minneapolis. She chaired the NCAA rules committee and was a member of the NFCA Bylaws committee. The teams had already met in February, a game NU won 6-4 with a walk-off home run. Naomi Tellez. With runners on first and second and one out, Hershey gave senior Emma Ewing the option of laying down a bunt, which she did. Roster. 3 PM. Baseball: Another rough weekend leaves Northwestern at 0-6. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Celebrating 40 years in 2023, the NFCA is the professional organization for fastpitch softball . There is still a ton of softball left to be played in 2023, but through the month of February, and especially this weekend, the Cats offense has not looked great. Kissel won league coaching honors six timeswhile coaching at Dana. . Emmas a good base hit type of bunter, and we just made eye contact, and she looked at me, and I just said read the defense, and you do what you want to do, Hershey said. 3 Tennessee suspends baseball coach Vitello. Cuchran, Jordyn Yanez, who picked up her fifth win of the season for the Bruins (17-0), allowed just two hits and struck out five . Rankings courtesy of the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll. . When Megans back is against the wall, thats when the fiercest competitor comes out, Wisz said. Junior left fielder Angela Zedak dropped a fly ball that allowed a run to score, but Williams again limited the damage, getting the Bruins Briana Perez to fly out before recovering from a 3-0 count against Wisz to strike her out. Northwestern Wildcats Basketball Recruiting, Northwestern Wildcats Football Recruiting, Northwestern Basketball Season Preview 2015-16, Northwestern falls just short in Big Ten Tournament in loss to Rutgers, 63-59, Gamethread/How to watch Northwestern vs. Rutgers, Swimming: Northwestern sinks to bottom of Big Ten Championships. On Friday, Northwestern managed four hits the entire game, with two coming off bunts that the Wildcats beat out. Huskies senior Avery Garver made a nice stab on a sinking liner in right field, and sophomore catcher Quinn Fast made a jaw-crunching catch of a foul ball at the backstop fence. Northwestern State University of Louisana . Complete Release:https://t.co/jZ8rH3zcky pic.twitter.com/fEYZtoGoZZ. Feb 18. He had amassed an overall record of 601-710 and will be entering his 28th season as a collegiate head coach. Tuesday, February 28, 2023 In the fourth inning, the Cats offense started to warm up, putting two runners on base. Northwestern Head Coach Kate Drohan speaks to her team before its matchup against No. The improvements carried into the fifth, as freshman second baseman Grace Nieto brought Zedak home with a double down the left field line. UCLA got on the scoreboard first, courtesy of a one-out single from Delanie Wisz. It was only her second career home run, and it came at a crucial time. While they've been at this level before, they'll be trying to win their first national. I put Megan back into the offensive lineup (because) good talents flexible, UCLA coach Kelly Inouye-Perez said. Garland Cooper - was the fourth overall pick in the 2007 draft. The Bruins, who have made the WCWS more frequently than any other program, entered Fridays game hoping for a different result. The Wildcats' (45-13, 19-4 Big Ten) postseason run finally reached its denouement Friday, with NU. Sciborski, Gracie Lewis was named Big Ten Player of the Year Wednesday. Softball: Offense sputters, but pitching helps Northwestern remain .500, A tribute to Northwestern basketballs senior class, Gamethread/How to watch Northwestern-Penn State: TV, streaming, radio. 3 Florida plays No. After 11 seasons as Northwestern's head coach, Kate Drohan's Wildcats have two Big Ten Titles, two Women's College World Series appearances (including one National Championship appearance), eight NCAA playoff appearances, 14 All-America nods, four Big Ten Freshman of the Year awards, five Big Ten Player of the Year awards, and three Big Ten Pitcher of the Year accolades. [3]. 24 Missouri and . NU began the weekend in ugly fashion, getting mercy-ruled 15-2 in five innings against No. In 1998, Kissel joined Oklahoma Panhandle State, where he was the head softball and men's/women's cross country coach. His squad qualified for the NCAA Division II regional tournament during his tenure. 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Drysdale Field (Capacity:1,000), 2013 Marisa Bast, Julia Kuhn, Amanda Mehrsheikh, Kristin Scharkey, 2014 Sammy Albanese, Marisa Bast, Andrea DiPrima, Julia Kuhn, Paige Tonz, 2005 Garland Cooper, Stephanie Churchwell (2nd), Courtnay Foster (3rd), 2006 Eileen Canney (2nd), Garland Cooper (3rd), Tammy Williams (3rd), 2007 Eileen Canney (2nd), Garland Cooper (3rd), Tammy Williams, 1994 Angela Alessandrini, Shannon Norton, 1995 Angela Alessandrini, Jennifer Coon, Susan Hofbauer, 1996 Katie Ballman, Peggy Mandel, Erin Robson, 1997 Katie Ballman, Lauri Gillis, Tricia Kay, Erin Robson, 2012 Sammy Albanese, Marisa Bast, Amanda Mehrsheikh, Kristin Scharkey, 2013 Sammy Albanese, Emily Allard, Marisa Bast, Julia Kuhn, Mari Majam, Amanda Mehrsheikh, Kristin Scharkey, Paige Tonz, Lauren Tyndall, 2006 Eileen Canney, Garland Cooper, Tammy Williams. Associate Director of Equipment Services (VB, SOFTBALL, WGOLF), Senior Athletic Trainer/Rehabilitation Coordinator, Sr. There are no limits to how far the student-athlete can go. There is no additional information to display. Steve Kissel is in his second season as the head coach of the Colorado Northwestern Community College softball team. Nathan Ansell, Senior StafferJune 4, 2022. As Williams struggles, having depth out of the bullpen is a necessity to keep Northwestern in the games and tread water as the team works out its early-season issues. Williams was everything coach Kate Drohan could ask out of her ace, throwing a complete game with seven strikeouts and one earned run. 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Her homer was NUs second hit of the game and the first hit since Skyler Shellmyer opened the game with a single. Read More - https://t.co/WIg6ueBJQa#PlayNAIA #NAIASoftball #NAIAPOTW pic.twitter.com/DiJhxSqyRX, SOFTBALL: Week 1 Honors - The @nwcraiders sweep the week with (Pitcher) Kameryn Etherington and (Player) Gwen Mikkelsen. ORourke, Taylor And shes pretty good at that, and I felt all the pressure is on the defense to make a play in that situation. 18 Kentucky, exploding for nine runs as the Cats sailed to an easy 9-3 victory and Danielle Williams first win of the season. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). Mar 1. NATCHITOCHES - Donald Pickett is already Northwestern State's winningest softball coach in program history, and he'll be able to stack up more wins after signing a contract through the 2026 season. She also struck out 22 while allowing just five hits in victories over Bellevue and Waldorf. Title IX Turns 50: Female Coaches Take Stock of Softball's Progress, Remaining Obstacles. NWC Athletic Communications, SB Williams pitched the rest of the inning unscathed, but the momentum had shifted in the Bruins favor. Wisz was one of three Bruins to reach base that inning, but the Cats defense held them to one run. The score was tied 1-1 at the end of seven innings, but Independence scored a run in the eighth when Cat Rieger reached on a fielders choice, moved to second on a wild pitch and came home on Anna Webbers single. Nathan Ansell, Senior StafferMay 11, 2022. After nearly a decade as the head coach of the Miami Northwestern Bulls, Max Edwards time has abruptly ended. Kissel's next coaching stint was at Pittsburg State University in Kansas. Falcons move on: Hillsdale softball blows out Our Lady of the Elms to advance to districts. Ivey, Andrea All it takes to reverse one bad half is one good half. She did that Saturday night against Kentucky. Runt. He has been coaching at the college levelfor close to30 years and his knowledge and passion forthe game is invaluable.". There will come a point in the season where big outs are gonna be needed from other people than No. Shellmyer, Angela Perkins, Colin Find out where area baseball teams will begin postseason play: OHSAA releases tournament brackets. Softball Williams has done so three times in four years, twice unanimously. They play their home games at Sharon J. Drysdale Field in Evanston, Illinois. Please help update this article to reflect recent events or newly available information. Since suiting up for the Wildcats, Henry has been solid, only giving up more than two earned runs in one game this year. Northwestern College - Iowa Softball Athletic Scholarships Powered by 101 Seventh St SW Orange City, IA 51041 (712) 707-7000 https://www.nwciowa.edu/ Year Founded: 1882 Religious Affiliation: Protestant College Type: Private , Suburban Enrollment: 1075 (full time undergrad) Tuition In State: $33,350 Tuition Out of State: $33,350 Division: NAIA The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. When Kate was bumped from associate coach to head coach of the Northwestern softball team before this season, the first thing she did was go to athletic director Rick Taylor and ask,. Kissel is a Colorado native, andhas coached for seven different colleges. He received his undergraduate degree in Physical Education from the institution, leading his alma mater tosix conference championships in eight years (1987-91 and 1994), along with qualifyingfor district tournaments all eight years. While Williams will carry NU this season, as she did with her 251 innings pitched in 2022, Cami Henry will play a massive role in the Cats success. 22 Oregon, and the Ducks pushed across a run in the seventh inning to take down the Cats 2-1. 20 with 220 points in the NFCA poll and the same spot with 169 points in the USA Softball poll, after beating then-No. Henry, Lauren Nelson, Bridget Drohan, Michelle She played for the New England Riptide. As I say every week, Northwestern will only go as far as Danielle Williams takes them, and if the Cats have this version of No. 24 does not find her groove quickly, this spring could be long for the Wildcats. 24 for the rest of the season, they will have a great chance to get back to the WCWS. 24 Oregon at 10 a.m. at Yankee Stadium, No. This includes last season, when they went 29-15 in conference play and ended up third in the Big Ten. 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