2020-21 Softball News
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Softball Signs Sisters Maddy, Rylee Richey to Team
July 01, 2021SAINT MARY-OF-THE-WOODS, Ind. - Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College head softball coach Jim Walker announced the signing of sisters Madelyn and Rylee Richey to the SMWC softball team. Madelyn is a 5'10" utility player who will join the '21 team as a transfer from Indiana State University. Her sister Riley has committed to... -
Softball Adds Transfer Jordyn Rice to ’21 Team
June 07, 2021SAINT MARY-OF-THE-WOODS, Ind. - Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College head softball coach Jim Walker has announced the signing of Jordyn Rice to the 2021-'22 class. Jordyn is a 5’3” infielder who will join the team from Owens Community College and formerly Terre Haute North High School. She signed her National Letter-of-...
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Softball Signs Greenville Standout Jaidyn Ackerman
June 02, 2021SAINT MARY-OF-THE-WOODS, Ind. - Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College head softball coach Jim Walker announced the addition of Jaidyn Ackerman to the 2021-'22 team. Jaidyn will join the team from Kaskaskia College where she attended for two seasons. A graduate of Bond County Community Unit 2 High Schoo in...
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Softball Signs Brownsburg's Mikayla Mills to '21 Team
May 23, 2021BROWNSBURG, Ind. - Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College head softball coach Jim Walker announced the signing of 5'4" Catcher Mikayla Mills from Brownsburg High School in Brownsburg, Indiana. Mikayla signed her National Letter-of-Intent to play for SMWC yesterday...
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SMWC Completes Stellar Season as 2021 USCAA World Series Runner-Up
May 20, 2021DUBOIS, Pa. – The Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (SMWC) softball team (3-2) fell to Florida National University (4-0) this afternoon 0-5 to finish their strong season as USCAA Small College World Series Runners Up. The Pomeroys played a clean game and made some impressive plays in the field but couldn’t get runs going against a strong Florida National team.
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Pomeroys Fall Just Short in 4-5 Loss to FNU
May 19, 2021DUBOIS, Pa. – The Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (SMWC) softball team (2-1) suffered their first loss of the postseason this afternoon against Florida National University (3-0). The Pomeroys kept fighting through adversity throughout the game and battled through some unfortunate calls in the 4-5 loss. With their first loss, the team...
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Pomeroys Edge D’Youville 5-4 to Advance to Championship
May 19, 2021DUBOIS, Pa. – The Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (SMWC) softball team (3-1) defeated D’Youville College (2-2) 4-5 on a walk-off single by Kelsey Young to advance to their 5th USCAA National Championship game in six years. The Pomeroys are scheduled to face Florida National University (3-0) at 1:00 p.m. ET tomorrow. The team will...
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Softball Takes Down MUW 9-6 Behind Huge 6th Inning
May 18, 2021DUBOIS, Pa. – The Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (SMWC) softball team (2-0) secured the win against Mississippi University for Women (0-1) 9-6 on Tuesday night to stay undefeated behind a 5-run 6th inning. Head Coach Jim Walker commented, “The team brought great emotion again today and we played a much better game...
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No Quit! Pomeroys Fight Back in Game One to Win 8-7
May 17, 2021DUBOIS, Pa. – The Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (SMWC) softball team (1-0) defeated Penn State Mont Alto (0-1) in exciting fashion Monday night 8-7 to earn their first win of the postseason. After committing some tough errors in the field and surrendering five early runs, the team clawed back and showed no quit to earn the victory...
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Pomeroys Face #2 Mississippi University for Women
May 17, 2021DUBOIS, Pa. – #3 Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (1-0) vs. #2 Mississippi University for Women (1-0). Pitching Probables SMWC: Summer Rocha (1-0, 3.86 ERA, 1.57 WHIP, 1 strikeout) MUW: Mackenzie Denton (1-0, 0.00 ERA, 0.86 WHIP, 2 strikeouts)...
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Four Pomeroys Earn USCAA Softball All-American Honors
May 16, 2021DUBOIS, Pa. – The United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA) announced the 2021 USCAA All-American recipients at tonight's home run derby. Four Pomeroys received the honors with Josie Lord and Camryn Scott taking home 1st Team All-American honors. Jaselyn Conn received 2nd Team honors and Summer Rocha...
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Pomeroys Face #6 Penn State Mont Alto in Game 1
May 13, 2021The #3 seed Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College will start their quest for a 13th USCAA National Championship when they face #6 Penn State Mont Alto on Monday, May 17th at 4:00 p.m. ET. The Pomeroys faced stiff competition all season against a slate of NAIA opponents and finished with an even 16-16 record...
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Softball Earns #3 Seed in 2021 USCAA Small College World Series
May 06, 2021DUBOIS, Pa. - The United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA) announced the seeding for the 2021 USCAA Small College World Series, and the Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College softball team has earned a #3 seed bid. The team will compete for a chance to win their 13th National Championship when they travel to...
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Softball Signs Ontario Native Emma Marshall to '21 Class
May 03, 2021AMHERSTBURG, Ontario. - Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College head softball coach Jim Walker announced the signing of Emma Marshall from Amherstburg, Ontario to the 2021-22 recruiting class. Emma is a 5'10" catcher who will join the team from General Amherst High School. She signed her National Letter-of-Intent to play for...
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Softball Adds Greencastle's Ayanna Nees to '21 Class
May 03, 2021GREENCASTLE, Ind. - Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College head softball coach Jim Walker announced the signing of Ayanna Nees from South Putnam High School in Greencastle, Indiana. Ayanna is a 5'2" Infielder/Outfielder who signed her National Letter-of-Intent to play for SMWC today...
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Pomeroys Drop Doubleheader to #12 Marian
April 22, 2021INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - The Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (SMWC) softball team (16-16) lost both of their games to the NAIA’s #12 team, Marian University (35-10), today. The team would fight through both losses but fall 2-6 in game one and 0-8 (5 innings) in game 2...
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Softball Announces Cancellation of Three Contests
April 19, 2021SAINT MARY-OF-THE-WOODS, Ind. - The Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (SMWC) softball team announced the cancellation of multiple doubleheaders today including against Judson University, The University of St. Francis (Illinois), and Calumet College of St. Joseph. The Pomeroys next contest will be at Marian University this...
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Pomeroy Softball Signs Ava McHugh to '21 Class
April 16, 2021SAINT MARY-OF-THE-WOODS, Ind. - Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College head softball coach Jim Walker announced the signing of Ava McHugh to the 2021-22 recruiting class. Ava is a 5'10" infielder who comes to SMWC from South Putnam High School in Coatesville, Indiana. She signed her National Letter-of-Intent to play...
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Softball Settles For Split with Oakland City
April 14, 2021OAKLAND CITY, Ind. - The Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (SMWC) softball team (16-14) split with Oakland City University (5-17) yesterday. Summer Rocha lead the team to a game one win by tossing seven innings of 3-hit ball. SMWC would attempt to pull out the win in game two after falling behind 4-1 but would settle for a split...
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Home Softball Doubleheader vs Marian University Cancelled
April 06, 2021SAINT MARY-OF-THE-WOODS, Ind. - The Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (SMWC) softball team announced the cancellation of tomorrow's doubleheader vs Marian University. The Pomeroys are coming off a two-game sweep of Judson University and are scheduled to be back in action next Tuesday, April 13th for a 4:30 and 6:30 p.m...
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Pomeroys Sweep Judson Behind Krause's Two Homeruns
April 05, 2021ELGIN, Ill. - The Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (SMWC) softball team (15-13) battled Judson University (5-17) today and came away with a sweep to move to two games over .500. SMWC looks to capitalize on their winning when they face #6 Marian University this Wednesday at home...
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Lord, Young Lead Pomeroys to Split with Roosevelt
April 02, 2021CHICAGO, Ill. - The Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College softball team (13-13) came away with a loss and a victory against Roosevelt University (19-7) today. The Pomeroys fought hard in game one but couldn’t complete the comeback. In game two, the bats came alive and starting pitcher Josie Lord helped the team with 6 innings of...
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Softball Splits with Midway; Move to 11-11 on the Season
March 29, 2021MIDWAY, Ky. - The Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College softball team (11-11) split their doubleheader with Midway University (9-17) today. Summer Rocha had another stellar performance in game one to lead the team to a 3-1 win but the Pomeroys would lose on a walk-off home run in the 8th inning...
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Softball Doubleheader Against IU-SE Cancelled
March 25, 2021SAINT MARY-OF-THE-WOODS, Ind. - The Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (SMWC) softball team (10-10) announced the cancellation of today's doubleheader vs Indiana University-Southeast. The Pomeroys are looking to get back on the field this Saturday against Midway University (8-16) in Midway, Kentucky. First pitch is scheduled for 1:00...
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Summer Rocha Named USCAA Pitcher of the Week
March 23, 2021NORFOLK, Va. – The United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA) announced its weekly award winners for softball and SMWC's Summer Rocha has been named Pitcher of the Week! Rocha started last week by picking up a victory against Brescia University on March 17th. She pitched a complete 7.0 innings while...
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Softball Cancels March 24th Doubleheader Against Lourdes
March 22, 2021SAINT MARY-OF-THE-WOODS, Ind. - The Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (SMWC) softball team announced the cancellation of this Wednesday's (March 24th) doubleheader against Lourdes University. The Pomeroys are scheduled to play at Indiana University - Southeast on Thursday, March 25th. Home fans, as always, are...
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Softball Falls to Lawrence Tech, Rio Grande; 9-9 on the season
March 21, 2021RIO GRANDE, Ohio - The Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College softball team (9-9) fell to the University of Rio Grande (13-8) and Lawrence Technological University (6-5) today. The Pomeroys lost to Rio Grande in the 9th on a game-winning single and would suffer a 4-12 loss to Lawrence Tech later in the day...
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Softball Announces Schedule Changes; Senior Day Set to Wednesday, April 28
March 19, 2021SAINT MARY-OF-THE-WOODS, Ind. - The Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (SMWC) softball team (9-7) announced multiple schedule changes this afternoon. The Pomeroys will now play at Indiana University - Southeast on Thursday, March 25th. The Marian University contest has been pushed to Wednesday, April 7th. Additionally, the Pomeroys have added a home and home with Judson University on April 5th, and April 28th (Senior Day).
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Pomeroys Win Two Against Future RSC Foe Brescia
March 17, 2021SAINT MARY OF THE WOODS, Ind. - The Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College softball team (9-7) defeated Brescia University (0-8) in today’s doubleheader. Summer Rocha and Josie Lord had two strong pitching performances, allowing just two runs and seven hits between them. The Pomeroys are back over .500 as they prepare to...
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SMWC Softball Announces Changes to Upcoming Schedule (Updated)
March 15, 2021SAINT MARY-OF-THE-WOODS, Ind. -- The Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (SMWC) softball team announced a schedule change this afternoon due to opposing field conditions. The Pomeroys will now be hosting Brescia University this Wednesday, March 17th for a 3:00 and 5:00 p.m. ET doubleheader. The home doubleheader...
