Softball News
Softball loses two close games on the road at Huntingdon
The Salem College softball team lost two games at Huntingdon in their Great South openers. Huntingdon won the first game 4-1 and the Hawks squeezed out a 4-3 win in the 2nd game of the doubleheader. Karson Chapman (Lewisville, NC) led the Spirits with 3 total hits for the day. Salem falls to 3-7 overall and 0-2 in the Great South, while Huntingdon improves to 2-6 and 2-0.
Softball's Garner wins Great South Player of the Week
The Great South Athletic Conference announced the softball week one Player and Pitcher of the Week on Wednesday morning and Salem freshman Kierston Garner earned Player of the Week status while Ellie Groenendyk of Covenant claimed Pitcher of the Week honors through exclusive voting by the league sports information directors.
Softball splits pair of games in Raleigh
The Salem College softball team split two close non-conference games today at Meredith College. The Spirits defeated McDaniel (5-4) and they dropped a game a game to Hood (3-2). Allie Watkins (Locust, NC) led the Spirits with 4 hits and 4 runs batted in for the day. Salem improves their record to 3-5, while Hood stands at 1-1 and McDaniel drops to 0-2.
Softball loses two against NC Wesleyan
The Salem College softball team lost two games today against North Carolina Wesleyan. The 1st game was a pitching dual that the Spirits lost 2-1, and the 2nd game the Bishops stopped a Salem comeback to win 10-5. The Spirits fall to 2-4, and the Bishops improve to 2-0.
Softball drops a pair at Averett
The Salem College softball team dropped a pair of non-conference road games today at Averett. The Spirits dropped both games of the doubleheader 11-3. Kristi Morton (Winston-Salem, NC) led the Spirits with 3 hits on the day. Salem falls to 2-2 overall, and Averett improves to 3-1.
Softball sweeps William Peace in first two games
The Salem College softball team kicked off their season with 2 wins in a road sweep of William Peace University in non-conference play. Allie Watkins and Lexi Perez each had 3 hits for the Spirits on the day. Salem improves to 2-0, while WPU falls to 0-3-1.
Softball set to kick-off 2013 campaign next week
The Salem College softball team is back at practice gearing up for their first game of 2013. The Spirits will hit the road on the 12th to take on William Peace in non-conference action.
Meet a Salem Coach:Ken Hunt-Softball
"Coach Hunt is a great coach and asset to Salem College softball. The grace he shows when he gives to this program, let's you know how blessed we are to have a coach with the wealth of knowledge and experience in the world of softball. I am happy to have him as an Associate Head Coach at Salem College and more importantly, as a friend."
