Softball News
Softball Team Dines with Special Olympics Participants
The Salem College softball team went out to dinner with six physically and mentally challenged students this week during a dinner sponsored by the Special Olympics of Forsyth County.
Softball splits doubleheader with Emory and Henry at home
The Salem College softball team split a doubleheader with the Wasps of Emory and Henry. The Spirits used a 7 run inning to propel the team to a 7-4 victory, before they dropped the second game 13-0. Abby Settles (Reidsville, NC) recorded 11 strikeouts in the win. Salem's record now stands at 3-7 overall this season.
Softball drops last two games at Triangle Classic
The Salem College softball team lost their final 2 games at the Triangle Classic against St. Augustine and Meredith College today. The Spirits fell in a close 5-3 game to St. Augustine, and they lost to Meredith 13-0. Salem falls to 2-6, while St. Augustine improves to 2-11 and Meredith to 4-4.
Softball drops two close games at first day of Triangle Classic
The Salem College softball team lost their first two road games of the year today at the Triangle Classic hosted by William Peace University and Meredith College. Salem lost to Mary Baldwin College in the first game 6-3, and they lost to William Peace in their afternoon game 4-3. The Spirits season record falls to 2-4.
Softball uses another rally to split series with Averett
Winston-Salem, NC-The Salem College softball team used another late rally to split their home series with Averett University today. After losing 17-1 in the first game, Salem rallied from a 7-1 deficit to defeat the Cougars (10-9) in the second game. The Spirits improve to 2-2, and Averett is now 1-3 for the season.
Softball Ends First Day of NCAA Play with Exciting Win
The Salem College softball team began their NCAA era with an exciting come from behind victory against William Peace University in the second game of the double-header. Salem College President Susan Pauly started off the day by throwing out the first pitch to Amber Bass (Clinton, NC). After losing the first game 2-0 to the Pacers, Salem used a 12 run inning to erase a 12 run deficit on route to winning the second game 19-18. Salem's record currently stands at 1-1, and Peace holds a 3-3 record.
Sunday's softball game against Averett postponed to Tuesday
Tomorrow's softball home double header against Averett University has been postponed until Tuesday, February 21st. The games will be played at 3:00 and 5:00 at Blixt Field.
South Lenoir's Graham commits to play softball at Salem
The Salem College softball program is pleased to announce that TyQuilla Graham has committed to attend Salem this fall.
Watauga High's Drummonds commits to play softball at Salem
The Salem College softball program is excited to announce that Shelby Drummonds has committed to attend Salem this fall. Drummonds was a four-year varsity member. The Spirits softball team will begin a full schedule including Great South Athletic Conference play during the 2011-2012 school year.
Wayne Christian's Kennedy commits to play softball at Salem
The Salem College softball program is pleased to announce that Kayla Kennedy has committed to attend Salem next fall. Settles was a five-year varsity member for Coach Roger Longwell and Coach Jerry Forbis, Jr. at Wayne Christian High School in Goldsboro, NC. The Spirits softball team will begin a full schedule including Great South Athletic Conference play during the 2011-2012 school year.
