Wellesley Softball News
Wellesley's Hana is NCAA Softball Statistical Champion in Sacrifice Hits Per Game
July 10, 2019
Wellesley College softball player, Alyssa Hana (La Mirada, Calif.), is the 2018-19 NCAA Division III statistical champion for Sacrifice Hits Per Game.
Wellesley's Gen Brittingham Named NFCA Softball DIII All-American
May 23, 2019
Wellesley College softball sophomore Gen Brittingham (Aliso Viejo, Calif.) has been named a 2019 National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) Division III All-American.
Wellesley's Brittingham, Hensch Earn NFCA Softball All-Region Honors
May 16, 2019
The National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) announced its 2019 Softball All-Region honors on Wednesday evening and Wellesley College sophomore Gen Brittingham (Aliso Viejo, Calif.) and first year Marisa Hensch (Carlsbad, Calif.) have each each been named to the New England All-Region team for the first time in their respective careers. Brittingham was named to the All-Region First Team, while Hensch was named an All-Region Second Team selection.
29 Blue Student-Athletes Earn NEWMAC, Liberty League Spring Academic Honors
May 10, 2019
A total of 29 Wellesley College spring sport student-athletes have been honored for their academic excellence in the classroom by the New England Women's & Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) and the Liberty League.
Wellesley's Brittingham, Hensch Named to NEWMAC Softball All-Conference Team
May 07, 2019
The New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) announced the 2019 Softball All-Conference and Postseason awards on Tuesday and Wellesley College sophomore Gen Brittingham (Aliso Viejo, Calif.) and first year Marisa Hensch (Carlsbad, Calif.) have each earned All-Conference honors.
WPI Walk-Off Ends Wellesley’s Run at NEWMAC Softball Championship
May 04, 2019
A walk-off single off the bat of WPI sophomore Kaitlyn Hess (Milford, NH) propelled No. 1 WPI to a 3-2 victory over No. 6 Wellesley College softball on Saturday at the 2019 New England Women’s & Men’s Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) Softball Championship at Rooftop Field.
Blue Softball Tops Emerson, Babson To Advance at NEWMAC Championship
May 03, 2019
No. 6 Wellesley College softball avoided elimination with a pair of victories on Friday at the 2019 New England Women’s & Men’s Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) Softball Championship at WPI’s Rooftop Field. The Blue eliminated No. 5 Emerson College with a 6-0 victory in six innings in the morning and No. 3 Babson College with a 5-4 win in nine innings in the afternoon.
No. 6 Wellesley Drops NEWMAC Softball Tournament Opener to No. 3 Babson
May 01, 2019
No. 3 Babson College topped No. 6 Wellesley College softball, 4-2, in Game #2 of the 2019 NEWMAC Softball Championship on Wednesday afternoon at Briggs Field on the campus of MIT.
No. 6 Wellesley Softball to Face No. 3 Babson in NEWMAC Tournament Opener
April 25, 2019
The New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) released the seeds for the 2019 NEWMAC Softball Championship on Thursday evening. No. 6 Wellesley college will face No. 3 Babson on day one of the tournament, Wednesday, May 1, at 2:30 PM at MIT's Briggs Field.
Blue Softball Sweeps Coast Guard To Close Out NEWMAC Regular Season
April 24, 2019
Wellesley College softball swept the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in a New England Women’s & Men’s Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) doubleheader on Wednesday afternoon. The Blue earned a 6-0 win in game one and an 11-4 win in game two.
Pair of Three-Run Homers Help Blue Softball Sweep Clark
April 23, 2019
Paced by a pair of three-run home runs, Wellesley College softball swept Clark University in a New England Women’s & Men’s Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) doubleheader on Tuesday afternoon at O’Brien Field. The Blue earned a 7-5 win in game one and a 5-4 victory in game two.
WPI Walks-Off In Game Two To Complete Sweep of Blue Softball
April 19, 2019
WPI scored two runs in the bottom of the seventh inning of game two to complete a two-game sweep of Wellesley College softball in a New England Women’s & Men’s Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) doubleheader on Friday at Rooftop Field. The Engineers took game one, 7-1, and game two, 5-4.
Wellesley Softball Falls Short Versus Emerson, 3-2
April 17, 2019
Emerson College senior Kallista Leonardos (El Granada, Calif.) hit a two-run home run in the fifth inning to help lift the Lions to a 3-2 New England Women’s & Men’s Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) victory over Wellesley College softball on Wednesday afternoon at the Wellesley Fields Complex.
UPDATED 4/21: Wellesley Softball Schedule Changes
April 16, 2019
There have been multiple schedule changes to the Wellesley College softball schedule for the remainder of the season. Please see below for the complete details.
MIT Downs Blue Softball 8-2; Game Two Halted For Darkness
April 12, 2019
MIT earned an 8-2 win over Wellesley College in game one before game two was halted with the score tied 1-1 in the ninth inning of a New England Women's & Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) softball doubleheader on Friday afternoon at the Wellesley Fields Complex.
Springfield Takes Two From Wellesley Softball in NEWMAC Doubleheader
April 10, 2019
Springfield College took both games of a New England Women’s & Men’s Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) doubleheader over Wellesley College softball on Wednesday at the Wellesley Fields Complex. The Pride topped the Blue, 8-7, in ten innings in game one and earned a 5-3 victory in game two.