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Petersburg, VA - (April 19, 2009) The CIAA named the 2009 All-CIAA Tournament team for Softball at the Annual Spring Sports Championships at Virginia State University. Crystal Sanders, a graduating senior in Mass Communications and pitcher for the Lady Bears Softball team of Shaw University was named to the 2009 All-CIAA Tournament team following an outstanding performance on the mound. Sanders pitched an amazing game versus Johnson C. Smith University on the first game of conference championship play that resulted in the win and advancement to the quarter finals of Tournament play. Friday morning, the Lady Bears defeated Saint Paul's College with Sanders again on the mound and advanced to the second game that would determine the second team to play for the championship title. The Lady Bears fiercely defended against Virginia State University in the 12:30 p.m. contest but were one point shy of the victory losing the opportunity to play for the title 3-4. Monica Grimmage was named to the 2009 All-CIAA First Team for softball. Malta Gumbs and Curtisha Jones were named to both the 2009 All-CIAA Second Team and the 2009 All-CIAA Rookie Team. The softball team finished the regular season in second place in the Western Division; Kim Miller, Head Coach. Kim Miller, first year Head Softball Coach stated, "I am so proud of the way that our team refocused following the first loss on Thursday. We dug our heals in and were determined to prove that we deserved to be in the championship game. I am proud of Crystal for being named to the All-CIAA team and I am proud of the entire team." The Shaw Family salutes Crystal for this honor and the Lady Bears Softball team for their commitment, exciting play and stewardship during the season and in Conference Championship play.
Lady Bears Come
Up Short in Doubleheader vs. FSU
Fayetteville, NC
- After five days of continuous competition, the Lady Bears fell in
both matches to the Broncos of Fayetteville State University.
Errors were made that
were too large to overcome. They lost the first game 0-16 and the
second 1-7.
After one day of rest
they will play JCSU on Sunday at Walnut Creek Softball Complex at
1:00 p.m. Please come out and support them.
Lady Bears Take One of Two vs.
ECSU
Elizabeth City,
NC - (April 2, 2009) The Lady Bears of Shaw University took
one of two games against the Vikings of Elizabeth City State
University. They won the first game 9-0 and lost the second in a
close match 10-11.
For the fourth day in a
row, the Lady Bears have tirelessly hit the field in softball
competition. They have won games the last three days in a row;
losing only one of the six matches. In the first game, Malta Gumbs
went 2 for 2 with 2 rbi's; Curtisha Jones went 3 for 4; Monica
Grimmage went 2 for 3 with 4 rbi's; Samantha Bohn and Jessica Davis
both went 1 for 3. The Lady Bears shut the Vikings down in the
match and took the win 9-0.
In the second match, the
Bears lost in a valiant effort by one run losing 10-11. Crystal
Sanders went 3 for 3 with 3 rbi's and Gumbs went 2 for 4.
The level of continuous
play from the Bears is extremely impressive as they continue to work
together and formulate the required chemistry to take the wins;
conference wins. They have played four days in a row and each time
out, they are better and more confident. Their resolve shows in
their athleticism and their enthusiasm as they encourage each other
and cheer each other on. Head Coach Kimberly Miller and her staff
are to be commended for their record; an impressive 7-3 overall in
the CIAA.
They will face JCSU on
Sunday, April 5th at 1:00 p.m. at the Walnut Creek Softball Complex
in Raleigh, NC.
The Lady Bears Route Virginia Union in Doubleheader Richmond, VA - (April 1, 2009) The Lady Bears of Shaw University successfully won back to back doubleheaders in the last two days. They defeated Virginia Union 11-9 and 17-0. In the first game, Malta Gumbs went 4 for 7; Jade Bibb went 2 for 7 and Monica Grimmage went 3 for 7. They came from behind to defeat VUU 11-9. In the second game, Gumbs, Bibb and Grimmage all went 3 for 6. Bibb hit a homerun in the match. Gumbs also hit a homerun in the park and mounted 2 runs and 3 rbi's. Rebecca Hyppolite and Jessica Davis both went 2 for 6. They won the second match 17-0. The Lady Bears will play at Elizabeth City State University on Thursday.
Lady Bears Snatch Double Victory Over St.
Paul's
Raleigh, NC - (March
31, 2009) The Lady Bears of
Shaw University ended the month of March flying high over the Tigers
of Saint Paul's College at Walnut Creek Softball Complex. The Bears
snatched a double victory winning 12-11 and 13-1.
The first game was exciting and
garnered an extra inning. The Bears were up but the Tigers rallied
back and they had to play. It was not an easy game but through
perseverance, minimal errors and determination, the Bears prevailed
in the victory. Malta Gumbs hit the winning run. Asked how she
felt about the win, she stated, "Yo me siente mu y contenta (I am so
excited)." The game started slow but the level of play shifted in
the fourth inning and the team came together and played well. Kim
Miller, Head Softball Coach for Shaw stated, "This is the first time
that the team has played well collectively this season. They are
continuing to play better and execute better. If I had to name a
player of the game, Malta would be my choice with Samantha Bohn as
the co-player of the game." Bohn pitched the first game of the
match. "The team played Virginia State on Monday and lost the first
game because they lost defense in the last inning allowing VSU to
win by one point. Improvement continues to show in each game but we
have to finish." Crystal Sanders hit a homerun in the match; she
scored one Monday against Virginia State as well.
In the second game, the Bears
swallowed their opponent 13-1. Sanders pitched this game and also
posted two rbi's. Jade Bibb went 3 for 2 with a double, one hit and
two rbi's. Curtisha Jones had two hits and one walk. Rebecca
Hyppolite went one for one with a hit and Bohn had a triple, two
hits and two rbi's.
The Bears will face Virginia Union
University in their third match of the week on Wednesday, April 1st
in Richmond, VA.
Pace University Sweeps Bears in Doubleheader Raleigh, NC – (March 19, 2009) The Lady Bears of Shaw University played Pace University in a doubleheader match at the Walnut Creek Softball Complex. Both contests were challenging for the Bears as they lost 21-3 and 16-1 respectively. Working to get the errors under control, mental mistakes caused the Lady Bears to give up runs. The Bears welcomed Rebecca Hyppolite for her first game in the softball uniform; she went 2 for 1, had 1 hit, stole a base and scored the third run of the first game. Curtisha Jones went 2 for 2 with a double and Monica Grimmage went 2 for 3 with a hit. In the second game, the Lady Bears got off to a much better start and showed better offensive and defensive poise. Starting pitcher Crystal Sanders hit a homerun and the Bears continued to roll them up and out. The momentum of the game shifted towards favorable play by Pace. The Bears started making errors that allowed runs to mount with Pace scoring several homeruns in the contest. The Bears will take on Livingstone College on Tuesday, March 24th at 3:00 p.m. at Walnut Creek Softball Complex.
Lady Bears Fall in Season Opener to Barton Raleigh, NC – (March 9, 2009) The Lady Bears Softball team opened their first game of the season against Barton College in a double header at Walnut Creek Softball Complex with a new Head Coach at the helm. Kim Miller is the Assistant Athletic Director and Head Coach of Softball at Shaw University. Playing tough the Bears lost both games in the effort 7-1 and 10-3. In the first game, Crystal Sanders led off pitching for the Bears. She had two strikeouts, two walks and one hit by a pitcher. Malta Gumbs went to bat three times and got a triple (walks) and was struck out once. Nia Bailey went up three times and had two bunts and one strike out; defensively, she made several great stops. Monica Grimmage held first base down and made great defensive plays. Coach Miller stated, “The girls performed well in the first game even though we started off slow. We held Barton scoreless for several innings as their points were scored in the first inning. We have to finish and get the runners off of the bases and across home plate.” The first game ended with Barton winning 7-1. In the second game, Grimmage hit the first and only home run for the Bears at the bottom of the sixth inning. Curtisha Jones went three for three with two hits and one double. Bailey went three for three with three good bunts. Sapphira Bryant went three for three with two hits and one rbi. Kashia Hemphill and Samantha Bohn both went two for three with two hits and one strikeout. Following the end of the games, the team huddled in unity on the field. Coach Miller said, “We did good and we will get better. We have to correct the errors and I’m excited about the future of this team.” Members of the Barton team and staff stated that they expected great things from Coach Miller who presented herself as a talented, gracious and patient coach. Barton took the second win 10-3. Congratulations to Coach Miller and the Lady Bears in their first game of the season. The Lady Bears will take on Chowan University on March 12th in Murfreesboro, NC at 2:00 p.m. in a double header.
2007 - 2008 WOMEN'S
SOFTBALL Top News
SOFTBALL HOLDS VUU
SCORELESS
On Tuesday (April 13th) the Softball team will host its final season contest against the Virginia State University Lady Trojans. The doubleheader showdown will be held at Walnut Creek Softball Complex at 2:00 p.m.
COACH AKER AMONG CHOSEN FEW
Aker will travel to Atlanta, Georgia to take part in the exciting opportunity from June 7 – June 11. Congratulations Coach Aker!
SOFTBALL’S
PITTMAN NAMED
SOFTBALL SWEPT BY FAYETTEVILLE
April 7, 2008 – Raleigh, NC – The Shaw University Softball team dropped two losses to the Fayetteville State University Lady Broncos. Shaw was seven scores shy of success in game one as they were defeated by FSU 11 – 4. Then, in game two, the Lady Bears were held scoreless as the Lady Broncos took the 21 – 0 road victory.
April 7, 2008 – Raleigh, NC – The Shaw University Softball team dropped two losses to the Fayetteville State University Lady Broncos. Shaw was seven scores shy of success in game one as they were defeated by FSU 11 – 4. Then, in game two, the Lady Bears were held scoreless as the Lady Broncos took the 21 – 0 road victory.
SHAW SOFTBALL COMES UP SHORT IN CONFERENCE CLASH March 18, 2008 - Charlotte, NC - The Shaw University Women's Softball Team were dealt dual defeats in their double-header visit with the Lady Golden Bulls of Johnson C. Smith University. Game one concluded with JCSU up 12 - 4 and game two came to an end as the Lady Bears trailed 6 - 9. Seven days will elapse before the Softball Team will trot back onto the infield. Shaw will host the Barton College Lady Bulldogs on March 25, 2007. The out-of-conference competition is scheduled to start at 1:00 p.m. at Walnut Creek Softball Complex.
HAS SECOND GAME POSTPONED March 15, 2008 – Raleigh, NC – The Shaw University Lady Bears dropped the first game of their double-header against the Virginia Union Lady Panthers, 22 – 11. However, in game two, the Lady Bears pounced on the Lady Panthers early to lead 15 – 5 at the top of the fourth inning. Unfortunately, inclement weather called for the contest to be suspended. Game two will be take place before the start of Shaw’s and VUU’s second season meeting on April 15th.
March 14, 2008 – Raleigh, NC– The Shaw University Lady Bears took the field at Walnut Creek Softball Complex for their cross divisional dual against the Bowie State University Lady Bulldogs. Unfortunately, the Lady Bears were defeated by BSU in game one, 37 - 0, and in game two, 21 - 0.
April 17, 2007 Shaw Softball Seeded 4th in CIAA Softball Championship
Raleigh, NC – After a hard fight throughout the season the Lady Bears of Shaw University have claimed a spot in this year’s CIAA Softball Championship. The Lady Bears will be a No. 4 seed in the east and will face the No. 1 seed in the west, the Lady Eagles of North Carolina Central University, on Thursday, April 19 at 12:00 a.m. During the regular season the Lady Bears fell to the Lady Eagles early during the year in double-header action. More
Salter Makes 2007 CIAA All- Rookie Softball Team
April 5, 2007 Shaw Sweeps Lady Tigers 17-9 and 15-7 in Softball Action
Raleigh, NC – The Lady Bears improved to 7-7 in conference play and 7-15 on the season after the sweep of the Lady Tigers of Saint Paul’s College. With this sweep, the Lady Bears secured a spot in the in 2007 CIAA Spring Sports Championship. Saint Paul’s fell to 4-12 in the conference play and are 5-19 on the season. More
April 3, 2007 Lady Bears Split with Lady Vikings in Softball Action 0-10 and 10-9
March 22, 2007 Shaw Splits with Livingstone 11-19 and 15-7 in Softball Action
Raleigh, NC – The Lady Bears of Shaw University get their fist victory of the regular softball season with a 15-7 victory over the Blue Bears of Livingstone College. Shaw improves to 1-13 on the year and 1-5 in conference play while Livingstone falls to 1-5 overall and 1-5 in conference play. More
March 20, 2007
SHAW FALLS 21-1 and 12-2 to BARTON IN SOFTBALL ACTION LaKida Whestone hits two-run Homerun in game two
RALEIGH, NC – The Lady Bears of Shaw University fall to 0-12 on the season after two losses to the Lady Bulldogs of Baton College (10-15) 1-20 and 2-12 today in a double-header Softball action. More
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