2017 Softball News

Season
Megan Warren Nominated by HCAC for NCAA Woman of the Year
Megan Warren Nominated by HCAC for NCAA Woman of the Year

INDIANAPOLIS, IND. -- Recent Defiance College graduate Megan Warren has been recognized as the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference's nominee for the 2017 NCAA Woman of the Year Award for her success on the field, as well as in the classroom and in the community.

Defiance Has 48 Student-Athletes Selected Chi Alpha Sigma
Defiance Has 48 Student-Athletes Selected Chi Alpha Sigma

DEFIANCE, OHIO -- The Defiance College Athletic Department announced its group of student-athletes to the Chi Alpha Sigma Honor Society.

DC Has 28 Spring Student-Athletes Named Academic All-HCAC
DC Has 28 Spring Student-Athletes Named Academic All-HCAC

GREENWOOD, IND. – The Defiance College spring athletic teams had 28 student-athletes named to the Tom Bohlsen All-Academic Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference list.

Warren Tabbed NFCA All-Region
Warren Tabbed NFCA All-Region

LOUISVILLE, KY. -- Defiance College senior softball player Megan Warren (Mason) has been named third-team All-Central Region by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA).

Gostomsky-Holava Highlight DC All-HCAC Softball Selections
Gostomsky-Holava Highlight DC All-HCAC Softball Selections

GREENWOOD, IND. -- Several members of the Defiance College softball team were recognized for a successful season by being selected to the 2017 All-Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Teams, highlighted by Brooke Gostomsky (Covington) being named "Freshman of the Year" and Head Coach Jodie Holava tabbed as "Coach of the Year."

Softball Season Comes to an End with Loss to Franklin
Softball Season Comes to an End with Loss to Franklin

ANDERSON, IND. -- The Defiance College softball season came to a close with a 5-2 loss to Franklin (Ind.) College in the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Tournament in Anderson, Ind.

Defiance Keeps Hopes Alive with Victory Against Anderson
Defiance Keeps Hopes Alive with Victory Against Anderson

ANDERSON, IND. -- The Defiance College softball team kept their season alive by knocking top-seeded Anderson (Ind.) University out of the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference tournament with an 8-6 victory in an elimination contest at Raven Field in Anderson, Ind.

Yellow Jackets Fall in HCAC Tourney Opener
Yellow Jackets Fall in HCAC Tourney Opener

ANDERSON, IND. -- The Defiance College softball team struggled in the opener of the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference tournament, suffering a 10-2 defeat against Transylvania (Ky.) University in Anderson, Ind.

Softball Ends Regular Season with Pair of Wins
Softball Ends Regular Season with Pair of Wins

DEFIANCE, OHIO -- The Defiance College softball team wrapped up regular season play by sweeping a Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference doubleheader from Hanover (Ind.) College, 1-0 and 7-3, on senior day at Sal Hench Field.

Yellow Jackets Stumble Against Anderson
Yellow Jackets Stumble Against Anderson

DEFIANCE, OHIO -- The Defiance College softball team suffered a pair of losses in Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference play on Wednesday, falling to Anderson (Ind.) University, 1-0 and 9-0.

Gostomsky and Miday Garner HCAC Player of the Week Honors
Gostomsky and Miday Garner HCAC Player of the Week Honors

GREENWOOD, IND. -- Defiance College freshman softball player Brooke Gostomsky (Covington) and junior men's golfer Alex Miday (Canton/St. Thomas) have been named Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Players of the Week in their respective sports.

Defiance SB Pushes Win Streak to Seven With HCAC Sweep
Defiance SB Pushes Win Streak to Seven With HCAC Sweep

DEFIANCE, OHIO -- The Defiance College softball team exceeded the 20-win plateau and pushed their winning streak to seven games as they swept Franklin (Ind.) College, 11-4 and 8-2, in a set of key Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference contests on Sunday.

DC Softball Sweeps Fightin' Engineers
DC Softball Sweeps Fightin' Engineers

DEFIANCE, OHIO -- The Defiance College softball team earned a pair of key Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference victories against Rose-Hulman (Ind.) Institute of Technology at Sal Hench Field on Saturday.

Yellow Jackets Win Pair of Extra Inning Contests
Yellow Jackets Win Pair of Extra Inning Contests

DEFIANCE, OHIO -- The Defiance College softball team needed extra innings in both games, but were able to finish with a pair of victories over the Calvin College Knights in non-conference action at Sal Hench Field.

Warren Awarded Women's Enrichment Scholarship
Warren Awarded Women's Enrichment Scholarship

INDIANAPOLIS, IND. -- Defiance College senior softball player Megan Warren (Mason) has been awarded the NCAA Women's Enrichment Scholarship from the NCAA Committee on Women's Athletics.

DC SB Splits Doubleheader At Adrian
DC SB Splits Doubleheader At Adrian

ADRIAN, MICH. -- The Defiance College softball team lost the opener to Adrian (Mich.) College, 2-1, before grabbing a 9-4 victory in the nightcap against the Bulldogs in a non-conference matchup in Adrian, Mich.