2012-13 Softball Headlines

May 16, 2013
Katelyn Bedwell Earns NFCA All-Region Honors
The National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) has named UNCG softball player Katelyn Bedwell to its Mideast All-Region First Team as announced on Thursday.

May 12, 2013
Softball Team Named BCBSNC Blue Chip Performers
The UNCG softball team has been named this week's Blue Chip Performers sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina. The Blue Chip Performer is chosen weekly from all sports in season and runs throughout the 2012-13 UNCG Athletics season.

May 11, 2013
UNCG Falls in Dramatic Extra-Innings Affair to Georgia Southern in SoCon Title Game
After going 10 scoreless innings, Georgia Southern’s Kourtny Thomas hit a walk-off solo home run in the bottom of the 11th to win the 2013 SoCon Championship against UNCG. The Spartans hosted the tournament and suffered their second loss in the title game after falling in the 2010 SoCon title against Elon.

May 10, 2013
Offense Powers Softball to SoCon Championship Game
The UNCG softball team scored 12 runs on eight hits to run-rule Samford advancing to the SoCon Championship game Friday afternoon at the UNCG Softball Stadium.

May 10, 2013
SoCon Softball Title Game Time Changed To 11 AM
Due to the threat of severe weather, the Southern Conference softball championship game between Georgia Southern and UNCG has been moved from a 1:00 p.m. to an 11:00 a.m. start time.

May 9, 2013
Hanks’ Strong Pitching Leads UNCG Past Appalachian State in SoCon Tournament
Redshirt junior Raeanne Hanks (Rainier, Ore./Rainier Senior) pitched her second-straight complete game shutout to help UNCG softball take down top-seed Appalachian State, 3-0, Thursday afternoon at the UNCG Softball Stadium.

May 8, 2013
Hanks’ Gem Leads Softball Past Furman in SoCon Tournament, 1-0
The UNCG softball team took down fifth-seeded Furman, 1-0, to advance onto the winners bracket in the SoCon Tournament late Wednesday night at the UNCG Softball Stadium.

May 7, 2013
No. 4 Seed UNCG Hosts No. 5 Furman at SoCon Softball Championships
The UNCG softball team claimed the No. 4 seed and will host fifth-seeded Furman at the SoCon Softball Championships starting Wednesday, May 8 at 7:30 at the UNCG Softball Stadium.

May 6, 2013
Lindsay Thomas Headlines SoCon Softball Postseason Honors
After finishing the Southern Conference regular season with the No. 4 seed, eight UNCG softball players picked up postseason awards Monday, highlighted by freshman Lindsay Thomas being named Freshman of the Year, announced by the league office. The SoCon All-Conference teams are voted on by the conference head coaches.

May 5, 2013
Softball Drops Finale on Senior Day Against College of Charleston
The UNCG softball team was hurt by a couple of late-inning home runs falling to College of Charleston, 3-1, on Senior Day Sunday afternoon at the UNCG Softball Stadium.

May 4, 2013
Softball Splits SoCon Doubleheader Against College of Charleston
The UNCG softball team split a doubleheader against College of Charleston dropping game one 7-5, before winning game two 2-0 Saturday afternoon at the UNCG Softball Stadium.

May 3, 2013
Softball Hosts College of Charleston on Senior Weekend
The UNCG softball team will finish the regular season with a three-game Southern Conference series against College of Charleston starting with a doubleheader Saturday, May 4 at 1 p.m. at the UNCG Softball Stadium.

April 28, 2013
Softball Drops Series Finale Against Georgia Southern, 7-3
The UNCG softball team held a 3-0 lead but couldn’t hold on falling to Georgia Southern in the series finale, 7-3, Sunday afternoon at Eagle Field.

April 27, 2013
Softball Splits SoCon Doubleheader Against Georgia Southern
The UNCG softball team split a doubleheader against Georgia Southern dropping game one 5-2, before winning game two 2-1 in eight innings Saturday afternoon at Eagle Field.

April 26, 2013
Softball Travels to Georgia Southern for Critical SoCon Series
The UNCG softball team heads to Statesboro, Ga. for a three-game road SoCon series starting with a doubleheader Saturday, April 27 at 1 p.m. at Eagle Field.

April 24, 2013
Softball Drops Tough Game to UNC, 7-3
The UNCG Softball team out-hit UNC 12-8 but fell 7-3 on the scoreboard in a midweek contest Wednesday night at Anderson Stadium.

April 23, 2013
Softball Takes on No. 25 North Carolina in Midweek
The UNCG softball team travels to Chapel Hill, N.C. to face its second ACC opponent this season in No. 25 North Carolina Wednesday at 6 p.m. at Anderson Stadium.

April 22, 2013
Softball Completes 2013 Signing Class with Ally Vergona
UNCG softball head coach Janelle Breneman announced the signing of high school standout Ally Vergona to a national letter of intent Monday during the spring signing period.

April 21, 2013
Softball Drops Series Finale At Chattanooga, 13-9
The UNCG Softball team scored nine runs on 11 hits but fell short in the series finale against Chattanooga, 13-9, Sunday afternoon at Jim Frost Stadium.

April 20, 2013
Softball Splits Doubleheader Against Chattanooga
The UNCG Softball team rallied to take game one 8-7, but fell 6-5 in game two against SoCon foe Chattanooga Saturday at Jim Frost Stadium.

April 19, 2013
Softball Travels to Chattanooga for SoCon Series
The UNCG softball team heads to Chattanooga, Tenn. for a three-game road SoCon series against Chattanooga starting with a doubleheader Saturday, April 20 at 1 p.m. at Jim Frost Stadium.

April 18, 2013
Softball Run-Rules North Carolina Central in Doubleheader
The UNCG softball team scored 21 runs to run-rule both games in the doubleheader against North Carolina Central 10-0 in five innings and 11-3 in six innings Thursday night at the UNCG Softball Stadium.

April 17, 2013
Softball Hosts North Carolina Central for a Doubleheader Thursday
The UNCG softball team will host North Carolina Central for a doubleheader starting at 3 p.m. Thursday, April 18 at the UNCG Softball Stadium.

April 16, 2013
Offense Powers Softball to Run-Rule Victory Against UNCW
The UNCG softball team used 14 hits and nine runs to run-rule UNCW, 9-0, in six innings Tuesday night at Boseman Field. The Spartans reach the 30-win plateau for the first time since the 2004 season.

April 15, 2013
Softball Travels to UNCW for Midweek Contest
The UNCG softball team heads to Wilmington, N.C. to take on UNCW for a single game Tuesday, April 16 at 5 p.m. at Boseman Field.

April 15, 2013
Tatiana Alcala Named BCBSNC Blue Chip Performer
UNCG sophomore outfielder Tatiana Alcala (Oxnard, Calif./Pacifica) has been named this week's Blue Chip Performer sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina. The Blue Chip Performer is chosen weekly from all sports in season and runs throughout the 2012-13 UNCG athletics campaign.

April 14, 2013
Softball Win Series Finale Against Appalachian State, 5-3
The UNCG softball team won the series with a 5-3 victory against Appalachian State Sunday afternoon at the UNCG Softball Stadium.

April 13, 2013
Softball Splits Doubleheader Against Appalachian State
The UNCG softball team split a doubleheader against Southern Conference rival Appalachian State, 3-1 and falling 6-1 in game two Saturday afternoon at the UNCG Softball Stadium.

April 12, 2013
Softball Hosts First-Place Appalachian State in SoCon Series
The UNCG softball team will host a three-game series against Southern Conference rival Appalachian State starting with a doubleheader Saturday, April 13 at 1 p.m. at the UNCG Softball Stadium.

April 10, 2013
Softball Sweeps Doubleheader Against Liberty
The UNCG softball team earned a doubleheader sweep against Liberty, 5-4, and 8-0 in six innings Wednesday at the UNCG Softball Stadium.

April 9, 2013
Softball Set for Home Doubleheader against Liberty
The UNCG softball team welcomes Big South foe Liberty for a doubleheader Wednesday, April 10 starting at 3 p.m. at the UNCG Softball Stadium.

April 5, 2013
Hanks Named SoCon Pitcher of the Month for March
UNCG redshirt junior Raeanne Hanks (Rainier, Ore./Rainier Senior) was named the Southern Conference Pitcher of the Month for March, the league office announced Friday.

April 4, 2013
Softball Cancels Doubleheader Against North Carolina Central
The UNCG Softball team has canceled its doubleheader against North Carolina Central due to inclement weather in the Greensboro area, announced this morning.

April 3, 2013
Softball Hosts North Carolina Central in Midweek Doubleheader
The UNCG softball team returns home to face North Carolina Central for a doubleheader Thursday, April 4 starting at 3 p.m. at the UNCG Softball Stadium.

April 2, 2013
Softball Drops Tough Doubleheader Against Virginia Tech
The UNCG softball team dropped a tough doubleheader 8-1 in game one and 10-9 in game two against Virginia Tech Tuesday night at the Tech Softball Park.

April 1, 2013
Hanks Named SoCon Pitcher of the Week
Redshirt junior Raeanne Hanks (Rainier, Ore./Rainier Senior) earned her second career Southern Conference Softball Pitcher of the Week honor, the league announced Monday. The selections are made by the Southern Conference office.

April 1, 2013
Softball Ventures to No. 24 Virginia Tech for Doubleheader
The UNCG softball team heads to Blacksburg, Va. to face No. 24 Virginia Tech in a midweek doubleheader Tuesday, April 2 starting at 4 p.m. at the Tech Softball Park.

March 30, 2013
Softball Splits Doubleheader; Win Series Against Elon
The UNCG softball team bounced back after a 8-5 loss in game one to win the three-game series against Elon, 10-2, in five innings Saturday afternoon at the Hunt Softball Park.

March 29, 2013
Softball Takes Opening Game against Elon, 5-1
The UNCG softball team used 10 hits and five runs to defeat Elon, 5-1, in game one Friday night at the Hunt Softball Park.

March 28, 2013
Softball Heads to Elon for SoCon Road Series
The UNCG softball team travels to Elon for its first road Southern Conference series this weekend for a three-game series starting Friday, March 29 at 5 p.m. at the Hunt Softball Park.

March 24, 2013
Softball Cancels Series Finale Against Furman
The UNCG Softball team has canceled its SoCon series finale against Furman Sunday due to heavy rain in the Greensboro area, announced this morning.

March 23, 2013
Softball Drops Doubleheader Against Furman
The UNCG softball team fell twice against Furman, 8-0 in five innings and 10-5 in game two Saturday afternoon at the UNCG Softball Stadium.

March 22, 2013
Softball Welcomes Furman for SoCon Series
The UNCG softball team returns to Southern Conference play this weekend when they host Furman for a three-game series starting Saturday, March 23 at 1 p.m. at the UNCG Softball Stadium.

March 21, 2013
Softball Sweeps Doubleheader against North Carolina A&T
The UNCG softball team earned a doubleheader sweep against North Carolina A&T, 11-8, in game one and 10-1 in five innings Thursday at the Lady Aggie Softball Complex.

March 20, 2013
Softball Drops Tough Nonconference Game to Towson, 1-0
The UNCG softball team allowed one hit to visiting Towson but it was a solo home run from senior Bina Abbott that proved to be the difference in a tough 1-0 loss Wednesday night at the UNCG Softball Stadium.

March 19, 2013
Softball Hosts Towson; Doubleheader At NC A&T during Midweek
The UNCG softball team returns home for a single game against Towson Wednesday, March 20 at 5 p.m. at the UNCG Softball Stadium.

March 18, 2013
Raeanne Hanks Named BCBSNC Blue Chip Performer
UNCG redshirt junior pitcher Raeanne Hanks (Rainier, Ore./Rainier) has been named this week's Blue Chip Performer sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina. The Blue Chip Performer is chosen weekly from all sports in season and runs throughout the 2012-13 UNCG athletics campaign.

March 18, 2013
Softball Participates in "Relay for Life"
The UNCG softball team is participating in the "Relay for Life" campaign to raise money in the fight against cancer.

March 17, 2013
Softball Run-Rules WCU to Sweep SoCon Series, 11-1
The UNCG softball team scored 11 runs to run-rule Western Carolina, 11-1, in five innings to sweep the season series Sunday afternoon at the Catamount Softball Complex.

March 16, 2013
Softball Sweeps SoCon Doubleheader Against WCU
The UNCG softball team earned a doubleheader sweep against Southern Conference foe Western Carolina, 5-1 in game one and 7-3 in game two Saturday afternoon at the Catamount Softball Complex.

March 15, 2013
Softball Travels to Western Carolina for SoCon Series
The UNCG softball team heads to Cullowhee, N.C. for a three-game series against Western Carolina March 16-17 at the Catamount Softball Complex. The Spartans will start with a doubleheader Saturday, March 16 at 1 p.m.

March 14, 2013
Softball Splits Midweek Doubleheader Against Charlotte
The UNCG softball team earned a tough split against nonconference foe Charlotte after winning game one, 8-6, but falling 8-4 in game two Thursday night at the UNCG Softball Stadium.

March 13, 2013
Softball Hosts Charlotte in Midweek Battle
Coming off a 2-1 start in Southern Conference play, the UNCG softball team will host Charlotte for a doubleheader Thursday, March 14 at 2 p.m. at the UNCG Softball Stadium.

March 10, 2013
Softball Drops Series Finale Against Samford, 5-0
The UNCG softball team dropped the series finale against Samford, 5-0, Sunday afternoon at the UNCG Softball Stadium.

March 9, 2013
Softball Sweeps SoCon Opener Against Samford
Behind timely hitting and strong pitching, the UNCG softball team swept its SoCon opener against Samford, 4-1 in game one and a run-rule 9-1 win in game two Saturday afternoon at the UNCG Softball Stadium.

March 8, 2013
Softball Opens SoCon Play Against Samford
After starting the season with its best record ever at 15-2, the UNCG softball team will begin Southern Conference action with a three-game set against Samford from March 9-10 at the UNCG Softball Stadium.

March 4, 2013
Hanks Named SoCon Pitcher of the Month for February
UNCG redshirt junior Raeanne Hanks (Rainier, Ore./Rainier Senior) was named the Southern Conference Pitcher of the Month for February, the league office announced Monday.

March 4, 2013
Softball Game Against No. 23 Virginia Tech Postponed
Due to rain/snow forecasted in the Blacksburg, Va. area, the UNCG softball has cancelled its mid-week contest against No. 23 Virginia Tech for Tuesday, March 5.

March 4, 2013
Thomas Collects Second SoCon Softball Player of the Week
Freshman Lindsay Thomas (Irvine, Ca./Northwood) earned her second Southern Conference Softball Player of the Week honor, the league announced Monday. The selections are made by the Southern Conference office.

March 4, 2013
Lindsay Thomas Named BCBSNC Blue Chip Performer
UNCG freshman catcher Lindsay Thomas (Irvine, Calif./Northwood) has been named this week's Blue Chip Performer sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina. The Blue Chip Performer is chosen weekly from all sports in season and runs throughout the 2012-13 UNCG athletics campaign.

March 3, 2013
Softball Walks Off to Sweep Doubleheader
The UNCG softball team defeated Monmouth, 5-2, before rallying to knock off ACC foe Virginia, 2-1, to cap off a perfect Sunday afternoon at the UNCG Softball Stadium.

March 2, 2013
Softball Tournament Cancelled Saturday
Due to heavy snow in Rock Hill, S.C., the UNCG softball games scheduled for Saturday have been cancelled. The Spartans were supposed to play Rhode Island at 3 p.m. and Virginia at 5 p.m.

March 2, 2013
Softball Hosts Home Doubleheader Against Virginia and Monmouth
After losing two games due to winter weather in Rock Hill, S.C., the UNCG softball will host a home doubleheader against Monmouth (11 a.m.) and Virginia (1:30 p.m.) on Sunday, March 3 at the UNCG Softball Stadium.

March 1, 2013
Walk-Off Win Fuels Softball to Sweep Day One at Combat Invitational
The UNCG softball team swept Day One of the Combat Invitational by earning a comeback victory against Dayton, 6-4, and taking down Hartford, 3-1, Friday night at Terry Field.

February 28, 2013
Softball Heads to Winthrop’s Combat Invitational
After winning its first home tournament last weekend, the UNCG softball team heads to Rock Hill, S.C. to face Dayton, Hartford, Rhode Island, Virginia and Monmouth in the Combat Invitational hosted by Winthrop from Friday, March 1 through Sunday, March 3.

February 25, 2013
Softball Splits Final Day of Spartan Classic
The UNCG softball team lost a tough 4-3 game against Marshall but bounced back to defeat Drexel, 9-4, in eight inning on the final day of the Spartan Classic Monday night at the UNCG Softball Stadium.

February 24, 2013
Hitting Display helps Softball Sweep Day Two of Spartan Classic
The UNCG softball team put on a hitting display with two victories against Quinnipiac, 9-1 in five innings, and Marshall, 7-2, to sweep Day Two of the Spartan Classic Sunday afternoon at the UNCG Softball Stadium.

February 23, 2013
Softball Downs Quinnipiac on Day One of Spartan Classic
The UNCG softball team used 13 hits and 10 runs to defeat Quinnipiac, 10-8, on Day One of the Spartan Classic Saturday night at the UNCG Softball Stadium.

February 22, 2013
Softball Hosts Spartan Classic this Weekend
After winning the Hornet Invitational last weekend, the UNCG softball team opens its home slate by welcoming Drexel, Marshall and Quinnipiac to take part in the Spartan Classic from Saturday, Feb. 23 through Monday, Feb. 25. The Spartans will face Quinnipiac to open the tournament Saturday, Feb. 23 at 3:30 at the UNCG Softball Stadium.

February 20, 2013
Softball Revises Spartan Classic Schedule
Due to inclement weather in the Triad, the UNCG softball Spartan Classic scheduled for this weekend has been revised.

February 18, 2013
Raeanne Hanks Named BCBSNC Blue Chip Performer
UNCG softball redshirt junior Raeanne Hanks (Rainier, Ore./Rainier Senior) has been named this week's Blue Chip Performer sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina. The Blue Chip Performer is chosen weekly from all sports in season and runs throughout the 2012-13 UNCG athletics campaign.

February 18, 2013
Danielle Vega Named Southern Conference Softball Player of the Week
Freshman Danielle Vega (Rialto, Calif./Aquinas) has been named the Southern Conference Softball Player of the Week, the league announced Monday. The selections are made by the Southern Conference office.

February 17, 2013
Softball Wins Hornet Invitational with 5-1 Victory Against EIU
The UNCG softball team used 10 hits and a key four-run first inning to defeat Eastern Illinois, 5-1, Sunday afternoon at the Barbara Williams softball complex. The Spartans went 4-1 to win the 2013 Hornet Invitational.

February 16, 2013
Pitching Staff leads Softball to Sweep Day Two at Hornet Invitational
The UNCG softball team used back-to-back shutouts against Eastern Illinois (W, 4-0) and Belmont (W, 1-0) to sweep Day Two Saturday night at the Barbara Williams softball complex.

February 15, 2013
Hanks, Bedwell Help Softball Split Day One at Hornet Invitational
The UNCG softball team dropped a heartbreaker against Belmont, 1-0, in eight innings but bounced back to defeat Alabama State, 4-0, on Day One Friday night at the Barbara Williams softball complex.

February 14, 2013
Softball Travels to Alabama State for Hornet Invitational
After opening the season 3-0 last weekend, the UNCG softball team heads to Alabama State to take part in the Hornet Invitational from Friday, Feb. 15 through Sunday, Feb. 17. The Spartans will open the tournament against Belmont with first pitch scheduled at noon eastern time.

February 11, 2013
Lindsay Thomas Named Southern Conference Softball Player of the Week
Freshman Lindsay Thomas (Irvine, Ca./Northwood) has collected another weekly award in being named the Southern Conference Softball Player of the Week, the league announced Monday. The selections are made by the Southern Conference office.

February 11, 2013
Lindsay Thomas Named BCBSNC Blue Chip Performer
UNCG softball freshman Lindsay Thomas (Irvine, Calif./Northwood) has been named this week's Blue Chip Performer sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina. The Blue Chip Performer is chosen weekly from all sports in season and runs throughout the 2012-13 UNCG athletics campaign.

February 10, 2013
Lindsay Thomas Powers Softball to Perfect Opening Weekend
Freshman Lindsay Thomas (Irvine, Ca./Northwood) homered for the third-straight game to help UNCG softball finish a perfect 3-0 after defeating George Mason, 5-4, Sunday afternoon at the Charleston Southern Tournament. The Spartans won the tournament with two wins against George Mason and a victory against Charleston Southern.

February 9, 2013
Softball Sweeps Day One at Charleston Southern Tournament
The UNCG softball team swept Day One at the Charleston Southern Tournament after taking down George Mason, 2-1, and tournament host Charleston Southern, 5-4, Saturday afternoon at Buccaneer Field.

February 8, 2013
Softball Digital Guide Available Online
The UNCG Softball 2013 digital guide is available online at www.uncgspartans.com. The guide was produced by the UNCG athletics media relations department.

February 8, 2013
Softball Opens 2013 Season at Charleston Southern Tournament
The UNCG softball team opens the 2013 campaign on the road at the Charleston Southern Tournament in Charleston, S.C. this weekend. The Spartans will face George Mason Saturday, Feb. 9 at 10 a.m. along with a matchup against tournament host Charleston Southern Saturday at 2 p.m. UNCG concludes the tournament with another game against George Mason Sunday at 1 p.m.

January 29, 2013
Horsmon and Figueroa Named Preseason All-SoCon
Senior Eileen Horsmon (Dunkirk, Md./Northern) and junior Aisha Figueroa (Virginia Beach, Va./Ocean Lakes) were named Preseason All-Southern Conference, announced by the league office Tuesday. Coaches were not allowed to vote for their own teams or student-athletes in the balloting.

January 4, 2013
Softball Announces Winter Clinics
The UNCG softball team will hold three clinics starting with two on Sunday, Jan. 27 and one on Sunday, Feb. 3 at the UNCG Softball Stadium.

November 20, 2012
Softball Signs Five in Early Signing Period
Five prep seniors have signed national letters-of-intent to play softball for UNCG next season, Spartan head coach Janelle Breneman announced Tuesday.

November 19, 2012
Softball Adds International Infielder Chelsea Strandlund for Spring Season
UNCG softball head coach Janelle Breneman announces an addition to the 2013 roster in infielder Chelsea Strandlund (Victoria, British Columbia/Lambrick Park Secondary School) Monday.

October 29, 2012
Softball Fall Season Recap
The UNCG softball team ended the fall season with a 4-3 record after posting victories against West Virginia Wesleyan, UNC Pembroke and a home doubleheader sweep against Radford. The Spartans will begin preparations for the spring campaign with the first game against George Mason Saturday, Feb. 9 at the Charleston Southern Tournament.

October 25, 2012
Softball Announces 2013 Schedule
UNCG softball head coach Janelle Breneman announced a challenging 2013 slate Thursday that includes three NCAA regional participants in Virginia Tech, North Carolina and Southern Conference Tournament champion Georgia Southern. The Spartans return 11 players from last season's squad that finished with a 22-34 record and welcome in five freshmen to the mix.

September 25, 2012
Softball Holds Fall Clinic October 6
The UNCG softball team will hold a hitting, base-running and defensive clinic Saturday, October 6 from noon to 3 p.m. at the UNCG Softball Stadium.

August 30, 2012
Softball Walk-On Tryouts Scheduled for Sept. 12
The UNCG softball team will holding walk-on tryouts Wednesday, Sept. 12 from 6:00-7:00 p.m. at the UNCG Softball stadium. The tryout is open to any current UNCG student who has completed all required compliance and medical paperwork.

August 15, 2012
Sarah Dawson and Brittany McKinney Join UNCG Softball Staff
Sarah Dawson and Brittany McKinney have been named assistant coaches for the UNCG softball program, according to an announcement Wednesday by head coach Janelle Breneman.

August 14, 2012
Softball Adds Pitching Signee Kelly Lupton for 2012
UNCG softball head coach Janelle Breneman has added pitching signee Kelly Lupton for the 2012 season.