2012 Salisbury Softball News
May 17, 2012
Brittingham and Gravdahl named NFCA All-Americans
The National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) announced its 2012 NFCA Division III All-American teams and two Salisbury University softball players were honored. Senior pitcher Erika Brittingham and junior catcher Michelle Gravdahl were each named to the third team...
May 14, 2012
Brittingham, Gravdahl, Mills and Johnson named to NFCA All-Region Team
Just a day after the No. 18 Salisbury University softball team closed out its season, awards have started to come in to honor the student-athletes. The National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) released its 2012 NFCA Division III All-Region teams, and a quartet of Sea Gull members were honored on the first team...
May 14, 2012
Trio of Gulls named to NCAA Newport News Regional All-Tournament team
After concluding its season on Sunday, the No. 18 Salisbury University softball team had three members named to the 2012 NCAA Newport News Regional All-Tournament team...
May 13, 2012
Sea Gulls lose in heartbreaking fashion against McDaniel, 4-2
The No. 18 Salisbury University softball team got off to a quick 1-0 lead over McDaniel College in the regional round of the 2012 NCAA Division III Softball Championship but ultimately fell in the bottom of the seventh inning as the Green Terror came up with a walk-off grand slam to win, 4-2.
May 12, 2012
NCAA regional softball game postponed
The No. 17 Salisbury University softball team’s second game of the day has been postponed until 12 p.m., on Sunday, May 13...
May 12, 2012
Sea Gulls eliminate top-ranked Emory to continue play in NCAA regional
The No. 17 Salisbury University softball team eliminated top-ranked Emory College in the third round of the 2012 NCAA Division III Softball Championship. After taking a 2-0 lead in the fourth inning...
May 11, 2012
Sea Gulls eliminate Rams in regional action, 11-0
The No. 18 Salisbury University softball team may have started off slow but the bats caught fire in the sixth and seventh innings scoring 10 runs off eight hits to eliminate Farmingdale State College, 11-0, in the second round of the 2012 NCAA Softball Championship.
May 10, 2012
SU falls to Ferrum, 5-2, in first round of NCAA Regional
The No. 17 Salisbury University softball team took an early 2-0 lead against Ferrum College in the first round of the 2012 NCAA Division III Softball Championship but saw the Panthers come from behind to win the game, 5-2...
May 9, 2012
Sea Gulls drop in final regular season NFCA Division III top 25 poll
The Salisbury University softball team finishes out the regular season as the No. 18 team in the nation as the National Fastpitch Coaches Association released the Division III top 25 poll on Wednesday...
May 9, 2012
Softball gearing up for NCAA Division III Softball Championship
The No. 18 Salisbury University softball team has begun its journey to Newport News, Va., in preparation for the first round of the 2012 NCAA Division III Softball Championship...
May 7, 2012
Softball headed to CNU for regional round of NCAA tournament
After anxiously awaiting placement in the 2012 NCAA Division III Softball Championship tournament the No. 17 Salisbury University softball team learned that it will be headed to Christopher Newport University as the third-seed in the first round of the NCAA tournament...
May 4, 2012
Gravdahl and Mills named to Capital One Academic All-District Team
The good news continues to roll in for the No. 17 Salisbury University softball team as it awaits to hear its placement in the NCAA tournament. Juniors Michelle Gravdahl and Hannah Mills were each named to the 2012 Capital One Academic All-District Team...
May 3, 2012
Men's, women's lacrosse, softball NCAA tournament brackets to be released on NCAA.com
The Salisbury University men's and women's lacrosse and softball teams will find out their NCAA tournament plans in the coming days when the organization announces the respective tournament fields via NCAA.com selection shows.
May 2, 2012
Softball back to No. 17 in NFCA Division III top 25 poll
The Salisbury University softball team moved up one spot in the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) Division III top 25 poll, released on Wednesday.
April 30, 2012
Read named CAC Player of the Week
The Capital Athletic Conference announced its weekly awards on Monday and Salisbury University junior second baseman Carly Read was named the league's Softball Player of the week. This is the second time this season an SU player has been named the Player of the week.
April 30, 2012
Brittingham and Knight honored in CAC, eight others named All-CAC
After a successful end to the Capital Athletic Conference tournament and picking up an automatic bid into the NCAA tournament the No. 18 Salisbury University Softball team received more good news on Monday as nine members of the flock were named to the All-CAC first and second teams...
April 28, 2012
Softball claims NCAA tournament berth with 9-1 win against FSU in CAC championship game
The No. 18 Salisbury University softball team claimed its 17th Capital Athletic Conference championship with a 9-1 win against Frostburg State University at the SU Softball Field in five innings of play on Saturday. The win gives Salisbury the CAC’s automatic qualification into next month’s NCAA tournament...
April 24, 2012
Salisbury-Gettysburg softball doubleheader postponed
The No. 17 Salisbury University softball team has postponed a non-conference doubleheader against Gettysburg College this week...
April 21, 2012
Softball advances to CAC championship game with 3-0 win over Mary Washington
The No. 17 Salisbury University softball team advanced to the CAC championship game after taking down the University of Mary Washington on Saturday afternoon with a score of 3-0...
April 19, 2012
Brittingham's solo shot pushes Sea Gulls past Spartans in CAC second round
The No. 17 Salisbury University softball team advances to the third round of the Capital Athletic Conference tournament after eliminating York (Pa.) College on Thursday...
April 18, 2012
Softball moves up to No. 17 in NFCA Division III top 25 poll
The Salisbury University softball team made its way to No. 17 in the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) Division III top 25 poll after winning five games this past week for an 32-5 overall record...
April 17, 2012
Salisbury tops Hood, 12-0, in CAC tournament opener
The No. 18 Salisbury University softball team ensured that it would host the weekend portion of the Capital Athletic Conference tournament, collecting a 12-0 five-inning win against Hood College on Tuesday...
April 14, 2012
Sea Gulls sweep Spartans to end CAC regular season 12-0
The No. 18 Salisbury University softball team concluded its regular season Capital Athletic Conference schedule with a sweep of York (Pa.) College to claim the regular season conference title with an unblemished record of 12-0...
April 11, 2012
Sea Gulls move up two spots to No. 18 in NFCA poll
The Salisbury University softball team moved up the rankings to No. 18 in the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) Division III top 25 poll on Wednesday.
April 11, 2012
Sea Gulls pick up two wins on road at Washington College
The No. 18 Salisbury University softball team earned two wins to to stretch its winning streak to 19 games streak, sweeping Washington College, 10-1 and 5-0, on Wednesday afternoon.
April 10, 2012
Brittingham tosses fourth no-hitter of season; Sea Gulls clinch top seed in CAC tournament
The No. 20 Salisbury University softball team captured the top seed in the upcoming Capital Athletic Conference tournament with a CAC doubleheader sweep against Wesley College on Tuesday at the SU Softball Field. The Sea Gulls claimed both games in five innings, 15-0 and 8-0...
April 9, 2012
Johnson named CAC Pitcher of the Week for second time
The Capital Athletic Conference released its weekly awards on Monday and Salisbury University freshman pitcher Rachel Johnson was named the league’s Softball Pitcher of the week for the second time this season...
April 7, 2012
Sea Gulls soar over Eagles to remain perfect in CAC play
The No. 20 Salisbury University softball team remains perfect in Capital Athlete Conference play after sweeping the University of Mary Washington in Saturday’s doubleheader...
April 4, 2012
Sea Gulls remain No. 20 in NFCA Division III Top 25 poll
The Salisbury University softball team held at No. 20 in the nation as the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) released its latest Division III top 25 poll on Wednesday.
March 31, 2012
Sea Gulls remain perfect in CAC play sweeping Bobcats
The No. 20 Salisbury University softball team snapped Frostburg State University’s four game Capital Athletic Conference winning streak as the Sea Gulls swept the Bobcats, 10-1 in five innings, and then 11-2 in six...
March 30, 2012
One no-no, four homers and two wins as Sea Gulls sweep Mustangs
Junior Sarah Alpaugh got the No. 20 Salisbury University softball team off to a winning start in Friday’s doubleheader against Stevenson University, as she blasted a solo home run to left field.
March 28, 2012
Softball drops two spots in NFCA Division III Top 25 poll
The Salisbury University softball team dropped two slots to No. 20 in the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) Division III Top 25 poll, released on Wednesday...
March 27, 2012
Sea Gulls fly by Cardinals in doubleheader action
The No. 18 Salisbury University softball team collected two wins against the Catholic University of America on Tuesday. SU won the doubleheader with scores of 5-3 and 12-7, while senior Erika Brittingham hit her second home run of the week...
March 26, 2012
Brittingham named CAC Pitcher of the Week
The Capital Athletic Conference released its weekly softball awards on Tuesday and Salisbury University senior Erika Brittingham was named the league’s Pitcher of the Week for the second time this season...
March 26, 2012
Salisbury-Catholic doubleheader moved to 3 p.m. on Tuesday
The Salisbury University-Catholic University of America softball doubleheader, scheduled for Tuesday, March 27, has pushed back its start time...
March 25, 2012
Brittingham homers in sweep of Hood College
The No. 18 Salisbury University softball team opened up Capital Athletic Conference play with a sweep of Hood College on Sunday afternoon. The Sea Gulls went straight to work in the first game of the doubleheader, scoring nine runs in five innings while the second game saw a 3-0 victory...
March 24, 2012
Salisbury-Hood softball doubleheader moved to 2 p.m.
The Salisbury University-Hood College softball doubleheader, scheduled for Sunday, March 25, at the SU Softball Field, has pushed back its start time due to expected inclement weather...
March 21, 2012
Sea Gulls remain No. 18 in latest NFCA poll
The Salisbury University softball team held at No. 18 in the nation as the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) released its latest Division III top 25 poll on Wednesday...
March 19, 2012
Johnson earns first CAC award following three-win week
The Capital Athletic Conference released its weekly awards on Monday and Salisbury University freshman pitcher Rachel Johnson was named the league’s Softball Pitcher of the Week...
March 17, 2012
Softball caps off Salisbury Invitational with two wins
The No. 18 Salisbury University softball team capped off the Salisbury Invitational winning its second contest against Grove City College, 8-0, and then taking down The College of New Jersey, 5-0, to end the invitational with a perfect 4-0 record...
March 16, 2012
Johnson pitches first collegiate no-no as Sea Gulls defeat Grove City, Capital
Freshman pitcher Rachel Johnson pitched her first collegiate no-hitter against Grove City College as the No. 18 Salisbury University softball team went on to win 6-0 in its first game of the Salisbury Invitational...
March 14, 2012
Salisbury softball No. 18 in NFCA Division III Top 25 poll
The Salisbury University softball team is now No. 18 in the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) Division III Top 25 poll after going 5-3 last week.
March 14, 2012
Sea Gulls split doubleheader against Virginia Wesleyan
The No. 18 Salisbury University softball team split Wednesday’s doubleheader against Virginia Wesleyan College, falling to the Marlins, 2-0, in game one but took the early advantage in game two to come out with the 4-2 victory.
March 13, 2012
Mills named CAC Player of the Week
The Capital Athletic Conference released its weekly softball awards on Tuesday and junior Hannah Mills was named the CAC Player of the Week.
March 10, 2012
Four home runs hit as Sea Gulls split games in last day of Sea Gull Classic
The No. 9 Salisbury University softball team split a pair of games in the final day of the Sea Gull Classic, hitting three home runs against D’Youville College, 4-0, and falling to Wilkes University, 2-1...
March 9, 2012
Brittingham pitches no-hitter in day one of Sea Gull Classic
Senior Erika Brittingham pitches first no-hitter of the season in the first day of the Sea Gull Classic. The No. 9 Salisbury University softball team went 2-0 defeating both Washington & Jefferson College and Susquehanna University, 6-0...
March 8, 2012
Mills hits grand slam in sweep of Lynchburg
The No. 9 Salisbury University softball team picked up two wins on Thursday afternoon sweeping Lynchburg College, 9-0, in five innings of play and then 4-1 in seven...
March 7, 2012
Sea Gulls ranked ninth in NFCA Division III Top 25 poll
The No. 9 Salisbury University softball team dropped in the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) Division III Top 25 poll after dropping three contests in the past week.
March 6, 2012
SU doubleheader against Lynchburg rescheduled for Thursday
The No. 7 Salisbury University softball team has rescheduled its doubleheader against Lynchburg College after being postponed last Sunday due to inclement weather.
March 6, 2012
Salisbury falls in two close games to CNU
The No. 7 Salisbury University softball team suffered two narrow defeats at the hand of Christopher Newport University at the SU Softball Field on Tuesday, falling 4-3 and 5-1.
March 3, 2012
Virginia Wesleyan Beach Blast Tournament cancelled, Lynchburg game postponed
Due to inclement weather, day two of the Virginia Wesleyan Beach Blast Tournament has been cancelled...
March 2, 2012
SU splits games in day one of Virginia Wesleyan Beach Blast
The No. 7 Salisbury University softball team split a pair of games on the first day of the Virginia Wesleyan Beach Blast Tournament defeating Roanoke College, 1-0, and falling to Shenandoah University, 6-5.
February 29, 2012
Sea Gulls move up one spot in Division III Top 25 poll
The Salisbury University softball team opened up its season last weekend at the Methodist Early Bird Tournament where it went 4-0 in two days of competition. On Wednesday, the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) released the Division III Top 25 poll ranking the Sea Gulls as seventh in the nation.
February 28, 2012
Brittingham named CAC Pitcher of the Week
The Capital Athletic Conference released its weekly softball awards on Tuesday and Salisbury University senior Erika Brittingham was named the league’s Pitcher of the Week.
February 25, 2012
Sea Gulls improve to 4-0 on second day at Methodist Tournament
The No. 8 Salisbury University softball team picked up three wins on Saturday, completing its game against Roanoke College, after having been postponed due to rain on Friday, defeating the Maroons, 5-0, to start the day. The Sea Gulls then went on to top Greensboro College 9-1, in six innings, and North Carolina Wesleyan University 2-0, in eight, as they closed out play in the Methodist Early Bird Tournament.
February 24, 2012
Salisbury collects first win of 2012 against Piedmont, 8-1
The No. 8 Salisbury University softball team opened up its 2012 regular season at the Methodist Early Bird Tournament with a 8-1 win against Piedmont College on Friday afternoon.
February 23, 2012
Season Preview: Sea Gulls set to make championship run in 2012
Entering the 2012 season the Salisbury University softball team sets flight as the No. 8 team in the nation, returning 13 seasoned veterans who recorded a 36-6 overall recorded and swept the Capital Athletic Conference taking home its 15th consecutive CAC title...
February 2, 2012
Sea Gulls set flight at No. 8 in the nation
The Salisbury University softball team will start the 2012 season off as No. 8 in the nation as the National Fastpitch Coaches Association released the Division III Top 25 Preseason Poll this week...
