2015 Simmons College Softball News

  • Nine from Softball Named Scholar Athletes by the NFCA
    August 06, 2015
    LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Nine Simmons College softball players were named Scholar Athletes by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association for the 2014-15 academic year.
  • 90 Simmons Student-Athletes Named to GNAC All-Academic Team
    June 03, 2015
    WINTHROP, Mass. – Ninety Simmons College student-athletes from nine different varsity athletic teams were named to the Great Northeast Athletic Conference All-Academic Team, it was announced by the GNAC.
  • Caracciolo Named NFCA Third Team All-Region
    May 11, 2015
    LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Simmons College softball player Mikaela Caracciolo (North Attleboro, Mass.) was named to the National Fastpitch Coaches Association Northeast Region Third Team it was announced today by the NFCA.
  • Backhaus, Caracciolo, Cunningham and Field Named to GNAC All-Conference Softball Team
    April 27, 2015
    WINTHROP, Mass. – Simmons College’s Lauren Backhaus (Windsor, Conn.) and Jen Field (Windham, Maine) were named to the First Team All-Conference Softball team by the Great Northeast Athletic Conference, while Mikaela Caracciolo (North Attleboro, Mass.) and Hannah Cunningham (Cotuit, Mass.) were both tabbed to the GNAC Second Team. Alison Gauvin (Whitefield, Maine) was selected for the All-Sportsmanship Team, it was announced today by the league.
  • Softball Edged by Emmanuel, 1-0, to Bow out of GNAC Tournament Semis
    April 25, 2015
    EAST BOSTON, Mass. – The sixth-seeded Emmanuel College softball team scored on a throwing error to supply the only run it would need in a 1-0 victory over number four seed Simmons College this afternoon in the Great Northeast Athletic Conference Tournament Semifinals at American Legion Playground in East Boston, Mass.
  • Softball Falls in GNAC Tourney Second Round to Johnson & Wales, 9-3
    April 24, 2015
    EAST BOSTON, Mass. - The fourth-seeded Simmons College softball team was defeated by number five seed Johnson & Wales University, 9-3, this evening at American Legion Playground in East Boston, Mass. The Sharks fall to 18-14 on the season and will play six seed Emmanuel College tomorrow at 12:15 p.m. at American Legion Playground.
  • Softball to Face Johnson & Wales in GNAC Tournament Second Round
    April 23, 2015
    BOSTON, Mass. - The number four seed Simmons College softball team will take on fifth-seeded Johnson & Wales University in the Second Round of the Great Northeast Athletic Conference Tournament on Friday, April 24 at 5:00 p.m. at the American Legion Playground in East Boston, Mass. The winner of the game will take on top-seeded Suffolk University at 7:00 p.m., while the loser will play the following day vs. an opponent to be determined in the loser's bracket of the double elimination tournament.
  • Softball Blasts Three Home Runs in Split with Albertus Magnus, 7-4, 3-6
    April 19, 2015
    BOSTON, Mass. – The Simmons College softball team rallied for three runs in the bottom of the sixth to take a 7-4 game one victory over visiting Albertus Magnus College, before the Falcons returned the favor in the nightcap with a 6-3 win to earn a split in a Great Northeast Athletic Conference twinbill this afternoon at BU Softball field in Boston, Mass.
  • Softball's Game Two Comeback Falls Short and Splits with Johnson & Wales, 5-3, 16-18
    April 18, 2015
    DORCHESTER, Mass. – The Simmons College softball team defeated Johnson & Wales University, 5-3, in the first game of a Great Northeast Athletic Conference twinbill, before the Wildcats hung on to win the wild nightcap in nine innings, 18-16, this afternoon at the University of Massachusetts Boston softball field in Dorchester, Mass.
  • Nelson Hurls First Shutout in Softball's Sweep of Anna Maria, 4-1, 4-0
    April 17, 2015
    BOSTON, Mass. - Senior pitcher Lauren Backhaus (Windsor, Conn.) (1) and first year pitcher Juliet Nelson (Cumberland, R.I.) (0) combined to allow just one run to lead the Simmons College softball team to a sweep over visiting Anna Maria College, 4-1, 4-0, this afternoon in a Great Northeast Athletic Conference twinbill at the BU Softball Field on the campus of Boston University in Boston, Mass.
  • Cunningham, Caracciolo Power Softball in Split at Norwich, 2-3, 10-2
    April 15, 2015
    NORTHFIELD, Vt. - Senior Hannah Cunningham (Cotuit, Mass.) and junior Mikaela Caracciolo (North Attleboro, Mass.) each homered and doubled to lead the Simmons College softball team in a split at host Norwich University this afternoon in a Great Northeast Athletic Conference doubleheader at NU Softball Field in Northfield, Vt.
  • White, Caracciolo Power Softball to Sweep of Lasell, 11-0, 11-2
    April 13, 2015
    NEWTON, Mass. – Simmons College juniors Heather White (Westfield, Mass.) (five) and Mikaela Caracciolo (North Attleboro, Mass.) (six) combined to knock in 11 runs to lead the Simmons College softball team to a doubleheader sweep over Lasell College, 11-0 and 11-2, this afternoon in a Great Northeast Athletic Conference match-up in Newton, Mass.
  • Caracciolo, Nelson Lead Softball in Split with Suffolk, 4-9, 2-1
    April 12, 2015
    EAST BOSTON, Mass. - Junior Mikaela Caracciolo (North Attleboro, Mass.) tripled and homered and first year Juliet Nelson (Cumberland, R.I.) earned a pitching victory to lead the Simmons College softball team in a doubleheader split with host Suffolk University winning the opener, 9-4, and the Sharks taking the nightcap, 2-1, in a Great Northeast Athletic Conference showdown at American Legion Playground in East Boston, Mass.
  • Softball to Participate in Coaches vs. Cancer Program on April 11
    April 09, 2015
    BOSTON, Mass. – The Simmons College softball team and Head Coach Anne Forsythe will team up with the American Cancer Society and participate in the Coaches vs. Cancer initiative on Saturday, April 11.
  • Cunningham, Backhaus Lead Softball in Split at St. Joseph's (ME), 5-1, 0-2
    April 07, 2015
    STANDISH, Maine - Seniors Hannah Cunningham (Cotuit, Mass.) and Lauren Backhaus (Windsor, Conn.) each knocked in a pair of runs to lead the Simmons College softball team to a 5-1 game one victory over host Saint Joseph's College (Maine), before the Monks took the nightcap, 2-0, in a Great Northeast Athletic Conference twinbill today at Bailey Field in Standish, Maine.
  • Backhaus, Nelson Lead Softball to Sweep over St. Joseph (CT), 4-3, 6-1
    April 04, 2015
    WEST HAVEN, Conn. – Senior starting pitcher Lauren Backhaus (Windsor, Conn.) and first year hurler Juliet Nelson (Cumberland, R.I.) tossed back-to-back complete game victories to lead the Simmons College softball team to a sweep over University of Saint Joseph (Conn.), winning the first game, 4-3, and the night cap, 6-1, in a Great Northeast Athletic Conference twinbill tonight at West Haven High School in West Haven, Conn.
  • Cunningham Falls Short of Cycle in Softball Split at Mount Ida, 14-2, 4-7
    April 03, 2015
    NEWTON, Mass. – Five Simmons College softball players knocked in multiple runs in an opening game 14-2 victory over host Mount Ida College in a Great Northeast Athletic Conference doubleheader at Alumni Field in Newton, Mass. The Mustangs took the night cap, 7-4.
  • Softball Splits with Emmanuel, 0-4, 5-2
    April 01, 2015
    BOSTON, Mass. - The Simmons College softball team dropped the first game of a Great Northeast Athletic Conference double-header with Emmanuel College, 4-0, but rebounded to take the night cap, 5-2, this evening at Roberto Clemente Field in Boston, Mass.
  • Nelson Named GNAC Softball Rookie of the Week
    March 30, 2015
    WINTHROP, Mass. – Simmons College’s Juliet Nelson (Cumberland, R.I.) was named the Great Northeast Athletic Conference Softball Rookie of the Week for the week of March 23-29, it was announced today by the league.
  • Caracciolo, Guillotte Lead Softball to Sweep at Rivier, 9-6, 16-7
    March 29, 2015
    NASHUA, N.H. - Junior Mikaela Caracciolo (North Attleboro, Mass.) homered and drove in four runs in the first game and sophomore Kat Guillotte (New Bedord, Mass.) did the same in the night cap to give the Simmons College softball team a Great Northeast Athletic Conference double-header sweep over host Rivier University this afternoon at Raider Field in Nashua, N.H.
  • Backhaus Named GNAC Softball Pitcher of the Week
    March 16, 2015
    WINTHROP, Mass. – Simmons College’s Lauren Backhaus (Windsor, Conn.) was named the Great Northeast Athletic Conference Softball Pitcher of the Week for the week of March 9-15, it was announced today by the league.
  • Softball Drops Two to Close Final Day of Florida Trip; Falling to Anderson, 5-0, and Bowdoin, 6-3
    March 13, 2015
    CLERMONT, Fla. - The Simmons College softball team was defeated by Anderson University, 5-0, and Bowdoin College, 6-3, in a pair of evening contests at the 2015 Spring Games at the National Training Center in Clermont, Fla.
  • Nosky Leads Softball over Monmouth, 6-3
    March 13, 2015
    CLERMONT, Fla. - Sophomore designated player Katie Nosky (Dedham, Mass.) knocked in three runs to lead the Simmons College softball team to a 6-3 victory over Monmouth College (Ill.) this afternoon at the 2015 Spring Games at Hancock Park in Clermont, Fla.
  • Backhaus Leads Softball Past Northwestern (Minn.), 8-0
    March 12, 2015
    CLERMONT, Fla. - Senior starting pitcher Lauren Backhaus (Windsor, Conn.) hurled a shutout and knocked in a pair of runs with three hits to lead the Simmons College softball team to a 8-0 victory over University of Northwestern (Minn.) in six innings this morning at the 2015 Spring Games at the National Training Center in Clermont, Fla.
  • Softball vs. Gordon Canceled Due to Rain
    March 12, 2015
    CLERMONT, Fla. - The Simmons College softball team's game vs. Gordon College has been canceled due to unplayable field conditions as a result of heavy rain. The contest was scheduled for a 9:00 a.m. first pitch at the National Training Center Field Five in Clermont, Fla.
  • Softball Defeats Westfield State, 7-1; Falls to Wittenberg, 6-1
    March 10, 2015
    WINTER PARK, Fla. – The Simmons College softball team was the beneficiary and the victim of one big inning in its 7-1 victory over Westfield State University and its 6-1 loss to Wittenberg University, respectively, this morning at the Foundation Academy Fields in Winter Park, Fla. as part of the 2015 Spring Games.
  • Softball Edged by Monmouth (4-3 in Eight) and Hood (3-2)
    March 09, 2015
    CLERMONT, Fla. – The Simmons College softball team dropped a pair of games to cap the opening day of its season at the 2015 Spring Games at National Training Center in Clermont, Fla., falling to Monmouth College (Ill.), 4-3, in the eighth inning and 3-2 to Hood College. The Sharks fall to 0-3 on the season, while Monmouth improves to 2-1 and Hood evens its record at 1-1.
  • Softball Falls to WPI, 4-1, in Season Opener
    March 09, 2015
    CLERMONT, Fla. – The Simmons College softball team was defeated by Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 4-1, this morning at the 2015 Spring Games at the National Training Center in Clermont, Fla. The Sharks fall to 0-1 in their season opener, while the Engineers improve to a perfect 3-0.
  • Softball Picked Second in GNAC Coaches Poll; Sharks Look to Challenge for Title Once Again
    March 07, 2015
    BOSTON, Mass. - The Simmons College softball team was one game away from winning the Great Northeast Athletic Conference championship a year ago and heads into the 2015 season looking for another shot at the crown.
  • Softball Names Backhaus, Cunningham, Caracciolo and White Captains for 2015
    March 03, 2015
    BOSTON, Mass. – The Simmons College softball team named Lauren Backhaus (Windsor, Conn.), Hannah Cunningham (Cotuit, Mass.), Mikaela Caracciolo (North Attleboro, Mass.) and Heather White (Westfield, Mass.) as its Quad-Captains for the 2015 season, it was announced by Head Coach Anne Forsythe.
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  • Sat, 04/27 Softball at Johnson & Wales (RI) W, 7-4 (Final) RC | BX | V
  • Sat, 04/27 Softball at Johnson & Wales (RI) L, 6-0 (Final) BX | V
  • Wed, 04/24 Softball vs. Emmanuel (Mass.) L, 5-3 (Final) RC | BX | V | Program
  • Wed, 04/24 Softball vs. Emmanuel (Mass.) L, 3-1 (Final - 8 innings) RC | BX | V | Program
  • Sun, 04/21 Softball vs. Rivier L, 5-0 (Final) RC | BX | V