Colonial States Athletic Conference

2009 Softball Final Standings

2009 Softball Pre-Season Coaches' Poll

Knights Picked to Finish First in CSAC Coaches’ Poll

Aston, Pa. – Neumann College’s Softball team has been selected as the pre-season favorite in the Colonial States Athletic Conference (CSAC) coaches’ poll. The 2008 conference champion received nine of twelve possible first-place votes for a total of 139 points, finishing ahead of Gwynedd-Mercy College.

"We are honored to have been chosen by the coaches as the pre-season favorite,” said Head Coach Bill Saar. “We are excited to have the opportunity to defend our 2008 conference title and play for the first Colonial States Athletic Conference championship."

Under Saar’s guidance, Knights Softball made program history in 2008 when the team earned its first victory ever in the NCAA Regional Tournament.

Gwynedd-Mercy College earned a total of 130 points and the remaining three first-place votes to finish second in the poll. Marywood University was selected third with 118 points and Cabrini College rounded out the top four with 107 points.

Centenary College (87), Cedar Crest College (84), Immaculata University (62), Philadelphia Biblical University (61), Baptist Bible College (56), Keystone College (50), College of Notre Dame (26) and Rosemont College (16) rounded out the voting.

The 2009 CSAC Softball Championship will feature the top six teams in the conference and will begin with single elimination, first round action on Wednesday, April 29, 2009 at the #3 and #4 seeds. The Championship Finals will take place at the number one seed on Saturday and Sunday, May 2 and 3, 2009.

2009 Softball All-CSAC Awards

Rookie of the Year: Stephanie Kreiser, Baptist Bible College

Player of the Year: Angela Sebasto, Neumann College  

Coach of the Year: Kim Broking, Centenary College

First Team All-Conference:

First Base

*Jen Goslin, Neumann College

Second Base

*Erika Cook, Marywood University

Third Base

*Kristie Sandefur, Cabrini College

Shortstop

Stephanie Kreiser, Baptist Bible College

Catcher

*Caitlin Hanrahan, Neumann College

Designated Hitter

Kaitlyn Brennan, Marywood University

Utility Player

Megan Thomas, Keystone College

Outfield

Jessica Ogden, Philadelphia Biblical University

Sarah Campbell, Cedar Crest College

Gabrielle Lulias, Neumann College

Pitchers

*Angela Sebasto, Neumann College

Mallory Gable, Marywood University

Sarah Olsen, Centenary College

*Repeat Selection

Second Team All-Conference:

First Base

Ali Knapp, Centenary College

Second Base

Lauren Strack, Neumann College

Third Base

Megan Mazur, Neumann College

Shortstop

*Kim Kirkpatrick, Neumann College

Catcher

Jennifer Smull, Gwynedd-Mercy College

Designated Hitters

Angela Shookster, Cabrini College

Caitlin Veverka, Centenary College

Utility Player

Caitlin Hadzmichalis, Marywood University

Outfield

Lorena Papa, Centenary College

Kim Kwitoski, Keystone College

Kim Lope, Marywood University

Pitcher

*Allison Holland, Cedar Crest College

*Repeat Selection

Honorable Mention:

Kim Flanagan, Marywood University

Lauren Roth, Philadelphia Biblical University

Danielle Dundas, Centenary College

Melissa Fetter, Immaculata University

Jolyn Veres, Centenary College

Colleen Regan, Marywood University

Sabrina Johnson, Keystone College

CSAC Sportsmanship Award Recipients:

Renee Korb, Baptist Bible College

Liz Zimmer, Cabrini College

Danielle Freeman, Cedar Crest College

Jenna Wendolowski, Centenary College

Kitty Ellis, College of Notre Dame

Nicole Cassidy, Gwynedd-Mercy College

Valerie Rutt-Guerriere, Immaculata University

Meagan Cunningham, Keystone College

Miranda Sorber, Marywood University

Stephanie Marrone, Neumann College

Bethany Hill, Philadelphia Biblical University

Abby Schwartz, Rosemont College

May 4, 2009

Player of the Week

Centenary College’s Megan Dunne (Jr., OF, Frenchtown, N.J. / Delaware Valley Regional) was named the Colonial States Athletic Conference (CSAC) Softball Player of the Week for the week ending May 3rd. Dunne batted .286 in seven at-bats, tallying two runs on two hits, with one double and one RBI. With a slugging percentage of .429 and an on-base percentage of .286, Dunne led the Cyclones to a 2-0 week in non-conference play.

Pitcher of the Week

Centenary College’s Kristin Duburow (Soph., Pitcher, Manahawkin, N.J. / Southern Regional) was named the Colonial States Athletic Conference (CSAC) Softball Pitcher of the Week for the week ending May 3rd. Olsen pitched a complete game against Drew, striking out four, holding opponents to a .172 batting average and giving up only one earned run in the Cyclone’s 2-1 victory.

April 27, 2009

Player of the Week

Cabrini College’s Kristie Sandefur (Sr., 3B, Philadelphia, Pa. / Neumann-Goretti) was named the Colonial States Athletic Conference (CSAC) Softball Player of the Week for the week ending April 26th. Sandefur hit .478 in 23 at-bats, tallying eight runs on 11 hits, with three doubles, one triple, three home runs and 10 RBI. With a team-best slugging percentage of 1.087, Sandefur led the Cavaliers to a 6-0 week in conference play.

Honor Roll

Sarah Campbell, Cedar Crest College (Sr., CF, Plainfield, Ill. / Easton), hit .476 in 21 at-bats, notching nine runs on ten hits, with two doubles, three home runs and 12 RBI, ending the week with a .733 slugging percentage and a .461 on-base percentage as the Falcons went 2-4 in conference play.

Michelle Bissell, Gwynedd-Mercy College (Sr., SS, Folsom, Pa. / Academy Park), hit .450 in 20 at-bats, notching seven runs on nine hits, with three doubles, one triple, one home run and 9 RBI, ending the week with a .850 slugging percentage and leading the Griffins to a 5-1 week in conference play.

Pitcher of the Week

Centenary College’s Sarah Olsen (Soph., Pitcher, Lake Hopatcong, N.J. / Pope John XXIII) was named the Colonial States Athletic Conference (CSAC) Softball Pitcher of the Week for the week ending April 26th. Olsen appeared in five games this week, throwing three complete games, including two shutouts, pitching 29 innings and striking out 27. Olsen held opponents to a .157 batting average while leading the Cyclones to a 4-2 week in conference play.

Honor Roll

Liz Zimmer, Cabrini College (Jr., Pitcher, Richboro, Pa. / Council Rock North), tallied a 3-0 record and team best 1.71 ERA, notching 22 strikeouts in 21 innings and leading the Cavaliers to a 6-0 week in conference play.

Brianna Seckinger, Gwynedd-Mercy College (Soph., Pitcher, Churchville, Pa. / Council Rock South), struck out 27 in 16 innings and holding opponents to a .224 batting average, leading the Griffins to a 5-1 CSAC record for the week.

April 20, 2009

Player of the Week

Marywood University’s Erika Cook (Sr., 2B, Wyalusing, Pa. / Wyalusing Valley) was named the Colonial States Athletic Conference (CSAC) Softball Player of the Week for the week ending April 19th. Cook hit .500 in 26 at-bats, tallying 13 runs on 13 hits, two doubles, four triples, one home run and two RBI. Cook reached the 200-career hit milestone, finishing the week with a 1.000 slugging percentage, a .897 on-base percentage, five stolen bases in five attempts, 19 putouts and 13 assists, and leading the Pacers to a 7-1 (5-1 CSAC) record for the week.

Honor Roll

Kimberly Kirkpatrick, Neumann College (Soph., SS, Springfield, Pa. / Springfield), hit .444 in 18 at-bats, notching five runs on eight hits, one double, one triple, two home runs and eight RBI, ending the week with .944 slugging and .444 on-base percentages as the Knights went 6-0 in CSAC play for the week.

Angelica Ruiz, Centenary College (Fr., 2B, Bergenfield, N.J. / Bergenfield), hit. .353 in 17 at-bats, notching seven runs on six hits, two doubles, and five RBI, ending the week with a .471 slugging percentage and a .476 on-base percentage as the Cyclones went 5-1 in conference play for the week.

Pitcher of the Week

Cedar Crest College’s Allison Holland (Sr., Pitcher, Mercersburg, Pa. / James Buchanan) was named the Colonial States Athletic Conference (CSAC) Softball Pitcher of the Week for the week ending April 19th. Holland threw six complete games, including two shutouts, pitching 36 innings, striking out 56 and holding opponents to a .191 batting average. Ending the week with a 1.70 ERA, Holland led the Falcons to a 4-2 (2-2 CSAC) record for the week.

Honor Roll

Melissa Fetter, Immaculata University (Sr., Pitcher, Springfield, Pa. / Cardinal O’Hara), appeared in two games this week, striking out 12 in 10 innings and holding opponents to a .147 batting average as the Mighty Macs went 3-1 in conference play for the week.

Angela Sebasto, Neumann College (Sr., Pitcher, Trenton, N.J. / McCorristin), appeared in three games this week, striking out 33 in 21 innings pitched and holding opponents to a .129 batting average as the Knights went 6-0 record in conference play for the week.

April 13, 2009

Player of the Week

Cabrini College’s Kristie Sandefur (Sr., 3B, Philadelphia, Pa. / Neumann-Goretti) was named the Colonial States Athletic Conference (CSAC) Softball Player of the Week for the week ending April 12th. Sandefur hit .571 in 14 at-bats, notching five runs on eight hits, two doubles, one triple, two home runs and seven RBI. Sandefur finished the week with a 1.286 slugging percentage, a .571 on-base percentage, one stolen base and five assists as the Cavaliers went 2-2 (2-0 CSAC) for the week.

Honor Roll

Sabrina Johnson, Keystone College (Fr., IF/OF, Muncy, Pa. / Muncy), hot .400 in 20 at-bats, notching three runs on eight hits, two doubles and two RBI, with a .500 slugging percentage and a .888 fielding percentage as the Giants went 2-4 (2-2 CSAC) for the week.

Angelica Ruiz, Centenary College (Fr., 2B, Bergenfield, N.J. / Bergenfield) hit. .333 in six at-bats, notching two runs on two hits, and one RBI, ending the week with a .333 slugging percentage and a .429 on-base percentage as the Cyclones went 2-0 in conference play for the week.

Pitcher of the Week

Keystone College’s Meagan Cunningham (Jr., Pitcher, Bethlehem, Pa. / Bethlehem Catholic) was named the Colonial States Athletic Conference (CSAC) Softball Pitcher of the Week for the week ending April 12th. Cunningham threw four complete games, including one shutout, pitching 28 innings and striking out 25. Ending the week with a 3.50 ERA, Cunningham set a career-high in strikeouts with 14 in one game, leading the Giants to a 2-4 (2-2 CSAC) week.

Honor Roll

Sarah Olsen, Centenary College (Soph., Pitcher, Lake Hopatcong, N.J. / Pope John XXIII), appeared in two games this week, striking out 11 in 7.1 innings and holding opponents to a .130 batting average as the Cyclones went 2-0 in conference play for the week.

Brianna Seckinger, Gwynedd-Mercy College (Soph., Pitcher, Churchville, Pa. / Council Rock South), hurled a five-hitter in the second game of a doubleheader, striking out eight and walking two in seven innings, leading the Griffins to a 2-0 week in conference play.

April 6, 2009

Player of the Week

Immaculata University’s Melissa Fetter (Sr., OF, Springfield, Pa. / Cardinal O’Hara) was named the Colonial States Athletic Conference (CSAC) Softball Player of the Week for the week ending April 5th. Fetter hit .615 in 13 at-bats, notching five runs on eight hits, four doubles, two triples and three RBI. Fetter finished the week with a 1.231 slugging percentage, a .643 on-base percentage, one stolen base and six assists as the Mighty Macs went 2-2 in conference play for the week.

Honor Roll

Sabrini Johnson, Keystone College (Fr., IF/OF, Muncy, Pa. / Muncy) hit .500 in 16 at-bats, notching eight runs on eight hits, one triple and one RBI, with a .625 slugging percentage and .500 on-base percentage as the Giants went 3-1 in conference play for the week.

Angelica Ruiz, Centenary College (Fr., 2B, Bergenfield, N.J. / Bergenfield) hit. 714 in seven at-bats, bringing in five runs on five hits and notching one double and two RBI, with a .857 slugging percentage as the Cyclones went 2-0 in conference play for the week.

Pitcher of the Week

Neumann College’s Angela Sebasto (Sr., Pitcher, Trenton, N.J. / McCorriston) was named the Colonial States Athletic Conference (CSAC) Softball Pitcher of the Week for the week ending April 5th. Sebasto threw two complete games, including one shutout, pitching 11 innings and striking out 15. Ending the week with a 0.00 ERA and holding her opponents to a .079 batting average, Sebasto led the Knights to a 2-0 week in conference play.

Honor Roll

Meagan Cunningham, Keystone College (Jr., Pitcher, Bethlehem, Pa. / Bethlehem Catholic) pitched four complete games, including one complete game shutout, striking out 11 batters in 29 innings, giving up six earned runs and holding opponents to a .265 batting average as the Giants went 3-1 in CSAC play for the week.

Kristin Durborow, Centenary College (Soph., Pitcher, Manahawkin, N.J. / Southern Regional) pitched one complete game, striking out six in five innings, giving up one earned run and holding opponents to a .238 batting average, leading the Cyclones to a 2-0 week in conference play.

March 30, 2009

Player of the Week

Rosemont College’s Rebecca Zimmerman (Fr., SS, Lebanon, Pa. / Annville Cleona) was named the Colonial States Athletic Conference (CSAC) Softball Player of the Week for the week ending March 29th. Zimmerman hit .727 in 11 at-bats, notching five runs on eight hits, three doubles and one triple, and bringing in seven RBI. Zimmerman finished the week with a 1.181 slugging percentage, a .785 slugging percentage, 12 put-outs and four assists as the Ramblers went 0-4 (0-2 CSAC) for the week.

Honor Roll

Angela Shookster, Cabrini College (Fr., DP, Havertown, Pa. / Haverford) hit. .529 in 17 at-bats, notching four runs on nine hits, one double, three home runs and seven RBI, with a 1.118 slugging percentage and a .550 on-base percentage as the Cavaliers went 4-2 in conference play for the week.

Heather Trudgeon, Keystone College (Fr., 1B, Hackettstown, N.J. / Hackettstown) hit .400 in five at-bats, recording one run on two hits, one double and 2 RBI, a .600 slugging percentage and a .400 on-base percentage as the Giants went 1-1 in conference play for the week.

Pitcher of the Week

Neumann College’s Angela Sebasto (Sr., Pitcher, Trenton, N.J. / McCorriston) was named the Colonial States Athletic Conference (CSAC) Softball Pitcher of the Week for the week ending March 29th. Sebasto threw two complete game shutouts in three appearances, pitching 19 innings and striking out 24. Ending the week with a 0.37 ERA, Sebasto led the Knights to a 5-1 (3-1 CSAC) week.

Honor Roll

Mallory Gable, Marywood University (Sr., Pitcher, Hughestown, Pa. / Pittston Area) pitched 2 complete games with 16 strikeouts, allowing just two runs on nine hits and leading the Pacers to a 3-1 week in conference play.

Kristin Durborow, Centenary College (Soph., Pitcher, Manahawkin, N.J. / Southern Regional) pitched three complete games, striking out 18 in 20 innings pitched, leading the Cyclones to a 3-3 (2-2 CSAC) week.

March 23, 2009

Player of the Week

Marywood University’s Erika Cook (Sr., 2B, Wyalusing, Pa. / Wyalusing Valley) was named the Colonial States Athletic Conference (CSAC) Softball Player of the Week for the week ending March 22nd. Cook hit .426, with 12 hits, 10 runs, three doubles, three triples and four RBI. Cook had a .808 slugging percentage, a .857 on-base percentage and a perfect fielding percentage, went 4-for-5 in stolen bases and recorded 16 putouts and 16 assists, leading the Pacers to a 6-2 week in conference play.

Honor Roll

Jennifer Goslin, Neumann College (Jr., 1B, Coatesville, Pa. / Coatesville) hit .636 in 11 at-bats, notching four runs on seven hits, one double, three home runs, seven RBI, a 1.545 slugging percentage and 22 putouts as the Knights went 5-1 (4-0 CSAC) for the week.  

Carol Mastrosante, Immaculata University (Jr., 3B, Philadelphia, Pa. / Bishop McDevitt) hit .421 in 19 at-bats, recording four runs on eight hits, three doubles, three home runs, 8 RBI, a 1.053 slugging percentage, four putouts and seven assists as the Mighty Macs went 2-4 (2-2 CSAC) for the week.

Pitcher of the Week

Neumann College’s Angela Sebasto (Sr., Pitcher, Trenton, N.J. / McCorriston) was named the Colonial States Athletic Conference (CSAC) Softball Pitcher of the Week for the week ending March 22nd. Sebasto pitched a perfect game in a victory over Keystone College and ended the week with 21 strikeouts and a .054 opponents’ batting average. Her performance on the mound led the Knights to a 5-1 (4-0 CSAC) week.

Honor Roll

Allison Holland, Cedar Crest College (Sr., Pitcher, Mercersburg, Pa. / James Buchanan) struck out 30 and allowing five runs in four games, including back-to-back shutouts of Rosemont College, as the Falcons went 3-1 in conference play for the week.

Mallory Gable, Marywood University (Sr., Pitcher, Hughestown, Pa. / Pittston Area) pitched two complete games, striking out 18 and allowing just one run in two victories, leading the Pacers to a 6-2 week in conference play.

March 16, 2009

Player of the Week

Centenary College’s Jolyn Veres (Sr., Catcher, Denville, N.J. / Morris Knolls) was named the Colonial States Athletic Conference (CSAC) Softball Player of the Week for the week ending March 15th. Veres hit .500 for the week, with three hits, five runs, one double, two triples and three RBI for the Cylcones, helping them go 2-0 in CSAC play for the week. Veres had a 1.333 slugging percentage and a .967 fielding percentage, went 2-for-2 in stolen bases and tallied 27 putouts for the week.

Honor Roll

Jennifer Goslin, Neumann College (Jr., 1B, Coatesville, Pa. / Coatesville) hit .750 in four at-bats, notching one run on three hits, three RBI, a .714 on-base percentage and 11 putouts as the Knights went 2-0 in CSAC play for the week.

Stephanie Keiser, Baptist Bible College (Fr., SS, Lebanon, Pa. / Achievement House) hit .455 in 11 at-bats, recording five runs on five hits, two doubles, one triple, one home run and five RBI as the Defenders went 2-0 in CSAC play for the week.

Pitcher of the Week

Centenary College’s Sarah Olsen (Soph., Pitcher, Lake Hopatcong, N.J. / Pope John XXIII) was named the Colonial States Athletic Conference (CSAC) Softball Pitcher of the Week for the week ending March 15th. Olsen pitched a complete game no-hitter in the Cyclones’ victory over College of Notre Dame, striking out 14 in five innings and allowing zero runs, helping the team to a 2-0 week in CSAC play.

Honor Roll

Angela Sebasto, Neumann College (Sr., Pitcher, Trenton, N.J. / McCorriston) allowed only one hit in six innings pitched in the Knights’ victory over Immaculata, notching ten strikeouts as the team went 2-0 in CSAC play for the week.

March 9, 2009

Player of the Week

Neumann College’s Angela Sebasto (Sr., DP/P/SS/2B, Trenton, N.J. / McCorristin) was named the Colonial States Athletic Conference (CSAC) Softball Player of the Week for the week ending March 8th. Sebasto batted .500 for the week, with 10 hits, five runs, two doubles, one home run and four RBI for the Knights, helping them go 3-3 in non-conference play for the week. Sebasto had a .750 slugging percentage and a 1.000 fielding percentage.

Pitcher of the Week

Cabrini College’s Liz Zimmer (Jr., Pitcher, Richboro, Pa. / Council Rock North) was named the Colonial States Athletic Conference (CSAC) Softball Pitcher of the Week for the week ending March 8th. Zimmer made two starts and pitched two complete games, earning the Cavalier’s only win of the week. Zimmer tallied one earned run and 16 strikeouts, including 14 strikeouts in the victory over Gallaudet, as the team went 1-3 in non-conference play.

March 2, 2009

Player of the Week

Neumann College’s Angela Sebasto (Sr., P, Trenton, N.J. / McCorristin) was named the Colonial States Athletic Conference (CSAC) Softball Player of the Week for the week ending March 1st. Sebasto hit .539, connecting for seven hits and recording three RBI and one run as the Knights went 1-3 to start the season.

2009 Softball Championships                    CSAC | NCAA | ECAC

CSAC Championship Tournament

First Round: Wednesday, April 29, 2009 (Single Elimination)
Game 1: #6 Gwynedd-Mercy 1, #3 Marywood 0 
Game 2: #5 Immaculata 6, #4 Cabrini 4


Championship: Saturday and Sunday, May 2 & 3, 2009 (Double Elimination)
Location: Neumann College, Aston, Pa.


Saturday:
Game 3: #2 Centenary 4, #6 Gwynedd-Mercy 3
Game 4: #1 Neumann 10, #5 Immaculata 0
Game 5: # 5 Immaculata 8, #6 Gwynedd-Mercy 0 (Gwynedd-Mercy Eliminated)
Game 6: #1 Neumann 2, #2 Centenary 1


Sunday: **NOTE: Due to weather, all games have been canceled.**
Game 7: #5 Immaculata vs. #2 Centenary
Game 8: Winner of Game 6 vs. Winner of Game 7
Game 9: If necessary

NCAA Championship Tournament

Thursday, May 7, 2009

Game 1: No. 5 Christopher Newport 3, No. 4 Bridgewater (Va.) 2
Game 2: No. 3 Emory 1, No. 6 LaGrange 0
Game 3: No. 7 Neumann 3, No. 2 Salisbury 0

Friday, May 8, 2009

Game 4: No. 4 Bridgewater 2, No. 1 Lynchburg 1

Game 5: No. 2 Salisbury 3, No. 6 LaGrange 1, 

Game 6: No. 3 Emory 6, No. 7 Neumann 0

Game 7: No. 1 Lynchburg 1, No. 5 Christopher Newport 0

Game 8: No. 2 Salisbury 8, No. 7 Neumann 0 (5 inn.)

ECAC Championship Tournament

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First Round - Wednesday, May 6

No. 4 Misericordia 4, No. 5 Frostburg State 3

Double Elimination (Day 1) - Saturday, May 9 at Juniata    

Game 1: No. 4 Misericordia 6, No. 1 Juniata 4

Game 2: No. 2 Centenary College 7, No. 3 Bethany College 6

Game 3: No. 3 Bethany College 1, No. 1 Juniata College 0 (Juniata Eliminated)

Game 4: No. 4 Misericordia University 13, No. 2 Centenary College 2

Double Elimination (Day 2) - Sunday, May 10 at Juniata
Game 5: No. 2 Centenary College 7, No. 3 Bethany College 6

Game 6: No. 2 Centenary College 6, No. 4 Misericordia University 1

Game 7: No. 4 Misericordia 3, No. 2 Centenary College 1