An extra innings loss capped a disappointing Great South Athletic Conference opener as Wesleyan College dropped both ends of a double header to league leading Maryville College on Monday night.
In the opener, Maryville (10-12, 3-1 GSAC) took advantage of a crucial Wesleyan error after Chastity Smith and Alana Von Hoy put together back-to-back RBI singles in a three-run second inning. The Scots would extend the lead to seven runs as they cruised to a 7-1 victory in game one. The loss spoiled a 3-for-3 effort from leadoff hitter Belle Thomas for the Pioneers (1-16, 0-2 GSAC).
Katie Beckham’s home run in the eighth inning ended the Pioneers hope of an upset, falling in game two, 3-1. The Pioneers and the Scots traded runs in the first inning. Thomas sparked the Wesleyan offense, taking advantage of a hit-by-pitch and sacrifice fly by DaLin Gillis to score. A pitcher’s duel ensued for the remainder of the game with Sarah Reeder limiting Wesleyan to just two more hits and Cheyenne Siebenaler allowing 10 hits over the course of the game before falling victim to Beckham’s blast.
“I’m really proud of our girl’s effort today,” stated Wesleyan Head Coach Shannon Fevella. “I was pleased at how we bounced back from the loss in the first game to take them to extra innings in the second. Maryville is the best we’re going to see and we played with them, so it hurts to lose in extra innings, but it’s also promising because we are showing significant improvement.”
The Pioneers return to the field on Wednesday, April 1 when they travel to Piedmont College to make up a doubleheader that was postponed last week due to inclement weather. First pitch is at 5:00pm.
Monday, March 30, 2009
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
WESLEYAN SOFTBALL PICKS UP FIRST WIN OF SEASON
The Pioneers of Wesleyan College picked up their first win of the season on Wednesday night, defeating Southern Wesleyan University 3-2 in 10 innings. Wesleyan lost the second game of the doubleheader 4-0.
In the day’s first game, senior pitcher DaLin Gillis carried a no-hitter into the eighth inning for the Pioneers (1-14) before giving up her first hit of the game to freshman pinch hitter Christy Hudson. Hudson’s single allowed the Lady Warriors to score the first run of the game, but Wesleyan would answer at the bottom of the inning with an RBI single by Gillis that scored Brittany Jones.
In the tenth inning, Southern Wesleyan (9-15) had runners on second and third with only one out, but the Pioneers defense was able to hold the runners and get out of the inning without allowing the Lady Warriors to score. Southern Wesleyan pitcher Teann Pilgrim began the bottom of the tenth inning with a strikeout, but the Pioneer offense would respond in their very next at bat. Sophomore Belle Thomas singled to right field, which allowed senior Maddie Allsup, who was placed at second base at the beginning of the inning, to score the game’s winning run.
Gillis finished the game with eight strikeouts, while allowing only three hits and walking two.
“I’m extremely proud of our girls for their effort today,” stated Wesleyan Head Coach Shannon Fevella. “DaLin played great giving us the no-hitter through seven innings, and we were able to dig deep and pull out the win.”
In the second game, Southern Wesleyan’s Breanna McMillan scored a run in the second inning to give the Lady Warriors an early lead that they would maintain throughout the game. They would add three more runs during the seventh inning to put the Pioneers away for good. Wesleyan was able to generate only five hits during the game and once again struggled to find their rhythm on offense.
The Pioneers return to the diamond on Wednesday, March 25, when they travel to Piedmont College to begin Great South Athletic Conference action in a doubleheader beginning at 5:00pm.
In the day’s first game, senior pitcher DaLin Gillis carried a no-hitter into the eighth inning for the Pioneers (1-14) before giving up her first hit of the game to freshman pinch hitter Christy Hudson. Hudson’s single allowed the Lady Warriors to score the first run of the game, but Wesleyan would answer at the bottom of the inning with an RBI single by Gillis that scored Brittany Jones.
In the tenth inning, Southern Wesleyan (9-15) had runners on second and third with only one out, but the Pioneers defense was able to hold the runners and get out of the inning without allowing the Lady Warriors to score. Southern Wesleyan pitcher Teann Pilgrim began the bottom of the tenth inning with a strikeout, but the Pioneer offense would respond in their very next at bat. Sophomore Belle Thomas singled to right field, which allowed senior Maddie Allsup, who was placed at second base at the beginning of the inning, to score the game’s winning run.
Gillis finished the game with eight strikeouts, while allowing only three hits and walking two.
“I’m extremely proud of our girls for their effort today,” stated Wesleyan Head Coach Shannon Fevella. “DaLin played great giving us the no-hitter through seven innings, and we were able to dig deep and pull out the win.”
In the second game, Southern Wesleyan’s Breanna McMillan scored a run in the second inning to give the Lady Warriors an early lead that they would maintain throughout the game. They would add three more runs during the seventh inning to put the Pioneers away for good. Wesleyan was able to generate only five hits during the game and once again struggled to find their rhythm on offense.
The Pioneers return to the diamond on Wednesday, March 25, when they travel to Piedmont College to begin Great South Athletic Conference action in a doubleheader beginning at 5:00pm.
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Wesleyan Softball Returns to the Diamond Against Southern Wesleyan
After a lay-off of nearly two weeks, the Wesleyan College (0-13) softball team returns to action on Wednesday when they face off with the Warriors of Southern Wesleyan University (8-14).
In a doubleheader played earlier this season, Wesleyan lost to Southern Wesleyan 5-4 and 6-2. The Pioneers had opportunities to pull out a victory in both games but came up a little short; however, Wesleyan finished the day with a total of 16 hits and found an offensive rhythm that had been missing prior to those games.
The Warriors are led offensively by senior second baseman Lauren Angel, who is pacing Southern Wesleyan with a 0.390 batting average and 16 hits. From the mound, junior Breanna McMillan has taken control with a 1.33 ERA and 31 strikeouts over the course of seven games.
The Pioneers will look to junior pitcher Cheyanne Siebenaler to give them a lift both from the mound and at the plate. Siebenaler leads Wesleyan with a 0.300 batting average and has accumulated nine hits over the course of the season.
First pitch is at 4:00pm at the Mathews Athletic Complex and admission is free.
In a doubleheader played earlier this season, Wesleyan lost to Southern Wesleyan 5-4 and 6-2. The Pioneers had opportunities to pull out a victory in both games but came up a little short; however, Wesleyan finished the day with a total of 16 hits and found an offensive rhythm that had been missing prior to those games.
The Warriors are led offensively by senior second baseman Lauren Angel, who is pacing Southern Wesleyan with a 0.390 batting average and 16 hits. From the mound, junior Breanna McMillan has taken control with a 1.33 ERA and 31 strikeouts over the course of seven games.
The Pioneers will look to junior pitcher Cheyanne Siebenaler to give them a lift both from the mound and at the plate. Siebenaler leads Wesleyan with a 0.300 batting average and has accumulated nine hits over the course of the season.
First pitch is at 4:00pm at the Mathews Athletic Complex and admission is free.
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Wesleyan Scores High Marks at GSU Hunt Seat Show
Wesleyan's hunt seat riders made a good showing at Georgia Southwestern University this past weekend.
On Saturday, sophomores Christy Mann and Alexa Kister both finished 6th in Intermediate Fences. Kister also earned 4th place in Intermediate Flats. Junior Naeemah Johnson and sophomore Lorikim Morris rounded out the first day of competition with 2nd and 3rd place finishes, respectively, in the Walk/Trot.
On Sunday, Mann bested her previous day's scores with 4th place in Intermediate Fences and 2nd place in Intermediate Flats. Similarly, Kister picked up a 5th place finish in intermediate Fences. Johnson remained consistent with another 2nd place ribbon in the Walk/Trot, while senior Amanda Dotson placed 5th in the Advanced Walk/Trot/Canter.
Wesleyan was ranked 7th on the first day of competition, and rose to 5th place by the end of the show.
On Saturday, sophomores Christy Mann and Alexa Kister both finished 6th in Intermediate Fences. Kister also earned 4th place in Intermediate Flats. Junior Naeemah Johnson and sophomore Lorikim Morris rounded out the first day of competition with 2nd and 3rd place finishes, respectively, in the Walk/Trot.
On Sunday, Mann bested her previous day's scores with 4th place in Intermediate Fences and 2nd place in Intermediate Flats. Similarly, Kister picked up a 5th place finish in intermediate Fences. Johnson remained consistent with another 2nd place ribbon in the Walk/Trot, while senior Amanda Dotson placed 5th in the Advanced Walk/Trot/Canter.
Wesleyan was ranked 7th on the first day of competition, and rose to 5th place by the end of the show.
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
BRE' SOLOMON NAMED GSAC ALL-FRESHMAN
Forward Bre' Solomon earned Great South Athletic Conference All-Freshman accolades after concluding a season in which she led the conference in rebounding.
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Solomon is a native of Kingsland, Ga.
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Solomon is a native of Kingsland, Ga.
WESLEYAN UPSET BID FALLS SHORT at AGNES SCOTT
Wesleyan College held the lead late in the first half before second-seeded Agnes Scott College pulled away after halftime in a 53-39 loss in the first round of the Great South Athletic Conference Tournament.
The Pioneers trailed by just a point at the intermission in large part because of a seven point advantage held by the Scotties at the foul line. Wesleyan (5-19) saw their offense abandon them in the second half, scoring just 12 points.
Kassie Epps scored a team-best nine points in the loss while Bre' Solomon added eight rebounds and three blocks for Wesleyan. Morgan Smith scored 23 points to pace Agnes Scott.
Wesleyan's five wins exceeded the program's win total from the previous four seasons combined.
The Pioneers trailed by just a point at the intermission in large part because of a seven point advantage held by the Scotties at the foul line. Wesleyan (5-19) saw their offense abandon them in the second half, scoring just 12 points.
Kassie Epps scored a team-best nine points in the loss while Bre' Solomon added eight rebounds and three blocks for Wesleyan. Morgan Smith scored 23 points to pace Agnes Scott.
Wesleyan's five wins exceeded the program's win total from the previous four seasons combined.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
GILLIS FANS 16 AS WESLEYAN SWEEPS ANDREW COLLEGE
The Wesleyan College softball team picked up two more wins over Andrew College on Tuesday evening, defeating the Lady Tigers 5-3 and 3-1. The Pioneers rediscovered their offensive rhythm, picking up a combined 17 hits over the course of the two games.
In the day’s first game, Wesleyan jumped on the Lady Tigers early when sophomore Ashley Jackson hit a three-run homerun over the center field wall in the first inning. However, Andrew tied the score at three in the third inning, with hits by Kayla Lumley, Brittany Ellington and Brandie Monroe. The game remained tied until a single by Lacie King in the fifth inning scored Jackson once again and allowed the Pioneers to regain the lead for good. Wesleyan tacked on an extra run in the sixth inning to solidify the win and give freshman Brittany Jones her first collegiate win. Jones pitched a complete game, striking out nine while surrendering only three hits.
The Pioneers continued their winning ways in game two on the heels of senior pitcher DaLin Gillis, who struck out 16 batters while allowing only four hits. Offensively, the Pioneers picked up eight hits in game two paced by Denise Ramey (3-for-4, RBI), Lacie King (2-for-3) and Cheyanne Siebenaler (1-for-2, 2B).
The Pioneers wrap up their home-stand on Friday, March 6, taking on Millsaps College in a doubleheader beginning at 5:00pm.
In the day’s first game, Wesleyan jumped on the Lady Tigers early when sophomore Ashley Jackson hit a three-run homerun over the center field wall in the first inning. However, Andrew tied the score at three in the third inning, with hits by Kayla Lumley, Brittany Ellington and Brandie Monroe. The game remained tied until a single by Lacie King in the fifth inning scored Jackson once again and allowed the Pioneers to regain the lead for good. Wesleyan tacked on an extra run in the sixth inning to solidify the win and give freshman Brittany Jones her first collegiate win. Jones pitched a complete game, striking out nine while surrendering only three hits.
The Pioneers continued their winning ways in game two on the heels of senior pitcher DaLin Gillis, who struck out 16 batters while allowing only four hits. Offensively, the Pioneers picked up eight hits in game two paced by Denise Ramey (3-for-4, RBI), Lacie King (2-for-3) and Cheyanne Siebenaler (1-for-2, 2B).
The Pioneers wrap up their home-stand on Friday, March 6, taking on Millsaps College in a doubleheader beginning at 5:00pm.
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