Saturday, March 31, 2012
Softball Postpones Doubleheader Until Tomorrow
Macon, Ga. - The softball doubleheader against Huntingdon College scheduled for today at 1:00 and 3:00 pm has been postponed until tomorrow due to inclement weather. Tomorrow's games will begin at 2:00 pm.
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Pioneers Blanked in GSAC Doubleheader
LaGrange, Ga. - Wesleyan College dropped both games of a Great South Athletic Conference doubleheader at LaGrange College on Wednesday night.
The Pioneers were blanked in both games, falling 15-0 and 16-0. Despite the score, first-year head coach Dickey Hightower felt encouraged.
"I was more proud of our effort tonight than I was in our win at Tennessee Temple," Hightower said. "We showed a lot more energy and enthusiasm the whole time."
The Pioneers return to the field on Saturday when they host Huntingdon College. The GSAC doubleheader will begin at 1:00at the MAC.
The Pioneers were blanked in both games, falling 15-0 and 16-0. Despite the score, first-year head coach Dickey Hightower felt encouraged.
"I was more proud of our effort tonight than I was in our win at Tennessee Temple," Hightower said. "We showed a lot more energy and enthusiasm the whole time."
The Pioneers return to the field on Saturday when they host Huntingdon College. The GSAC doubleheader will begin at 1:00at the MAC.
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Tennis Falls One Point Shy of First GSAC Win
LaGrange College 5, Wesleyan College 4
Mar 26, 2012 at LaGrange, Ga.
Singles competition
1. Caroline Brashier (LCW) def. Lauren Mitchell (WC) 6-0, 6-0
2. Kelsey Ellison (LCW) def. Nozomi Hirai (WC) 6-2, 6-2
3. Brittany Gray (LCW) def. Katie McIntosh (WC) 6-2, 6-3
4. Anjelica Wilcox (LCW) def. Ashley Jackson (WC) 6-3, 6-2
5. Joanna Esposita (WC) def. Stephanie Harris (LCW) 3-6, 6-0, 6-4
6. Julia Shen (WC) def. Nicole Wilson (LCW) 6-2, 6-1
Doubles competition
1. Caroline Brashier/Kelsey Ellison (LCW) def. Lauren Mitchell/Joanna Esposita (WC) 8-0
2. Nozomi Hirai/Katie McIntosh (WC) def. Brittany Gray/Anjelica Wilcox (LCW) 8-3
3. Ashley Jackson/Julia Shen (WC) def. Stephanie Harris/Taylor Baldwin (LCW) 8-4
Head Coach Tom Bates:
"Our closest match yet, we jumped ahead by taking two of the three doubles matches, with Ashley Jackson and Julia Shen partnering to win 8-4 and Nozomi Hirai and Katie McIntosh also getting the victory. In singles, Wesleyan #1 Lauren Mitchell had a very tough draw against Caroline Brashier, who trained at RCS with Melanie Oudin a current WTA professional tennis player (She went pro instead of college). Lauren played very well and continues to improve as a freshman against veteran opponents. Joanna Esposita won her second match in less than a week coming back from a set down to beat Stephanie Harris, while Julia Shen scored her first singles win of the season to go along with her earlier doubles win. In the end we fell one match short of taking the overall, but this is the best showing yet of Wesleyan tennis."
Mar 26, 2012 at LaGrange, Ga.
Singles competition
1. Caroline Brashier (LCW) def. Lauren Mitchell (WC) 6-0, 6-0
2. Kelsey Ellison (LCW) def. Nozomi Hirai (WC) 6-2, 6-2
3. Brittany Gray (LCW) def. Katie McIntosh (WC) 6-2, 6-3
4. Anjelica Wilcox (LCW) def. Ashley Jackson (WC) 6-3, 6-2
5. Joanna Esposita (WC) def. Stephanie Harris (LCW) 3-6, 6-0, 6-4
6. Julia Shen (WC) def. Nicole Wilson (LCW) 6-2, 6-1
Doubles competition
1. Caroline Brashier/Kelsey Ellison (LCW) def. Lauren Mitchell/Joanna Esposita (WC) 8-0
2. Nozomi Hirai/Katie McIntosh (WC) def. Brittany Gray/Anjelica Wilcox (LCW) 8-3
3. Ashley Jackson/Julia Shen (WC) def. Stephanie Harris/Taylor Baldwin (LCW) 8-4
Head Coach Tom Bates:
"Our closest match yet, we jumped ahead by taking two of the three doubles matches, with Ashley Jackson and Julia Shen partnering to win 8-4 and Nozomi Hirai and Katie McIntosh also getting the victory. In singles, Wesleyan #1 Lauren Mitchell had a very tough draw against Caroline Brashier, who trained at RCS with Melanie Oudin a current WTA professional tennis player (She went pro instead of college). Lauren played very well and continues to improve as a freshman against veteran opponents. Joanna Esposita won her second match in less than a week coming back from a set down to beat Stephanie Harris, while Julia Shen scored her first singles win of the season to go along with her earlier doubles win. In the end we fell one match short of taking the overall, but this is the best showing yet of Wesleyan tennis."
Monday, March 26, 2012
Wesleyan Softball Splits with Tennessee Temple
Chattanooga, Tenn. - The Wesleyan College softball team picked up its fourth win of the season on Monday night when they defeated Tennessee Temple University by a score of 6-5.
The Pioneers jumped out to an early lead, but the Crusaders (1-21) battled back and took a two run lead into the seventh inning. Wesleyan (4-9) plated three runs in the top of the seventh and played solid defense in the bottom half of the inning to hold on for the win. Senior pitcher Kayla Lumley earned her second win of the season from the circle, while freshmen Colleen DeGraff and Christina Mayfield each picked up two hits to lead the way for the Pioneer offense.
Wesleyan lost the second game of the doubleheader by a score of 12-4 despite Lumley's 3-4 performance from the plate. The Crusaders stepped up their offense collecting 10 hits while holding the Pioneers to only six.
"We are glad to come away from today with a win," stated first year head coach Dickey Hightower. "We still have some things we need to work on but we are getting better. We're going to work on improving our level of intensity and focus during ball games so that we can be more consistent as the season progresses."
Wesleyan hits the field once again on Wednesday when they travel to LaGrange College for a doubleheader beginning at 5:00pm.
The Pioneers jumped out to an early lead, but the Crusaders (1-21) battled back and took a two run lead into the seventh inning. Wesleyan (4-9) plated three runs in the top of the seventh and played solid defense in the bottom half of the inning to hold on for the win. Senior pitcher Kayla Lumley earned her second win of the season from the circle, while freshmen Colleen DeGraff and Christina Mayfield each picked up two hits to lead the way for the Pioneer offense.
Wesleyan lost the second game of the doubleheader by a score of 12-4 despite Lumley's 3-4 performance from the plate. The Crusaders stepped up their offense collecting 10 hits while holding the Pioneers to only six.
"We are glad to come away from today with a win," stated first year head coach Dickey Hightower. "We still have some things we need to work on but we are getting better. We're going to work on improving our level of intensity and focus during ball games so that we can be more consistent as the season progresses."
Wesleyan hits the field once again on Wednesday when they travel to LaGrange College for a doubleheader beginning at 5:00pm.
Saturday, March 24, 2012
Wesleyan Softball Falls to Covenant
Macon, Ga. - The Wesleyan College softball team bounced back from a game one shutout to nearly pull off a game two upset against Great South Athletic Conference newcomer Covenant College on Saturday afternoon.
Box Score 1 | Box Score 2 | Season Stats
Covenant's Chelsea Krafft threw a three-hit shutout as the Scots picked up a 14-0 win in the first game of the day. Kayla Lumley, Colleen DeGraff and Morgan Cramer all singled in the loss.
After a short break, the Pioneers were able to regroup and jumped out to a 5-1 lead after the second inning. A single by Lumley drove in two Pioneer runs, which were followed by two more runs that were scored off of a triple by DeGraff.
Covenant brought Krafft back to the circle at the start of the third inning and she once again shut down the Pioneer offense. Wesleyan gathered six hits in the first two innings of the game but were only able to collect three more upon her return.
The Scots tied the game at 5-5 in the fourth inning before a couple of untimely errors in the fifth inning resulted in four more Covenant runs. Wesleyan tried to mount a seventh inning rally but were only able to muster two runs, ultimately dropping the contest by a score of 9-7.
Covenant moved to 13-6 (6-3) while Wesleyan fell to 3-8 (2-2). The Pioneers return to action on Monday when they travel to Tennessee Temple University in Chattanooga, Tenn. for a doubleheader.
Box Score 1 | Box Score 2 | Season Stats
Covenant's Chelsea Krafft threw a three-hit shutout as the Scots picked up a 14-0 win in the first game of the day. Kayla Lumley, Colleen DeGraff and Morgan Cramer all singled in the loss.
After a short break, the Pioneers were able to regroup and jumped out to a 5-1 lead after the second inning. A single by Lumley drove in two Pioneer runs, which were followed by two more runs that were scored off of a triple by DeGraff.
Covenant brought Krafft back to the circle at the start of the third inning and she once again shut down the Pioneer offense. Wesleyan gathered six hits in the first two innings of the game but were only able to collect three more upon her return.
The Scots tied the game at 5-5 in the fourth inning before a couple of untimely errors in the fifth inning resulted in four more Covenant runs. Wesleyan tried to mount a seventh inning rally but were only able to muster two runs, ultimately dropping the contest by a score of 9-7.
Covenant moved to 13-6 (6-3) while Wesleyan fell to 3-8 (2-2). The Pioneers return to action on Monday when they travel to Tennessee Temple University in Chattanooga, Tenn. for a doubleheader.
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Softball Drops Two to Agnes Scott
Decatur, Ga. - Agnes Scott's powerful offense was too much for the Wesleyan College softball team, which dropped both games of a non-conference doubleheader by scores of 18-1 and 9-1.
Senior Kayla Lumley and freshman Megan Trietsch managed the Pioneers only two hits in the first game of the day, while sophomore Morgan Cramer picked up the lone hit of game two.
Cramer moved to 2-3 from the circle after game one, while Lumley's game two loss moved her overall record to 1-3.
The Pioneers return to the diamond on Saturday afternoon when they host Covenant College. First pitch for the doubleheader is scheduled for 1:00pm.
Senior Kayla Lumley and freshman Megan Trietsch managed the Pioneers only two hits in the first game of the day, while sophomore Morgan Cramer picked up the lone hit of game two.
Cramer moved to 2-3 from the circle after game one, while Lumley's game two loss moved her overall record to 1-3.
The Pioneers return to the diamond on Saturday afternoon when they host Covenant College. First pitch for the doubleheader is scheduled for 1:00pm.
Saturday, March 17, 2012
Tennis Review: Week 4
Wesleyan tennis entered its fourth week of competition with a home-and-home series against in-state foe Reinhardt University.
The Pioneers lost the first match with Reinhardt on March 13 by a score of 6-0. The doubles team of Lauren Mitchell and Joanna Esposita were featureed in the team's best match, an 8-3 loss at No. 2 doubles.
Wesleyan got a chance to turn the tables on the Eagles on Thursday evening at the Mathews Athletic Complex. Despite claiming victories at No. 3 doubles and No. 6 singles due to Reinhardt injuries, Wesleyan could not build enough momentum in the remaining seven contests in a 7-2 loss.
Coach Tom Bates was encouraged by the results. "This was a rematch from Tuesday, and once again our girls continued to improve. Nozomi was battling point for point with Alejandra Bejarano, scholarship player from Columbia, and was tied at 3-3 in the first set. The second set was close before Nozomi was forced to retire from the match early in the second set."
"Lauren Mitchell played maybe her best match so far against a very powerful left handed oponent in Cassie Quast and always faces the best players on the other team at positions #1 and #2. Joanna Esposita continues to work hard, and has won at least a game in every match so far this year. Haley and Gloria received a walk over win when one of their doubles oponents was injured and was not able to play. Gloria also received the win in singles against that same player. Finally, Haley was actually improving in her match against Taylor, and with more practice time can be a great contributor on the team."
Wesleyan faces a busy week five that features three straight matches beginning with a Thursday afternoon match at GSAC rival LaGrange. They return home for a Friday contest versus Southeastern University and then wrap up the three-match stretch with a neutral site match against Salem College in Hilton Head.
The Pioneers lost the first match with Reinhardt on March 13 by a score of 6-0. The doubles team of Lauren Mitchell and Joanna Esposita were featureed in the team's best match, an 8-3 loss at No. 2 doubles.
Wesleyan got a chance to turn the tables on the Eagles on Thursday evening at the Mathews Athletic Complex. Despite claiming victories at No. 3 doubles and No. 6 singles due to Reinhardt injuries, Wesleyan could not build enough momentum in the remaining seven contests in a 7-2 loss.
Coach Tom Bates was encouraged by the results. "This was a rematch from Tuesday, and once again our girls continued to improve. Nozomi was battling point for point with Alejandra Bejarano, scholarship player from Columbia, and was tied at 3-3 in the first set. The second set was close before Nozomi was forced to retire from the match early in the second set."
"Lauren Mitchell played maybe her best match so far against a very powerful left handed oponent in Cassie Quast and always faces the best players on the other team at positions #1 and #2. Joanna Esposita continues to work hard, and has won at least a game in every match so far this year. Haley and Gloria received a walk over win when one of their doubles oponents was injured and was not able to play. Gloria also received the win in singles against that same player. Finally, Haley was actually improving in her match against Taylor, and with more practice time can be a great contributor on the team."
Wesleyan faces a busy week five that features three straight matches beginning with a Thursday afternoon match at GSAC rival LaGrange. They return home for a Friday contest versus Southeastern University and then wrap up the three-match stretch with a neutral site match against Salem College in Hilton Head.
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Wesleyan Opens GSAC Play with Sweep of Spelman
Macon, Ga. - Wesleyan College opened Great South Athletic Conference play with a sweep of visiting Spelman College at the Mathews Athletic Complex. The Pioneers run-ruled the Jaguars in both games, claiming 14-5 and 19-11 victories.
Box Score-1 | Box Score-2 | Season Stats
In the doubleheader's first game, Wesleyan scored 14 runs including three from center fielder Anna Jones. The Pioneers gave up two runs out of the gate to open the game, but answered with a five run bottom of the first to take control. Wesleyan scored in every frame on their way to run-ruling Spelman 14-5. Shay Jones led the offensive attack with a 2-for-3 game while driving in three runs. Colleen DeGraff, Tricia Velasco and Morgan Cramer each added two RBI. Kayla Lumley (1-2) earned her first win of the season with the complete game effort.
The nightcap featured high powered offense from both teams in the 19-11 Wesleyan victory. The teams combined for 30 runs and 23 hits in just five innings. Morgan Cramer's RBI single in the bottom of the fifth provided the final 8-run margin to seal the victory. Jones drove in four more runs while going 2-for-2 with three runs scored. DeGraff added a 3-for-5 day with three RBI and three runs. Cramer earned the victory after 3.0 innings of relief to improve to 2-2 for the season.
Wesleayn returns to action with a GSAC doubleheader at Maryville on Sunday.
Box Score-1 | Box Score-2 | Season Stats
In the doubleheader's first game, Wesleyan scored 14 runs including three from center fielder Anna Jones. The Pioneers gave up two runs out of the gate to open the game, but answered with a five run bottom of the first to take control. Wesleyan scored in every frame on their way to run-ruling Spelman 14-5. Shay Jones led the offensive attack with a 2-for-3 game while driving in three runs. Colleen DeGraff, Tricia Velasco and Morgan Cramer each added two RBI. Kayla Lumley (1-2) earned her first win of the season with the complete game effort.
The nightcap featured high powered offense from both teams in the 19-11 Wesleyan victory. The teams combined for 30 runs and 23 hits in just five innings. Morgan Cramer's RBI single in the bottom of the fifth provided the final 8-run margin to seal the victory. Jones drove in four more runs while going 2-for-2 with three runs scored. DeGraff added a 3-for-5 day with three RBI and three runs. Cramer earned the victory after 3.0 innings of relief to improve to 2-2 for the season.
Wesleayn returns to action with a GSAC doubleheader at Maryville on Sunday.
Sunday, March 4, 2012
Wesleyan Softball Earns First Win of the Season at Lauren Giddings Memorial Tournament
Decatur, Ga. - The Wesleyan College softball team picked up its first win of the season when they defeated Great South rival Spelman College in the first game of the Lauren Giddings Memorial Tournament by a score of 20-3.
Despite getting a late start due to stormy weather in the area, the Pioneers jumped on the Jaguars early, plating five runs in the first inning. Spelman took advantage of a Wesleyan error to score two runs of their own before the Pioneers picked up the pace offensively with a 6-run third inning and an 8-run fifth inning to round out the game.
As the team's leadoff batter, senior shortstop Kayla Lumley managed to draw five walks in the game, scoring runs on four of them. Freshman third baseman Colleen DeGraff went 3-5 from the plate, scoring three runs and adding three RBI. Senior catcher Tricia Velasco also sparked the Pioneer offense with a 2-3 performance at the plate, scoring three runs of her own while driving in two others.
Sophomore pitcher Morgan Cramer picked up her first collegiate win, giving up only three hits in five innings of work. The Macon, Ga., native recorded five strikeouts while walking four batters.
Wesleyan dropped games to host Agnes Scott and the University of the South to round out the tournament that was won by Brenau University. Lumley and DeGraff were named to the All-Tournament team for their performance over the course of the weekend.
The Pioneers return to action following spring break when they host Spelman in a doubleheader at the Mathews Athletic Complex. First pitch is set for 5:00pm.
Despite getting a late start due to stormy weather in the area, the Pioneers jumped on the Jaguars early, plating five runs in the first inning. Spelman took advantage of a Wesleyan error to score two runs of their own before the Pioneers picked up the pace offensively with a 6-run third inning and an 8-run fifth inning to round out the game.
As the team's leadoff batter, senior shortstop Kayla Lumley managed to draw five walks in the game, scoring runs on four of them. Freshman third baseman Colleen DeGraff went 3-5 from the plate, scoring three runs and adding three RBI. Senior catcher Tricia Velasco also sparked the Pioneer offense with a 2-3 performance at the plate, scoring three runs of her own while driving in two others.
Sophomore pitcher Morgan Cramer picked up her first collegiate win, giving up only three hits in five innings of work. The Macon, Ga., native recorded five strikeouts while walking four batters.
Wesleyan dropped games to host Agnes Scott and the University of the South to round out the tournament that was won by Brenau University. Lumley and DeGraff were named to the All-Tournament team for their performance over the course of the weekend.
The Pioneers return to action following spring break when they host Spelman in a doubleheader at the Mathews Athletic Complex. First pitch is set for 5:00pm.
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Wesleyan Softball to Compete in Lauren Giddings Memorial Tournament
Macon, Ga. - The Wesleyan College softball team will compete this weekend in the Lauren Giddings Memorial Tournament hosted by Agnes Scott College at Oakhurst Field in Decatur.
The tournament is being held in honor of Agnes Scott alumna Lauren Giddings, who was slain in Macon this past June. Giddings was a four year letter winner for the Scotties softball team and graduated from the college in 2006. She then moved to Macon, where she had recently graduated from Mercer University's School of Law before her life was tragically cut short last summer.
The Pioneers will open the tournament on Saturday morning at 10:00am against Great South rival Spelman College. The remainder of their game times and opponents will be determined based on a double elimination tournament format. Other schools competing in the event are Sewanee, Brenau and host Agnes Scott.
The tournament is being held in honor of Agnes Scott alumna Lauren Giddings, who was slain in Macon this past June. Giddings was a four year letter winner for the Scotties softball team and graduated from the college in 2006. She then moved to Macon, where she had recently graduated from Mercer University's School of Law before her life was tragically cut short last summer.
The Pioneers will open the tournament on Saturday morning at 10:00am against Great South rival Spelman College. The remainder of their game times and opponents will be determined based on a double elimination tournament format. Other schools competing in the event are Sewanee, Brenau and host Agnes Scott.
Wesleyan Falls to Piedmont in First GSAC Tennis Match of the Season
Piedmont College vs Wesleyan College (Feb 29, 2012)
Piedmont College 9, Wesleyan College 0
Singles competition
1. Katie Sailors (PCW) def. Nozomi Hirai (WC) 6-0, 6-0
2. Chelsea Prince (PCW) def. Katie McIntosh (WC) 6-1, 6-0
3. Meghan Smith (PCW) def. Ashley Jackson (WC) 6-1, 6-0
4. Morgan Reed (PCW) def. Tricia Velasco (WC) 6-0, 6-0
5. Ashley Fannon (PCW) def. Joanna Esposita (WC) 6-0, 6-1
6. Lauren Anderson (PCW) def. Haley Ward (WC) 6-0, 6-0
Doubles competition
1. Chelsea Prince/Meghan Smith (PCW) def. Nozomi Hirai/Ashley Jackson (WC) 8-0
2. Katie Sailors/Morgan Reed (PCW) def. Tricia Velasco/Haley Ward (WC) 8-0
3. Lauren Anderson/Ashley Fannon (PCW) def. Joanna Esposita/Gloria Oduyoye (WC) 8-0
Match Notes:
Wesleyan College 0-3
Piedmont College 9, Wesleyan College 0
Singles competition
1. Katie Sailors (PCW) def. Nozomi Hirai (WC) 6-0, 6-0
2. Chelsea Prince (PCW) def. Katie McIntosh (WC) 6-1, 6-0
3. Meghan Smith (PCW) def. Ashley Jackson (WC) 6-1, 6-0
4. Morgan Reed (PCW) def. Tricia Velasco (WC) 6-0, 6-0
5. Ashley Fannon (PCW) def. Joanna Esposita (WC) 6-0, 6-1
6. Lauren Anderson (PCW) def. Haley Ward (WC) 6-0, 6-0
Doubles competition
1. Chelsea Prince/Meghan Smith (PCW) def. Nozomi Hirai/Ashley Jackson (WC) 8-0
2. Katie Sailors/Morgan Reed (PCW) def. Tricia Velasco/Haley Ward (WC) 8-0
3. Lauren Anderson/Ashley Fannon (PCW) def. Joanna Esposita/Gloria Oduyoye (WC) 8-0
Match Notes:
Wesleyan College 0-3
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