Archive for Softball

Softball looks to build on standard of success

February 19, 2013 Comments

Kyle Inman

Expectations for Western Softball are higher than ever after returning a strong majority of players who went 42-13 last season and advanced to the NCAA Tournament.  Western has been to the tournament for six out of the last eight seasons. “It’s been a long-standing program expectation to finish in the top of the conference and ...

Softball goes 2-2 in Durant, Oklahoma

February 18, 2013 Comments

Kyle Inman

Western softball, ranked No. 3 in the MIAA preseason pole, won two and lost two in Durant, Oklahoma before the final day of the tournament was cancelled due to rain. The Griffons lost a close on to Henderson State 4-3 before putting on a display of dominance in a 12-1 win over Southern Nazarene.  Keri ...

Softball splits with No. 3 Central Oklahoma

April 24, 2012 Comments

Kyle Inman

No. 17 Western softball wrapped up its regular season by splitting a doubleheader with No. 3 Central Oklahoma on the road over the weekend. The Griffons record sits at 38-9 on the season. “We are starting this dangerous habit of playing well in game one and not being able to score in game two,” coach ...

Senior softball duo achieve greatness

Senior softball duo achieve greatness

April 17, 2012 Comments

Kyle Inman

Seniors Leah Steele and Blair Stalder went out with a bang in their last game at Griffon Spring Sports Complex on Saturday against Lincoln. Stalder went 4-for-6 with two doubles and two RBIs.  Steele was walked twice, but took advantage of her third at-bat by blasting a two-run homer to left center in game two. Steele ...

Western softball hits road for regional test this weekend

April 17, 2012 Comments

Thomas Huitt-Johnson

Missouri Western finished up conference play this past weekend with a sweep against Lincoln. The Griffons sit at 36-7 overall, and finish 18-2 in the MIAA, good for second place. This gives the Griffons the No. 2 seed in the MIAA tournament which starts Thursday, April 26 and lasts three days long. As of now, ...

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