2014 GNAC Softball News
The National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) released its 2015 Division III All-Region Teams this week.
The Falcons saw their season end on Sunday with a 9-4 setback to Brandeis at Brandeis in the 2015 ECAC Division III New England Softball Tournament.
Albertus split a pair in ECAC action, falling to No. 2 Southern Maine 4-1 before eliminating GNAC rival Suffolk, 2-1.
JWU went 1-2 in regional play Friday and Saturday to see its season come to an end.
Monks baseball's Alex Valenti and Taylor Reuillard and Monks softball's Theresa Hendrix all received Capital One Academic All-District honors on Thursday.
In ECAC first-round action Wednesday, No. 3 Albertus topped Newbury, 7-4, and No. 4 Suffolk defeated Becker, 3-2, as both advance into the double-elimination round.
Albertus will be the No. 3 seed and Suffolk the No. 4 seed for the 2015 ECAC Division III New England Softball Championship.
The Wildcats will open up regional play at Wheaton (Mass.), as Division III announced the tournament field on Monday morning.
Albertus' Gillian Fortier collected both Player and Rookie of the Year honors, while Emmanuel's Jill Kilcoyne (pictured) received Pitcher of the Year.
The Wildcats eliminated Saint Joseph's of Maine and then beat Albertus Magnus twice in a row to capture the league crown on Sunday afternoon.
Albertus advances into Sunday's championship without a loss, while Saint Joseph's (Maine) and JWU need to win three straight to capture the GNAC title.
Johnson & Wales defeated both Simmons and top-seeded host Suffolk Friday night, while Albertus held off Emmanuel after Emmanuel topped Saint Joseph's (Maine).
Fifth-seeded Johnson & Wales and sixth-seeded Emmanuel both earned GNAC Tournament first-round victories Tuesday night.
In a 6-4 week, Monks senior Theresa Hendrix hit .533 and slugged 1.100 with 14 RBI and on the mound posted a 1.24 ERA in 11 innings.
Suffolk 17-5) has clinched the top seed in the 2015 GNAC Softball Tournament, which will get underway on Tuesday.
Rivier's Shaylyn Freitas hit .471/.571/.882 with two homers, seven RBI and six runs scored in a 4-1 week for the Raiders.
