Team Name: University of Delaware Club Softball Mascot: Lady Blue Hens Location: Newark, DE Captain(s)/Coach(s): Co-Presidents: Alyssa Givens & Grace Tomko Vice-President: Moe Tennant Record: 15-6 Final Conference Ranking/Postseason Results: #1 in Conference (12-0 record), North Atlantic Regional Champions, Competed at World Series in Columbus, GA Notables: 4 Consecutive World Series Appearances Number of Returning Players: 12 Players to Watch: Mandy Kalil (P), Danielle Trongone (SS), Moe Tennant (C), Taylor Tewksbury (P) New additions: We are holding our tryouts this week. We are hoping to pick up energetic, athletic and competitve ladies. We are excited to see the new talent coming in with our freshman class and having some fun playing the sport we all love. Biggest Rival: Penn State University Best Player Nickname: Danielle Trongone - "Cheech"
2017-2018 Season Outlook: We have many returning upperclassmen, so we will be looking to them for leadership and experience, but we are excited to see what our freshman and sophomore classes continue to bring to the field. As always, our goal is to return to the World Series and put Delaware on the map, hopefully with a trophy in hand. Manager Quote: " Attitude reflects leadership, captain. "
Team Name: Hofstra Mascot: The Pride Location: Hempstead, NY Captain(s)/Coach(s): Coach: Jim Calimopolous, Captains: Sarah El Bouzaidi, Robbi Reed, and Christine Harvey Record: 8-7 Final Conference Ranking/Postseason Results: N/A Notables: Come from behind game 3 victory versus Rutger, 14-13 Number of Returning Players: 14 Players to Watch: Robbi Reed, Tara Henderson, and Taylor Russnak New additions: Sami Cusano Biggest Rival: UConn Best Player Nickname: N/A 2017-2018 Season Outlook: Excited and anxious to play
Manager Quote: Last year, we came into our conference as a first year team and proved there was not a team we could not beat. This year, we're coming in with a year of experience with our sights set on being a playoff contender.
Team Name: Lafayette College Club Softball Mascot: Leopards Location: Easton, PA Captain(s)/Coach(s): N/A Record: 3-12 Final Conference Ranking/Postseason Results: 5 Notables: Number of Returning Players: 7 Players to Watch: New additions: Biggest Rival: Lehigh University Best Player Nickname: 2017-2018 Season Outlook: 4 fall tournaments and 1 spring tournament Manager Quote: "Do or do not. There is no try."-yoda
Team Name: Rutgers University Club Softball Mascot: Scarlet Knight Location: New Brunswick, NJ Captain(s)/Coach(s): Victoria Kostantakis, President Jennie Perullo, Vice President Jessica Gural, Treasurer Megan Kushpa, Secretary/PR 850 Ridge Avenue Record: 14-4 Final Conference Ranking/Postseason Results: At Large Bid Acceptance Notables: Conference Runner Ups Number of Returning Players: 20 Players to Watch: Theresa Demkovitz, Megan Kushpa, Jennie Perullo, Jess Gural, Allie McCarthy, Mackenzie Marro, Victoria Kostantakis, Sammy Baker New additions: TBD Biggest Rival: Sacred Heart Best Player Nickname: Megan Kushpa that good kushpa 2017-2018 Season Outlook: RUCS is approaching this season with a strong mindset. Our first goal is to clinch the conference title followed by a successful weekend at Regionals. Our end goal is to get back to Georgia and come out with a few wins and a lot of memories. Manager Quote: Are you crying? There s no crying in baseball!
Team Name: Sacred Heart University Mascot: Pioneers (Big Red) Location: Fairfield, CT Captain(s)/Coach(s): Ray Mencio, Head Coach; Mike Twerago, Assistant Coach Record: 21-11 Final Conference Ranking/Postseason Results: 1 st in conferece/world Series Appearance Notables: Finished 11 th overall in final poll Number of Returning Players: 12 Players to Watch: Amanda Harkins, C (3 rd Team All American); Allie Hall, OF; Carly Pease, SS/3B, Brianna McInerney, P; Julia Collins, OF; Jackie Noftle, OF New additions: Nicole Deissler, Katie Howerter, Michelle Diehl, Julia Beretta, Caitlin Campbell, Liz Hanover Biggest Rival: Uconn Best Player Nickname: Soup 2017-2018 Season Outlook: We lost 12 seniors to graduation but we believe that our returners and new freshmen can help lead the team
Manager Quote: "We lost a lot of talented players both on and off the field and while they will be missed, we have a ton of talent throughout our team and this may be the deepest our team has been" Ray Mencio
Team Name: Temple University Club Softball Mascot: Owl Location: Ambler Sports Complex-580 Meetinghouse Rd, Ambler, PA 19002 Captain(s)/Coach(s): President- Emily DiLossi Record: 9-6 Final Conference Ranking/Postseason Results: N/A Notables: Rachel Kelly Number of Returning Players: 10 Players to Watch: Kate Brannigan & Myia Bonifacino New additions: N/A Biggest Rival: PSU Best Player Nickname: N/A 2017-2018 Season Outlook: The new group of players that have tried out for the Club bring a new set of skills that will be beneficial to the team and season. Having many experienced players behind them will only increase our success. Manager Quote: "Hustle Ladies!"
Team Name: UConn Huskies Mascot: Jonathan the Husky Location: Storrs, CT Captain(s)/Coach(s): Emily Walter and Caroline Brooks Record: 9-6 Final Conference Ranking/Postseason Results: 3rd Notables: Number of Returning Players: 9 Players to Watch: Sara Como, Kayleen Walter, and Emily Walter New additions: Biggest Rival: Sacred Heart Best Player Nickname: 2017-2018 Season Outlook: Manager Quote: We lost a lot of our seniors the past two years but UConn is looking towards reloading and coming out strong for the 2017-2018 season.
Team Name: UMass Amherst Club Softball Mascot: Sam the Minuteman Location: Amherst, MA Captain(s)/Coach(s): Danielle Mayblyum, Emily Chateauneuf, Kathleen Foley, Nicole Comeau, Amelia Bruno Record: 6-6 Final Conference Ranking/Postseason Results: 3 rd place Notables: Number of Returning Players: 13 Players to Watch: Danielle Mayblyum, Emily Chateauneuf, Kathleen Foley, Nicole Comeau, Amelia Bruno, Alexandra McGuire, Ashley Jenkins, Grace Mooshian, Katharine Casey-Fleener, Madison Sherman, Rachel Pizzuti, Rae-Lyn Pina, Sophie Brownstein New additions: We have not had tryouts yet. Biggest Rival: UConn, Sacred Heart University Best Player Nickname: 2017-2018 Season Outlook: We have a young team who is ready to compete in a new conference!