2016-17 Alfred State Softball News

Trio of Pioneers Earn AD3I Postseason Honors
Trio of Pioneers Earn AD3I Postseason Honors

May 22, 2017

A trio of Alfred State softball players have earned All-Independent honors in an announcement recently made by the Association of Division III Independents (AD3I). Senior shortstop Stormi Kruger (Medina) and sophomore cather Melissa Barber (Nassau/Catholic Central) were 1st team selections while Annie Corrao (Grand Island) was named 2nd team.

Barber Named All-ECAC North
Barber Named All-ECAC North

May 18, 2017

Alfred State sophomore catcher Melissa Barber (Nassau/Catholic Central) has been named an honorable mention All-ECAC North. The announcement comes days after Barber was named a 2nd team All-American by the USCAA.

Barber and Kruger Named USCAA All-American
Barber and Kruger Named USCAA All-American

May 15, 2017

Alfred State softball players Melissa Barber (Nassau/Catholic Central) and Stormi Kruger (Medina) have both been named USCAA All-Americans. Barber was a 2nd team selection while Kruger earned honorable mention honors.

Trio of Lady Pioneers Named to the USCAA National All-AcademicTeam
Trio of Lady Pioneers Named to the USCAA National All-AcademicTeam

May 15, 2017

A trio of Alfred State softball players, Melissa Barber (Nassau/Catholic Central), Jordan Leonard (Lancaster), and Zoe Derr (Elmira Heights/Thomas Edison), have been named to the USCAA National All-Academic team

Lady Pioneers Wrap up Season
Lady Pioneers Wrap up Season

April 29, 2017

The Alfred State softball team collected 21 hits in a season ending doubleheader at Nazareth but the Flyers rallied in the 6th inning of both games to earn the sweep, 9-4 and 6-5.

Pioneers Wrap up Home Slate in Grand Style
Pioneers Wrap up Home Slate in Grand Style

April 25, 2017

Aubri Mosier (Rome, PA) hit a two-out grand slam to lift Alfred State to a 8-4 victory in game two as the Alfred State softball split their home finale vs. Houghton. The Highlanders took the opener 11-4.

Pioneers Stumble vs. Canton
Pioneers Stumble vs. Canton

April 22, 2017

SUNY Canton used the big inning to earn a doubleheader sweep over Alfred State, 13-2, and 12-4, on Saturday afternoon.

Pioneers Split with D'Youville
Pioneers Split with D'Youville

April 18, 2017

The Alfred State softball team collected 14 hits in the nightcap as they split a doubleheader at D'Youville on Tuesday. The Spartans took the opener 6-0 before the Pioneers took game two, 6-4.

Pioneers and Eagles Battle in a Pair of One-Run Contests
Pioneers and Eagles Battle in a Pair of One-Run Contests

April 17, 2017

Alfred State and Elmira battled in a pair of one-run contests on Monday afternoon. The Soaring Eagles came out on top in both contests picking up 7-6 and 12-11 victories.

Big Innings Cost Pioneers
Big Innings Cost Pioneers

April 14, 2017

Pitt Bradford used big innings as they swept the Alfred State softball team in a Friday afternoon doubleheader, 11-0 and 19-2, at a sun drenched Pioneer Park.

Pioneers Tripped up By Medaille
Pioneers Tripped up By Medaille

April 13, 2017

The Alfred State softball team fell in pair of contests as they battled Medaille on Thursday afternoon. The Mavericks took the opener 6-3 and the nightcap 13-2.

Softball Postponed vs. Geneseo
Softball Postponed vs. Geneseo

April 11, 2017

A thunderstorm hit Alfred early this afternoon and forced the postponement of today's (4/11) doubleheader vs. SUNY Geneseo. The two teams have not determined a make-up date.

Pioneers Walk Off In Opener, Split with Hilbert
Pioneers Walk Off In Opener, Split with Hilbert

April 10, 2017

The Alfred State softball team scored two runs in the bottom of the 7th to rally for a 4-3 victory in their opener of a doubleheader vs. Hilbert on Monday afternoon. The Hawks took the nightcap 16-2.

Pioneers Rally to Win Opener, Split with Broncos
Pioneers Rally to Win Opener, Split with Broncos

April 09, 2017

A five-run 5th inning lifted the Alfred State softball team to a 5-4 victory in the opener as they split a Sunday afternoon doubleheader with SUNY Delhi. The Pioneers rally in game two fell just short as the Broncos took the contest 9-7.

Sunday Softball DH Moved to Fillmore
Sunday Softball DH Moved to Fillmore

April 07, 2017

The Alfred State home softball doubleheader vs. SUNY Delhi on Sunday will now be played on the turf at Fillmore High School. First pitch is still slated for 2 p.m.