UMass Softball Assistant Coach Ronnie Gajownik producing instructional videos...
As many schools across the country shift towards online learning, so has the instructional lessons taught by athletic trainers, coaches and more. One of those programs transitioning to the digital...
View ArticleGrowing pains continue for Minutewomen softball in 10-0 loss to BC
As the top of the fifth inning came to a close Friday afternoon, the Massachusetts softball team found itself in a hole similar to its first game. Coming into this week after a loss to Delaware, head...
View ArticleUMass sweeps Bryant on Tuesday afternoon
Members of the Massachusetts’s softball team let out a sigh of relief when freshman Bella Pantoja came across home plate to score the Minutewomen’s first run this season. A beautiful start to the day...
View ArticleUMass softball loses tight game late after Syracuse solo homerun seals it in...
After coming into this week on a four-game losing streak, the Massachusetts women’s softball team looked to bounce back and exhibit resiliency as it has in the past when facing non-conference and...
View ArticleUMass sweeps doubleheader against Rhode Island thanks to comeback in game No. 2
After a dominant performance in the first of two matchups against the Rams (2-12, 0-2 Atlantic 10), the light that the Minutewomen had in game one looked to be dimming in the second game. But a strong...
View ArticleWeekend recap: UMass splits with Saint Joseph’s
The Massachusetts softball team split both days of doubleheaders on the road against Saint Joseph’s, with a win on Friday and Saturday. In the final game on Saturday, UMass (6-9, 4-6 Atlantic 10) came...
View ArticleUMass splits doubleheader with Maine on Tuesday afternoon
Going into Tuesday’s doubleheader with Maine, the Massachusetts women’s softball team looked to make an impression after its tug of war series with Saint Joseph’s in Philadelphia last weekend, which...
View ArticleUMass sweeps first doubleheader of the weekend against La Salle
Saturday afternoon the Massachusetts softball team took on La Salle in a doubleheader matchup that UMass (9-10, 6-6 Atlantic 10) swept, winning the first game 5-4 and the second 9-0. The Minutewomen...
View ArticleFor the first time all season, UMass sweeps the entire weekend
It was quiet for most of the game, but the pressure was loud. As the early evening neared and the final game of a four-game series faded away, a lot was riding on the result of game two. Despite a...
View ArticleMassachusetts softball battles back late to overtake Dartmouth 15-13
On Saturday afternoon, Massachusetts softball took on a tough opponent in Dartmouth College. Having lost its first of the two matchups that day 6-2, UMass (12-11, 8-6 Atlantic 10) headed into the...
View ArticleUMass softball splits doubleheader with URI
Starting Wednesday’s doubleheader, the Massachusetts women’s softball team came out swinging, scoring six runs off five hits just in the first inning. They slowed down but wouldn’t stop there, scoring...
View ArticleFordham sweeps UMass
All bets are off when it’s a rivalry series. But anyone who bet on Fordham — who was riding an undefeated conference record — was correct as the Massachusetts softball team failed to secure a win over...
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The anatomy of a player: The formation of Hannah Bunker’s inner battles
It was very dirty, broken, and was near the end of its life. The holes were more apparent than anything else but worn-down material still held significance. Hannah Bunker just couldn’t let go. It was...
View ArticleSeniors play their final games in an eventful series against Rhode Island
Coming off the heels of a very tough series against Fordham (36-8, 17-3 Atlantic-10) last weekend, the Massachusetts softball team looked to wipe the slate clean and prepare for its final matchup of...
View ArticleKristi Stefanoni will not return as head coach of UMass softball program next...
After 15 years on the Massachusetts softball staff and eight years as head coach, Kristi Stefanoni will not return to the program for the 2021-2022 season, UMass athletic director Ryan Bamford...
View ArticleDanielle Henderson is UMass softball’s next head coach
The search for Massachusetts softball’s next head coach is over. After announcing earlier this month that Kristi Stefanoni would not be returning to the program, UMass announced Danielle Henderson as...
View ArticleUMass softball splits doubleheader with St. Joe’s on Saturday
Saturday was the day of hard-fought games, as the Massachusetts softball team and St. Joseph’s each won a game. The first contest finished in a 2-0 victory for the Minutewomen and the second in a 5-4...
View ArticleUMass softball takes series with win over Saint Joseph’s on Sunday
The Massachusetts softball team beat Saint Joseph’s Sunday afternoon, capping off a weekend in which it went 2-1 in its series. The Minutewomen (18-25, 11-7 Atlantic-10) were led by pitcher Jessie...
View ArticleUMass softball falls 6-3 Sunday, surrendering the series to Dayton
The Massachusetts softball team dropped its weekend series to Dayton, losing 6-3 on Sunday afternoon. The Minutewomen (19-27, 12-9 Atlantic 10) took an early 3-0 lead in the top of the third inning....
View ArticleUMass softball swept by George Washington in doubleheader
The Atlantic 10 conference tournament looms in the horizon still for the Massachusetts softball team who lost both games in a doubleheader against George Washington at home Saturday, capping off a...
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