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5/9/03

Softball Finishes Season As NAIA Region 10 Runner Up

The UMF softball team completed one of the most successful seasons in program history today which included what could be called the biggest win in program history over Holy Family College.  The Beavers entered the NAIA Region 10 tournament as the #2 seed behind host Thomas College drawing Holy Family in the first round yesterday.  UMF got off to a slow start in game one falling behind quickly and eventually losing 0-8 in five innings.  However, UMF rallied in the second game of the day to defeat Thomas College 6-3 and advance to the third round of the tournament.  Today UMF found themselves facing Holy Family again, but this time the Beavers jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the first inning and never looked back winning 4-2 and advancing to the Regional Championship game versus Willmington College.  Things looks good again for UMF when they pushed three runs across in the first inning.  They were able to hold on to the lead (3-2) until the bottom of the 6th inning when Willmington scored 2 runs to go ahead for good.  UMF closes the season with a 20-14 overall record.

5/5/03

 Seven Softball Players Selected to All Conference Team

The UMF softball team had players in each nomination category receive All Conference honors on Saturday.  In the infield it was Cindy Ravinski, 1st base, from Norton, MA and Dorice Reitchel, short stop, from Augusta, ME.  In the outfield, Richelle Dube, center field, from Lewiston, ME and Andrea Benvenuti, left field, from Newmarket, NH were selected.  For the pitchers it was Lauren Stacey (West Baldwin, ME) and Jessica Wenckus (Gardiner, ME).  At catcher Liz Seubert (Farmington, ME) received the nod.  The awards come as UMF enters the NAIA Region 10 tournament for the second year in a row, to earn a chance to play in its first ever national tournament.

Softball Advances to NAIA Region X Tournament

The UMF softball team advanced to the NAIA Region X tournament for the second year in a row when they defeated UMaine Presque Isle in the second round of the Sunrise Conference playoffs Sunday.  UMF defeated UMPI on Saturday 2-1 to advance to the second round.  In the third round of the double elimination tournament, the Beavers defeated Thomas College 5-3 to advance to the conference final where they faced Thomas again.  UMF was unable to get the offense going in the final game and was defeated 5-0.  With the two top teams advancing to Regional, UMF is the #2 seed in the tournament that will begin Thursday at Thomas College.  Other teams participating will be Holy Family College (PA) and Willmington College (Del.).  Click HERE for complete regional tournament brackets. 

Baseball and Softball Tournaments Date Change

Due to the prediction of inclement weather, the Sunrise Conference Baseball and Softball Tournaments have been moved to begin on Saturday.   All game times will remain the same.  

4/28/03

Softball Sweeps Fisher

The UMF softball team took two games from Fisher College today after taking two of three from Lyndon State College yesterday.  These games concluded the regular season for the Beavers who slipped into second place in the conference with the loss at Lyndon.  The conference tournament is slated to begin on Friday at Thomas College in Waterville.  The championship game will be played on Saturday.  A complete tournament bracket will be posted when it becomes available. 

4/25/03

Softball Splits with UMPI

The UMF softball team struggled at the plate in the first game of today's doubleheader and found themselves down 0-5 after the second inning.  Down 1-5 in the bottom of the 7th, the bats came alive to bring the Beavers to a 5-5 tie at the end of the inning.  UMPI rallied to score a run in the 8th that UMF was unable to answer.  Senior pitcher Melissa LeMar came in in the fourth to relieve Lauren Stacey, who was credited with the loss.  In the second game UMF exploded for 7 runs in the third to open up a 8-0 lead and held on through the fifth to secure the split.  UMF improves to 11-9 overall and 10-2 in the Sunrise Conference.  UMF will travel to Lyndon State for a 4 game series this weekend to close out the regular season.  The conference tournament is slated to begin on Friday May 2nd at Thomas College.  

Softball Sweeps Husson

The UMF softball extended its conference winning streak to 6 games yesterday when the defeated visiting Husson College 10-0 and 12-3.  In game one, UMF exploded for an eight run fourth inning to secure the 5 inning win.  The Beavers were  led by sophomore Cindy Ravinski who went 2 for 3 including a 2 run homer.  Senior Terri Trudell went 2 for 2 with 3 RBI's.  On the mound it was Lauren Stacey earning her 5th win of the season.  In the second game, Sophia Stanley's grand slam helped UMF to a 7 run second inning to hold off the Braves.  Repeat hitters for UMF were Cindy Ravinski (2 for 2, 3 RBI's) and Michelle Irwin (2 for 3).  Jessica Wenckus earned her 4th win of the season on the mound, without giving up an earned run.  UMF continues its 12 game stretch today when they host UMaine Presque Isle for a make up game at 2pm.  

Softball Moves Into First With Wins Over Thomas

The UMF softball team moved into first place in the Sunrise Conference on Wednesday when they took two wins at Thomas College, 3-1 and 7-4.  In game one, Richelle Dube led all hitters with 2 and an RBI.  Other hitters were Dorice Reitchel, Kristi Cochin and Dawn Robertson.  On the mound Lauren Stacey earned her fourth win of the season.  In the second game, the Beavers managed 7 runs off of 9 hits led by Liz Seubert's two runs, two hits and an RBI.  Samantha Goyette also had a good offensive showing going 2 for 4 with an RBI.  Richelle Dube stole two bases to increase her season total to 11.  Jessica Wenckus earned her third win of the season on the mound.  

4/22/03

Softball Wins Two out of Three Over Weekend

The UMF softball team captured wins over Fisher College on Saturday, after suffering a close loss to Colby College on Friday afternoon.  In the Colby game Andrea Benvenuti, Richelle Dube and Terri Trudell all had hits, with Sophia Stanley driving in the Beavers lone run.  Jessica Wenckus was credited with the loss and dropped to 2-3 on the season.  On Saturday the Beavers traveled to Boston to take on conference foe Fisher College.  In the first game UMF's offense exploded for 15 runs on 15 hits.  Sophomore Samantha Goyette led the way going 3 for 3 scoring 3 runs.  Other repeat hitters for UMF were Dorice Reitchel, Cindy Ravinski and Sophia Stanley.  Freshman pitcher Lauren Stacey faced 11 batters in 3 innings to earn the win and improve to 3-4 on the season.  In the second game Fisher held strong, but UMF prevailed with a 8-5 victory.  Melissa LeMar came to relieve Jessica Wenckus and earn the win.  Offensively, Cindy Ravinski led four repeat hitters going 3 for 4 with 2 RBI's.  Other repeat hitters included Dorice Reitchel, Andrea Benvenuti and Michelle Irwin.  UMF improves to 6-8 overall and 5-1 in the conference.  The Beavers will attempt to avenge their only conference loss tomorrow when the travel to Thomas College for a doubleheader at 3pm.  

4/17/03

Softball Splits with Thomas

Playing in their fourth doubleheader in as many days, the UMF softball team managed a split with conference foe Thomas College, 2-7 and 12-8.  In the opener, Richelle Dube and Sophia Stanley both recorded 2 hits and 1 RBI.  Lauren Stacey was credited  with the loss.  The Beaver offense took control in the second game generating 14 hits.  Leading the way was Cindy Ravinski going 3 for 4 and Richelle Dube and Sam Goyette with 4 RBI's each.  Other repeat hitters were Dorice Reitchel, Andrea Benvenuti, Michelle Irwin and Dawn Robertson.  UMF improves to 3-1 in the conference and 4-7 overall.  The Beavers return to action on Saturday when they travel to Boston to play Fisher College. 

4/15/03

Softball Drops Two to St. Joe's (ME)

The Beavers took St. Joe's to extra innings in the first game of the doubleheader today, but we unable to secure the win after surrendering 5 runs in the top of the 9th inning.  In the second game of the day, St. Joe's jumped out to a 3-0 lead that UMF could not catch.  UMF returns to conference play tomorrow when they host Thomas College at 3pm.  The Beavers are currently 3-6 overall and 2-0 in the Sunrise Conference.  

Softball Drops Two to Bates

The UMF softball team suffered  two close losses to host Bates College yesterday, 3-4, 4-6.  In the first game Andrea Benvenuti led the Beavers going 2 for 3 at the plate including a triple, and knocking in two runs.  Freshman pitcher Lauren Stacey got the loss giving up only three earned runs on 11 hits with no walks.  Richelle Dube had an outstanding outing in both games going 2 for 3 in the first game and 3 for 4 in the second with 2 RBI's total.  Liz Seubert added two RBI's with her double in the second game.  Melissa LeMar and Jessica Wenckus combined for the second game loss.  The Beavers return to action today when they host non-conference opponent St. Joseph's College (ME) at 3pm. 

4/10/03

Changes to this Weekend's Baseball and Softball Games

The UMF home baseball game versus Husson College on Saturday will be played at Husson at the normally scheduled time, as will the games on Sunday.

The UMF softball games versus Husson scheduled for Saturday have been rescheduled for April 24th.  This Sunday's games will be played at Maine Maritime Academy noon.

4/8/03

Liz Seubert is Sunrise Softball Player of the Week

UMF sophomore Liz Seubert, a catcher from Farmington, ME, had three hits and two RBI's in the Beavers first two games of the season.

4/4/03

Weekend Games Postponed

The UMF baseball and softball games scheduled for this weekend have been postponed.  A reschedule date has not yet been set.  

Softball Loses to Bowdoin In Shortened Game

The UMF softball team suffered a 1-9 loss in a 5 inning game that was called due to weather conditions.  UMF sophomore Sam Goyette managed the Beavers lone hit , a double, in the third inning.  UMF drops to 1-2 overall and hopes to begin conference play next week. 

3/28/03

Softball Splits With Maine Maritime

The UMF softball team got off to a good start yesterday in the season openers with Maine Maritime Academy.  The Beavers, who were playing their first games outside, managed 6 runs off of 9 hits in the first game.  Sophomore Cindy Ravinski led UMF going 2-4 with 3 RBI's.  Classmate Liz Seubert also went 2-4 with 2 RBI's.  However, a 7 run sixth inning gave the Mariners the 9-6 edge.  Melissa LeMar was credited with the loss after coming in to relieve Jessica Wenckus in the 6th.  In the second game, the Beavers came out strong overpowering MMA in 5 innings 16-1.  Freshman pitcher Lauren Stacey struck out 5 and allowed only one hit in earning her first collegiate win.  Offensively, UMF's Sam Goyette went 2-3 with 4 RBI's, senior captain Richelle Dube went 2-4 with 2 RBI's, freshman Mary Berry went 1-2 with 2 RBI's and freshman Michelle Irwin capitalized on her only at bat recording the team's first home run of the season.  UMF will return to action on Saturday and Sunday when they host UMaine Presque Isle at 1pm and 11am respectively. 

3/25/03

Attention Softball Fans

There have been several changes to the softball schedule due to field conditions and weather.  Please check the schedule HERE for up to date changes.