2022 Trine Softball News
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Softball to Host Players Clinics in Early 2023
December 09, 2022ANGOLA, Ind. -- The Trine University softball team has announced dates for the 16th annual Trine Softball Players Clinic. -
Softball Announces 2022 Hitting Clinics
September 27, 2022ANGOLA, Ind. – The Trine University softball team has announced dates for their annual hitting clinics.
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Foster Joins Softball as Assistant Coach
August 11, 2022ANGOLA, Ind. – The Trine University softball team and head coach Don Danklefsen have announced the hiring of assistant coach Sydnie Foster heading into the 2022-23 academic year.
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Softball Ranked Second in Final NFCA Poll
June 07, 2022LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The Trine University softball team ends the season ranked second in the country according to the final edition of the 2022 National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) Division III Top 25 Coaches Poll.
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Thunder Finish Second in Nation; Three Named to All-Tournament Team
May 31, 2022SALEM, Va. – The Trine University softball team finishes the 2022 season as national runner up in the NCAA Division III Softball Championship after a 3-0 loss to Christopher Newport University in the second game of the final series. The second-place finish is the best in the program’s history.
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Thunder Suffer First Loss of Postseason against Top-Ranked Team in Country
May 30, 2022SALEM, Va. – The top ranked team in the country got the best of Trine University in the first game of the 2022 NCAA Division III Softball Championship series. The Thunder held a lead in the middle portion of the contest, but ultimately came up short of Christopher Newport University by the score of 6-3.
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Thunder Win! Advance to First Ever Championship Series!
May 29, 2022SALEM, Va. – The Trine University softball team dispatched the tenth best team in the country to secure their first ever appearance in the NCAA Division III Softball Championship Series. The team would defeat Berry College, who was ranked tenth in the latest NFCA national poll and seeded fifth among the final eight teams, by the score of 5-0.
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Offense Booms as Prather's Grand Slam Secures Second Win at Softball Championship
May 28, 2022SALEM, Va. – A huge fourth inning gave the Trine University softball team their second straight victory over a top-five ranked team as they advance to the winners’ bracket final, just one win away from the championship best of three series.
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Saturday Schedule for NCAA Division III Softball Championship
May 27, 2022SALEM, Va. -- The NCAA has announced the schedule for Saturday, May 28 after rain necessitated postponement of today's contests. The Trine University softball team is scheduled to play their winners' bracket game against Salisbury University at 3:30 p.m.
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Homers Highlight Two-Part Win in Opening Game
May 26, 2022SALEM, Va. – A pair of home runs would lead the way for the Trine University softball team as they picked up an extra inning 4-2 victory over Eastern Connecticut State University in their opening game of the 2022 NCAA Division III Softball Championship. The game spanned two days, with rain forcing a suspension Thursday night before resuming for the final two and half innings at noon on Friday.
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NCAA Releases Division III Softball College World Series Bracket
May 22, 2022ANGOLA, Ind. -- The NCAA has released the field and bracket for the 2022 NCAA Division III Softball Championship World Series, revealing the opening round matchup for the Trine University softball team.
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**UPDATE** Softball Game Pushed Back to 1 p.m. Start
May 21, 2022ANGOLA, Ind. -- The NCAA Division III Softball Championship Angola, Ind. Super Regional contest between Trine University and Case Western Reserve University scheduled for today, Saturday May 21 is now slated to start at 1 p.m. due to inclement weather conditions in the area.
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Ticket Punched; Softball Sweeps Spartans to Secure Spot in Salem
May 21, 2022ANGOLA, Ind. – The Trine University softball team will make their fourth trip to the NCAA Division III Softball National Championships after defeating visiting Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) in the second game of the Angola, Ind. Super Regional by the score of 6-4.
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Thunder One Win From Salem after 1-0 Victory
May 20, 2022ANGOLA, Ind. – One run would be enough as sophomore Adrienne Rosey (Schoolcraft, Mich. / Schoolcraft) continues her amazing season in the circle with a three-hit shutout victory over visiting Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) in the opening game of the 2022 NCAA Division III Softball Championship Angola, Ind. Super Regional. The second game of the competition will be played tomorrow, Saturday, May 21 beginning at 11 a.m.
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Softball to Host Case Western Reserve University for Super Regional
May 16, 2022ANGOLA, Ind. -- The Trine University softball team will play host to Case Western Reserve University during the 2022 NCAA Division III Softball Championship Angola, Ind. Super Regional beginning on Friday, May 20.
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Pair Named to NFCA All-Region Teams
May 16, 2022LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) has announce the 2022 edition of their NFCA Division III All-Region teams and a pair of Trine University softball student-athletes count themselves among the 384 chosen honorees.
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Thunder Advance; Five Named to All-Tournament Team
May 15, 2022ANGOLA, Ind. – Two big swings of the bat would propel the Trine University softball team to victory and a spot in the 2022 NCAA Division III Softball Championship Super Regional round as they defeat North Central (Ill.) College, 6-0, in the championship game of the Angola, Ind. Regional.
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Thunder Clip Cardinals to Advance to Regional Championship Game
May 14, 2022ANGOLA, Ind. – The Trine University softball team will advance to the 2022 NCAA Division III Angola, Ind. Regional Championship game after gritting out an 8-4 victory over North Central (Ill.) College.
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Thunder Stymie Blugolds; Advance to Winners' Bracket
May 13, 2022ANGOLA, Ind. – Sophomore Adrienne Rosey (Schoolcraft, Mich. / Schoolcraft) once again led the way from the circle for the Trine University softball team, securing an opening game shutout to advance to the winners’ side of the bracket of the 2022 NCAA Division III Softball Angola, Ind. Regional. The team defeated Wisconsin-Eau Claire by the score of 3-0.
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NFCA Ranks Softball 20th
May 10, 2022LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The Trine University softball team will enter the 2022 NCAA Division III Softball Championship tournament ranked 20th in the nation following the reveal of the 11th edition of the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) Top 25 Coaches Poll.
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Softball to Host NCAA Regional
May 09, 2022ANGOLA, Ind. -- The Trine University softball team who earned an automatic bid by winning the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) Softball Tournament will host a regional to open the NCAA Division III Softball Championship. The regional is set to start on Friday, May 13.
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Rosey and Trine Sweep Softball Athlete of the Week Honors
May 09, 2022FREELAND, Mich. – The Trine University softball team swept the final Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) Softball Athlete of the Week honors with sophomore Adrienne Rosey (Schoolcraft, Mich. / Schoolcraft) and junior Ellie Trine (Kokomo, Ind. / Kokomo) each taking home an award.
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NCAA Bound Thunder Sweep Day to Secure MIAA Softball Tournament Championship
May 07, 2022ANGOLA, Ind. – A pair of five-run wins were enough to secure the 2022 Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) Softball Tournament Championship for Trine University. The team secures a berth in the NCAA Division III Softball Championship with the victories and will learn the details of their opening round on Monday, May 9 at 1 p.m. during the 2022 selection show.
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MIAA Softball Tournament Updated due to Weather
May 06, 2022ANGOLA, Ind. – The Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) Softball Tournament schedule has been updated due to inclement weather conditions. The Trine University softball team is set to open the day tomorrow, Saturday, May 7 with game four of the tournament against Calvin University scheduled for noon.
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Softball Wins One; Second Game Delayed Until Tomorrow, May 6
May 05, 2022ANGOLA, Ind. – The Trine University softball team picked up an opening round victory in the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) Softball Tournament by coming out on top of a pitching duel against Alma College, 1-0. Their second game of day was then postponed until tomorrow, Friday, May 6 at 10 a.m.
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Thunder Sweep MIAA Softball Awards; Place Seven on All-MIAA Teams
May 04, 2022FREELAND, Mich. – The Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) has announced their 2022 end of year honors and the Trine University softball team is heavily represented, sweeping the awards and placing seven on All-MIAA first and second team.
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Rosey Wins Second MIAA Pitcher of the Week Award
May 02, 2022FREELAND, Mich. – Adrienne Rosey (Schoolcraft, Mich. / Schoolcraft) of the Trine University softball team has been named Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) Softball Pitcher of the week for the Monday, May 2 iteration of the award.
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**UPDATE** Softball to Host MIAA Tournament; Schedule and Ticket Information
May 02, 2022ANGOLA, Ind. – The Trine University softball team is set to host the 2022 Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) Softball Tournament beginning this Thursday, May 5.
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Champions Again: Softball Sweeps Flying Dutch to Secure 11th MIAA Championship
April 30, 2022ANGOLA, Ind. – The Trine University softball team weathered the storm to swept visiting Hope College to secure back-to-back Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) Championships. It is the 11th time the team has won the MIAA since joining in 2005.
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Rosey's Second No-Hitter and Offense Lead Thunder to Sweep
April 27, 2022ANGOLA, Ind. – Sophomore Adrienne Rosey (Schoolcraft, Mich. / Schoolcraft) recorded her second no-hitter of the season and then the Trine University softball team’s offense took over to pick up a sweep of visiting Alma College in the penultimate Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) doubleheader of the regular season.
