https://WittenbergTigers.com en-us https://WittenbergTigers.com/sports/sball/2017-18/releases/20180625lmb6n8 Wittenberg Director of Athletics and Recreation Dr. Gary Williams has announced the hiring of Shannon Schaub as the university’s new softball head coach. Mon, 25 Jun 2018 04:00:00 GMT https://WittenbergTigers.com/sports/sball/2017-18/releases/20180625lmb6n8 https://WittenbergTigers.com/sports/sball/2017-18/releases/20180510nnihn8 After two regular season championship seasons in Springfield, interim head softball coach Kennedy Haynes has resigned from her position, Director of Athletics and Recreation Dr. Gary Williams announced. Thu, 10 May 2018 04:00:00 GMT https://WittenbergTigers.com/sports/sball/2017-18/releases/20180510nnihn8 https://WittenbergTigers.com/sports/sball/2017-18/releases/20180509ixfj9y The North Coast Athletic Conference announced this year’s conference awards on Wednesday morning, as the Tigers landed four players on the first team, two players on the second team, and Chelsea Zang as the Pitcher of the Year.  Wed, 09 May 2018 04:00:00 GMT https://WittenbergTigers.com/sports/sball/2017-18/releases/20180509ixfj9y https://WittenbergTigers.com/sports/sball/2017-18/releases/20180507d65wo2 After defeating Allegheny a day prior, and falling to DePauw in the nightcap of the first day of tournament action, Wittenberg and Denison needed 13 innings to decide who would move on and face DePauw in the championship game. Sat, 05 May 2018 04:00:00 GMT https://WittenbergTigers.com/sports/sball/2017-18/releases/20180507d65wo2 https://WittenbergTigers.com/sports/sball/2017-18/releases/20180504vc1d3b Wittenberg softball dropped Allegheny 11-4 before falling to DePauw 2-0 Fri, 04 May 2018 04:00:00 GMT https://WittenbergTigers.com/sports/sball/2017-18/releases/20180504vc1d3b https://WittenbergTigers.com/sports/sball/2017-18/files/4-30-18_Softball.pdf Sophomore Olivia Hopkins put together a week that featured four home-runs, 12 RBI's and a .666 batting average (12-18), as the Tigers went a perfect 6-0. Mon, 30 Apr 2018 04:00:00 GMT https://WittenbergTigers.com/sports/sball/2017-18/files/4-30-18_Softball.pdf https://WittenbergTigers.com/sports/sball/2017-18/releases/20180429v3pe55 The Tigers took two games from the Fighting Scots by the sore of 2-0 and 6-4 on their way to an impressive 15-1 mark in NCAC league play. The Tigers reward is the #1 seed in the 2018 NCAC Tournament, as well homefield advantage as this year’s tournament will be played at Wittenberg on May 4 and May 5. Sun, 29 Apr 2018 04:00:00 GMT https://WittenbergTigers.com/sports/sball/2017-18/releases/20180429v3pe55 https://WittenbergTigers.com/sports/sball/2017-18/releases/20180428upytb0 Wittenberg softball swept a double-header from the Terriers of Hiram College on Saturday afternoon, as the Tigers exploded for 26 runs on the day. Sat, 28 Apr 2018 04:00:00 GMT https://WittenbergTigers.com/sports/sball/2017-18/releases/20180428upytb0 https://WittenbergTigers.com/sports/sball/2017-18/releases/20180426pl2mvo Hopkin’s career day at the plate featured a home-run in game one, followed up by a solo shot in the second inning, and a two-run homer to deep center-field in the fourth inning. Wed, 25 Apr 2018 04:00:00 GMT https://WittenbergTigers.com/sports/sball/2017-18/releases/20180426pl2mvo https://WittenbergTigers.com/general/2017-18/releases/20180423shwmev Tim Kremchek, ‘81 (and his wife, Hilary, ‘82) have issued a challenge to the Wittenberg Athletic Department. If we can get 220 donors and raise alumni participation by 1%, by April 25, they will give a gift of $25,000 to the athletic department.  Mon, 23 Apr 2018 04:00:00 GMT https://WittenbergTigers.com/general/2017-18/releases/20180423shwmev https://WittenbergTigers.com/sports/sball/2017-18/files/4-23-18_Softball.pdf In two appearances, Zang posted a 2-0 record in the circle for the Tigers. In 14 innings pitched, Zang recorded a 1.29 ERA with five strikeouts, allowing 12 hits and two earned runs. Mon, 23 Apr 2018 04:00:00 GMT https://WittenbergTigers.com/sports/sball/2017-18/files/4-23-18_Softball.pdf https://WittenbergTigers.com/sports/sball/2017-18/releases/20180421qpzp31 Wittenberg softball swept Oberlin 5-1 and 1-0 on Senior day, as both Tiger seniors picked up wins in the circle on Saturday. Sat, 21 Apr 2018 04:00:00 GMT https://WittenbergTigers.com/sports/sball/2017-18/releases/20180421qpzp31 https://WittenbergTigers.com/sports/sball/2017-18/releases/20180419cv5jdn The Tigers took down the previously undefeated DePauw Tigers on their home turf 7-5 and 8-4. While game two was called due to darkness, the Tigers lead for the majority. Game one featured a Wittenberg comeback that took the wind out of DePauw’s sails for the remainder of the day. Wed, 18 Apr 2018 04:00:00 GMT https://WittenbergTigers.com/sports/sball/2017-18/releases/20180419cv5jdn https://WittenbergTigers.com/sports/sball/2017-18/releases/20180414e4xi7c Wittenberg swept Kenyon College in historic fashion on Friday afternoon, as Chelsea Zang and Katelyn Niswonger pitched a combined no-hitter for the Tigers. The 19-0 win over Kenyon served as the second Tiger no-hitter of the season, and the second of the week for that matter, as Wittenberg’s offense quite possibly out shined their efforts in the circle on Friday. Fri, 13 Apr 2018 04:00:00 GMT https://WittenbergTigers.com/sports/sball/2017-18/releases/20180414e4xi7c https://WittenbergTigers.com/sports/sball/2017-18/releases/20180410vf5odu The Tigers dropped the front-end of the double-dip 6-4, before refocusing to take down the Big Red 2-1. Tue, 10 Apr 2018 04:00:00 GMT https://WittenbergTigers.com/sports/sball/2017-18/releases/20180410vf5odu https://WittenbergTigers.com/sports/sball/2017-18/releases/20180408t0f860 Senior pitcher Chelsea Zang threw her second career no-hitter on Sunday in a 4-0 win over #6 Illinois Wesleyan. Sun, 08 Apr 2018 04:00:00 GMT https://WittenbergTigers.com/sports/sball/2017-18/releases/20180408t0f860 https://WittenbergTigers.com/sports/sball/2017-18/files/4-2-18_Softball.pdf Toetz led the Tigers to a series sweep of Allegheny last weekend to open up NCAC play this season. In the two games, Toetz batted .625 (5-for-8) with two home runs, two runs scored and six RBI. Mon, 02 Apr 2018 04:00:00 GMT https://WittenbergTigers.com/sports/sball/2017-18/files/4-2-18_Softball.pdf https://WittenbergTigers.com/sports/sball/2017-18/releases/20180331x6388e Wittenberg opened NCAC play against the Gators or Allegheny with a double-header sweep on Saturday. Sat, 31 Mar 2018 04:00:00 GMT https://WittenbergTigers.com/sports/sball/2017-18/releases/20180331x6388e https://WittenbergTigers.com/sports/sball/2017-18/releases/20180323iqy3vq Wittenberg softball dropped both games on Thursday to the Otterbein Cardinals, moving their season record to 6-10. Fri, 23 Mar 2018 04:00:00 GMT https://WittenbergTigers.com/sports/sball/2017-18/releases/20180323iqy3vq https://WittenbergTigers.com/sports/sball/2017-18/releases/20180323vf30h2 Wittenberg softball moved to 7-11 on the season with a split against Thomas More College on Friday. Fri, 23 Mar 2018 04:00:00 GMT https://WittenbergTigers.com/sports/sball/2017-18/releases/20180323vf30h2 https://WittenbergTigers.com/sports/sball/2017-18/releases/20180318jtca9t Wittenberg softball moved to 6-8 on the year with a split against Alma College on Saturday. The Tigers were set to face off against Alma for the home-opener in Springfield on Saturday, but winter-like weather graced the Springfield area, calling for the home-opener to be postponed, as the team traveled to Alma for their first games since a successful Arizona Spring Break trip. Sat, 17 Mar 2018 04:00:00 GMT https://WittenbergTigers.com/sports/sball/2017-18/releases/20180318jtca9t https://WittenbergTigers.com/sports/sball/2017-18/releases/20180309q93dod Wittenberg softball concluded a successful Spring Break trip to Arizona with two decisive victories over Rockford University and Bethany Lutheran. The Tigers stomped Rockford 10-2 in game one, before Abby Haab tossed a one-hitter in an 11-0 win against Bethan Lutheran. Thu, 08 Mar 2018 05:00:00 GMT https://WittenbergTigers.com/sports/sball/2017-18/releases/20180309q93dod https://WittenbergTigers.com/sports/sball/2017-18/releases/20180309pbx83b The Tigers exploded for nine runs on 12 hits, including homeruns from Rachel Black and Abby Curnutte. Wed, 07 Mar 2018 05:00:00 GMT https://WittenbergTigers.com/sports/sball/2017-18/releases/20180309pbx83b https://WittenbergTigers.com/sports/sball/2017-18/releases/20180309pq6gnl In a game that saw both starting pitchers go the distance, and all the scoring take place in the first two innings, Chelsea Zang scattered seven hits, while Wittenberg’s defense played a full game of error free softball. Wed, 07 Mar 2018 05:00:00 GMT https://WittenbergTigers.com/sports/sball/2017-18/releases/20180309pq6gnl https://WittenbergTigers.com/sports/sball/2017-18/releases/20180307uxh9h0 Wittenberg got back in the win column with a one-run victory over St. John Fisher on Tuesday. The Tigers hung on to take down SJF 4-3 after taking a 4-1 lead into the sixth inning. Tue, 06 Mar 2018 05:00:00 GMT https://WittenbergTigers.com/sports/sball/2017-18/releases/20180307uxh9h0 https://WittenbergTigers.com/sports/sball/2017-18/releases/20180307vu3hts Wittenberg softball fell to Coe College 7-5 on Tuesday, as the Tigers were outhit 13-9 in the contest. Tue, 06 Mar 2018 05:00:00 GMT https://WittenbergTigers.com/sports/sball/2017-18/releases/20180307vu3hts https://WittenbergTigers.com/sports/sball/2017-18/releases/20180307cqaeer Wittenberg and Wisconsin-Oshkosh needed eight innings to don a winner, as the Tigers fell 4-3. Sun, 04 Mar 2018 05:00:00 GMT https://WittenbergTigers.com/sports/sball/2017-18/releases/20180307cqaeer https://WittenbergTigers.com/sports/sball/2017-18/releases/20180307uk8vlq he Tigers trailed 4-0 in the bottom of the fifth inning before clawing back to 5-4 after a Katy Baumgartner two-run homer in the bottom of the seventh innings. Sun, 04 Mar 2018 05:00:00 GMT https://WittenbergTigers.com/sports/sball/2017-18/releases/20180307uk8vlq https://WittenbergTigers.com/sports/sball/2017-18/releases/20180306h6fd7x Wittenberg softball recorded their first win of the year in a big way on Saturday, as the Tigers upended Moravia 19-3. Sat, 03 Mar 2018 05:00:00 GMT https://WittenbergTigers.com/sports/sball/2017-18/releases/20180306h6fd7x https://WittenbergTigers.com/sports/sball/2017-18/releases/20180306hnkcr5 After exploding for 19 runs earlier in the day, Wittenberg softball found themselves in a good old-fashioned pitcher’s duel on Saturday afternoon against Whitworth. The Tigers eventually fell 1-0, as both Whitworth’s starting pitcher, and Abby Haab, went the distance. Sat, 03 Mar 2018 05:00:00 GMT https://WittenbergTigers.com/sports/sball/2017-18/releases/20180306hnkcr5