Saint Joseph's Hawks softball

For all Saint Joseph's University sports, see Saint Joseph's Hawks.
Saint Joseph's Hawks
UniversitySaint Joseph's University
Head coachGina McCool (1st season)
ConferenceAtlantic 10
LocationPhiladelphia, PA
Home stadiumSJU Softball Field (Capacity: 400[1])
NicknameHawks
ColorsCrimson and gray[2]
   
Regular Season Conference championships
2013

The Saint Joseph's Hawks softball team represents Saint Joseph's University in the NCAA Division I college softball. The team participates in the Atlantic 10 Conference (A-10). The Hawks are currently led by head coach Gina McCool. The team plays its home games at SJU Softball Field located on the university's campus.[1]

History

The Hawks have won the Atlantic 10 Conference regular season title once, doing so in 2013.[3] However, the team has failed to win the Atlantic 10 Conference tournament after being defeated in three games in 2013 by Fordham.[4] Because of this, they have also failed to qualify for the NCAA Division I softball tournament.[5][6]

The team has won several awards over its tenure in the Atlantic 10. The Hawks have won the Atlantic 10 Player of the Year award twice, doing so in 1995 with Danielle Cavone and in 2008 with Brooke Darreff.[7][8][9] Pitcher Bonnie Gasior was named Atlantic 10 Pitcher of the Year twice.[10] Former coach Terri Adams was named Atlantic 10 Coach of the Year in 2013.[11][12]

On April 18, 2015, in a game against Fordham, centerfielder Bella Picard was injured sliding headfirst into second base after colliding with Fordham shortstop Allie Bradian. Picard's head made contact with Bradian's knee, knocking Picard unconscious and fracturing her fifth cervical vertebra, losing feeling and mobility on her right side. Picard escaped a spinal cord injury and potential paralysis by mere millimeters.[13][14] After successful spinal fusion surgery and several years of rehabilitative therapy, Picard was able to walk again as of 2019.[15] Through her rehab process, Picard connected with several other athletes who faced similar injuries, including former college baseball player Cory Hahn, former college football player Eric LeGrand, and former professional ice hockey player Denna Laing.[16]

On May 20, 2023, head coach Erin Brooks resigned and was replaced by Gina McCool.[17][18]

Coaching history

Years Coach Record %
1983 Jim Foster 8–3 .727
1984 George Webster 4–9 .308
1985–1990 Bob Shaw 58–125 .317
1991–2001 Charlie Wieners 331–185–4 .640
2001 Larry Dougherty 7–4 .636
2002–2006 Moo Moyer 112–122–1 .479
2007–2017 Terri Adams 273–233–3 .539
2018–2023 Erin Brooks 125–132 .486
2024–present Gina McCool 0–0 –

Roster

2024 Saint Joseph's Hawks roster
 

Pitchers

  • 21 – Jules Scogna – Sophomore
  • 1 – Karlee Smith – Junior
  • 10 – Emily Siler – Senior
  • 26 – Taylor Trowbridge – Sophomore
  • 22 – Jenna Wagner – Freshman

Catchers

  • 18 – Jenna Currie – Sophomore
  • 17 – Shelby LaMont – Sophomore
  

Infielders

  • 12 – Lauren Pscolka – Senior
  • 11 – Kayla Tauber – Junior

Outfielders

  • 13 – Nicole Bondoc – Junior
  • 24 – Gianna Muhaw – Freshman
  • 25 – Meghan Sinkus – Sophomore
  • 3 – Riley York – Junior

Utility

  • 32 – Sarah Cancila – Junior
  • 15 – Sierra Fretz – Junior
  • 6 – Morgan Lester – Freshman
  • 30 – Kasi Loser – Freshman
  • 23 – Hailey Malito – Junior
  • 2 – Haley McMenamin – Freshman
  
Reference:[19]

Season by season results

Statistics overview
Season Coach Overall Conference Standing Postseason
Saint Joseph's Hawks (Atlantic 10 Conference) (1983–present)
1983 Jim Foster 8–3
1984 George Webster 4–9
1985 Bob Shaw 5–13 0–10 6th
1986 Bob Shaw 13–12 1–9 6th
1987 Bob Shaw 10–15 1–9 6th
1988 Bob Shaw 13–23 3–9 6th
1989 Bob Shaw 7–34 1–11 T–6th
1990 Bob Shaw 10–28 3–9 6th
1991 Charlie Wieners 21–16–1 5–7 5th
1992 Charlie Wieners 26–15 3–7 5th
1993 Charlie Wieners 31–16 6–4 T–3rd
1994 Charlie Wieners 23–17 3–7 5th
1995 Charlie Wieners 37–16 6–4 3rd
1996 Charlie Wieners 37–11 7–7 5th
1997 Charlie Wieners 39–16 12–4 2nd
1998 Charlie Wieners 35–17 12–4 2nd
1999 Charlie Wieners 34–27–1 10–6 3rd
2000 Charlie Wieners 34–15–1 7–7 5th
2001 Charlie Wieners/Larry Dougherty 21–23–1 12–9 3rd
2002 Moo Moyer 32–17 12–9 T–3rd
2003 Moo Moyer 25–15 8–4 3rd
2004 Moo Moyer 21–29 8–4 3rd
2005 Moo Moyer 21–23 8–6 T–3rd
2006 Moo Moyer 13–38–1 4–14 9th
2007 Terri Adams 13–25 6–12 9th
2008 Terri Adams 19–23 11–9 5th
2009 Terri Adams 27–20 9–7 5th
2010 Terri Adams 29–18 11–7 5th
2011 Terri Adams 31–16 10–4 3rd
2012 Terri Adams 22–29–1 9–10–1 6th
2013 Terri Adams 37–10–1 17–5 1st
2014 Terri Adams 22–20 10–6 3rd
2015 Terri Adams 23–18 8–11 8th
2016 Terri Adams 25–26–1 10–12–1 5th
2017 Terri Adams 25–28 14–8 3rd
2018 Erin Brooks 24–25 11–12 7th
2019 Erin Brooks 28–25 13–10 5th
2020 Erin Brooks 4–11 0–0 N/A

Season cut short due to COVID-19 Pandemic

2021 Erin Brooks 26–20 19–3 2nd
2022 Erin Brooks 23–23 14–8 3rd
2023 Erin Brooks 20–28 10–14 7th
2024 Gina McCool 0–0 0–0
Total: 918–813–8 (.530)

      National champion         Postseason invitational champion  
      Conference regular season champion         Conference regular season and conference tournament champion
      Division regular season champion       Division regular season and conference tournament champion
      Conference tournament champion

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See also

References

  1. ^ a b "Facilities". Saint Joseph's University.
  2. ^ Saint Joseph's University Athletic Brand Book (PDF). November 18, 2021. Retrieved December 5, 2022.
  3. ^ "COLLEGE SOFTBALL: Area players ready for Atlantic 10 championship". Waynesboro Record Herald.
  4. ^ "2013 Softball Schedule". Fordham University Athletics.
  5. ^ Athletics, Saint Joseph's. "Saint Joseph's Softball Claims Atlantic 10 Regular Season Crown With Sweep Of George Washington". inquirer.com.
  6. ^ "Rams Win A-10 Title, Advance to NCAA Tournament for Third Time in Four Years". Fordham University Athletics. May 11, 2013.
  7. ^ "SJU TO HOLD FIRST ANNUAL ALUMNAE SOFTBALL GAME". Saint Joseph's University. September 1, 2004.
  8. ^ "Catch Me If You Can Softball at La Salle University". catchmeifyoucansoftballcamps.com.
  9. ^ "La Salle Tabs Brooke Darreff Head Softball Coach". atlantic10.com. June 29, 2017.
  10. ^ "Softball: Sto-Rox sets standard with its pitching". old.post-gazette.com.
  11. ^ "Terri Adams - Head Coach - Staff Directory". Eastern University Athletics.
  12. ^ "Terri Adams - Head Coach - Softball Coaches". Saint Joseph's University.
  13. ^ Lombardo, Kayla (November 13, 2015). "Bella Picard vows to return after nasty injury". Sports Illustrated.
  14. ^ "Upton Softball Player Making Incredible Recovery After Breaking Neck During Game - CBS Boston". www.cbsnews.com. July 17, 2015.
  15. ^ "Former Valley Tech softball star, Fordham athlete bond after spinal injury on diamond". The Worcester Telegram & Gazette.
  16. ^ "The Relentless Spirit Of Bella Picard - FloSoftball". www.flosoftball.com.
  17. ^ "Brooks Steps Down, McCool Promoted to Saint Joseph's Head Coach - Extra Inning Softball". May 20, 2023.
  18. ^ "NFCA | National Fastpitch Coaches Association". nfca.org.
  19. ^ "2024 Softball Roster". Saint Joseph's University.
  20. ^ "Softball Record Book (PDF)" (PDF). Saint Joseph's University.
  21. ^ "SOFTBALL RECORD BOOK THROUGH 2016-17 SEASON (PDF) - Atlantic 10" (PDF). static.atlantic10.com.