2011 Softball News
June 8, 2011
Feltes, Helfrich Named to Academic All-MAC Squad
The University of Akron softball team placed two student-athletes on the Academic All-Mid-American Conference team in Alex Feltes and Alex Helfrich, as announced on Wednesday by the league office.
June 7, 2011
Softball Supports Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
On Sunday, The University of Akron softball program continued its supports of the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation (PBTF) at Cleveland's Ride for Kids event.
May 27, 2011
Softball Takes Zippy to Visit Local School
Always active in the community, members of The University of Akron softball team took Zippy to visit the Early Childhood Center (ECC) in nearby Broadview Heights, Ohio on Friday for its annual Family Day.
May 26, 2011
Feltes Named to Capital One Academic All-America Second Team
The accolades keep coming for recent graduate Alex Feltes, who just completed her senior season for The University of Akron softball team. Feltes, from Rocky River, Ohio, has been named to the Capital One Academic All-America Second Team, becoming just the fifth Academic All-American in program history and the first since 1988.
May 19, 2011
Feltes Earns Louisville Slugger/NFCA All-Region Honors
After wrapping up one of the best careers in program history, Akron's Alex Feltes earned Louisville Slugger/NFCA All-Region Second Team honors, as announced on Thursday by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA).
May 15, 2011
Softball Hands Out Postseason Team Awards
On Saturday afternoon, The University of Akron softball program concluded the 2011 season with its annual picnic, honoring the seniors and handing out postseason team awards.
May 11, 2011
Softball’s Gross Named to MAC All-Freshman Team
For the first time since 2009, The University of Akron softball team placed a student-athlete on the All-Mid-American Conference squad, as redshirt freshman Katie Gross earned MAC All-Freshman team honors.
May 8, 2011
Softball Falls 7-3 at Bowling Green to End Season
In the final game of the 2011 campaign, The University of Akron softball team fell 7-3 at Bowling Green to wrap up the season.
May 7, 2011
Bowling Green Downs Softball 3-2 on Walk-Off Hit
The University of Akron softball team fell 3-2 at Bowling Green on Saturday afternoon after a walk-off single in the bottom of the seventh inning.
May 6, 2011
Softball Takes Two at Toledo for Crucial MAC Wins
When it needed victories the most, The University of Akron softball team came through, sweeping Toledo on Friday afternoon at Scott Park as it fights to get into the Mid-American Conference Tournament.
May 5, 2011
Trio of Zips Earn Capital One Academic All-District Honors
For the third consecutive season, The University of Akron softball program placed student-athletes on the Capital One Academic All-District IV squads, as announced by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) on Thursday.
May 5, 2011
Softball Closes Regular Season at Toledo, Bowling Green
With a spot in the Mid-American Conference Tournament on the line, The University of Akron softball team heads to Toledo and Bowling Green this weekend for the final games of the regular season.
May 1, 2011
Softball Blanks Bulls 6-0 in Weekend Finale
On Sunday afternoon, The University of Akron softball team earned a split with Buffalo by blanking the Bulls 6-0 in game two of the weekend series.
May 1, 2011
Softball Blanks Bulls 6-0 in Weekend Finale
The University of Akron softball team defeated Buffalo 6-0 on Sunday afternoon to earn a split with the Bulls.
April 30, 2011
Softball Splits Doubleheader at Kent State
For the first time in six years, The University of Akron softball team defeated rival Kent State, taking game one of the
#$%^doubleheader 11-10 to snap a 12-game losing streak to the Golden Flashes.
April 30, 2011
Buffalo Takes Down Zips 6-4 in MAC Road Play
Junior Allison Dorr hit a 3-run home run in the first inning, her first long ball of the season, but The University of Akron softball
#$%^team fell to Buffalo in Mid-American Conference play on Saturday afternoon.
April 28, 2011
Softball Hits the Road for Dates with Kent State and Buffalo
With Mid-American Conference play winding down, The University of Akron softball team heads into its final two weekends of
#$%^league games.
April 26, 2011
Weather Forces Cancellation of Softball?s Trip to Dayton
Due to rain and thunderstorms in the forecast, The University of Akron softball team will not make its scheduled trip to Dayton
#$%^on Tuesday.
April 25, 2011
Softball Heads to Dayton for Final Midweek Action
Fresh off a sweep of Central Michigan in its last home games of the season, The University of Akron softball team will travel to
#$%^Dayton for a doubleheader on Tuesday, April 26.
April 23, 2011
Zips to Play Doubleheader Saturday with Central Michigan
Due to rain in the forecast for Sunday, The University of Akron softball team will play a doubleheader with visiting Central
#$%^Michigan on Saturday.
April 23, 2011
Home Runs Power Zips to Sweep of CMU in Last Homestand
In what seemed like a home run derby at times, The University of Akron softball team outlasted Central Michigan to sweep both
#$%^games of the doubleheader on Strike Out Cancer Day at Lee Jackson Field.
April 22, 2011
Softball Falls to EMU 6-4, Second Game Cancelled
Despite a four-run fifth inning, The University of Akron softball team fell to visiting Eastern Michigan 6-4 on a cold, rainy
#$%^afternoon at Lee Jackson Field.
April 21, 2011
Eastern Michigan, Central Michigan Visit Zips in Last Home Weekend
In the final weekend of home games, The University of Akron softball team welcomes Eastern Michigan and Central Michigan to
#$%^Lee Jackson Field.
April 20, 2011
Softball to Hold Strike Out Cancer Day on Saturday
On Saturday, April 23, The University of Akron softball team will hold its annual Strike Out Cancer Day during its game against
#$%^Central Michigan at Lee Jackson Field.
April 19, 2011
Hegedus Named MAC East Player of the Week
For the second time this season, Akron's Olivia Hegedus was named the Mid-American Conference East Division Player of the
#$%^Week.
April 19, 2011
Rain Forces Cancellation of Softball Doubleheader
Due to rain most of the day, The University of Akron softball team's doubleheader at Youngstown State has been cancelled.
April 18, 2011
Trip to Youngstown State Next Up for Softball
In a break from Mid-American Conference play, The University of Akron softball team will make the short trip to Youngstown
#$%^State on Tuesday.
April 17, 2011
Softball Swept at NIU in MAC Road Action
The University of Akron softball team lost both games at Northern Illinois in Mid-American Conference play.
April 16, 2011
Saturday?s Softball Game Moved to Sunday
Due to inclement weather, The University of Akron softball team's game at Northern Illinois originally scheduled for 2 p.m. ET on
#$%^Saturday has been moved to Sunday, April 17.
April 15, 2011
Broncos Sweep Zips in Friday Doubleheader
The Zips (18-17, 2-6 MAC) dropped game one 9-0 in five innings and then lost game two 6-4 after a comeback effort fell short.
April 14, 2011
Softball to Tackle Second MAC Road Trip
The University of Akron softball team will take on its second Mid-American Conference road trip of the season with games at
#$%^Western Michigan and Northern Illinois.
April 12, 2011
Birkhimer Tabbed MAC East Division Player of the Week
After a stellar week at the plate, Akron sophomore Alissa Birkhimer was named East Division Player of the Week by the Mid-
#$%^American Conference Office on Tuesday.
April 12, 2011
Softball Sweeps Robert Morris with Two Shutouts
TeaserIn midweek action at Lee Jackson Field, The University of Akron softball team ended its four-game slide decisively with
#$%^two shutout victories over Robert Morris on Tuesday afternoon.
April 11, 2011
Softball to Face Robert Morris in Tuesday Doubleheader
After four consecutive road losses, The University of Akron softball team looks to get back on track at home when it welcomes
#$%^Robert Morris to Lee Jackson Field on Tuesday, April 12.
April 10, 2011
Zips Drop Both Games at Ohio in MAC Play
In its first road series of Mid-American Conference play, The University of Akron softball team lost two close games at Ohio.
April 9, 2011
Softball Game at Ohio Suspended Until Sunday
The University of Akron softball team's game at Ohio has been suspended due to rain. The score is tied 1-
#$%^1 in the fourth inning. Play will resume Sunday morning at 11 a.m.
April 8, 2011
Softball Swept at Niagara in Thursday Doubleheader
The University of Akron softball team saw its three-game winning streak snapped in midweek action at Niagara University on
#$%^Thursday afternoon.
April 8, 2011
Softball Travels to Athens for Weekend Series with Ohio
Returning to Mid-American Conference play, The University of Akron softball team will face Ohio in Athens this weekend for a
#$%^two-game series.
April 6, 2011
Softball Sweeps St. Francis (Pa.) in Midweek Action
On a chilly Tuesday afternoon, The University of Akron softball team earned the sweep over St. Francis (Pa.) at Lee Jackson
#$%^Field.
April 4, 2011
Zips Welcome St. Francis (Pa.) for Tuesday Twinbill
Fresh off a 1-0 victory over league foe Ball State on Senior Day, The University of Akron softball team will play host to St.
#$%^Francis (Pa.) for a midweek doubleheader on Tuesday, April 5.
April 3, 2011
Softball Earns 1-0 Win Over Ball State on Senior Day
On Senior Day at Lee Jackson Field, The University of Akron softball team grabbed a 1-0 victory over Ball State to wrap up the
#$%^opening weekend of Mid-American Conference play.
April 2, 2011
Softball Falls to Ball State 7-1
On a blustery day at Lee Jackson Field, The University of Akron softball team dropped a 7-1 contest to Mid-American
#$%^Conference foe Ball State on Saturday afternoon.
April 1, 2011
Zips Trade Shutouts with Miami to Split Doubleheader
To open Mid-American Conference play, The University of Akron softball team split Friday's doubleheader with Miami, dropping
#$%^the first game 4-0 and bouncing back to claim the second game 3-0.
March 31, 2011
Softball Welcomes Miami and Ball State to Open MAC Play
The University of Akron softball team will open home action with the first Mid-American Conference games of the season this
#$%^weekend as they welcome Miami and Ball State to Lee Jackson Softball Field.
March 26, 2011
Softball vs. Winthrop Moved to 10 a.m. Start
Due to the threat of rain, The University of Akron softball team's doubleheader against Winthrop has been moved up to a 10
#$%^a.m. ET start time on Saturday.
March 26, 2011
Zips Fall to Winthrop 9-1, Rest of Weekend Canceled
The University of Akron softball team fell to Winthrop in the pouring rain on Saturday by a score of 9-1 in six innings.
March 25, 2011
Zips Head to South Carolina to Play Winthrop, PC
The University of Akron softball team travels to the Palmetto State for double-headers with Winthrop and Presbyterian College
#$%^on March 26 and 27.
March 23, 2011
Softball to Celebrate Senior Day on Sunday, April 3
The University of Akron softball team will honor its six seniors on Sunday, April 3, capping the first home weekend of play for
#$%^the 2011 season.
March 22, 2011
Feltes Named MAC East Player of the Week
For the second time this season, Akron senior Alex Feltes was named the Mid-American Conference East Division Player of
#$%^the Week.
March 18, 2011
Zips Go 1-1 on Final Day at Rebel Spring Games
Wrapping up four days of play at the Rebel Spring Games, The University of Akron softball team (12-8) went 1-1, defeating
#$%^Houston Baptist 6-3 and falling in eight innings to Butler, 2-1.
March 17, 2011
Softball Splits Games on Day Three of Rebel Spring Games
On the third day of competition at the Rebel Spring Games, The University of Akron softball team split a pair of games, falling to
#$%^Eastern Illinois 3-0 and bouncing back to defeat Bucknell 8-6.
March 16, 2011
Zips Pick Up Two More Wins at Rebel Spring Games
The University of Akron softball team swept both games on day two of the Rebel Spring Games, improving to 10-6 on the
#$%^season and 4-0 at the tournament.
March 15, 2011
Softball Earns Pair of Wins to Open Rebel Games
The University of Akron softball team picked up two victories to open the Rebel Spring Games, defeating Houston Baptist 5-0
#$%^and St. Peter's 12-1 in a five-inning contest.
March 13, 2011
Softball Heads to Florida for Rebel Spring Games
The University of Akron softball team heads south again, this time to Florida for the Rebel Spring Games from March 14-17 for
#$%^a slate of eight games.
March 6, 2011
Day Three of Buzz Classic Rained Out
Day three of the Buzz Classic was rained out for The University of Akron's softball team.
March 5, 2011
Day Two of Buzz Classic Rained Out
Day two of the Buzz Classic has been rained out.
March 4, 2011
Softball Loses Both Games on Opening Day of Buzz Classic
The University of Akron's softball team opened the Buzz Classic on a sour note, losing to The University of Connecticut 9-4
#$%^and Jacksonville State University 4-1.
February 22, 2011
Hegedus Named MAC East Player of the Week
The University of Akron softball team claimed the Mid-American Conference East Division Player of the Week honors for the
#$%^second-straight week, as senior Olivia Hegedus won the award for her performance at the College of Charleston Cougar
#$%^Classic Feb. 18-20.
February 21, 2011
Softball Drops Final Decision of Cougar Classic
A late rally fell short as The University of Akron softball team (6-4) lost in the final game of the College of Charleston Cougar
#$%^Classic to Morehead State (3-5) by a final score of 6-4.
February 20, 2011
Softball Goes 2-0 on Day Two of Cougar Classic
The University of Akron softball team (6-3) went 2-0 on the second day of the College of Charleston Cougar Classic, defeating
#$%^East Tennessee State 6-3 and Canisius 10-3.
February 19, 2011
Softball Splits Opening Day of Cougar Classic
The Zips (4-3) fell to Towson, 3-1, in the morning game, but came back to earn a 6-3 victory over host College of Charleston
#$%^later in the day.
February 17, 2011
Softball to Play in Cougar Classic This Weekend
The University of Akron softball team will again head for warmer weather to play in the College of Charleston Cougar Classic
#$%^from Feb. 18-20 in Mt. Pleasant, S.C.
February 15, 2011
Softball Sweeps MAC East Weekly Honors
The University of Akron softball team claimed both weekly awards from the Mid-American Conference on Tuesday, as senior
#$%^Alex Feltes was named MAC East Player of the Week and classmate Heather Bauer was named MAC East Pitcher of the
#$%^Week.
February 14, 2011
Softball Falls 5-4 to Conclude Opening Weekend
On the final day of the Lion Classic, the University of Akron softball team fell to Nicholls State 5-4 as a late rally came up short.
February 13, 2011
Zips Earn Pair of Wins on Day Two of Lion Classic
With day two of the Lion Classic in the books, the University of Akron softball team picked up a pair of one-run wins after
#$%^dropping the morning opener on Saturday, Feb. 12.
February 12, 2011
Zips Tame Lions for 5-1 Win
The University of Akron softball team started 2011 off right, scoring five runs in the first two innings to defeat the host
#$%^Southeastern Louisiana Lions 5-1 Friday night.
February 11, 2011
Softball Opens 2011 at Lion Classic
The University of Akron softball team will begin its 2011 campaign at the Southeast Louisiana Lion Classic in Hammond, La on
#$%^Friday, Feb. 11.
January 11, 2011
Julie Jones to Speak at PA Coaches Clinic
Akron Softball Head Coach Julie Jones is set to speak at the Pennsylvania Baseball & Softball Coaches Clinic this weekend, Jan. 14-15, in Pittsburgh.
January 6, 2011
Fox News 8 Recognizes Ward Family
The 'Pay it Forward' segment featuring the Wards will air Thursday, Jan. 6 at 6:30 p.m. ET and again at 6 a.m. ET Friday, Jan.
#$%^7.
December 27, 2010
Softball's 2011-12 Class Ranked Tops in Ohio
Ohio Softball Recruiting News has ranked the Akron softball program's recent recruiting class the best in the state.
December 15, 2010
Zips Mourn the Loss of Adoptee Olivia Ward
A part of the team since last fall, the Zips adopted Ward through the Friends of Jaclyn Foundation, which is a program that
#$%^teams children with health problems with collegiate programs in all sports throughout the country. Ward was from nearby
#$%^Wadsworth, Ohio and was being treated at Akron Children's Hospital for brain cancer.
November 24, 2010
Softball Adds Preseason Skills Clinic
The University of Akron softball program will host a preseason skills clinic set for Sunday, Jan. 30.
November 22, 2010
Softball Announces Four Signees to 2011-12 Class
The University of Akron softball head coach, Julie Jones, announced Monday the addition of four standout Ohio student-athletes who will join the 2011-12 squad.
October 3, 2010
Softball's Final Fall Tournament Canceled
Due to field conditions from all the recent rain, softball's final fall tournament at Firestone Stadium has been canceled.
September 7, 2010
Softball Announces 2010 Fall Schedule
The annual Kent State Invitational along with an alumni game will highlight the softball program's 2010 fall schedule.
September 3, 2010
Softball Announces Unofficial Visit Day
The University of Akron softball program recently announced an unofficial visit day for prospective student-athletes.
September 1, 2010
Teammates For Life Camp Another Success
The University of Akron softball team raised over $2,500 dollars for The Upside of Downs of Greater Cleveland last weekend at the second annual Teammates For Life Camp.
August 30, 2010
Softball Celebrates Adoptee Olivia Ward's Birthday
The Zips softball team recently celebrated the 13th birthday of Friends of Jacklyn Foundation adoptee Olivia Ward.
August 20, 2010
Softball Adds Session To Top Prospect Camp
The University of Akron softball program has added a session on Oct. 10 to its popular Top Prospect Camp.
