2017-18 Softball News

  • Williamson Earns NFCA Division II All-American Status
    May 23, 2018
    Coker College softball’s Maria Williamson was named to the National Fastpitch Coaches Association Division II All-American Third Team At-Large at first base for her performance on the season and in the Southeast Regional two weeks ago, as announced by the NFCA on Wednesday, May 23.
  • Carver and Williamson Named to D2CCA All-Southeast Region Second Team
    May 14, 2018
    Coker College softball members Christine Carver and Maria Williamson were named to the Division II Conference Commissioners Association (D2CCA) Softball All-Southeast Region team, the organization announced today
  • Cobras Drop Two Games to End Season In NCAA Division II Southeast Regional I
    May 11, 2018
    The Coker softball team faced two tough opponents on the day in No. 1 North Georgia and King (Tenn.), but fell to both 6-0 and 2-0, respectively, to bow out of postseason play and end their 2018 season.
  • Cobras Shutout Royals for Third Time to Advance in Regional Winner's Bracket
    May 10, 2018
    The Coker softball team battled the Royals of Queens (N.C.) in the opening round of the NCAA Division II Southeast Region I, resulting in a 2-0 victory for the Cobras. All three of Coker’s wins over the Royals have been shutouts.
  • Cobras Begin NCAA Division II Southeast Region I Versus Royals
    May 09, 2018
    The Coker College softball team earned the No. 4 seed in the Division II Southeast Region to continue their season, as announced by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) on Monday, May 7. The Cobras will travel to the hosting No. 1 North Georgia Nighthawks for their bracket. This is Coker softball’s first regional tournament berth in 11 years. Coker will take on Queens in the first round on Thursday (May 10) at 4:30 p.m.
  • Williamson Named to NFCA Division II All-Southeast Region First-Team
    May 09, 2018
    Coker softball’s Maria Williamson earned First-Team All-Region honors on the 2018 National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) Division II Southeast team, as announced on Wednesday, May 9. This year’s squad includes 207 student-athletes from 120 schools.
  • Cobras Advance to NCAA Division II Southeast Regional
    May 07, 2018
    The Coker College softball team earned the No. 4 seed in the Division II Southeast Region to continue their season, as announced by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) on Monday, May 7. The Cobras will travel to the hosting No. 1 North Georgia Nighthawks for their bracket. This is Coker softball’s first regional tournament berth in 11 years. Coker will take on Queens in the first round on Thursday (May 10) at 4:30 p.m.
  • Coker Softball Anticipating NCAA Softball Selection Show
    May 04, 2018
    The No. 4 NCAA Division II Southeast regionally ranked Coker softball team is anticipating the NCAA Division II Softball Selection Show that will be airing live on Monday (May 7) at 10 a.m. EST
  • Softball Now Ranked Fourth In NCAA Division II Southeast Region
    May 02, 2018
    The Coker College softball team is now ranked fourth in the latest Southeast Region, as announced by the NCAA on Wednesday, May 2. The Cobras finished the regular season in second place in the South Atlantic Conference with a record of 33-15 and 12-8 in conference play. In addition, Coker finished as the runner-up in the conference tournament.
  • Coker Places Three on SAC All-Tournament Team
    April 30, 2018
    The Coker College softball team earned three spots on the South Atlantic Conference All-Tournament Team after their runner-up performance in the postseason. Christine Carver, Maria Williamson, and Brianna Strickland each collected the accolade, as voted on by the tournament participant head coaches.
  • Coker Splits Day, Earns Second Place in SAC Tournament
    April 28, 2018
    The Coker College softball team advanced to the championship by way of a victory over Queens (N.C.) 5-0, but fell to Carson-Newman in the big game for the second consecutive year, 5-1.
  • Cobras Advance to SAC Semifinals By Shutting Down Catawba
    April 27, 2018
    The Coker College softball team was a force to be reckoned with on Friday, April 27, in the South Atlantic Conference Tournament Quarterfinals versus Catawba College. The Cobras started fast and the No. 7 seeded Lady Indians could not answer, with the Navy and Gold taking the game 7-0.
  • Coker Enters SAC Tournament as No. 2 Seed, Faces Catawba in Opening Round
    April 26, 2018
    The No. 2 seeded Coker softball team travels to the Upstate for the South Atlantic Conference Tournament, hosted by Anderson University (S.C.), on Friday and Saturday, April 27-28. This year takes on a different format, now single-elimination as compared to double-elimination from years past.
  • Williamson and Carver Earn First Team All-Conference Honors
    April 25, 2018
    Coker softball’s Maria Williamson and Christine Carver were selected onto the All-South Atlantic Conference First-Team, as announced by the conference on Wednesday, April 25.
  • Softball Moves Up to No. 6 In NCAA Division II Southeast Region
    April 25, 2018
    The Coker College softball team has been ranked sixth in the latest Southeast Region, as announced by the NCAA on Wednesday, April 25. The Cobras finished the regular season in second place in the South Atlantic Conference with a record of 33-15 and 12-8 in conference play and will be the No. 2 seed in the upcoming tournament.
  • Carver Earns Third SAC AstroTurf Pitcher of the Week Honor
    April 24, 2018
    Coker softball’s right-handed pitcher Christine Carver was named South Atlantic Conference AstroTurf Pitcher of the Week for April 16-22, as announced by the league on Tuesday, April 24. This is the third such award for Carver in the 2017-18 season.
  • Coker Splits Regular Season Finale with Lincoln Memorial, Earn Second Seed In SAC Tournament
    April 21, 2018
    The Coker College softball team (33-15, 12-8 SAC) ended their regular season on the road at South Atlantic Conference opponent Lincoln Memorial on Saturday, April 21. The teams took a game a piece with the Cobras winning game one 5-1 and the Railsplitters with game two 2-1 (8).
  • Forecasted Weather Cancels Doubleheader at Erskine
    April 19, 2018
    Inclement weather in the forecast for Thursday, April 19, has cancelled Coker softball’s series at Erskine.
  • Cobras Ranked Seventh in NCAA Division II Southeast Region
    April 18, 2018
    The Coker College softball team has been ranked seventh in the Southeast Region, as announced by the NCAA on Wednesday, April 18. The Cobras are currently tied for second place in the South Atlantic Conference with a record of 32-14 and 11-7 in conference play.
  • Cobras Use Walkoff, Timely Hitting in Sweep of Catawba
    April 17, 2018
    The Coker College softball team wrapped up their home schedule on Tuesday (April 17) afternoon against the Catawba College Indians. The Cobras swept the visitors by scores of 3-2 (8) and 4-1.
  • Cobras Clash with Indians in Home Finale
    April 16, 2018
    The Coker College softball team will play their final home games of 2018 against South Atlantic Conference opponent, the Catawba College Indians on Tuesday (Apr. 17) afternoon. The Cobras have won six of their last seven games and outscored their opponents 42-18 with two five inning run-rules.
  • Cobras Draw Even with Lions on Senior Day
    April 14, 2018
    The Coker College softball team split their Senior Day with the Mars Hill University Lions by dropping game one 7-2 and coming from behind to win game two 10-5.
  • Coker Celebrates Senior Day for Boan and Price Against Mars Hill
    April 13, 2018
    The Coker College softball team will square off with the Mars Hill University Lions in South Atlantic Conference action on Saturday, April 14. Senior Day recognition for Courtney Boan and Hannah Price will precede game one at approximately 12:45 p.m.
  • Coker Bats Fuel Sweep of Newberry
    April 11, 2018
    The Coker College softball team (29-13, 8-6 SAC) squared off with the Newberry College Wolves on Wednesday, April 11, afternoon. The Cobras hit three home runs in route to two wins, 11-2 (5) and 4-2.
  • Coker Clips Eagles in Conference Doubleheader
    April 06, 2018
    The Coker College softball team squared off against South Atlantic Conference foe, the Eagles of Carson-Newman, on Friday, April 6, afternoon at Saleeby-Stokes Field. The Cobras downed the Eagles in both games 5-2 and 8-0 (5).
  • Cobras Square Off with Eagles in Weekend Conference Series
    April 05, 2018
    The Coker College softball team will battle a South Atlantic Conference opponent for the second time in four days when the Carson-Newman Eagles make their way to town on Friday, April 6.
  • Weather Moves Up Softball Games Versus Carson-Newman
    April 04, 2018
    Inclement weather in the forecast for Saturday (April 7) has upped Coker softball's home conference doubleheader versus Carson-Newman University. The series will now be played on Friday, April 6 at 2 and 4 p.m. at Saleeby-Stokes Field.
  • Cobras Take One from Visiting No. 19 Royals
    April 03, 2018
    The Coker College softball team took to the field against South Atlantic Conference foe No. 19 Queens University of Charlotte Royals in a midweek series. The teams split the doubleheader with the Royals winning game one 8-3 and the Cobras claiming game two 2-0.
  • Cobras Host No. 19 Royals in SAC Action
    April 02, 2018
    The Coker College softball team (24-12) brings in South Atlantic Conference opponent, No. 19 Queens University of Charlotte Royals, for a mid-week matchup on Tuesday, April 3. The Cobras are coming off of a sweep of non-conference opponent Chowan on Saturday, March 31, scoring 21 runs in the two games.
  • Coker Continues Winning Ways Against Hawks
    March 31, 2018
    The Coker College softball team took the field as the visitor at Chowan in a non-conference series in their final games in March. The Cobras collected two wins, 8-6 and 13-0 (5), in their efforts.
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