2024 Mitchell College Softball News

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Pilgrims End Softball’s Season in GNAC Tournament

May 04, 2024

STANDISH, ME – The Mitchell College softball team saw their season come to an end on Saturday afternoon with 6-3 loss to New England College in a Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) elimination game at Richard W. Bailey Field on the campus of Saint Joseph’s College (ME).

Softball Drops GNAC Tournament Opener to JWU
Softball Drops GNAC Tournament Opener to JWU

May 03, 2024

STANDISH, ME – The Mitchell College softball team dropped their opening game in the Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) Tournament on Friday night, falling to Johnson & Wales University 7-1 at Richard W. Bailey Field on the campus of Saint Joseph’s College (ME).

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Lipsky Records 400th Strikeout as Softball Splits with Lasell

April 28, 2024

NEWTON, Mass. – Senior Katelyn Lipsky (Planstville, Conn.) became the first player in the Division III era of the Mitchell College softball program to record 400 strikeouts, as the Mariners wrapped up their regular season with a doubleheader split with Lasell University in Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) South Division action on Sunday afternoon.

Softball Splits with Rivier on Senior Day
Softball Splits with Rivier on Senior Day

April 27, 2024

NEW LONDON, Conn. – The Mitchell College softball team split a Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) doubleheader with Rivier University on Saturday afternoon, while also honoring their five senior student athletes on Senior Day.

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Landry Sets Program All-Time Hit Record in Softball’s Split at JWU

April 25, 2024

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Junior Gemma Landry (Lewiston, ME) collected the 145th hit of her career with a first inning single during game one, breaking the record for the most hits in the Division III era of the Mitchell College softball program, as the Mariners split a Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) South Division doubleheader with Johnson & Wales University on Thursday evening at the Scotts Miracle-Gro Athletic Complex.

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Softball Swept in GNAC Doubleheader Against Monks

April 23, 2024

WORCESTER, Mass. – The Mitchell College softball team suffered a setback at the hands of Saint Joseph’s College (ME) on Tuesday night, as the Mariners dropped both games of a Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) doubleheader played at Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s Rooftop Field.

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Softball Cruises Past Regis in GNAC Doubleheader

April 21, 2024

WESTON, Mass. – The Mitchell College softball team ran their Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) record to 9-1 on Sunday afternoon, sweeping a road doubleheader against Regis College.

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Softball Splits Twin Bill at Albertus

April 20, 2024

NEW HAVEN, Conn. ? The Mitchell College softball team suffered their first Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) loss during a doubleheader split on Saturday afternoon against Albertus Magnus College at Shea Softball Complex.

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Softball Sweeps USJ, Remains Undefeated in GNAC Play

April 19, 2024

NEW LONDON, Conn. – The Mitchell College softball team remained unbeaten in Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) play by sweeping a Friday doubleheader against the University of Saint Joseph.

Softball Splits Non-Conference Doubleheader with Roger Williams
Softball Splits Non-Conference Doubleheader with Roger Williams

April 16, 2024

BRISTOL, R.I. – The Mitchell College softball team split a non-conference doubleheader on Wednesday afternoon against Roger Williams University on Paolino Field. The Mariners topped the Hawks 6-4 early, before falling in the second game by a 5-1 final.

Softball Has Bats Silenced by Salve
Softball Has Bats Silenced by Salve

April 10, 2024

NEWPORT, R.I. – The Mitchell College softball team saw their four game winning streak come to an end on Wednesday evening, suffering a pair of non-conference losses to Salve Regina University at Toppa Field.

Mariners Sweep Weekly GNAC Softball Awards
Mariners Sweep Weekly GNAC Softball Awards

April 08, 2024

WINTHROP Mass. – Following a week in which the Mitchell College softball team posted a perfect 4-0 record in conference play, the Mariners swept the weekly Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) awards, as junior Gemma Landry (Lewiston, ME) was named Player of the Week, senior Katelyn Lipsky (Plantsville, Conn.) was named Pitcher of the Week, and freshman Madison Cole (Westbrook, ME) was named Rookie of the Week.

Bennett Collects 100th Career Hit, as Softball Sweeps Bulldogs
Bennett Collects 100th Career Hit, as Softball Sweeps Bulldogs

April 07, 2024

NEW LONDON, Conn. – The Mitchell College softball team improved to 4-0 in Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) play by sweeping a doubleheader with Dean College on Sunday afternoon. The Mariners took the first game by a 9-3 final, before silencing the Bulldogs 8-0 in the second game, which ended after five innings due to the eight-run rule.

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Softball Dominates in Conference Opening Sweep of Elms

April 06, 2024

NEW LONDON, Conn. – The Mitchell College softball team opened up Great Northeast Conference (GNAC) play in convincing fashion on Saturday afternoon at home, rolling to a doubleheader sweep of Elms College, 11-0 in the opening game then by an 8-0 final, both games shortened to five innings due to the eight-run rule.

Nominations Being Accepted for Hall of Fame Class of 2024
Nominations Being Accepted for Hall of Fame Class of 2024

March 22, 2024

NEW LONDON, Conn. – The Mitchell College Athletic Department is accepting applications for the Hall of Fame Class of 2024.

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Anchorwomen Surge Past Softball in Mitchell Home Opener

March 19, 2024

NEW LONDON, Conn. – The Mitchell College softball were swept in their home opening doubleheader on Tuesday afternoon, suffering a pair of non-conference losses to Rhode Island College, 13-0 in the opener and then by a 10-2 final in the second game.

Meet The Coach
Mar13

Final - 8 innings
4 Roger Williams
5 VS Mitchell
Mar13

Final
2 Roger Williams
1 VS Mitchell
Mar17

Final - 6 innings
5 Mitchell
13 AT Johnson & Wales (RI)
*no spectators permitted*
Mar17

Final - 5 innings
5 Mitchell
14 AT Johnson & Wales (RI)
*no spectators permitted*
Mar20

Final
1 Norwich
3 VS Mitchell
Mar20

Final - 5 innings
12 Norwich
4 VS Mitchell
Mar23

Cancelled
Trinity (Conn.)
VS Mitchell
Mar23

Cancelled
Trinity (Conn.)
VS Mitchell
Mar26

Final - 6 innings
14 Rhode Island Col.
4 VS Mitchell
Mar26

Cancelled
Rhode Island Col.
VS Mitchell
Mar30

Cancelled
St. Joseph (Conn.)
VS Mitchell
*** No spectators allowed
Mar30

Cancelled
St. Joseph (Conn.)
VS Mitchell
*** No spectators allowed
Apr10

Final - 5 innings
1 Mitchell
12 AT Eastern Nazarene
Apr10

Final - 5 innings
0 Mitchell
10 AT Eastern Nazarene
Apr11

Final
9 Eastern Nazarene
6 VS Mitchell
*** No spectators allowed
Apr11

Final - 5 innings
21 Eastern Nazarene
8 VS Mitchell
*** No spectators allowed
Apr13

Final
5 New England Col.
1 VS Mitchell
*** No spectators allowed
Apr13

Final
7 New England Col.
8 VS Mitchell
*** No spectators allowed
Apr18

Final
4 Lesley
3 VS Mitchell
*** No spectators allowed
Apr18

Final - 8 innings
5 Lesley
2 VS Mitchell
*** No spectators allowed
Apr19

Final - 5 innings
0 Mitchell
8 AT Lesley
Apr19

Final
0 Mitchell
7 AT Lesley
Apr21

Cancelled
Mitchell
AT Albertus Magnus
*no spectators permitted*
Apr21

Cancelled
Mitchell
AT Albertus Magnus
*no spectators permitted*
Apr23

Final - 6 innings
0 Becker
8 VS Mitchell
*** No spectators allowed
Apr23

Final
8 Becker
9 VS Mitchell
*** No spectators allowed
Apr24

Final
3 Mitchell
2 AT Becker
Apr24

Final
7 Mitchell
6 AT Becker
Apr28

Final
1 Mitchell
5 AT New England Col.
No Spectators Allowed
Apr28

Final - 5 innings
0 Mitchell
9 AT New England Col.
No Spectators Allowed
May02

Final
4 St. Joseph (Conn.)
0 VS Mitchell
*** No spectators allowed
May02

Final
0 St. Joseph (Conn.)
2 VS Mitchell
*** No spectators allowed
May05

Cancelled
Mitchell
AT Elms
No Spectators Allowed
May05

Cancelled
Mitchell
AT Elms
No Spectators Allowed
Mar05

Final - 8 innings
9 Mitchell
10 VS Ursinus
@ Leesburg, Fla. The Spring Games (2022)
Mar05

Final
0 Finlandia
8 VS Mitchell
@ Leesburg, Fla. The Spring Games
Mar06

Final
1 Mitchell
2 VS Dominican (Ill.)
@ Clermont, Fla. The Spring Games
Mar06

Final
1 Mount Mary
2 VS Mitchell
@ Clermont, FL The Spring Games
Mar07

Final
1 Mitchell
5 VS Otterbein
@ Clermont, Fla. The Spring Games
Mar07

Final - 6 innings
8 Wheaton (Ill.)
0 VS Mitchell
@ CLERMONT, FLA. The Spring Games
Mar09

Final - 6 innings
9 Mitchell
1 VS Penn St.-Berks
@ Clermont, FL The Spring Games
Mar09

Final
1 Ohio Wesleyan
5 VS Mitchell
@ Clermont, FL The Spring Games
Mar10

Cancelled
Pitt.-Greensburg
VS Mitchell
@ Clermont, FL The Spring Games
Mar10

Cancelled
Mitchell
VS Marywood
@ Clermont, Fla. The Spring Games
Mar19

Postponed
Purchase St.
VS Mitchell
Mar19

Postponed
Purchase St.
VS Mitchell
Mar20

Final - 5 innings
12 Johnson & Wales (RI)
2 VS Mitchell
Mar20

Final
8 Johnson & Wales (RI)
6 VS Mitchell
Mar26

Final
1 Norwich
8 VS Mitchell
Mar26

Final - 5 innings
1 Norwich
14 VS Mitchell
Mar27

Final
3 Mitchell
0 AT Roger Williams
Mar27

Final
6 Mitchell
5 AT Roger Williams
Mar30

Final
3 Nichols
4 VS Mitchell
Mar30

Final
3 Nichols
5 VS Mitchell
Apr02

Postponed
Fisher
VS Mitchell
Apr02

Postponed
Fisher
VS Mitchell
Apr05

Final
1 Mitchell
2 AT Trinity (Conn.)
Apr05

Final
6 Mitchell
11 AT Trinity (Conn.)
Apr10

Final
2 Mitchell
3 AT Mass.-Dartmouth
Apr10

Final
2 Mitchell
4 AT Mass.-Dartmouth
Apr12

Final
8 Coast Guard
5 VS Mitchell
Apr12

Final - 6 innings
11 Coast Guard
3 VS Mitchell
Apr15

Final
5 Mitchell
4 AT Lesley
Apr15

Final - 8 innings
9 Mitchell
6 AT Lesley
Apr16

Final
2 Mitchell
4 AT Eastern Nazarene
Apr16

Final
3 Mitchell
6 AT Eastern Nazarene
Apr20

Final
1 Mitchell
6 AT Wesleyan (Conn.)
Apr20

Final - 9 innings
5 Mitchell
3 AT Wesleyan (Conn.)
Apr23

Final
0 Mitchell
6 AT New England Col.
Apr23

Final - 5 innings
2 Mitchell
10 AT New England Col.
Apr24

Final
1 Lesley
7 VS Mitchell
Apr24

Final
0 Lesley
5 VS Mitchell
Apr27

Final
1 Anna Maria
6 VS Mitchell
Apr27

Final
5 Anna Maria
6 VS Mitchell
Apr30

Final
1 Eastern Nazarene
0 VS Mitchell
Apr30

Final
3 Eastern Nazarene
0 VS Mitchell
May01

Final
8 New England Col.
12 VS Mitchell
May01

Final - 5 innings
3 New England Col.
11 VS Mitchell
May06

Final
5 Lesley
4 VS Mitchell
@ Quincy, Mass. NECC Tournament - Game 2
May06

Final - 5 innings
9 New England Col.
0 VS Mitchell
@ Quincy, Mass. NECC Tournament Game 3
Mar11

Final - 5 innings
9 WestConn
0 VS Mitchell
@ Naples, FL Gene Cusic Collegiate Classic
Mar11

Final - 7 innings
6 Mitchell
7 VS John Jay
@ Naples, FL Gene Cusic Collegiate Classic
Mar12

Final - 5 innings
0 SUNY Delhi
9 VS Mitchell
@ Naples, Fla. Gene Cusic Collegiate Classic
Mar12

Final - 7 innings
5 Mitchell
4 VS Brockport
@ Naples, FL Gene Cusic Collegiate Classic
Mar14

Final - 7 innings
7 Mitchell
2 AT Crown (Minn.)
Gene Cusic Collegiate Classic
Mar14

Final - 7 innings
1 Rutgers-Newark
2 VS Mitchell
@ Naples, FL Gene Cusic Collegiate Classic
Mar15

Final - 7 innings
9 Mitchell
2 VS SUNY Cobleskill
@ Naples, Fla. Gene Cusic Collegiate Classic
Mar15

Final - 7 innings
5 Westfield St.
2 VS Mitchell
@ Naples, Fla Gene Cusic Collegiate Classic
Mar16

Final - 7 innings
4 Mitchell
2 VS Alfred St.
@ Naples, FL Gene Cusic Collegiate Classic
Mar16

Final - 7 innings
3 Nazareth
5 VS Mitchell
@ Naples, FL Gene Cusic Collegiate Classic
Mar25

Postponed
New England Col.
VS Mitchell
Doubleheader
Mar25

Postponed
New England Col.
VS Mitchell
Doubleheader
Mar26

Final - 5 innings
2 Norwich
15 VS Mitchell
Doubleheader
Mar26

Final - 5 innings
2 Norwich
13 VS Mitchell
Doubleheader
Mar29

Final - 7 innings
1 Mitchell
3 AT Nichols
Doubleheader
Mar29

Final - 7 innings
2 Mitchell
5 AT Nichols
Doubleheader
Apr02

Final - 7 innings
9 Eastern Nazarene
8 VS Mitchell
Doubleheader
Apr02

Final - 7 innings
1 Eastern Nazarene
8 VS Mitchell
Doubleheader
Apr04

Final - 7 innings
11 Wesleyan (Conn.)
3 VS Mitchell
Doubleheader
Apr04

Final - 7 innings
9 Wesleyan (Conn.)
8 VS Mitchell
Doubleheader
Apr05

Final - 5 innings
11 Trinity (Conn.)
0 VS Mitchell
Doubleheader
Apr05

Final - 5 innings
9 Trinity (Conn.)
1 VS Mitchell
Doubleheader
Apr08

Final - 6 innings
10 Mitchell
0 AT Lesley
Doubleheader
Apr08

Final - 7 innings
18 Mitchell
9 AT Lesley
Doubleheader
Apr12

Final
0 Mitchell
4 AT Coast Guard
Doubleheader
Apr12

Final
5 Mitchell
6 AT Coast Guard
Doubleheader
Apr15

Final - 7 innings
4 Mitchell
1 AT New England Col.
Doubleheader
Apr15

Final - 7 innings
8 Mitchell
3 AT New England Col.
Doubleheader
Apr16

Final - 7 innings
4 New England Col.
8 VS Mitchell
Doubleheader
Apr16

Final - 6 innings
1 New England Col.
9 VS Mitchell
Doubleheader
Apr18

Final - 5 innings
1 Roger Williams
13 VS Mitchell
Doubleheader
Apr18

Final - 7 innings
5 Roger Williams
3 VS Mitchell
Doubleheader
Apr20

Final - 7 innings
4 Mitchell
5 AT Albertus Magnus
Doubleheader
Apr20

Final - 7 innings
0 Mitchell
5 AT Albertus Magnus
Doubleheader
Apr22

Final - 6 innings
0 Lesley
8 VS Mitchell
Doubleheader
Apr22

Final - 6 innings
1 Lesley
9 VS Mitchell
Doubleheader
Apr25

Final - 7 innings
3 Salve Regina
4 VS Mitchell
Doubleheader
Apr25

Final - 7 innings
1 Salve Regina
6 VS Mitchell
Doubleheader
Apr27

Final - 5 innings
0 Purchase St.
9 VS Mitchell
Doubleheader
Apr27

Final - 5 innings
0 Purchase St.
13 VS Mitchell
Doubleheader
Apr29

Final - 7 innings
3 Mitchell
6 AT Eastern Nazarene
McCoy Field - Quincy, Mass.
Apr29

Final - 7 innings
6 Mitchell
8 AT Eastern Nazarene
McCoy Field - Quincy, Mass.
May05

Final - 8 innings
3 New England Col.
1 VS Mitchell
@ Revere, Mass. NECC Tournament-Game 2 (at Griswold Park - Revere, Mass.)
May06

Final
0 Lesley
7 VS Mitchell
@ Revere, Mass. NECC Tournament-Game 3 (at Griswold Park - Revere, Mass.)
May06

Final
2 New England Col.
1 VS Mitchell
@ Revere, Mass. NECC Tournament - Game 5 (at Griswold Park - Revere, Mass.)
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Featured Stories
May 04, 2024 Softball
Pilgrims End Softball’s Season in GNAC Tournament
Mitchell
(16-20)
3
AT
New England Col.
(16-23)
6
May 03, 2024 Softball
Softball Drops GNAC Tournament Opener to JWU
Johnson & Wales (RI)
(21-18)
7
AT
Mitchell
(16-19)
1
April 28, 2024 Softball
Lipsky Records 400th Strikeout as Softball Splits with Lasell
Mitchell
(16-17, 12-5)
6
AT
Lasell
(22-16, 12-4)
7
Mitchell
(15-17, 11-5)
3
AT
Lasell
(22-15, 13-3)
0
April 27, 2024 Softball
Softball Splits with Rivier on Senior Day
Rivier
(15-15, 7-7)
3
AT
Mitchell
(15-17, 11-5)
1
Game 1
Game 1
Rivier
(14-15, 7-6)
1
AT
Mitchell
(15-16, 11-4)
6
April 25, 2024 Softball
Landry Sets Program All-Time Hit Record in Softball’s Split at JWU
Game 2
Game 2
Mitchell
(14-16, 10-4)
9
AT
Johnson & Wales (RI)
(17-17, 11-3)
2
Game 1
Game 1
Mitchell
(13-16, 9-4)
7
AT
Johnson & Wales (RI)
(17-16, 11-2)
9
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May 03, 2024 Baseball
Baseball Races Past SCJ in GNAC Tournament Opener
NEW LONDON, Conn. – Junior Chris Gibbs (New Britain, Conn.) tossed eight innings of three-run ball on Friday, helping guide the top-seed Mitchell College baseball team to a 15-6 victory over eighth-seeded Saint Joseph’s College (ME) in the opening game of Pod A play in the Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) Baseball Tournament at Alumni Field.
April 29, 2024 Men's Lacrosse
Men’s Lacrosse Concludes Season with Loss to MCLA
NEW LONDON, Conn. – The Mitchell College men’s lacrosse team wrapped up their season on Monday afternoon by falling to the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) by a 9-6 final in non-conference action.
April 28, 2024 Softball
Lipsky Records 400th Strikeout as Softball Splits with Lasell
NEWTON, Mass. – Senior Katelyn Lipsky (Planstville, Conn.) became the first player in the Division III era of the Mitchell College softball program to record 400 strikeouts, as the Mariners wrapped up their regular season with a doubleheader split with Lasell University in Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) South Division action on Sunday afternoon.
April 28, 2024 Baseball
Wildcats Defeat Baseball in Regular Season Finale
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The Mitchell College baseball team concluded their regular season with a 14-4 loss against Johnson & Wales University on Sunday afternoon in Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) action at Scotts Miracle-Gro Athletic Complex.
April 27, 2024 Baseball
Baseball Clinches Top Seed in GNAC Tournament with Senior Day Sweep of Elms
NEW LONDON, Conn. – The Mitchell College baseball team secured the top overall seed in the upcoming Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) baseball tournament with a doubleheader sweep of Elms College on Saturday afternoon an Alumni Field.
April 27, 2024 Softball
Softball Splits with Rivier on Senior Day
NEW LONDON, Conn. – The Mitchell College softball team split a Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) doubleheader with Rivier University on Saturday afternoon, while also honoring their five senior student athletes on Senior Day.
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Brooke Whitmarsh

It was a dominant week for Mitchell College junior Brooke Whitmarsh (Portsmouth, R.I.), as the junior catcher/3B slashed .440/.500/.640, helping guide the Mariners to a 6-2 record on the week, including a 5-1 mark in conference play.

Michael Ficocelli spotlight photo
Michael Ficocelli

Michael Ficocelli (North Providence, R.I.) continued his strong freshman season, slashing .467/.467/.533, helping guide the Mitchell College baseball team to a 3-0 record on the week, including a 1-0 mark in conference play.

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